Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
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Ride cautiously and keep your hands on
the handlebars and feet on the footpegs.
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Always consider the safety of other
drivers and riders.
Make sure that you are wearing an
approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
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Helmet
Should be safety-standard certified, high-
visibility, and correct size for your head
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Must fit comfortably but securely, with
the chin strap fastened
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Face shield with unobstructed field of
vision or other approved eye protection
Look for a DOT (Department of
Transportation) certification label on any
helmet you buy.
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Gloves
Full-finger leather gloves with high
abrasion resistance
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Boots
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection
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Jacket and Pants
A leather motorcycle suit is required.
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Your motorcycle has minimum heat
protection for the rider.
Therefore a leather motorcycle suit is
required to protect you from the heated
components such as frame and seat cowl.
Protective Apparel
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you always wear an
approved helmet and protective
apparel.
