Safety Information And Important Riding Points - Malaguti Centro 125 IE User Manual

4.8 SAFETY INFORMATION AND IMPORTANT

RIDING POINTS
• Always wear a helmet (homologated), which must
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be correctly fastened (this applies also to passengers)
and suitable garments. Avoid wearing loose fitting,
hanging and unbuttoned garments.
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• Keep the
windscreen clean.
4 • Adjust the rear-view mirrors.
• Always drive seated, with both hands on the
handlebar and feet on the footrests.
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• Warm up the engine and let it run idle for a few
minutes before setting off.
• Always, keep at a safe distance from other vehicles.
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When driving behind other vehicles or in slow traffic,
if the speed needed is very close to minimum
engine speed, maintaining this speed would cause
continuous slipping and overheat the clutch. It is
best to rev up and slow down at a regular frequency
in order to maintain the clutch in working order.
• On dry road, without sand or gravel, use both
brakes: using one brake can cause dangerous and
unexpected slipping.
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• On wet road, drive with care and at a low speed: use
brakes "gently" and entrust braking to the "engine
brake".
• Good psychological and physical conditions are
fundamental for safe riding. Driving under the
effect of drugs, alcohol or psychotropic drugs, or in
conditions of excessive fatigue or sleepiness, can be
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visor (or protective goggles)
extremely dangerous.
• Changes of direction, changes of lane, turns into
side streets, or stops must always be signalled using
the turn indicators.
• Near stop signals, red traffic lights, level crossings,
speed control humps, etc. slow down gently and in
good time. Safety is important for you but also for
other drivers.
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• Drive with the lights on, even during the day.
• When stopping the vehicle after a long ride at high
rpm, do not turn the engine off immediately, but let
it run idle for about 30 seconds.
• Before riding, always check: the level of engine oil
and coolant, the condition and pressure of tires, the
electrical and braking system for malfunctioning.
• Use only unleaded petrol and the lubricants
recommended
incompatible types of oil.
• Never use mobile phones, whilst driving or fuelling,
in a manner differing from the provisions of laws in
force.
• Never allow passengers to use mobile phones in a
manner differing from the provisions of laws in force
during the journey, since they should be holding the
special handles (23‑Fig.3).
• When carrying a passenger, the driving method
changes considerably. It is essential to adjust both
rear shock absorbers (chap.5.9) and adopt a more
prudent driving style.
• Whilst driving, do not carry pointed or fragile objects
in your pockets.
• Whilst driving, never hold or carry your helmet (the
by the Maker. Avoid mixing