Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual page 8

tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly familiar
with the motorcycle and all of its
controls.
Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle
operator. A typical error made by
the operator is veering wide on a
turn due to excessive speed or
under-cornering (insufficient lean
angle for the speed).
Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster
warranted by road and traffic
conditions.
Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
The posture of the operator and
passenger is 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
motorcycle.
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.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
This motorcycle is designed for
on-road use only. It is not suitable
for off-road use.
Protective Apparel
The majority of
motorcycle accidents are the result of
than
head injuries. The use of a safety
helmet is the single most critical factor
in the prevention or reduction of head
injuries.
Always wear an approved helmet.
Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.
The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective
in preventing
the
abrasions or lacerations.
Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
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Safety Information
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.
Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust
system become very hot during or
after operation and can cause
burns.
A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
fatalities from
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing
carbon
headaches, dizziness, drowsiness,
nausea, confusion, and eventually
death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless,
odorless, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or
smell any engine exhaust. Deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can collect
rapidly and you can quickly be
overcome
yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can linger for hours or days
or reducing
in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
If you experience any symptoms of
carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the
area immediately, getfresh air, and
SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
monoxide can cause
and unable to save
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