Safety On The Road - Matchless G3L Maintenance Manual

INTRODUCTION
The modern motor cycle unquestionably provides one of the most healthy,
economical and pleasant means of transport. In addition by reason of its
superb braking, high power to weight ratio and ease of control it is, if used
with due care one of the safest vehicles on the road.
It is our sincere desire that every owner should obtain from his mount
the service, comfort and innumerable miles of low cost travel that we have
earnestly endeavoured to build into it.
It must be borne in mind however, that although of simple design and
construction, it is nevertheless a highly specialised piece Of engineering
and must in consequence be intelligently and efficiently maintained in
order to provide unfailing reliability.
In this book we provide non-technical instructions for carrying out all the
maintenance operations likely to be called for in normal service,' together
with assisting illustrations.
To owners of long experience we tender apologies for the elementary
nature of some of the contents of this handbook, but owners whether
novice or expert are advised to read the contents from beginning to end.
We are at all times pleased to give owners the full benefit of our wide
experience in matters relating to motor cycles of our manufacture and
elsewhere will be found details of the particulars required when making
enquiries of our Service Department.

Safety on the Road

In the interest of Safety on the Road a few words of warning are perhaps not out of
place here.
The outstanding manoeuverability of a motor cycle over all other vehicles on the road
makes it necessary to exercise caution at all times.
There are unfortunately a few motor-cyclists whose reckless driving constitutes a
menace not only to themselves but also to other road users resulting in the totally false
impression in some quarters that motorcycling is a dangerous pastime.
Take a pride in your riding technique and never rely upon the other fellow doing the
right thing.
Your example of careful, courteous and unobtrusive riding will materially contribute to
road safety and to the reputation of a fine sporting pastime.
B—S.
ASSOCIATED MOTOR CYCLES
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