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SAFETY INFORMATION
Be a Responsible Owner
He or she should:
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation of
your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are
dependent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this motorcycle.
Safe Riding
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
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Obtain thorough instructions from a
competent source on all aspects of
motorcycle operation.
Observe the warnings and
maintenance requirements in this
Owner’s Manual.
Obtain qualified training in safe and
proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional technical service
as indicated in this Owner’s Manual
and/or when made necessary by
mechanical conditions.
This motorcycle is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traffic
is the predominating cause of
accidents. Many accidents have
been caused by an automobile
driver who did not see the
motorcycle. Making yourself con-
spicuous appears to be very
effective in reducing the chance of
this type of accident.
Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing through
intersections, since intersections
are the most likely places for
motorcycle accidents to occur.
Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a current
motorcycle license.
Know your skills and limits. Staying
within your limits may help you to
avoid an accident.
We recommend that you practice
riding your motorcycle where there
is no traffic until you have become
thoroughly familiar with the
motorcycle and all of its controls.
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Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your
motorcycle to other qualified
operators.
Many accidents have been caused by
error of the motorcycle operator. A
typical error made by the operator is
veering wide on a turn due to
excessive speed or undercornering
(insufficient lean angle for the speed).
Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warranted
by road and traffic conditions.
Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
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The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and both
feet on the operator footrests during
operation to maintain control of the
motorcycle.
The passenger should always hold
onto the operator, the seat strap or
grab bar, if equipped, with both
hands and keep both feet on the
passenger footrests.
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it is
in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage. See page 4-1 for a
list of pre-operation checks.