Fantic Caballero 125 series Owner's Manual - page 57

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BASIC SAFETY RULES

BEHAVIOUR AND DRIVING

This handbook should be read and understood 

before using the vehicle.

To use this vehicle it is necessary to have fulfilled 

all the requirements of law (driving licence, mini-

mum age, insurance, government taxes, registra-

tion, number plate, etc.). The taking of certain 

medicines, alcohol and narcotics or a state of 

physical fatigue and somnolence may consider-

ably increase the risk of accidents as they affect 

the body.

If the rider is inexperienced, it is advisable to 

become familiar with the vehicle on sections of 

road with little traffic. 

NEVER lend the vehicle to 

inexperienced persons and in any case ensure 

that the person has the necessary qualifications 

for riding the vehicle.

The Highway Code must be meticulously ob-

served when riding the vehicle.

It is absolutely forbidden to race with the vehicles 

outside special authorised circuits supervised by 

appointed personnel. Avoid riding off road. 

Always ride correctly, avoiding manoeuvres that 

are abrupt or dangerous for yourself and others 

(e.g.: weeling , remaining in the slipstream of the 

vehicles in front, failing to comply with speed 

limits, etc.).

Assess and always take into due consideration 

road conditions, visibility, etc.

Always keep both hands on the handlebars in or-

der to steer properly and always keep both feet 

on the relative footrests.

Under no circumstances is it allowed to stand up 

or to stretch out limbs while riding.

While riding it is a good rule to pay the utmost 

attention, avoiding being distracted or influenced 

by persons, things, actions (e.g. do not smoke, 

eat, drink, read, etc.).

The vehicle should always be kept in perfect 

condition, checking that the fuel, brake fluid and 

coolant are always within the recommended lev-

els.

Only use specific lubricants and fuels of the type 

indicated in the relative tables for the vehicle in 

question.

After a fall, check all the controls, levers, pipes, 

cables, braking systems, wheels and tyres for 

damage.

If any damage is found, do not ride the vehicle, 

but have it suitably transported (complying with 

safety and legal regulations) to a 

FANTIC MO-

TOR authorised dealer.

 It is forbidden to change in any way 

whatsoever the position, angle or colour 

of: number plate, turn indicators, lighting 

devices and horns. Do not make techni-

cal changes to increase performance or 

to alter the original characteristics of the 

vehicle in any way.

Such changes lead to cancellation of the war-

ranty and may jeopardise the performance and 

therefore decrease the level of safety of the ve-

hicle or even make it illegal and subject to penal 

sanctions.

Compliance with all legal provisions as well as 

national and local regulations regarding vehicle 

equipment is recommended at all times.

CLOTHING           

Before starting the vehicle, always put a helmet 

on and fasten it correctly.

The helmet must be:

- approved;

- intact;

- the correct size;

- with intact and clean visor.

Wear close-fitting protective clothing without 

dangling accessories (e.g. ties, belts, cords, 

scarves, etc.), which could be entrapped and cre-

ate problems in steering the vehicle.

Preferably light coloured or reflecting clothing is 

recommended in order to be more visible and 

be better protected in the event of a fall.

If sharp pointed objects are worn they could be 

dangerous in a fall, for example:

- keys;

- pens;

- glass containers, etc.

All these recommendations are also applicable 

for the passenger.