GAS GAS MC 85 2023, Owner'S Manual

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GLOSSARY
HANDLEBAR
- The metal bar attached to the front
end of the motorcycle that turns the front wheel for
steering. Many of the controls for the motorcycle are
located on the handlebar.
HELMET - The most important protective clothing
to be worn when operating a motorcycle. It covers the
head and helps protect against skull fracture or brain
injury in an accident.
OFF-HIGHWAY or OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
-
Any vehicle, including off-highway motorcycles and
ATVs, which is restricted by law from operating on
public roads.
OHM - Off-Highway Motorcycle
PSI - Refers to air pressure in the tires and stands for
“Pounds per Square Inch.”
READING THE TERRAIN
- Looking well ahead
while riding, anticipating hazards.
SHIFT LEVER - On those motorcycles equipped with
a shift lever, it allows the operator to change gears. The
shift lever is operated by the left foot.
TAILPIPE - That part of the exhaust system which
expels waste gases.
THROTTLE
- The control operated by the right hand
which controls the engine speed.
TRACTION - Tread friction between the ground and
the tires.
TRANSMISSION
- Mechanism used to transmit
power from the engine to the wheels.