Yamaha XVS650KC Owner's Manual page 11

dS SAFETY INFORMATION
4.
Many
accidents involve inexperienced operators.
In fact,
many
operators
who
have been
involved
in
accidents
do
not
even have a
current motorcycle license.
a.
Make
sure
you
are
qualified.
Also, only lend
your motorcycle
to
experienced
operators.
b.
Know
your
skills
and
limits.
Staying
within
your
limits
may
help
you
to
avoid
an
accident.
c.
We
recommend
that
you
practice riding
your motorcycle
where
there
is
no
traffic until
you have
be-
come
thoroughly
familiar
with
your motorcycle
and
all
of
its
controls.
5.
Many
motorcycle accidents
have been caused by motorcycle operator
errors.
A
typical error
made
by
the operator
is
veering
wide on a
turn
due
to
EXCESSIVE
SPEED
or
undercornering
(insufficient lean
angle
for
the speed).
a.
Always obey
the
speed
limits
and
never
travel faster
than warranted by road
and
traffic
conditions.
b.
Always
signal
before turning or
changing
lanes.
Make
sure other motorists
see
you.
6.
The
operator's
and passenger's posture are
important for
proper
control.
a.
The
operator should
keep
both
hands on
the
handlebars
and
both
feet
on
the operator
footrests
during operation
to
maintain
control of
the motorcycle.
b.
The
passenger should always
hold
on
to
the operator, or the seat strap or
grab bar
if
the motorcycle
is
so
equipped, with both
hands and keep
both feet
on the
passenger
footrests.
c.
Never
carry
a passenger
unless
he
or
she can
firmly
place both
feet
on
the
passenger
footrests.
7.
Never
ride
under the influence
of
alcohol or drugs.
8.
This motorcycle
is
designed
for
on-road
use
only.
It
is
not suitable
for
off-road use.
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