Safe Riding Tips - HERO XPULSE 200 PROGRAMMED FI Manual

Do's:
Always conduct simple pre-ride inspection
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(page 35).
Always wear a helmet (ISI marked) with chin strap
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securely fastened and insist on a helmet for your
pillion rider.
While riding, sit in a comfortable position with your
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legs close to fuel tank.
Ride defensively and at a steady speed (between
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40-50 km/hr).
For stopping vehicle, use both brakes simultaneously,
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keeping throttle in the close position.
Respect road signs and obey traffic rules for your own
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safety and that of others on the road (page 77).
During night time , dip headlamps of your
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oncoming traffic, or when following another
vehicle.
Give way to others on the road and signal before
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you make a turn.
To make yourself more visible, wear bright
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reflective clothing that fits well.
Take care of loose/hanging clothes while
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solo/pillion riding.
Get your vehicle
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Authorised
Hero MotoCorp
Before riding make sure that engine stop/kill switch
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is in "ON" ( ) position.
Keep checking the ABS indicator. At any point if
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indicator remains on, then ABS is not working
(page 32).
Keep checking speedometer. In case of ABS
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malfunction, speed display may go to zero.
It is suggested to go through the do's & dont's of
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ABS (page 40) and practice your ABS vehicle
initially in low-traffic condition unless you are
thoroughly familiar with your vehicle and its
controls.

SAFE RIDING TIPS

vehicle
serviced regularly by the
workshop.
Don'ts
Never use cell phone while riding the vehicle.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, braking and turning of
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your vehicle.
Never shift gears without disengaging the clutch and
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closing the throttle.
Never touch any part of the hot exhaust system like
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muffler.
Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Concentrate on the road and avoid talking to the
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pillion rider or others on the road.
Do not litter the road.
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Do not cross the continuous white/yellow line in
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the center of the road, while overtaking.
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Do not attach large or heavy items to the
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handlebars, front forks, or fenders.
Never take your hands off the steering handle while
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riding.
Do not attempt to apply the front brake lever
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intermittently for ABS vehicle.
Do not panic by mechanical noises or slight lever
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pulses while applying the brake in vehicle. These
conditions are normal and indicates that ABS is
working.
Do not apply the hard braking in wet or rainy
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conditions.
Do not switch off the engine stop/kill switch while
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riding the vehicle (page 31).
Do not move the side stand down while riding, as
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engine will stop while vehicle is in gear (page 32).
Navigation system assists you to reach your
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destination, don't be distracted while driving. Drive
safely and always obey traffic rules.
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