Safety Information - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

Safety Information

Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle's owner, you are
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responsible for the safe and proper
operation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are
dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques as well as the
expertise of the operator.
operator should know the following
requirements before
motorcycle.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
Observe the warnings
maintenance requirements in this
Owner's Manual.
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional
service as indicated
Owner's Manual
made necessary by mechanical
conditions.
Never operate a
without proper
instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a
certified instructor. Contact an
authorized motorcycle dealer to
find out about the training courses
nearest you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
Every
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the
riding this
vehicle
possibility of an accident or equipment
damage. See page 5-1 for a list of
pre-operation checks.
This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passenger.
and
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traffic
is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been caused
technical
by an automobile driver who did not
in this
see
and/or when
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.
motorcycle
Therefore:
training or
Wear a brightly colored jacket.
properly increases the
the motorcycle. Making
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Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections,
intersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist's blind spot.
Never maintain a motorcycle
without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motorcycle
dealer to inform you on basic
motorcycle maintenance. Certain
maintenance can only be carried
out by certified staff.
Many accidents involve inexperien-
ced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been involved
in accidents do not even have a
current motorcycle license.
Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your
motorcycle to other qualified
operators.
Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
We recommend that you prac-
since