How To Ride The Motorcycle
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Warning
When descending a long, steep
gradient or mountain pass, make use
of the engine's braking effect by down
shifting and use both front and rear
brakes
intermittently.
Continuous
brake application or use of the rear
brake only can overheat the brakes
and reduce their effectiveness leading
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Warning
Riding with your foot on the brake
pedal or your hands on the brake lever
may actuate the brake light, giving a
false indication to other road users. It
may also overheat the brake, reducing
braking effectiveness leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Do not coast with the engine switched
off, and do not tow the motorcycle.
The
transmission
is
pressure-
lubricated only when the engine is
running. Inadequate lubrication may
cause damage or seizure of the
transmission, which can lead to sudden
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Warning
When using the motorcycle on loose,
wet,
or
muddy
roads,
braking
effectiveness will be reduced by dust,
mud or moisture collecting on the
brakes. Always brake earlier in these
Warning
Continued
conditions to ensure brake surfaces
are cleaned by the braking action.
Riding the motorcycle with brakes
contaminated with dust, mud or
moisture may cause loss of control and
an accident.
