Triumph Bonneville Handbook page 47

WARNING: For your safety,
always exercise
caution when braking, accelerating or
turning as any incautious action can
cause loss of control and an accident.
Independent use of the front or rear
brakes reduces
performance. Extreme braking may
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cause either wheel to lock, reducing
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control of the motorcycle and causing
an accident.
When possible, reduce speed or
brake before entering a turn as
closing the throttle or braking in
mid- - turn may cause wheel slip
leading to loss of control and an
accident.
When riding in
conditions, or on loose surfaces, the
ability to manoeuvre and stop will be
reduced. All of your actions should
be smooth under these conditions.
Sudden acceleration, braking or
turning may cause loss of control and
an accident.
How to Ride the Motorcycle
extreme
overall braking
wet or rainy
WARNING:
descending a long, steep
gradient, use engine braking by
down- - changing and use the brakes
intermittently.
application can overheat the brakes
and reduce their effectiveness.
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Riding with your foot on the brake
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pedal or your hands on the brake lever
may actuate the brake light, giving a
false indication to other drivers. It
may also overheat
reducing braking effectiveness.
Do not coast with the engine switched
off, and do not tow the motorcycle.
The transmission
lubricated only when the engine is
running. Inadequate lubrication may
cause damage or seizure of the
transmission which can lead to
sudden loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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When
Continuous brake
the brake,
is pressure- -