Motorcycle Safety - Honda XL700V Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your motorcycle can provide many years
of service and pleasure - if you take
re sponsibility for your own safety and
understand the challenges that you can
meet on and off-road.
There is much that you can do to protect
yourself when you ride. You'll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. Following are a few that we
consider most important.
Always Wear a Helmet
It' s a proven fact: helmets significantly
reduce the number and severity of head
injuries . So always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet and make sure your
p assenger does the same. We also
recommend that you wear eye protection,
sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective
gear (page 3).
Make Yourself Easy to See On-Road
Some drivers do not see motorcycles
because they are not looking for them. To
make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective clothing, position yourself so
other drivers can see you , signal before
turning or changing lanes, and use your
horn when it will help others notice you.
Be Alert for Off-Road Hazards
The terrain can present a variety of
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challenges when you ride off-road.
Continually " read " the terrain for
unexpected turns, drop-offs, rocks, ruts,
and other hazards. Always keep your
speed low enough to allow time to see
and react to hazards.