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have been approved by Honda for this
vehicle. See page 3 for more details.
Don’t Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one
choose proper gear. Drink can reduce your
ability to respond to changing conditions,
and your reaction time gets worse with every
additional drink. So don’t drink and ride, and
don’t let your friends drink and ride either.
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you always wear an approved vehicle
helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long
pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket
whenever you ride. Although complete
protection is not possible, wearing proper
gear can reduce the chance of injury when
you ride.
Following are suggestions to help you choose
proper gear.
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Be sure you and your passenger
always wear a helmet, eye protection
and other protective apparel when you
ride.
Helmets and Eye Protection
Your helmet is your most important piece
of riding gear because it offers the best
protection against head injuries. A helmet
should fit your head comfortably and
securely. A bright-coloured helmet can make
you more noticeable in traffic, as can
reflective strips.
An open-face helmet offers some
protection, but a full-face helmet offers