GAS GAS MC 450F 2022, Owner'S Manual

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7 PREPARING FOR USE
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7.1 Advice on preparing for first use
Danger
Danger of accidents A rider who is not fit to ride poses a danger to him or herself and others.
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Do not operate the vehicle if you are not fit to ride due to alcohol, drugs or medication.
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Do not operate the vehicle if you are physically or mentally impaired.
Warning
Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.
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Wear appropriate protective clothing such as helmet, boots, gloves as well as trousers and a jacket with pro-
tectors on all rides.
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Always wear protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal regulations.
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling characteristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents An unadapted riding style impairs the handling characteristic.
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Adapt your riding speed to the road conditions and your riding ability.
Warning
Danger of accidents The vehicle is not designed to carry passengers.
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Do not ride with a passenger.
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
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Take your foot off the foot brake lever if you do not want to brake.
Warning
Danger of accidents Total weight and axle loads influence the handling characteristic.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible overall weight or the axle loads.
Warning
Risk of misappropriation People who act without authorization endanger themselves and others.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
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Protect the vehicle against access by unauthorized persons.
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When using the motorcycle, remember that others may be disturbed by excessive noise.
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Ensure that the pre-sale inspection work has been carried out by an authorized GASGAS Motorcycles workshop.
You will receive a delivery certificate when the vehicle is handed over.
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Read the entire Owner's Manual before riding for the first time.
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Get to know the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever. ( p. 82)
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. ( p. 85)
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. ( p. 93)
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever. ( p. 118)