User manual HYOSUNG SR 50 R

[. . . ] This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle. 1 FOREWORD THANK YOU for choosing Hyosung motorcycle. We at Hyosung have designed, tested and produced this motorcycle using the most modern technology available to provide you with much happy, enjoyable, safe riding. Motorcycling is one of the most exhilarating sports and insure your riding enjoyment, you should become thoroughly familiar with the information presented in this Owner's Manual before riding the motorcycle. [. . . ] Overheating can result in damage to internal engine components and discoloration of exhaust pipes. Shut the engine off if you cannot begin your ride promptly. 26 CAUTION When started, return the kick starter lever. Ride on Gripping the lever with both hands, be seated on from leftside of the motorcycle. Put the left foot on the earth and fasten the rear brake lever. STARTING OFF Return the center stand. For returning the center stand, push the motorcycle forward gripping the rear brake lever with left hand and the rear carrier with right hand. CAUTION Don' let the engine run excessively t before riding. Check the safety Turn on the left turn signal lamp and check the safety. Grip up the rear brake lever. CAUTION When returning the center stand, grip the rear carrier. WARNING Be careful of the vehicles in back. 27 Start off Take off the rear brake lever and turn the throttle grip slowly, the motorcycle will start moving forward. WARNING Sudden side winds, which can occur when being passed by large vehicles, at tunnel exits or in hilly areas, can upset your control. Reduce your speed and be alert to side winds. SLOWLY WARNING When turned the throttle grip excessively, it will make quick start which is dangerous. WARNING Riding this motorcycle at excessive speed increases your chances of losing control of the motorcycle. Always ride within the limits of your skills, your motorcycle, and the riding conditions. WARNING Do not operate the ignition switch of its " " " " (OFF) or (LOCK) position or "" the engine stop switch of its position while driving at one' pleasure. s WARNING Removing your hands from the handlebars or feet from the footrests during operation can be hazardous. If you remove even one hand or foot from the motorcycle, you can reduce your ability to control the motorcycle. Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of your motorcycle during operation. RETURNING TURNING You can adjust the speeds with the throttle grip. Turning - - - - Get faster Returning - - - Get slower 28 OPERATING THE BRAKE Apply the front and rear brakes at the sametime. Pay much more attention to driving when rains or snows. When the brake doesn' work normalt ly, keep low speeds and apply the brake lightly until smoothly operated. REAR BRAKE FRONT BRAKE Grip the brake lever right after returning the throttle grip. Make the speed lower by operating the brake slowly. WARNING Using either front or rear brake is dangerous and can cause skidding and loss of control. The quick brake can cause skidding. 29 STOPPING AND PARKING Turn on the turn signal lamp and return the throttle grip. When completely stopped, turn off the turn signal lamp. key WARNING Hard braking while turning may cause wheel skid and loss of control. Brake before you begin to turn. WARNING Hard braking on wet, loose, rough, or other slippery surfaces can cause wheel skid and loss of control. Brake lightly and carefully on slippery or irregular surfaces. WARNING Put the motorcycle on the center stand. Following another vehicle too closely can lead to a collision. As vehicle speeds increase, stopping distance increases progressively. Be sure you have a safe stopping distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Lock the steering for security. Pull the ignition key out of the lock and keep it yourself. WARNING CAUTION Don' park the motorcycle on the slipt pery or tilted surface. The muffler will be hot enough to burn you for some time after stopping the engine. Park the motorcycle where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the muffler. 30 BREAK-IN The opening explains how important proper break-in is to achieve maximum life and performance from your new Hyosung. [. . . ] While holding the spark plug firmly against the engine, crank the engine with "(ON) the ignition switch in the" switch. If the ignition system is operating properly, a blue spark should jump a cross the spark plug gap. 51 WARNING Do not hold the spark plug close to the open spark plug hole in the cylinder head as gasoline vapor inside the cylinder should be ignited, creating a fire hazard. Engine Stalling Check the fuel supply in the fuel tank. Check the ignition system for intermittent spark. [. . . ]