Motorcycle Safety - Honda 2001 VT750C3 Owner's Manual

Ride Dd'msivdy
The most frequent mOlorcycle collision
happens when
a
car turns
left
in front of
a
moIorcycle. Another common situation is a car
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moving suddenly into your lane. Always pay
attention to other
\'ehicle,~ around
you. and do A
nOI
a.~sume thai 01 her dri vers see you.
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Be prepared
III SlOp
quickly or make an
eva.~ive E
maneuver. For other riding tips. see the booklet. T
YOII lind YOllr MQ/orC)"de: Nidi/Ig Tip.,' (IIld
Y
PflIt'tice Gllil/I'. which came with your new
motorcycle (USA only).
Take a Rider Training Course
Because many accidents involve inexperienced
or untrained riders. we urge all riders 10 lake a
ccnified course approved by
the
Motorcycle M
Safety Foundation (MSF).
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New riders should stan with
the
basic coursc. T
and even e"perie:nced
riders
will find
the
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3dv~ course benefICial. For informaLion
3boutthe MSF training
coorse
nearest you. call A
the national toll-free number (800) 446-9227
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(USA only). Y
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Always Wear a lIelmet
It's a proven fact: Helmets signiflCalltly n.'docc
the number
and severity of bead injuries. So
always wear a helmet and make sure your
pa."scnger does the same. We also recommend
thaI you wear eye prolCl:tion. sturdy boots.
glovt~ and
other protcctive
gear (page J ).
1bere is much
thai
you can do 10 protect
yourself when you ride. You'll find m3fly
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. Following are a few that we considl . ..
most imponant.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
Il'oll'ORTANT SAniY INFORMATION
Your motorcycle can provide many years of
service and pleasure - if you take
responsibility for your own safety and
understand
the
challenges thai. you can
lTlCCt
on
U"
rood.
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