Motorcycle Safety; Important Safety Information - Honda 2006 CBF1000/A Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Your motorcycle can provide many years of
service and pleasure
responsibility for your own safety and
understand the challenges that you can meet
on the road.
There is much that you can do to protect
yourself when you ride. You'll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. Following are a few that we consider
most important.
Always Wear a Helmet
It's a proven fact: Helmets significantly
reduce the number and severity of head
injuries. So always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet and make sure your
passenger does the
recommend that you wear eye protection,
sturdy boots, gloves and other protective
gear (page 2).
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same. We also
Make Yourself Easy to See
Some drivers do not see motorcycles
because they are not looking for them. To
make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective clothing, position yourself so other
drivers can see you, signal before turning or
changing lanes, and use your horn when it will
help others notice you.
Ride Within Your Limits
Pushing the limits is another major cause of
motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond
your personal abilities
conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol,
drugs, fatigue and
significantly reduce your ability to make good
judgements and ride safety.
or faster than
inattention can
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