Hanway XRAY125S 2019, Operation Manual

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Riding Tips
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3. Look around to see if it's safe to set out.
Send out your starting signal by switching on the turning lamps. Look
around to judge the safe condition. You need to squeeze the rear brake lever
all the time before you set out.
Caution
Special attention should be paid to the traffic approaching you from behind.
4. Start off
Release the rear brake lever and gradually rotate the throttle grip to let
the motorcycle speed up slowly.
Caution
Excessive rotation of the grip can lead to the danger of sudden rush
5. Adjust Speed
The speed of your motorcycle can be adjusted by turning the throttle
grip. Rotate the grip to speed up. Gradual rotation is recommended.
Release it to slow down. Quick release is advisable.
6. Apply Brakes
Combined application of both brakes is recommended.
Quickly release the throttle grip to the minimum position and squeeze
the brake levers.
It is most advisable to reduce the speed slowly by gradual application
of the brakes.
Caution

Single braking of the front or rear wheel may cause the danger of side
slide.
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Hurried braking or sharp turning are the major causes of side slides or
overturn, and are therefore extremely dangerous.
7. Special care should be taken in rainy and snowy days.
Moist and wet road surface may cause danger. Sharp turning in the
course of acceleration should be avoided. An appropriate distance should
be kept from the vehicles ahead. Bear in mind that the braking distance in
rainy days is twice as much as in sunny days.
Side sliding is apt to occur on wet road; therefore you'd better
concentrate yourself and get ready to apply the brakes at any time.
8. Check the brakes after flushing or riding in water.
After flushing or riding in water boggles, the braking effect may be