Safety Precautions; Protective Apparel; Helmet; Gloves - Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions
Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
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handlebar and feet on the footpegs.
Keep passenger's hands onto the grab rails
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or your waist, passenger's feet on the
footpegs while riding.
Always consider the safety of your
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passenger, as well as other drivers and
riders.

Protective Apparel

Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
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Helmet

Should be safety-standard certified, high-
visibility, and correct size for your head
Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
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chin strap fastened.
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Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
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or other approved eye protection
Look for a DOT (Department of
USA
Transportation) certification label on any helmet
you buy.
WARNING
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Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you and any passenger
always wear an approved helmet and
protective apparel.
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Gloves

Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance
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Boots or Riding Shoes
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection