Honda XL650V Owner's Manual page 11

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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 and off-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 don't ride without one. We also
recommend that you wear eye protection,
sturdy boots, gloves and other protective
gear (page 4 ).
Don't Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don't mix. Even one
− if you take 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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