Thump TSX-C 125SW, Owner'S Manual

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Before Riding
Before each ride, you need to make sure you and your Thumpstar are both
ready to ride. To help get you prepared, this section discusses how to
evaluate your riding readiness, and how to perform the recommended
pre-ride inspection of your Thumpstar.
PREPARE TO RIDE
Before you ride your motorcycle for the first time,
we strongly recommend that you:
• read this owner’s Manual properly
• make sure you understand all the safety messages
• learn how to operate all the necessary controls
Before each ride, we also suggest that you
make sure you:
• are in good mental & physical condition
• are free of alcohol and drugs
• are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet (with chin strap tightened
securely), eye protection, and other protective gears.
PROTECTIVE GEAR
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and a
long-sleeved jersey, shirt, or jacket whenever you ride. Although complete
protection is not possible, wearing the proper gear can reduce the chance of
injury when you ride.
Following are suggestions to help you choose the proper gear.