2006 Ducati Monster S2R Dark Owners Manual - Page 84

Useful information for safe riding Warning Read this section before riding your motorcycle. Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Always make sure you have your licence with you when riding; you need a valid licence to be entitled to ride your motorcycle. Do not lend your motorcycle to riders who are inexperienced or do not hold a valid licence. Riders and passengers must always wear appropriate clothes and a safety helmet. Wear proper clothing, with no loose items or accessories that may become tangled in the controls or limit your field of vision. Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of consciousness or even death within a short time. The rider should keep his/her feet on the footpegs when the motorcycle is in motion. In order to be prepared for any change of direction or variations in the road surface, always hold the handlebars firmly with both hands. The pillion passenger should always hold on to the grab rail on the rear seat with both hands. Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local regulations. Always respect speed limits where these are indicated. However, always adjust your speed to the current visibility, road and traffic conditions. Always indicate in good time when you intend to turn or change lane, using the turn indicators. Be sure you are clearly visible and avoid riding within the blind spot of vehicles ahead. Be very careful at road junctions, or when riding in areas near exits from private land or car parks, or on the slip roads to motorways. Always turn off the engine when refuelling. Be extremely careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on the exhaust pipe when refuelling. Do not smoke when refuelling. While refuelling, you may inhale noxious fuel vapours. Should any fuel drops be spilled on your skin or clothing, immediately wash with soap and water and change your clothing. Always remove the key if leaving your motorcycle unattended. The engine, exhaust pipes, and mufflers remain hot for a long time. Warning The exhaust system might be hot, even after engine is switched off; take special care not to touch it with any part of the body and do not park the motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves etc.). Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to knock against it, and use the side stand. Never park on uneven ground or soft terrain, as this may lead to the motorcycle falling over. E 7