î
Ride defensively and at a steady speed
(between 40-50 km/hr).
î
Tightly wrap loose/hanging clothes & avoid
entangling with moving parts.
î
Always wear a helmet (ISI marked) with
chin strap securely fastened and insist on a
helmet for your pillion rider.
î
While riding, sit in a comfortable position
with your legs close to fuel tank.
î
Respect road signs and obey traffic rules for
your own safety and that of others on the
road
(page
58 & 59
).
î
During night time, dip headlamps of your
motorcycle for oncoming traffic, or when
following another vehicle.
î
Give way to others on the road and signal
before you make a turn.
î
Get your motorcycle serviced regularly by
the Authorised
Hero MotoCorp
workshop.
î
Always conduct simple pre-ride inspection
(page
23
).
Do's:
î
For stopping motorcycle, use both brakes
simultaneously, keeping throttle in the close
position.
î
To make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective clothing that fits well.
î
Never take your hands off the steering
handle while riding.
î
Never touch any part of the hot exhaust
system like muffler.
î
Never shift gears without disengaging the
clutch and closing the throttle.
î
Do not litter the road.
î
Do not attach large or heavy items to the
handlebars, front forks, or fenders.
Don't
î
Avoid sudden acceleration, braking and
turning of your motorcycle.
î
Do not cross the continuous
white/
yellow
line in the center of the road, while
overtaking.
î
Never use cell phone while riding the
motorcycle.
î
Never
ride under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
î
Concentrate on the road and avoid talking
to the pillion rider or others on the road.
SAFE RIDING TIPS
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