BSA D1 125 c.c. Bantam, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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TAKING OVER THE MACHINE
Before running the machine make sure that the fuel tank contains the correct mixture
of oil and petrol, that the gearbox is properly topped up with oil and that the battery
(when fitted) is filled and charged. (See appropriate chapters for filling instructions).
Normally these preparations will be carried out by the dealer who is selling the
machine and the new owner has only to arrange the controls to his liking and the
machine is ready for the road.
The Controls
The new rider should make sure that he is quite familiar with all the controls before
attempting to ride the machine. Most of the controls are adjustable and should be
positioned so that they can be reached without moving the hands from the grips or the
feet from the footrests. Handlebars should be adjusted so that a comfortable and
natural riding position is achieved. Make sure that the bolts retaining the handlebar
clamps are tight after completing any adjustment. Badly positioned controls cause
poor control of the machine and will bring discomfort on long journeys.
HANDLEBAR CONTROLS
Twist Grip
Mounted on the right handlebar it controls the throttle opening. To open the throttle
(i.e. to increase the engine speed) turn the grip so that the top moves towards the
rider. Full movement is about a quarter of a turn.
Front Brake
Hand lever mounted on the right handlebar in front of the twist grip. Squeeze the
lever towards the bar to operate the brake.
Clutch
Hand lever mounted on the left handlebar in front of the grip. Squeeze the lever
towards the bar to free the clutch, i.e. to disengage the drive between the engine and
the rear wheel.
Horn (Battery Equipment)
The horn button is mounted on the right handlebar on the top of the front brake lever
bracket.
Headlamp Dipper Switch
On the left handlebar attached to the rear of the clutch lever. It controls the switching
from main to dipped headlamp filaments.
FOOT CONTROLS
Rear Brake
This is a toe pedal on the left-hand side of the machine and it
OPERATES THE REAR
BRAKE ONLY.
Gearchange Pedal
On the right-hand side there are two pedals one of which projects forward, this being
the gearchange pedal. To engage first gear from the neutral position, the pedal is
moved downwards. To change to a higher gear move the pedal upwards. To change
to a lower gear depress the pedal. The pedal automatically returns to central position,
ready for next gearchange.
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