Triumph Tiger 850 Sport 2020, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Safety First
10
Warning
A helmet is one of the most important
pieces of riding gear as it offers
protection against head injuries. You
and your passenger's helmet should
be carefully chosen and should fit you
or your passenger's head comfortably
and securely. A brightly colored helmet
will increase a rider's (or passenger's)
visibility to other operators of road
vehicles.
An open face helmet offers some
protection in an accident though a full
face helmet will offer more.
Always wear a visor or approved
goggles to help vision and to protect
your eyes.
When choosing a helmet, always look for
a DOT (Department of Transport) sticker
indicating that the helmet has DOT
approval. Do not buy a helmet without
DOT approval.
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.