Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2016 Owner's Handbook Manual page 10

Safety First
Warning
Ensure that you know and respect the
rules of the road. Read and observe
publications such
SAFETY', 'YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE,
RIDING TIPS' and also read and become
familiar with the contents of the
MOTORCYCLE HANDBOOK
state.
Caution
This Triumph
equipped with
Operation in forests, brush or grass
areas may violate state and local laws
and regulations.
Wobble/Weave
A weave is a relatively slow oscillation of
the rear of the motorcycle, while a
wobble is a rapid, possibly strong
shaking of the handlebar. These are
related but distinct stability problems
usually caused by excessive weight in
the wrong place, or by a mechanical
problem such as worn or loose bearings
or under-inflated or unevenly worn tires.
Your solution to both situations is the
same. Keep a
handlebars without locking arms or
fighting the steering. Smoothly ease off
the throttle to slow gradually. Do not
apply the brakes, and do not accelerate
to try to stop the wobble or weave. In
some cases, it helps to shift your body
weight forward by leaning over the tank.
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Foundation. All rights reserved. Used
with permission.
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as 'MOTORCYCLE
for your
motorcycle is
spark arresters.
firm hold on
Handlebars and Footrests
The rider must maintain control of the
vehicle by keeping hands on the
handlebars at all times.
The handling
motorcycle will be adversely affected if
the rider removes their hands from the
handlebars,
motorcycle control and an accident.
not
The rider
footrests provided, during operation of
the vehicle.
By using the footrests, the rider will
reduce the risk of inadvertent contact
with any motorcycle components and
will also reduce the risk of injury from
entrapment of clothing.
Use of a motorcycle with bank angle
indicators worn beyond the maximum
limit will allow the motorcycle to be
banked to an unsafe angle. Therefore,
always
the
indicator pegs before they are worn to
their maximum limit. Banking to an
unsafe angle may cause instability, loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Details of the bank angle wear limits
can be found in the Maintenance and
Adjustment section on page 91.
Warning
and stability
resulting in
Warning
must always
Warning
replace the bank
of a
loss of
use the
angle