Yamaha SR400 Owner's Manual page 8

Safety information
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac-
tice
where there is no traffic until you
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have become thoroughly famil-
iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.
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Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera-
tor. A typical error made by the op-
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erator is veering wide on a turn due
to excessive speed or undercor-
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nering (insufficient lean angle for
the speed).
• Always obey the speed limit and
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never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic conditions.
• Always signal before turning or
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changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
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The posture of the operator and
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passenger is important for proper
control.
• The operator should keep both
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hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot-
rests during operation to main-
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tain control of the motorcycle.
• The passenger should always
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hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
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feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
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feet on the passenger footrests.
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Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
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This motorcycle is designed for on-
road use only. It is not suitable for
off-road use.
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riding your motorcycle
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcy-
cle accidents are the result of head in-
juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the preven-
tion or reduction of head injuries.
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Always wear an approved helmet.
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Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.
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The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in
preventing or reducing abrasions
or lacerations.

Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.

Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during or af-
ter operation and can cause burns.
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A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be pres-
ent even if you do not see or smell any
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car-
bon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un-
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for
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