Suzuki AN650Z Manual page 10

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH
THE MOTORCYCLE
Your riding skill and your mechanical
knowledge form the foundation for
safe riding practices. We suggest that
you practice riding your motorcycle in
non-traffic situation without obstacles
until you are thoroughly familiar with
your machine
Remember practice makes perfect.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Ride within the boundaries of your
own skill at all times. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will help
you to avoid accidents.
BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS
ON BAD WEATHER DAYS
Riding on bad weather days, espe-
cially wet ones, requires extra cau-
tion. Braking distances double on a
rainy day. Stay off of the painted sur-
face marks, manhole covers and
greasy appearing areas as they can
be especially slippery. Use extreme
caution at railway crossings and on
metal gratings and bridges. Whenever
in doubt about road conditions, slow
down !
and its controls.
RIDE DEFENSIVELY
The most common type of motorcycle
accident occurs when a car traveling
towards a motorcycle turns round cor-
ner in front of the motorcyclist. Ride
defensively. Wise motorcyclist uses a
strategy of assuming they are invisible
to other drivers, even in broad day-
light. Wear bright, reflecting clothing.
Turn on the headlight and taillight
every time even on a bright, sunny
day to attract driver's attention. Do not
ride in another driver's blind spot.
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