Use Of The Vehicle In Competitions; Advices For Safe Riding - Benelli TnT1130 Use And Maintenance

2.1.4

Use of the vehicle in competitions

Your TNT was projected for road use.
However, making some modifications, considering the high performances that the motorcycle can reach, it is possible
to use it also in competitions.
However, you need to remember that once you transform the motorcycle for competitions use, it is nomore suitable
for street traffic unless it is brought to its original conditions.
To meet the passionate drivers numerous requests, Benelli has designed a number of special components for use
in competitions and/or sporting events. The use of such components is strictly limited to areas closed to traffic.
Failure to observe this restriction constitutes a breach of the Highway Code for which Benelli cannot be held responsible.
For more information about Benelli special components visit the web site www.benelli.com or call tghe Benelli
Customer Service dialling 800342300.
WARNING
Riding the vehicle in competitions requires considerable skill and experience as well as an ac-
curate setup of the motorcycle which was to be made only by perticularly prepared persons.
2.1.5

Advices for safe riding

Besides being a means of transport, your motorcycle is a source of recreation and excitement. (and this is true,
especially, when we talk about a TNT!).
However the nature itself of the vehicle involves, a certain amount of risk. To ensure maximum safety, in addition to
scrupulously observing the warnings and instructions provided in the previous paragraphs, it is essential to take a
few additional precautions.
In particular:
Before starting off
Follow all the directions given in the section "PRE-RIDING CHECKS". Conduct an overall check of all safety-related
aspects of the motorcycle.
Familiarizing with the vehicle
The rider's ability and his mechanical skills form the basis of riding safety. It is advisable to practise riding in areas
without traffic until you have become familiar with the vehicle and its controls.
Being aware of one's limits
When riding, never exceed your limits nor those imposed by law. Being aware of your limits and acting accordingly
will help you avoid accidents.
Adverse weather conditions
Be very careful when riding in adverse weather conditions. On wet roads, for example, the braking distance increases as a
result of reduced tyre traction. It is therefore necessary to travel at moderate speed and avoid abrupt braking and acceleration.
Pay particular attention when riding on slippery surfaces such as road markings, manholes, level crossings, bridges, gratings,
etc. Considering that a motorcycle cannot provide the same degree of shock protection as a motor vehicle, it is essential to
adopt a "defensive" riding attitude, particularly in the adverse weather conditions described above.
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