Safety Guidelines
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Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to enhance your
safety:
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Perform all routine and regular
inspections specified in this manual.
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Stop the engine and keep sparks and
flame away before filling the fuel tank.
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Do not run the engine in enclosed or
partly enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide
in exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you.
It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number
and severity of head and other injuries. So
always wear an approved motorcycle
helmet and protective apparel.
Always carry the owner’s manual with you
while riding.
Make sure that you are physically fit,
mentally focused and free of alcohol and
drugs.
Check that you are wearing an approved
motorcycle helmet and protective apparel.
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
practice riding in a safe area to become
familiar with how this motorcycle works
and handles, and to become accustomed
to the motorcycle’s size and weight.
We recommend that all riders take a
certified course approved by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). New
riders should start with the basic course,
and even experienced riders will find the
advanced course beneficial.
For information about the MSF training
course nearest you, call the national toll-
free number:
(800) 446-9227.
Other riding tips can be found in the You
and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips booklet
that came with your motorcycle.
Always pay attention to other vehicles
around you, and do not assume that other
drivers see you. Be prepared to stop quickly
or perform an evasive maneuver.
Make yourself more visible, especially at
night, by wearing bright reflective clothing,
positioning yourself so other drivers can see
you, signaling before turning or changing
lanes, and using your horn when necessary.
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and
inattention can impair your ability to use
good judgment and ride safely.
There are no handholds, seat, or footrest to
carry a passenger.
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one
alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and your
reaction time gets worse with every
additional drink. Don’t drink and ride, and
don’t let your friends drink and ride either.
Always Wear a Helmet
Owner’s Manual
Before Riding
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Ride Defensively
Make Yourself Easy to See
Ride within Your Limits
Never Carry a passenger
Don’t Drink and Ride
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