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BASIC SAFETY RULES
BEHAVIOUR AND DRIVING
This handbook should be read and understood
before using the vehicle.
To use this vehicle it is necessary to have fulfilled
all the requirements of law (driving licence, mini-
mum age, insurance, government taxes, registra-
tion, number plate, etc.). The taking of certain
medicines, alcohol and narcotics or a state of
physical fatigue and somnolence may consider-
ably increase the risk of accidents as they affect
the body.
If the rider is inexperienced, it is advisable to
become familiar with the vehicle on sections of
road with little traffic.
NEVER lend the vehicle to
inexperienced persons and in any case ensure
that the person has the necessary qualifications
for riding the vehicle.
The Highway Code must be meticulously ob-
served when riding the vehicle.
It is absolutely forbidden to race with the vehicles
outside special authorised circuits supervised by
appointed personnel. Avoid riding off road.
Always ride correctly, avoiding manoeuvres that
are abrupt or dangerous for yourself and others
(e.g.: weeling , remaining in the slipstream of the
vehicles in front, failing to comply with speed
limits, etc.).
Assess and always take into due consideration
road conditions, visibility, etc.
Always keep both hands on the handlebars in or-
der to steer properly and always keep both feet
on the relative footrests.
Under no circumstances is it allowed to stand up
or to stretch out limbs while riding.
While riding it is a good rule to pay the utmost
attention, avoiding being distracted or influenced
by persons, things, actions (e.g. do not smoke,
eat, drink, read, etc.).
The vehicle should always be kept in perfect
condition, checking that the fuel, brake fluid and
coolant are always within the recommended lev-
els.
Only use specific lubricants and fuels of the type
indicated in the relative tables for the vehicle in
question.
After a fall, check all the controls, levers, pipes,
cables, braking systems, wheels and tyres for
damage.
If any damage is found, do not ride the vehicle,
but have it suitably transported (complying with
safety and legal regulations) to a FANTIC MO-
TOR authorised dealer.
It is forbidden to change in any way
whatsoever the position, angle or colour
of: number plate, turn indicators, lighting
devices and horns. Do not make techni-
cal changes to increase performance or
to alter the original characteristics of the
vehicle in any way.
Such changes lead to cancellation of the war-
ranty and may jeopardise the performance and
therefore decrease the level of safety of the ve-
hicle or even make it illegal and subject to penal
sanctions.
Compliance with all legal provisions as well as
national and local regulations regarding vehicle
equipment is recommended at all times.
CLOTHING
Before starting the vehicle, always put a helmet
on and fasten it correctly.
The helmet must be:
- approved;
- intact;
- the correct size;
- with intact and clean visor.
Wear close-fitting protective clothing without
dangling accessories (e.g. ties, belts, cords,
scarves, etc.), which could be entrapped and cre-
ate problems in steering the vehicle.
Preferably light coloured or reflecting clothing is
recommended in order to be more visible and
be better protected in the event of a fall.
If sharp pointed objects are worn they could be
dangerous in a fall, for example:
- keys;
- pens;
- glass containers, etc.
All these recommendations are also applicable
for the passenger.
