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 DO NOT fill the tank to its brim. Please fill
fuel only till the bottom of the filler neck
insert, so as to leave air space in the fuel
tank to allow for fuel expansion.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive. Use care when handling gasoline.
Always s top th e e ngine w hen re fue lling or
servicing the fuel system. Do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks near gasoline. Do not store
motorcycle with gasoline in the tank, within the
home or garage where open flames, pilot lights,
sparks or electric motors are present. Inadequate
safety precautions could cause an explosion or
fire which could result in damage to property,
serious injury.

A new motorcycle must be operated according
to the special break-in-procedure. See BREAK-
IN-THE FIRST 300 MILES (500KM) section.
SAFE OPERATING RULES

Operate motorcycle only at moderate speeds
and out of traffic until you have become
thoroughly familiar with its operation and
handling characteristics under all conditions.

DO NOT exceed the legal speed limit or drive
too fast for existing conditions. Always reduce
speed when poor driving conditions exist. High
speed increases the influence of any other
condition affecting stability and increases the
possibility of loss of control.
NOTE :
If you are an inexperienced rider we recommend
that you obtain formal training on correct motor-
cycle riding techniques and become thoroughly
familiar with the operation of your particular
motorcycle. New riders should gain experience
u nd er v arious c on ditio ns w hile driving a t
moderate speeds.