Thump TSK50cc, Owner'S Manual

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You & the Environment
Owning and riding a motorcycle can be enjoyable, but you must do your
part to protect nature. When you show respect for the land, wildlife, and
other people, you also help preserve the sport of off-road riding.
Following are tips on how you can be an environmentally responsible
motorcycle owner.
Tread Lightly - Stay on existing roads and trails, avoid surfaces that are
easily damaged, and ride only in areas approved for off-road
vehicles
Keep the Noise Down - Loud motorcycles can be offensive. Ride as quietly
as possible, don’t remove your spark arrester, and don’t modify the muffler
or any other part of your air intake and exhaust systems. Such modifica
tions not only increase noise, they also reduce engine performance and
may be illegal.
Choose Sensible Cleaners - Use a biodegradable detergent when you wash
your motorcycle. Avoid aerosol spray cleaners that contain chlorofluoro
carbons (CFCs) which damage the atmosphere’s protective ozone layer.
Don’t throw cleaning solvents away; see the following guidelines
for proper disposal.
RecycleWastes - It’s illegal and thoughtless to put used engine oil in the
trash, down a drain, or on the ground. Used oil, gasoline, and cleaning
solvents contain poisons that can hurt refuse workers and contaminate our
drinking water, lakes, rivers, and oceans. Before changing your oil, make
sure you have the proper containers. Put oil and other toxic wastes in sepa
rate sealed containers and take them to a recycling center. Call your local
or state office of public works or environmental services to find a recycling
center in your area and get instructions on how to dispose of non-recycla
ble wastes.