2005 Yamaha Motorsports Vino 125 Owners Manual - Page 9

2005 Yamaha Motorsports Vino 125 Manual

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Q SAFETY INFORMATION 9 Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can see you. 8 The posture of the operator and passenger is important for proper control. 9 The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the footboard during operation to maintain control of the scooter. 9 The passenger should always hold onto the operator, the seat strap or grab bar, if equipped, with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests. 9 Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests. 8 Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. This scooter is designed for on-road use only. It is not suitable for offroad use. Protective apparel The majority of fatalities from scooter accidents are the result of head injuries. The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head injuries. 8 Always wear an approved helmet. 8 Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision which could delay seeing a hazard. 8 The use of a jacket, substantial shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations. 8 Never wear loose-fitting clothes, otherwise they could catch on the control levers or wheels and cause injury or an accident. 8 Never touch the engine or exhaust system during or after operation. They become very hot and can cause burns. Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs, ankles, and feet. 8 Passengers should also observe the above precautions. Modifications Modifications made to this scooter not approved by Yamaha, or the removal of original equipment, may render the scooter unsafe for use and may cause severe personal injury. Modifications may also make your scooter illegal to use. Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to your scooter can adversely affect stability and handling if the weight distribution of the scooter is changed. To avoid the possibility of an accident, use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your scooter. Use extra care when riding a scooter that has added cargo or accessories. Here are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo or adding accessories to your scooter: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1-2

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SAFETY INFORMATION
9
Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
8
The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
9
The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the footboard
during operation to maintain
control of the scooter.
9
The passenger should always
hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger foot-
rests.
9
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger foot-
rests.
8
Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
This scooter is designed for on-road
use only. It is not suitable for off-
road use.
Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from scooter
accidents are the result of head injuries.
The use of a safety helmet is the single
most critical factor in the prevention or
reduction of head injuries.
8
Always wear an approved helmet.
8
Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind
in your unprotected eyes could con-
tribute to an impairment of vision
which could delay seeing a hazard.
8
The use of a jacket, substantial
shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is
effective in preventing or reducing
abrasions or lacerations.
8
Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers or wheels and cause
injury or an accident.
8
Never touch the engine or exhaust
system during or after operation.
They become very hot and can
cause burns. Always wear protec-
tive clothing that covers your legs,
ankles, and feet.
8
Passengers should also observe
the above precautions.
Modifications
Modifications made to this scooter not
approved by Yamaha, or the removal of
original equipment, may render the
scooter unsafe for use and may cause
severe personal injury. Modifications
may also make your scooter illegal to
use.
Loading and accessories
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution of
the scooter is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or accesso-
ries to your scooter. Use extra care when
riding a scooter that has added cargo or
accessories. Here are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo or
adding accessories to your scooter: