How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Warning
When descending a long, steep
gradient or mountain pass, make use
of the engine's braking effect by down
shifting and use both front and rear
brakes intermittently.
Continuous brake application or use of
the rear brake only can overheat the
brakes and reduce their effectiveness
leading to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Warning
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 leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
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.
Warning
When using the motorcycle on loose,
wet, or muddy roads, braking
effectiveness will be reduced by dust,
mud or moisture collecting on the
brakes.
Always brake earlier in these
conditions to ensure brake surfaces
are cleaned by the braking action.
Riding the motorcycle with brakes
contaminated with dust, mud or
moisture may cause loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Caution
Due to the nature of the partially
integrated braking system, any
attempts to spin the rear wheel while
the front brake is applied (Burnout) will
cause damage to the braking system
and drivetrain.
