Triumph Bonneville T100, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SAFETY FIRST
11
Maintenance and Equipment
Warning
Consult your authorized Triumph
dealer whenever there is doubt as to
the correct or safe operation of this
Triumph motorcycle.
Remember that continued operation of
an incorrectly performing motorcycle
may aggravate a fault and may also
compromise safety.
Warning
Make sure all equipment that is
required by law is installed and
functioning correctly.
The removal or alteration of the
motorcycle’s lights, mufflers, emission
or noise control systems can violate
the law.
Incorrect or improper modification may
adversely affect the handling, stability
or other aspect of the motorcycle
operation, which may result in an
accident causing injury or death.
Warning
If the motorcycle is involved in an
accident, collision or fall, it must be
taken to an authorized Triumph dealer
for inspection and repair.
Any accident can cause damage to
the motorcycle that, if not correctly
repaired, may cause a second accident
that may result in injury or death.
Riding
Warning
Never ride the motorcycle when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Riding when under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs is illegal.
Riding when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
reduces the rider's ability to maintain
control of the motorcycle and may
lead to loss of control and an accident.
Warning
All riders must be licensed to operate
the motorcycle.
Operation of the motorcycle without
a license is illegal and could lead to
prosecution.
Operation of the motorcycle without
formal training in the correct riding
techniques that are necessary to
become licensed is dangerous and may
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
Always ride defensively and wear
the protective equipment mentioned
elsewhere in this foreword.
Remember, in an accident, a
motorcycle does not give the same
impact protection as a car.