Riding
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Safety instructions
Speed
When riding at high speed,
various marginal conditions
can adversely affect the han-
dling characteristics of the
motorcycle:
– Adjustment of the spring-
strut and shock absorber
system
– Unequally distributed load
– Loose clothing
– Insufficient tyre pressure
– Poor tyre tread
–etc.
Correct loading
Overloading can ad-
versely affect the riding
stability of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the motor-
cycle's permissible gross
weight (
b 140).c
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of al-
cohol or drugs can con-
siderably adversely affect your
perception, judgement and
ability to make decisions, as
well as your reflexes. Taking
medication can increase these
effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle
after consuming alcohol,
drugs and/or medication.c
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust
fumes therefore repre-
sents a health hazard and can
even cause loss of conscious-
ness with fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space.c
High voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
electric shocks.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.c
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:
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