Riding Your Moto-4; Getting To Know Your Moto-4; Learning To Ride Your Moto-4 - Yamaha MOTO-4 1987 Owner's Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MOTO-4 LEARNING TO RIDE YOUR MOTO-4
Riding your MOTO-4 requires skills acquired Before you ride always perform the Pre-
through practice over a period of time. Take operation Checks listed on page 5-1. Theshort
the time to learn the basic techniques well time spent checking the condition of the
before attempting more difficult maneuvers, machine will be rewarded with added safety
and a more reliable MOTO-4. Always wear a
Riding your new MOTO-4 can be a very en- helmet and goggles or other eye protection
joyable activity, providing you with hours of when you ride. You should also wear gloves,
pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize boots, long pants and other protective cloth-
yourself with the operation of the MOTO-4 to ing while riding your MOTO-4. Keep your
achieve the skill necessary to enjoy ridingsafe- hands on the handlebars and your feet on the
ly. Before you begin to ride be sure you have footrests for safety and control.
read this Owner's Manual completely and
understand the operation of the controls. Pay
particular attention to the safety information Be sure to keep your feet on the footrests
on page 1-1 _ 1-8. Please also read all caution
at all times while riding. Otherwise, your
and warning labels on your MOTO-4. feet may come in contact with the rear
wheels and may possibly suffer injury.
Remember: your MOTO-4 is designed for one
person operation only. Do not carry pas-
sengers.
7-2