Triumph Bonneville Bobber Owner's Handbook Manual page 68

How to Ride the Motorcycle
Warning
The handling characteristics of a
motorcycle at high speed may vary
from those you are familiar with at
legal road speeds.
Do not attempt high speed operation
unless you have received sufficient
training and have the required skills
as a serious accident may result from
incorrect operation.
Warning
The items listed below are extremely
important and
neglected. 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.
Brakes
Check that the front and rear brakes
are functioning correctly.
Coolant
Check that the coolant level is at the
upper level line in the expansion tank.
Always check the level with the engine
cold.
Electrical Equipment
Make sure that all electrical equipment
such as the headlight, rear/brake light,
direction indicators and horn all work
correctly.
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must never be
Engine Oil
Check that the engine oil level is correct.
Make sure that the correct grade and
type of oil is used when topping up.
Drive Chain
Make sure that the drive chain is
correctly adjusted
Inspect the chain for wear and damage.
Fuel
Have sufficient fuel for the increased
fuel consumption that will result from
high speed operation.
In many countries, the exhaust system
for this model is fitted with a catalytic
converter to help reduce exhaust
emission levels.
The catalytic
permanently
motorcycle is allowed to run out of
fuel or if the fuel level is allowed to get
very low.
Always make sure you have adequate
fuel for your journey.
Luggage
Make sure that any luggage containers
are closed, locked and securely fitted to
the motorcycle.
Miscellaneous
Visually check that all fixings are tight.
Steering
Check that the
smoothly without excessive free play or
tight spots. Make sure that the control
cables do not restrict the steering in
any way.
and lubricated.
Caution
converter can
damaged if
handlebar
be
the
turns