Kumpan 1954 User Manual page 40

Operation / Driving
Basic safety rules
Clothing must to adherent and closed
around wrists and ankles.Cords,
belts,and ties should
not dangle: prevent these and other
objects from interfering with your
ride , getting caught
in moving parts or driving mecha-
nisms. Do not keep sharp objects in
your pockets as in a fall
they could become dangerous - for
example pens or mechanical pencils,
etc. Also make sure
that your passengers obey this rule.
Accessories
The owner of the vehicle is responsib-
le for the choice, installation and use
of all accessories.
The intallation of inappropriate
accessories or overloading the vehicle
could render it unsta-
ble and cause accidents, with the
consequent risk of serious injury and
even death. Windshields
are particulary dangerous in the case
of accidents, because they can break
and injure or cut the driver.
In case of doubt about any accessory
or installation or any freight to be
carried . It is recommended that you
first consult your local Kumpan Dea-
lership. Avoid installing accessories
that cover the horn or the headlights,
or that could compromise proper
functioning. Do not install accesso-
ries that limit suspension stroke or
steering angle, that interfere with
the use of the controls, or that de-
crease the angle of inclination when
turning the scooter. In addition , do
not install accessories that block ac-
cess to the various vehicle controls,as
it could slow your reaction time in
the case of an emergency. Fairings
and windshields , or other accessories
with a large cross section can create
aerodynamic forces that influence
the stability of the scooter,especially
at high speeds or in the presence of
strong winds.Make sure that all ob-
jects transported on the scooter are
well secured and cannot become
unattached and block the wheels,
the forks, etc. Do not install electric
accessories and do not modify
the scooter's electrical system.
Any component that could cause
an electrical surge or an electrical
problem could lead to the immediate
stopping of the vehicle, the lights and
horn to turn off or lose intensity,and
malfunctioning of the other safety
features. Use only original
Kumpan accessories.
Load
Do not overload your motorscooter.
Secure bags and baggage as close to
possible to the
vehiule's center of balance and
distribute the weight as uniformly as
possible between the
two sides, to reduce imbalance as
much as possible.Always remember
that the baggage will
tend to loosen during the ride. For
this reason, check frequenly that
your baggage is secure. Never allow
objects to hang from the handlebars
of your vehicle.