Suzuki Intruder VL800, Manual

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THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING
MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED ............................................................. 1-2
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A HELMET - BUY A HELMET, AND
WEAR IT EVERY TIME YOU RIDE ..................................................................... 1-3
IF A COLLISION IS IMMINENT, DO SOMETHING! ........................................... 1-3
SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE .......................................... 1-4
KNOW YOUR LIMITS .......................................................................................... 1-5
BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS ON BAD WEATHER DAYS ........................ 1-5
PRACTICE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC ................................................................... 1-6
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING .......................................................................... 1-6
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING ......................................................................... 1-6
CARRYING A PASSENGER ............................................................................... 1-6
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION’S
“RIDING TIPS AND PRACTICE GUIDE” HANDBOOK
(FOR OWNERS IN USA) ..................................................................................... 1-7
BE STREET SMART ........................................................................................... 1-7
LABELS ............................................................................................................... 1-7
CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................... 1-7