Safe Riding Rules - Honda 1989 PACIFIC COAST PC800 Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

SAFE RIDING RULES

Motorcycle riding requires special efforts on your part to
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ensure your safety. Know these requirements before you
ride:
1. Always make a pre-ride inspection (page 41) before you
ride the motorcycle.
You may prevent an accident or equipment damage.
2. Many accidents involve inexperienced riders. Most states
require a special motorcycle riding test or licence. Make
sure you are qualified before you ride. NEVER lend your
motorcycle to an inexperienced rider.
3. Many automobile/motorcycle accidents happen because
the automobile driver does not "see" the motorcyclist.
Make yourself conspicious to help avoid the accident that
wasn't your fault:
• Wear bright or reflective clothing.
• Don't ride in another motorist's "blind spot."
4. Obey all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Excessive speed is a factor in many accidents. Obey the
speed limits, and NEVER travel faster than conditions
warrant.
• Signal before you make a turn or lane change. Your size
and maneuverability can surprise other motorists.
5. Don't let other motorists surprise you. Use extra caution at
intersections, parking lot entrances and exits, and
driveways
6. Keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the
footpegs while riding. A passenger should hold on to the
motorcycle or operator with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footpegs.
CAUTION:
Do not ride over curbs or rub the wheel against an obstacle,
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as wheel damage may result.
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