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How to Ride the Motorcycle
Warning
For your safety, always exercise
extreme caution when braking,
accelerating or turning as any
incautious action can cause loss of
control
and
an
accident.
Independent use of the front or rear
brakes reduces overall braking
performance. Extreme braking
may cause either wheel to lock,
reducing control of the motorcycle
and causing an accident.
When possible, reduce speed or
brake before entering a turn as
closing the throttle or braking in
mid-turn may cause wheel slip
leading to loss of control and an
accident.
When riding in wet or rainy
conditions, or on loose surfaces,
the ability to manoeuvre and stop
will be reduced. All of your actions
should be smooth under these
conditions. Sudden acceleration,
braking or turning may cause loss
of control and an accident.
Warning
When descending a long steep
gradient, use engine braking by
down changing and use the brakes
intermittently. Continuous brake
application can overheat the
brakes
and
reduce
their
effectiveness.
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.
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.
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