Protective Apparel - Honda XL1000V Varadero Owner's Manual

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.
Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition
For safe riding, it's important to inspect
your motorcycle before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance.
Never exceed load limits, and only use
accessories that have been approved by
Honda for this motorcycle. See page 4 for
more details.
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PROTECTIVE APPAREL

For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots,
gloves, long pants, and a long-sleeved
shirt or jacket whenever you ride.
Although complete protection is not
possible, wearing proper gear can reduce
the chance of injury when you ride.
Following are suggestions to help you
choose proper gear.
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Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Be sure you and your passenger
always wear a helmet, eye protection
and other protective apparel when
you ride.
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