Further Safe-Riding Points - Yamaha XMAX BUSINESS Edition 2010 Owner's Manual

G
Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the
truck bed, and choke it in a rail
to prevent movement.
G Secure the scooter with tie-
downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of
the scooter, such as the frame
or upper front fork triple clamp
(and not, for example, to rub-
ber-mounted handlebars or
turn signals, or parts that could
break). Choose the location for
the straps carefully so the
straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during trans-
port.
G The suspension should be
compressed somewhat by the
tie-downs, if possible, so that
the scooter will not bounce
excessively during transport.

Further safe-riding points

G
Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
G
Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard bra-
king, because the scooter could
slide. Apply the brakes slowly
when stopping on a wet surface.
G
Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
G Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
G
Railroad crossings,
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction 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.
G
The brake pads could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
G
EAU10372 Always wear a helmet, gloves,
trousers (tapered around the cuff
and ankle so they do not flap),
and a bright colored jacket.
G Do not carry too much luggage
on the scooter. An overloaded
scooter is unstable. Use a strong
cord to secure any luggage to the
carrier (if equipped). A loose load
will affect the stability of the sco-
oter and could divert your atten-
tion from the road. (See page
1-1).
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