Triumph Tiger 900 GT, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Safety First
11
Warning
This Triumph motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits
for the particular road travelled.
Operating a motorcycle at high speeds
can be potentially dangerous since the
time available to react to given traffic
situations is greatly reduced as road
speed increases.
Always reduce speed in potentially
hazardous driving conditions such as
bad weather or heavy traffic.
Warning
Continually observe and react to
changes in road surface, traffic and
wind conditions. All two-wheeled
vehicles are subject to external forces
which may cause an accident. These
forces include but are not limited to:
- Wind draft from passing vehicles
-
Potholes, uneven or damaged road
surfaces
- Bad weather
- Rider error.
Always operate the motorcycle at
moderate speed and away from
heavy traffic until you have become
thoroughly familiar with its handling
and operating characteristics. Never
exceed the legal speed limit.
Handlebars and Footrests
Warning
The rider must maintain control of the
motorcycle by keeping hands on the
handlebars at all times.
The handling and stability of a
motorcycle will be adversely affected
if the rider removes their hands from
the handlebars, resulting in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
The rider and passenger (if applicable)
must always use the footrests
provided, during operation of the
motorcycle.
By using the footrests, both rider
and passenger will reduce the risk
of inadvertent contact with any
motorcycle components and will
also reduce the risk of injury from
entrapment of clothing.
Warning
The bank angle indicators must not
be used as a guide to how far the
motorcycle may be safely banked.
This depends on many various
conditions including, but not limited
to, road surface, tyre condition
and weather. Banking to an unsafe
angle may cause instability, loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.