Suzuki RM85, Owner'S Service Manual

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1-4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
INTRUCTING YOUNG RIDER
THIS IS IMPORTANT ADVICE TO A PARENT
Children are important; the sight of a new motorcycle excites
their imagination; and the expectation is often so great as to
make them forget the importance of safty precautions. Please
go through this manual with aboy or a girl, page by page, and
help him or her to understand not only the mechanism but also
the rules of courtesy and safety precaution. The RM85 requires
the parent’s cooperation to actually enjoy the safety available.
Here are six rules in two groups. Please impress upon the mind
of the young rider before leaving the machine to his or her dis-
posal:
OPERATING SKILL
Rule 1. Know the mechanism
Memorize the name of each control. The name suggests its
function. Know the route of drive from engine to wheels.
Learn the order in checking written items for INSPECTION
BEFORE RIDING. It is highly recommended that the parent
shows examples by demonstrating.
NOTE:
Check to be sure that young rider has perfectly learned. Let your
child demonstrate for you.
Rule 2. Rehearse before riding out for the first time
Let the young rider mount the machine and do try rehease.
Watch the way he or she operates the controls (perticularly
throttle and brake). Make sure the gearshift pattern and shifting
sequence are perfectly memorized, Smooth simultaneous brak-
ing (front and rear) is particularly important.
Rule 3. Learn the technique of standing-start and stopping with
brakes
Practice makes perfect. Let the young rider repeat following you,
many times until you sure he or she has learned the knack and
technique throughly.