Safety Information - Yamaha TENERE 700 Owner's Manual

Safety information

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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle's owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
 Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
 Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er's Manual.
 Obtain quali ed training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner's
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
 Never operate a motorcycle with-
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out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
ti ed instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to nd out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the 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 passen-
ger.
 The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
c is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap-
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pears to be very effective in reduc-
ing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are
approaching
through intersections, since in-
tersections 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
Contact an authorized motorcy-
cle dealer to inform you on ba-
sic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
be carried out by certi ed staff.
have been
and passing
proper knowledge.