Off-Road Safety - Honda XR250 Tornado 2016 Owner's Manual

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Check with your dealer for assistance and always
follow these guidelines:
Make sure the accessory does not obscure any
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lights, reduce ground clearance and banking
angle, limit suspension travel or steering travel,
alter your riding position or interfere with operating
any controls.
Be sure electrical equipment does not exceed the
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motorcycle's electrical system capacity (page 95).
A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights or engine
power.
Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your motorcycle.
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This motorcycle was not designed for these
attachments, and their use can seriously impair
your motorcycle's handling.
Modifications
We strongly advise you not to remove any original
equipment or modify your motorcycle in any way that
would change its design or operation. Such changes
could seriously impair your motorcycle's handling,
stability and braking, making it unsafe to ride.
Removing or modifying your lights, mufflers, emission
control system or other equipment can also make your
motorcycle illegal.

Off-Road Safety

Learn to ride in an uncongested off-road area free
of obstacles before venturing onto unfamiliar terrain.
Always obey local off-road riding laws and
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regulations.
Obtain permission to ride on private property.
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Avoid posted areas and obey "NO Trespassing"
signs.
Ride with a friend on another motorcycle so that
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you can assist each other in case of trouble.
Familiarity with your motorcycle is critically
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important should a problem occur far from help.
Never ride beyond your ability and experience or
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faster than conditions warrant.
If you are not familiar with the terrain, ride
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cautiously. Hidden rocks, holes, or ravines could
spell disaster.
Muffler is required in most off-road areas. Don't
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modify your exhaust system. Remember that
excessive noise bothers everyone and creates a
bad image for motorcycling.
XR250 TORNADO