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 and 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 7-18
for tire specifications and for informa-
tion on servicing and replacing your
tires.
Transporting 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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Further safe-riding points
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Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
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Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the motorcycle could
slide. Apply the brakes slowly
when stopping on a wet surface.
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Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
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Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
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Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers be-
come extremely slippery when
wet. Slow down and cross them
with caution. Keep the motorcycle
upright, otherwise it could slide
out from under you.
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The brake pads or linings could
get wet when you wash the motor-
cycle. After washing the motorcy-
cle, check the brakes before
riding.
