Owner´s Manual
9
MOTORCICLE SAFETY
Important Safety Information
Your motorcycle can provide many years of service
and pleasure if you take responsibility for your own
safety and understand the challenges that you can
meet on the road.
There is much that you can do to protect yourself
when you ride. You’ll find many helpful
recommendations throughout this manual. Following are
a few that we consider most important.
Always Wear a Helmet
It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce the
number and severity of head injuries. So always wear
an approved motorcycle helmet and make sure your
passenger does the same. We also recommend that
you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and
other protective gear (page 10).
Make Yourself Easy to See
Some drivers do not see motorcycles because they
are not looking for them. To make yourself more
visible, wear bright reflective clothing, position yourself
so other drivers can see you, signal before turning or
changing lanes, and use your horn when it will help
others notice you.
Ride Within Your Limits
Pushing the limits is another major cause of
motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond your personal
abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember
that alcohol, drugs, fatigue and inattention can
significantly reduce your ability to make good
judgements and ride safely.
Don’t Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one drink can
reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions,
and your reaction time gets worse with every additional
drink. So don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends
drink and ride either.
Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition
For safe riding, it’s important to inspect your
motorcycle before every ride and perform all
recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits,
and only use accessories that have been approved by
Honda for this motorcycle. See page 11 for more
details.
