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Motorcycle Safety
Riding Precautions
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Wet or Rainy Conditions
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
Parking
Park on a firm, level paved surface.
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If you must park on a slight incline or loose
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surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot
move or fall over.
Make sure that high-temperature parts
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cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes
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and other high-temperature parts until they
cool down.
To reduce the likelihood of theft, always
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lock the handlebars and remove the key
when leaving the motorcycle unattended.
Use of an anti-theft device is also
recommended.
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Parking with the Side Stand
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Push the side stand down.
3.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until
its weight rests on the side stand.
4.
Turn the handlebars fully to the left.
a
Turning the handlebars to the right
reduces stability and may cause the
motorcycle to fall.
5.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the key.
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