Triumph Thruxton TFC 2019 Owner's Handbook Manual page 61

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Warning
For
your
safety,
extreme
caution
(whether or not ABS is equipped),
accelerating
or
improper action can cause loss of
control and an accident. Independent
use of the front or rear brakes
reduces overall braking performance.
Extreme braking may cause either
wheel to lock, reducing control of the
motorcycle and causing an accident
(see ABS warnings below).
When possible, reduce speed or brake
before entering a turn as closing the
throttle or braking in mid-turn may
cause wheel slip leading to loss of
control and an accident.
When riding in wet or rainy conditions,
or on loose surfaces, the ability to
maneuver and stop will be reduced.
All of your actions should be smooth
under
these
acceleration, braking or turning may
cause loss of control and an accident.
Warning
When
descending
gradient or mountain pass, make use
of the engine's braking effect by down
shifting and use both front and rear
brakes intermittently.
Continuous brake application or use of
the rear brake only can overheat the
brakes and reduce their effectiveness
leading to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
always
exercise
when
braking
turning
as
conditions.
Sudden
a
long,
steep
How to Ride the Motorcycle
Riding with your foot on the brake
pedal or your hands on the brake lever
may actuate the brake light, giving a
any
false indication to other road users.
It may also overheat the brake,
reducing braking effectiveness leading
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Do not coast with the engine switched
off, and do not tow the motorcycle.
The
transmission
lubricated only when the engine is
running.
Inadequate
damage or seizure of the transmission,
which can lead to sudden loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Warning
is
pressure
lubrication
may
cause
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