Safety information
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operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an
d
Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. See page 7-15
for tire specifications and for informa-
tion on servicing and replacing your
tires.
Transportin
g
the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.
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Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
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Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the off position and
that there are no fuel leaks.
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Shift the transmission into gear
(for models with a manual trans-
mission).
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Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
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The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Helmets
Operating this vehicle without an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet increases
your chances of a severe head injury or
death in the event of an accident. The
majority of fatalities from motorcycle or
scooter accidents are the result of
head injuries. The use of a safety hel-
met is the single most critical factor in
the prevention or reduction of head in-
juries.
Always select an approve
d
motorcy-
cle helmet
Pay attention to the following when
choosing a motorcycle helmet.
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The helmet must meet the safety
standard “TIS”.
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The helmet size must match the
size of the rider’s head.
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Never subject a helmet to heavy
shocks.
Wearin
g
the helmet correctly
Always connect the chin strap. In the
case of an accident, the helmet has a
much less chance of coming off if the
chin strap is connected.
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