If You Crash - Honda GoldWing GL1500 2000 Owner's Manual

HYou Crash
Personal safety is your first priority after any accident.
If
you
or anyone else has been injured, take time to assess the severity
of the injuries and whether
it
is safe to continue riding. Call for
emergency assislance if needed. Also follow applicable laws
and regulations if another person or vehicle is involved in the
accident.
If you decide you are capable of riding safely, carefully inspect
your motorcycle for damage and detennine if it is safe to ride.
Check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts securing such
parts as the handlebar, control levers. brakes, and wheels.
If there is minor damage. or you are unsure about possible
damage, ride slowly and cautiously. Sometimes, crash damage
is hidden or not immediately apparent, so you should have
your motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qpalified service
facility as soon as possible. Also, be sure to have your Honda
dealer check the frame and suspension after any serious crash.
If your motorcycle cannot be ridden, see Transporting Your
Motorcycle,
page 176.
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