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Never race other vehicles with your vehi-
cle.
Brake with both the front and rear brakes.
The use of one brake only for sudden
braking may cause the vehicle to skid or
make the rider lose control of the vehicle it-
self.
When riding down a steep hill, use the en-
gine as a brake by selecting the same gear,
or a lower gear, than you would use to
climb the hill. Use front and rear brakes
sparingly.
Always ride at the appropriate speed and
avoid unnecessary hard acceleration. This
not only is safer, but also reduces fuel
consumption and increases the life of the
vehicle.
If you must ride your vehicle in rainy wea-
ther, or on loose surfaces, remember that
traction is greatly reduced. Under these
conditions, all handling of the vehicle must
be done gradually and smoothly. Sudden
acceleration, braking or turning may make
you lose control of your vehicle. When
traction is reduced, accelerate and slow
using your vehicle’s engine braking insofar
as possible. Avoid rapid, harsh application
of the brakes.
Gradually open and close the throttle, to
avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.
On rough road surfaces, slow down and
ride with particular care.
Try to avoid wide open throttle accelera-
tions, unless they are necessary for such
things as passing.
Don’t allow your engine to “lug,” that is,
run at too low an rpm. Shift down to a
lower gear. Also, don’t over-rev the engi-
ne. Observe the redline on the tachome-
ter.
Remember that excessively aggressive
cornering can cause your vehicle’s tires to
lose sideways traction, which can result in
an upset and serious injury or even death.