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Safe Riding
tersections are the most likely
Be a Responsible Owner
Perform the pre-operation checks each
places for motorcycle accidents
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
to occur.
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
• Ride where other motorists can
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
see you. Avoid riding in another
increases the possibility of an accident
motorist’s blind spot.
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
Many accidents involve inexperi-
for a list of pre-operation checks.
enced operators. In fact, many op-
This motorcycle is designed to
erators who have been involved in
carry the operator and a passen-
accidents do not even have a cur-
ger.
rent motorcycle license.
The failure of motorists to detect
• Make sure that you are qualified
He or she should:
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
and that you only lend your mo-
Obtain thorough instructions from
fic is the predominating cause of
torcycle to other qualified opera-
a competent source on all aspects
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
tors.
of motorcycle operation.
Many accidents have been
• Know your skills and limits.
Observe the warnings and mainte-
caused by an automobile driver
Staying within your limits may
nance requirements in this Own-
who did not see the motorcycle.
help you to avoid an accident.
er’s Manual.
Making yourself conspicuous ap-
• We recommend that you prac-
Obtain qualified training in safe
pears to be very effective in reduc-
tice riding your motorcycle
and proper riding techniques.
ing the chance of this type of
where there is no traffic until you
Obtain professional technical ser-
accident.
have become thoroughly famil-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Therefore:
iar with the motorcycle and all of
Manual and/or when made neces-
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
its controls.
sary by mechanical conditions.
• Use extra caution when you are
Many accidents have been
approaching and passing
caused by error of the motorcycle
through intersections, since in-
operator. A typical error made by
SAFETY INFORMATION
As the vehicle’s owner, you are
responsible 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.
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