TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Owner's Manual page 22

7 . Riding down hills, while cornering and wet roads,
close the throttle and down shift the gear to take
advantage of gearbox and engine which acts as
an additional brake. This will avoid the loss of
control over the vehicle due to over speed.
Causes for poor braking
1. If the brake shoes / pads or drum / disc are worn
out or if there is water or oil on them, sufficient
friction does not develop and brakes do not work
well.
Warning
As the vehicle speed increases, the stopping distance
also increases progressively. Be sure that, you have
sufficient distance between you and the vehicle or
obstruction ahead of you.
Avoid directing the water jet directly towards brake drum
/ disc pads during water wash.
Using only the front or rear brake is dangerous and can
cause skidding and loss of control. Apply both the
brakes together and with great care on a wet road or
other slippery surfaces.
Any abrupt braking on slippery or irregular roads can
cause loss of rider control.
2. Even when the brake works normally, if the road
surface is wet or the tyre surface is worn-out,
tyres do not take a firm hold on the surface,
increasing the stopping distance.
3. Approximately 60% braking effect is from front
brake. Non-usage of front brake causes poor
braking.
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND SAFETY TIPS
Use extreme caution while selecting and installing
the accessories for your motorcycle.
The addition of unsuitable accessories can lead to
unsafe operating conditions. Your friendly Dealer
will assist you in selecting quality accessories and
installing them correctly.
While selecting the
the accessories should not obstruct lighting,
steerability, suspension
clearance. Please ensure that, if the tank cover is
used, it is not getting en-trapped between fuel tank
and fuel tank cap.
Additional electrical equipments is not acceptable
as it will void the warranty terms of the vehicle.
accessories, make sure
level and ground
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