Cargo bed
Opening and closing the tailgate
To open
Unhook the latches, and then lower the tailgate.
To close
Place the tailgate in the original position, and then hook the latches
Lifting and lowering the cargo bed
To lift
Unhook the cargo bed latches on the left or right side of the vehicle, and then slowly
lift up the cargo bed until it stops.
To lower
Lower the cargo bed slowly to its original position and be sure the it is locked into
place.
ARE YOU READY TO DRIVE
Before each drive, you need to make sure you and your UV650 are both ready to drive.
To help get you prepared, this section discusses how to evaluate your driving
readiness, what items you should check on your UV650, and adjustments to make for
your comfort, convenience, or safety.
Before you drive your UV650 for the first time, we urge you to:
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Read this owner’s manual and the labels on your UV650 carefully.
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Make sure you understand all the safety messages.
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Know how to operate all the controls.
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Never drive this UV650 if under 16 years old.
Before each drive, be sure:
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You feel well and are in good physical and mental condition.
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You are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet (with chin strap tightened
securely), eye protection, and other protective clothing.
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You don’t have any alcohol or drugs in your system.
Protective Apparel
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt or
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