Honda Africa Twin CRF1100A 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Riding Precautions
11 Continued
Vehicle Sa
fety
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Boots or Riding Shoes
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection
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Jacket and Pants
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket and
durable long pants for riding (or a protective suit)
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Additional Off-road Gear
On-road apparel may also be suitable for casual
off-road riding. But if you plan on any serious
off-road riding you will need more serious off-
road gear. In addition to your helmet and eye
protection, we recommend off-road motorcycle
boots and gloves, riding pants with knee and hip
pads, a jersey with elbow pads, and a chest/
shoulder protector.
Riding Precautions
During the first 300 miles (500 km) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your vehicle's
future reliability and performance.
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Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
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Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
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Ride conservatively.
Observe the following guidelines:
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Avoid excessively hard braking and
downshifting.
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Sudden braking can reduce the vehicle's
stability.
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Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
Break-in Period
Brakes