2011 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Owners Manual - Page 14

2011 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Manual

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Q SAFETY INFORMATION that could break). Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport. The suspension should be compressed somewhat by the tiedowns, if possible, so that the scooter will not bounce excessively during transport. EAU10350 Further safe-riding points ● ● ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ● ● ● ● ● Make sure to signal clearly when making turns. Braking can be extremely difficult on a wet road. Avoid hard braking, because the scooter could slide. Apply the brakes slowly when stopping on a wet surface. Slow down as you approach a corner or turn. Once you have completed a turn, accelerate slowly. Be careful when passing parked cars. A driver might not see you and open a door in your path. Railroad crossings, streetcar rails, iron plates on road construction sites, and manhole covers become extremely slippery when wet. Slow down and cross them with caution. Keep the scooter upright, otherwise it could slide out from under you. The brake lining could get wet when you wash the scooter. After washing the scooter, check the brakes before riding. 1-7 ● Always wear a helmet, gloves, trousers (tapered around the cuff and ankle so they do not fl ap), and a bright colored jacket. Do not carry too much luggage on the scooter. An overloaded scooter is unstable. Use a strong cord to secure any luggage to the carriers. A loose load will affect the stability of the scooter and could divert your attention from the road. (See page 1-3.)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Always wear a helmet, gloves,
trousers (tapered around the cuff
and ankle so they do not fl ap),
and a bright colored jacket.
Do not carry too much luggage
on the scooter. An overloaded
scooter is unstable. Use a strong
cord to secure any luggage to the
carriers. A loose load will affect
the stability of the scooter and
could divert your attention from
the road. (See page 1-3.)
EAU10350
Further safe-riding points
Make sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard brak-
ing, because the scooter could
slide. Apply the brakes slowly
when stopping on a wet surface.
Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers be-
come extremely slippery when
wet. Slow down and cross them
with caution. Keep the scooter
upright, otherwise it could slide
out from under you.
The brake lining could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
that could break). Choose the
location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the
scooter will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.