Clothing - APRILIA RS 50 - 1999 Manual

Always observe posted and statutory
speed limits, but do not assume that you
can ride as fast as the speed limit under
all road conditions. Slowing down a little
can greatly increase your safety under all
road conditions.
Do not ride your motorcycle off road.
Do not tamper with the muffler system or
the emissions control system of your mo-
torcycle. This is not only bad for the envi-
ronment, it can subject you to serious pen-
alties.
Before riding your motorcycle, ensure that
your riding gear is in good condition. To
be effective, your helmet must fit properly,
and the visor or other eye protection must
be clean.
B oth research and experi ence h ave
shown that drivers of other motorcycles
often do not see motorcycles or riders. In
order to make yourself more conspicuous
to these drivers, wear bright reflective
clothing, such as a reflective vest, or cloth-
ing with reflective sections sewn into the
jacket, pants and gloves. Be particular
aware of approaching automobiles and
trucks that might be trying to turn left in
front of you. Many motorcycle accidents
are caused by an opposing automobile
driver making a left turn without warning in
front of the motorcycle.
Inevitably, the driver will look right at you,
and yet swear that they did not see you
before they turned directly into your path.
Ride alert!
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
will make yourself more visible to the other
drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
being knocked down, and you will be more
protected in case of fall.
Always wear your crash helmet. Many acci-
dents are fatal because of injuries to the
head.
This clothing should be very tight-fitting
and fastened at the wrists and ankles.
Strings, belts and ties should not be hang-
ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en-
tangled with moving parts or driving mech-
anisms.
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