Honda XL700V Owner's Manual page 14

Ride Within Your Limits
Pushing the limits is another major cause
of motorcycle accident both on-road and
off.
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.
Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition
For safe riding, it's important to keep your
motorcycle properly maintained. 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.
Never exceed load limits, and use only
accessories that have been approved by
Honda for this motorcycle. See page 7 for
more details.
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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.
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