Yamaha TT-R230W Owner's Manual page 9

MACHINES ARE SINGLE TRACK
VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND
OPERATION ARE DEPENDENT
UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE
EXPERTISE OF THE OPERATOR.
EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE RIDING THIS MACHINE.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:
OBTAIN THOROUGH
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INSTRUCTIONS
COMPETENT SOURCE ON ALL
ASPECTS OF
OPERATION.
OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND
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M A I N T E N A N C E
REQUIREMENTS
OWNER'S MANUAL.
OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING
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IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES.
OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL
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TECHNICAL SERVICE
INDICATED BY THE OWNER'S
MANUAL AND/OR WHEN MADE
NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL
CONDITIONS.
Safe riding Safe riding Safe riding Safe riding Safe riding
Always make pre-operation
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checks. Careful checks may help
prevent an accident.
This machine is designed for off-
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road use only, therefore, it is illegal
to operate it on public streets,
roads, or highways. Off-road use
on public lands may be illegal.
Please check local regulations
before riding.
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the operator only. No passengers.
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inexperienced operators.
Make sure that you are qualified
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and that you only lend your
IN THE machine to other qualified
operators.
Know your skills and limits.
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Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
Many accidents have been caused
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AS by error of the machine operator. A
typical error made by the operator
is veering wide on a turn due to
EXCESSIVE
undercornering (insufficient lean
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SAFETY SAFETY
accidents involve
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angle for the speed). Never travel
faster than warranted
conditions.
Ride cautiously in unfamiliar areas.
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You may encounter hidden
obstacles that could cause an
accident.
The posture of the operator is
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important for proper control. The
operator should keep both hands
on the handlebar and both feet on
the operator footrests during
operation to maintain control of the
machine.
Never ride under the influence of
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alcohol or other drugs.
Protective apparel Protective apparel Protective apparel Protective apparel Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from machine
accidents are the result of head injuri-
es. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the
prevention or reduction of head injuri-
es.
Always wear an approved helmet.
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Wear a face shield or goggles.
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Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
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