Triumph Tiger XRX Owner's Handbook Manual page 9

Riding
Warning
Never ride the motorcycle
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Riding when under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs is illegal.
Riding when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
reduces the rider's ability to maintain
control of motorcycle and may lead to
loss of control and an accident.
Warning
All riders must be licensed to operate
the motorcycle. Operation of the
motorcycle without a license is illegal
and could lead to prosecution.
Operation of the motorcycle without
formal training in the correct riding
techniques that are necessary to
become licensed is dangerous and
may lead to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Warning
Always ride defensively and wear the
protective equipment
elsewhere in this foreword. Remember,
in an accident, a motorcycle does not
give the same impact protection as a
car.
Foreword – Safety First
This Triumph motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits
when
for the particular road travelled.
Operating a motorcycle at high speeds
can be potentially dangerous since the
time available to react to given traffic
situations is greatly reduced as road
speed increases. Always reduce speed
in potentially
conditions such as bad weather or
heavy traffic.
Continually observe and react to
changes in road surface, traffic and
wind conditions.
vehicles are subject to external forces
which may cause an accident. These
forces include but are not limited to:
• Wind draft from passing vehicles
• Potholes, uneven or damaged road
surfaces
• Bad weather
• Rider error.
Always operate the motorcycle at
moderate speed and away from heavy
traffic until
thoroughly familiar with its handling
mentioned
and operating characteristics. Never
exceed the legal speed limit.
Warning
hazardous driving
Warning
All two-wheeled
you have become
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