TM RACING 125 EN 2022, Use And Maintenance Manual

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3 • INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
EN - 2-STROKE
INDICATIONS FOR FIRST USE
- Make sure that the motorcycle’s “PRE-DELIVERY OPERATIONS” have been completed by your TM dealer.
- Carefully read all of the instructions before using the motorcycle for the first time.
- Familiarize yourself with all of the controls.
- Adjust the clutch lever, the front brake lever and the brake pedal to the most comfortable position.
- Practice riding the motorcycle in an empty car park or on easy terrain before going for a long drive. Also try standing up while riding slowly,
to get a feel for how the motorcycle handles.
- Do not choose routes that are too difficult for your skill level and experience.
- Hold the handlebar with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests.
- Make sure you do not press the brake pedal with your foot if you do not want to stop. If the brake pedal is not released, the brake pads
rub continuously causing the brake to overheat.
- Do not make changes to the motorcycle and always use TM ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS. Spare parts from other manufacturers may affect the
safety of the motorcycle.
- Motorcycles are sensitive to shifts in weight distribution. Luggage must be fastened near the center of the motorcycle and its weight must
be evenly distributed between the front and rear wheels.
- Follow the running-in instructions.
WARNING
Although EN-SMR models have approval, they must be driven with care on roads. Above all, avoid long stretches with wide open throttle.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
DANGER
- ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHES WHEN USING THE MOTORCYCLE. WISE BIKERS WHO RIDE A TM ALWAYS WEAR APPROVED HELMET,
BOOTS, GLOVES AND JACKET, BOTH FOR LONG JOURNEYS AND SHORT DISTANCES. PROTECTIVE GEAR SHOULD BE HIGHLY VISIBLE TO
ALLOW OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD TO SEE THE BIKER IMMEDIATELY.
- DO NOT DRIVE AFTER CONSUMING ALCOHOL.
- ALWAYS USE TM ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES. FOR EXAMPLE, FRONT COVERINGS MAY AFFECT MOTORCYCLE PERFORMANCE AT HIGH SPEED.
EVEN LUGGAGE, ADDITIONAL TANKS, ETC. MAY AFFECT MOTORCYCLE PERFORMANCE DUE TO THE DIFFERENT WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION.
- BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR WHEELS MUST BE FITTED WITH TIRES WITH THE SAME TYPE OF PROFILE.
- AFTER THE FIRST 30 MINUTES OF RIDING, YOU MUST CHECK THE TENSION OF THE SPOKES. SPOKE TENSION DECREASES RAPIDLY ON
NEW WHEELS. IF YOU KEEP RIDING WITH LOOSE SPOKES, THEY MAY BREAK, CAUSING INSTABILITY (SEE CHECKING SPOKE TENSION).
- ALL EURO 4 MODELS ARE DESIGNED AND SET UP FOR ONLY 1 RIDER. CARRYING A PASSENGER IS PROHIBITED.
- COMPLY WITH TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND DRIVE WITH CAUTION SO AS TO RECOGNIZE DANGER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
- ADJUST THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE ROAD AND YOUR DRIVING SKILLS.
- DRIVE WITH CAUTION ON UNKNOWN ROADS OR TERRAINS.
- WHEN GOING OFF ROAD, ALWAYS GO WITH A FRIEND WITH A SECOND MOTORCYCLE, SO YOU CAN HELP EACH OTHER IF NECESSARY.
- PROMPTLY REPLACE THE VISOR OR LENSES OF YOUR GLASSES. SCRATCHED VISORS OR GLASSES MAKE IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE
IN POOR LIGHT CONDITIONS.
- NEVER LEAVE THE MOTORCYCLE UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
DANGER
- ONLY EN AND SMR MODELS HAVE APPROVAL FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS OR MOTORWAYS.
- WHEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, ALWAYS BEAR IN MIND THAT LOUD NOISE MAY DISTURB OTHER PEOPLE.