Operating Recommendations: Ebr 1190Rs; General - EBR 1190RS 2013 Owner's Manual

OPERATING
RECOMMENDATIONS

General

Motorcycles are different from other vehicles. They
operate, steer, handle and brake differently. Un-
skilled or improper use could result in loss of control,
death or serious injury.

Take a rider training course
 Read Owner‟s Manual before riding, adding acces-
sories or servicing.
 Wear a helmet, eye protection and protective cloth-
ing.
 Never tow a trailer.
Do not run the engine at extremely high RPM with
clutch disengaged or transmission in neutral. Run-
ning an engine at high RPM can result in engine
damage.
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Do not exceed the maximum safe RPM specified be-
low under any conditions. Exceeding the maximum
safe engine RPM can result in equipment damage.
The maximum recommended safe engine speed is 11500
RPM.
Have the engine checked regularly and keep it well
tuned.
Do not coast for long distances with the engine off or
idling. The transmission is properly lubricated only
when the engine is running. Coasting long distances
can result in transmission damage.
Do not tow a disabled motorcycle. Towing can ad-
versely affect stability and handling, which could
result in death or serious injury.