Riding Precautions - Honda CB250 TWISTER Owner's Manual

CB250 TWISTER

Riding Precautions

Running-in Period
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, follow
these guidelines to ensure your motorcycle's future
reliability and performance.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
Ride conservatively.
Brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
Avoid excessively hard braking and downshifts.
Sudden braking can reduce the motorcycle's
stability.
Where possible, reduce speed before turning;
otherwise you risk sliding out.
Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces and
braking distances are longer.
Avoid continuous braking.
Repeated braking, such as when descending
long, steep slopes can seriously overheat the
brakes, reducing their effectiveness. Use engine
braking with intermittent use of the brakes to
reduce speed.
For full braking effectiveness, operate both the
front and rear brakes together.
Engine Braking
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle down
when you release the throttle. For further slowing
action, downshift to a lower gear. Use engine braking
with intermittent use of the brakes to reduce speed
when descending long, steep slopes.
Wet or Rainy Conditions
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet brakes
further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while riding
at low speed to help them dry.
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