Safety Guidelines - Honda Gold Wing 2021 Manual

Safety Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to enhance your
safety:
●
Perform all routine and regular
inspections specified in this manual.
●
Stop the engine and keep sparks and
flame away before filling the fuel tank.
● Do not run the engine in enclosed or
partly enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide
in exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you.
● Do not ride the vehicle with the mirrors
folded inward, as the mirrors can
interfere with the handlebar controls.
WARNING WARNING
Riding the vehicle with the mirrors
folded inward can interfere with
your ability to safely operate the
vehicle and could lead to a crash
which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Make sure the mirrors are fully
extended outward and secured in
place before riding the vehicle.
Always Wear a Helmet
It's a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number
and severity of head and other injuries. So
always wear an approved helmet and
protective apparel. P. 10
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Before Riding
Make sure that you are physically fit,
mentally focused and free of alcohol and
drugs.
Check that you and your passenger are
both wearing an approved helmet and
protective apparel. Instruct your passenger
on holding onto the grab rails or your
waist, leaning with you in turns, and
keeping their feet on the step boards, even
when the vehicle is stopped.
Safety Guidelines
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have ridden other vehicles,
practice riding in a safe area to become
familiar with how this vehicle works and
handles, and to become accustomed to the
vehicle's size and weight.
We recommend that all riders take a
certified course approved by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) or a
state approved training course. New riders
should start with the basic course, and even
experienced riders will find the advanced
course beneficial.
For information about the MSF training
course nearest you, call the national toll-
free number:
(800) 446-9227.
Other riding tips can be found in the
USA
You and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips
booklet that came with your vehicle.
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