Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the
truck bed, and choke it in a rail
to prevent movement.
Secure the scooter with tie-
downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of
the scooter, such as the frame
or upper front fork triple clamp
(and not, for example, to rub-
ber-mounted handlebars or
turn signals, or parts that could
break). Choose the location for
the straps carefully so the
straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during trans-
port.
The suspension should be
compressed somewhat by the
tie-downs, if possible, so that
the scooter will not bounce
excessively during transport.
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Further safe-riding points
Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard bra-
king, 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 cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Slow down and
cross them with caution. Keep
the scooter upright, otherwise it
could slide out from under you.
The brake pads could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
Always wear a helmet, gloves,
trousers (tapered around the cuff
and ankle so they do not flap),
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
carrier (if equipped). A loose load
will affect the stability of the sco-
oter and could divert your atten-
tion from the road. (See page
1-1).
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