Safe Riding Rules - Honda GL1200 1986 Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
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4 Obey all federal, state, and 1(H:al la"s
and regulations.
• E'lcessi\e 5peed IS a faelOr
In
many
ao::o::ident,. Obey the speed limirs, and
NEVER tra\rl faster than o::onditions
"arram.
• Signal brfore you
ma~e
a turn or lane
change. Your size and maneu\erabili-
I) can surprise other motorists.
5. Don't let olher motomts surprise you
Use exrra caution at Interseclions, park-
Ing lor entrances and e'llfS, and
dri\leways.
6. Keep both hands on the handlebars and
bOlh feer on the footpeg., "hill' riding. A
passenger should hold on to Ihe motor-
cycle or Ihe operator" Ith borh hands
and keep both feet on the passenger
foot pegs.
• ,\1fJwrcycfe riding requires spf'ciaf efforl.\' un your pari to ensurf' your saft/y,
rf'quiremf'nlS bf'forf' you ride,
I, Always make a pre-ride inspection (page
45) before you ride the motorcycle.
You may prr\rnt an accident or equip-
ment damage.
:'.. "-lany accldrnts imol\e ine\pt'rienct'd
rider,. Mo..t states reqUire a special
motorcycle riding tesl or
lin~nse.
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sure you are qualifIed brfore you nde.
NE\ ER lend your mororo::yde to an
inr~­
pcrlcnced ridrr.
J \1an) aUlOmobrie mOlOrcyclt' accidcnts
happen because the automobile driver
doe, not "see" thc motorcyclist.
i\la~e
yourself conspicuous to help avoid
the an:idenr thar "asn't your fault:
• Wear bright or renecti\e clOthing.
• Don'l ride in anorher mOlOrisl's
"blind spor,"
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