Protective Apparel - Honda CRF230F 2017 Owner's Manual

10
Ride Within Your Limits
Pushing the limits is another major cause of
motorcycle crashes. Never ride beyond your personal
abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember
that alcohol, drugs, fatigue and inattention can
significantly reduce your ability to make good
judgements and ride safely.
Don't Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don't mix. Even one drink can
reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions,
and your reaction time gets worse with every
additional drink. So don't drink and ride, and don't
let your friends drink and ride either.
Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition
It's important to keep your motorcycle properly
maintained and in safe riding condition. Having
a breakdown can be difficult, especially if you are
stranded off-road far from your base. To help avoid
problems, inspect your motorcycle before every ride
and perform all recommended maintenance.

Protective Apparel

For your safety, we strongly recommend that you
always wear an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, boots, gloves, trousers, and a long-sleeved
jersey, shirt or jacket whenever you ride. Although
complete protection is not possible, wearing proper
gear can reduce the chance of injury when you ride.
Following are suggestions to help you choose proper
gear.
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Not wearing a helmet increases the chance of
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serious injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you always wear a helmet, eye protection
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and other protective apparel when you ride.
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