REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISESrmo2008-001-046_oTYPICAL PARKING LOT1. At least 30 m (100 ft)2. At least 75 m (250 ft)3. 12 m (40 ft)4. 6 m (20 ft)5. Open areaEven in a closed lot, be aware of poten-tial traffic. Check to the front, sidesand rear before doing an exercise.Also, watch out for children and ani-mals.Preparing to RideKnow the location and operation of allthe vehicle controls (CONTROLS ANDINSTRUMENTS (p. 9)).Perform the pre-ride inspection; seePRE-RIDE CHECKLIST (p. 104) beforebeginning.Always start and stop the engine ac-cording to the instructions onSTART-ING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE(p. 42).Riding PostureGood posture helps you maneuver thevehicle more easily. Always keep bothhands and both feet in position so thatyou can operate the controls easily.The wrist should typically be alignedstraight with the arm (this positionhelps you apply the amount of throt-tle you want). Arms should be relaxedand bent. Keep your back straight andyour head and eyes up. Keep both feeton the pegs near the controls.Never operate the vehicle, even for ashort distance, unless you are in theproper riding posture.rmo2008-001-062TYPICAL — RIDING POSTUREPractice Exercises(SM5 Model)NOTE: If you are planning to use aBRP trailer we recommend perform-ing these exercises carrying a loadedtrailer before getting on the road. Youwill learn about the new behavior ofyour vehicle.1) Revving the Engine and Using theEngine Stop SwitchPurpose– Become familiar with the sound ofthe engine revving so you will not besurprised during the exercises.– Become familiar with using the en-gine stop switch.62 _____ SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ______
