10
Motorcycle Safety
Riding Precautions
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Boots or Riding Shoes
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection
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Jacket and Pants
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable long pants for riding (or a
protective suit).
Riding Precautions
Running-in Period
During the first 300 miles (500 km) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle’s future reliability and
performance.
Avoid full-throttle starts, rapid acceleration,
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rapid braking and rapid down-shifts. Ride
conservatively.
Brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
Avoid excessively hard braking and sudden
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shifting to a lower gear.
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Sudden braking can reduce the
motorcycle’s stability.
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Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk wheel
slippage.
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