Brammo 2013 Empulse, Owner'S Manual

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Are You Ready to Ride?
16 Before Riding
Before Riding Are You Ready to Ride? PREPARATION
Before you ride, you need to make sure you and your Empulse are
both ready. To help get you prepared, this section discusses how to
evaluate your riding readiness, what items you should check on your
Empulse, and adjustments to make for your comfort, convenience,
and safety. This section also includes important information about
loading.
Before you ride your Empulse for the first time, we urge you to:
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Read this owner’s manual.
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Make sure you understand all the safety messages.
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Know how to operate all the controls
Before each ride, be sure you:
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Feel well and are in good physical and mental condition.
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Are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet (with chin strap
tightened securely), eye protection, and other protective
clothing.
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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 a long-sleeved shirt or jacket whenever you ride.
Following are suggestions to help you choose the proper gear.
Helmets and Eye Protection
Your helmet is your most important piece of riding gear because it
offers the best protection against head injuries. A helmet should fit
your head comfortably and securely. A bright-colored helmet and
reflective strips can make you more noticeable in traffic.
An open-face helmet offers some protection, but a full-face helmet
offers more. Regardless of the style, look for a DOT (Department of
Transportation) sticker on any helmet you buy (USA only). Always
wear a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes and help your
vision.
WARNING
Alcohol is the leading cause of death among motorcyclists. Each
year, nearly 50% of the riders killed in motorcycle crashes have been
drinking.
DON’T DRINK AND RIDE!
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the chance of serious injury or death
in a crash.
Be sure you always wear a helmet, eye protection, and other
protective apparel when you ride.
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