Considerations For High Speed Operation - Triumph Speed Triple S Owner's Handbook Manual

Considerations for High
Speed Operation
Warning
This Triumph motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits
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 consideration
of weather and traffic conditions.
Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle
at high speed in closed-course on-road
competition or on closed-course race-
tracks. High speed operation should
only then be attempted by riders who
have been instructed in the techniques
necessary for high speed riding and
are familiar with the motorcycle's char-
acteristics in all conditions.
High speed operation in any other
circumstances is dangerous and will
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
How to Ride the Motorcycle
The handling
motorcycle at high speed may vary
from those you are familiar with at
legal road speeds. Do not attempt high
speed operation
received sufficient training and have
the required skills as a serious accident
may result from incorrect operation.
The items listed below are extremely
important and must never be neglect-
ed. A problem, which may not be
noticed at normal operating speeds,
may be greatly exaggerated at high
speeds.
General
Make sure that the motorcycle has been
maintained according to the scheduled
maintenance chart.
Steering
Check that the handlebar turns smooth-
ly without excessive free play or tight
spots. Make sure that the control cables
do not restrict the steering in any way.
Luggage
Make sure that any luggage containers
are closed, locked and securely fitted to
the motorcycle.
Brakes
Check that the front and rear brakes
are functioning correctly.
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