Triumph Tiger 800, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Foreword - Safety First
FOREWORD - SAFETY FIRST
The Motorcycle
Warning
The Tiger 800XC is designed for light off-
road use. Extreme off-road use could lead
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Warning
The Tiger 800 is designed for on-road use
only. It is not suitable for off-road use.
Off-road operation could lead to loss of
control of the motorcycle resulting in an
accident causing injury or loss of life.
Warning
This motorcycle is not designed to tow a
trailer or be fitted with a sidecar. Fitting a
sidecar and/or a trailer may result in loss of
control and an accident.
Warning
This motorcycle is designed for use as a
two-wheeled vehicle capable of carrying a
rider on his/her own, or a rider and one
passenger.
The total weight of the rider, and any
passenger, accessories and luggage must
not exceed the maximum load limit of:
Tiger 800 - 225 kg (496 lb)
Tiger 800XC - 223 kg (492 lb).
Warning
This motorcycle is fitted with a catalytic
converter below the engine, which along
with the exhaust system reaches very high
temperature during engine operation.
Flammable materials such as grass,
hay/straw, leaves, clothing and luggage etc.
could ignite if allowed to come into contact
with any part of the exhaust system and
catalytic converter; always ensure
flammable materials are not allowed to
contact the exhaust system or catalytic
converter.