Further Safe-Riding Points - Yamaha Xenter 125 2011 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
● Secure the scooter with tie-downs
or suitable straps that are at-
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tached to solid parts of the scoot-
er, such as the frame or upper
front fork triple clamp (and not, for
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example, to rubber-mounted han-
dlebars or turn signals, or parts
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that could break). Choose the
location for the straps carefully
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so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
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The suspension should be com-
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pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the
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scooter will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Further safe-riding points

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Make sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
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Braking can be extremely diffi cult
on a wet road. Avoid hard brak-
ing, because the scooter could
slide. Apply the brakes slowly
when stopping on a wet surface.
●
Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
● Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
●
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Slow down and
cross them with caution. Keep the
scooter upright, otherwise it could
slide out from under you.
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T h e b r a k e p a d s a n d l i n i n g s
could get wet when you wash
the scooter. After washing the
scooter, check the brakes before
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riding.
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Always wear a helmet, gloves,
trousers (tapered around the cuff
and ankle so they do not flap),
and a bright colored jacket.
●
Do not carry too much luggage
on the scooter. An overloaded
scooter is unstable. Use a strong
cord to secure any luggage to the
carriers. A loose load will affect
the stability of the scooter and
could divert your attention from
the road. (See page 1-3.)