Basic Safety Rules - MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200 Use & Maintenance Book

Certain prescribed medicines, alcohol,

BASIC SAFETY RULES

drugs and psychotropic substances will
To drive the vehicle, you must satisfy certain
affect your riding, thereby increasing the
legal requirements (driving licence, minimum
risk of an accident.
age limit, psychophysical fitness, insurance,
Your riding is also affected by your
vehicle licence tax, vehicle registration,
physical and mental condition - do not ride
number plate, etc.).
if you are feeling ill, upset, tired or sleepy.
Begin to familiarise yourself with the
vehicle by riding in low traffic areas and/or
private ground.
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SAFE DRIVE
Most road ac cidents are caused by
inexperienced riders.
NEVER lend your vehicle to a beginner
and make sure any person borrowing your
vehicle fills the legal requirements for
driving.
Strictly observe all posted signs and Avoid obstacles that could damage the
national and local road regulations. vehicle or make you lose control of the
vehicle.
Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvres
that may endanger your and other people's Avoid riding in the slipstream of vehicles
safety (for example: wheelies, speeding, ahead in order to increase your speed.
etc.), and adjust your riding style to road
surface conditions, visibility, etc.
Do not allow yourself to become distracted Use only the specified fuels and lubricants
by other persons or by smoking, eating, indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART" and
drinking, reading etc. when riding. check o il and fuel levels at reg ular
intervals.
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WARNING
Always hold the handlebars with both
h a n d s a n d k e e p b o t h f e e t o n t h e
footpegs (or on the rider's footboards),
in the correct riding position.
Do not stand up or stretch your limbs
while riding.
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OIL
If the vehicle has been involved in an
accident, check the control levers, pipes
and hoses, wires, the braking system and
key components for damage.
If in doubt, have the vehicle inspected at a
Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer and ask
t h e m t o c a r e f u l l y c h e c k t h e f r a m e ,
handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and
all devices whose inspection is best left to
a skilled mechanic.
Remember to report any malfunction to the
technicians and/or mechanics to facilitate
their work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered makes it unsafe to
ride.
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