How To Ride The Motorcycle
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Warning
The handling characteristics of a
motorcycle at high speed may vary
from those you are familiar with at
legal road speeds.
Do not attempt high speed operation
unless you have received sufficient
training and have the required skills as
a serious accident may result from
incorrect operation.
Warning
The listed items below are extremely
important
and
must
never
be
neglected. A problem, which may not
be noticed at normal operating speeds,
may be greatly exaggerated at high
speeds.
General
Make sure that the motorcycle has been
maintained according to the scheduled
maintenance chart.
Steering
Check
that
the
handlebar
turns
smoothly without excessive free play or
tight spots. Make sure that the control
cables do not restrict the steering in
any way.
Luggage
Make sure that any luggage containers
are closed, locked and securely fitted to
the motorcycle.
Brakes
Check that the front and rear brakes
are functioning properly.
Tyres
High speed operation is hard on tyres,
and tyres that are in good condition are
crucial to riding safely. Examine their
overall condition, inflate to the correct
pressure (when the tyres are cold), and
check the wheel balance. Securely fit
the valve caps after checking tyre
pressures. Observe the information
given
in
the
Maintenance
and
Specification sections on tyre checking
and tyre safety.
Fuel
Have sufficient fuel for the increased
fuel consumption that will result from
high-speed operation.
Caution
The exhaust system is fitted with a
catalytic converter to help reduce
exhaust emission levels.
The
catalytic
converter
can
be
permanently
damaged
if
the
motorcycle is allowed to run out of fuel
or if the fuel level is allowed to get very
low.
Always make sure that you have
adequate fuel for your journey.
Engine Oil
Make sure that the engine oil level is
correct. Make sure that the correct
grade and type of oil is used when
topping up.
Final Drive Oil
Make sure that the final drive oil level is
correct. Make sure that the correct
grade and type of oil is used when
topping up.
