Special Situations Require Special Care; Know Your Limits; Be Extra Safety-Conscious On Bad Weather Days - Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual

SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE
SPECIAL CARE
Of course, there are some times
when full-force braking is not the
correct technique. When the road
surface is wet, loose, or rough,
you should brake with care. When
you're leaned over in a corner,
avoid braking.
before braking. Better yet, slow
down before entering the corner.
In these situations, the traction
available between your tires and
the road surface is limited. Over-
braking when traction is limited
will cause your tires to skid, possi-
bly resulting in loss of directional
control or causing you and your
motorcycle to fall over.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS

Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involv-
ing only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low cornering
speed. Even on straight roads,
ride at a speed that is appropriate
for the traffic, visibility and road
conditions, your motorcycle, and
your experience.
Straighten up
Riding a
requires that your mental and
physical skills are fully part of the
experience.
attempt to operate a motor vehi-
cle, especially one with two
wheels, if you are tired or under
the influence of alcohol or other
drugs. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and
even some prescription and over-
the-counter
drowsiness, loss of coordination,
loss of balance, and especially
the loss of good judgment. If you
are tired or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs, PLEASE
DO NOT RIDE your motorcycle.
BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS
ON BAD WEATHER DAYS
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, man-
hole covers, and greasy-appear-
ing areas,
especially slippery. Use extra cau-
tion at railway crossings and on
metal gratings and bridges. When
it starts to rain, any oil or grease
on the road rises to the surface of
the water. Pull over and wait a few
minutes until this oil film is
washed away
Whenever in doubt about road
conditions, slow down !
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