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How to Ride the Motorcycle
General
Ensure the motorcycle has been
maintained
according
to
the
scheduled maintenance chart.
Steering
Check that the handlebar turns
smoothly without excessive free play
or tight spots. Ensure that the control
cables do not restrict the steering in
any way.
Luggage
Make certain that any luggage
containers are closed, locked and
securely fitted to the motorcycle.
Brakes
Check that the front and rear brakes
are functioning properly.
Tyres
High-speed operation is hard on
tyres, and tyres that are in good
condition are crucial to riding safely.
Examine their overall condition,
inflate to the correct pressure (when
the tyres are cold), and check the
wheel balance. Securely fit the valve
caps after checking tyre pressures.
Observe the information given in the
maintenance
and
specification
sections on tyre checking and tyre
safety.
Fuel
Have sufficient fuel for the increased
fuel consumption that will result from
high-speed operation.
Warning
The handling characteristics of a
motorcycle at high speed may vary
from those you are familiar with at
legal road speeds. Do not attempt
high-speed operation unless you
have received sufficient training
and have the required skills as a
serious accident may result from
incorrect operation.
Warning
The items listed are extremely
important and must never be
neglected. A problem, which may
not be noticed at normal operating
speeds,
may
be
greatly
exaggerated at high speeds.
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