Victory Motorcycles 2005 Vegas, Rider'S Manual

Page: 15 / 106

13
Safety
Safe Riding Practices
Protective Apparel
Wear protective apparel to decrease the risk of injury and increase riding comfort.
• Always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds established safety standards. Approved
helmets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) label.
Laws in some areas
require that you wear an approved helmet. Head injuries are the
leading cause of fatalities in accidents involving motorcycles. Statistics prove that an
approved helmet is the most effective protection in preventing or reducing head injuries.
• Wear eye protection to protect eyes from wind or airborne particles and objects. Laws in
some areas require that you wear eye protection. VICTORY recommends that you wear
approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) bearing markings such as VESC 8, V-8,
Z87.1, or CE. Make sure protective eyewear is kept clean.
• All riders should wear bright or light-colored and/or reflective clothing to improve
visibility to other motorists. A motorist's failure to see or recognize a motorcycle is the
leading cause of automobile/motorcycle accidents.
• Wear gloves, a jacket, heavy boots and long pants to prevent or reduce injury from
abrasions, lacerations or burns should the motorcycle fall. Wear boots with low heels, as
high heels can catch on pedals or footrests. The combination of boots and pants should
completely cover legs, ankles and feet, protecting skin from engine and exhaust system
heat.
• Do not wear loose, flowing clothing or long boot laces, as they can catch on handlebars,
levers or footrests, or they can become entangled in the wheels, causing loss of control and
serious injury.