Yamaha TT-R, Owner'S Manual

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MACHINES ARE SINGLE TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND OPERATION ARE DEPEN-
DENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE EXPERTISE OF
THE OPERATOR. EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE RIDING THIS MACHINE.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:
1. OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUCTIONS FROM A COMPETENT SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS
OF MACHINE OPERATION.
2. OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE OWNER’S MAN-
UAL.
3. OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES.
4. OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL
AND/OR WHEN MADE NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL CONDITIONS.
Safe riding
1. Always make pre-operation checks. Careful checks may help prevent an accident.
2. This machine is designed for off-road use only, therefore, it is illegal to operate it on public
streets, roads, or highways. Off-road use on public lands may be illegal. Please check local regu-
lations before riding.
3. This machine is designed to carry the operator only. No passengers.
4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators.
a. Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your machine to other qualified opera-
tors.
b. Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an accident.
5. Many accidents have been caused by error of the machine operator. A typical error made by the
operator is veering wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering (insufficient
lean angle for the speed). Never travel faster than warranted by conditions.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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