Riding Precautions - Honda XRE 190 Owner's Manual

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Not wearing a helmet increases the chance of
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serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure that you and any passenger always
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wear an approved helmet and protective
apparel.
 Gloves
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion resistance.
 boots or Riding shoes
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle protection.
 Jacket and trousers
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket and
durable trousers for riding (or a protective suit).
 Additional off-road Gear
On-road apparel may also be suitable for casual
off-road riding. But if you plan on any serious
off-road riding you will need more serious off-road
gear. In addition to your helmet and eye protection,
we recommend off-road motorcycle boots and
gloves, riding trousers with knee and hip pads,
a jersey with elbow pads, and a chest/shoulder
protector.

Riding precautions

Running-in period
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, follow
these guidelines to ensure your motorcycle's future
reliability and performance.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
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Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
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Ride conservatively.
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brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
Avoid excessively hard braking and downshifts.
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Sudden braking can reduce the motorcycle's
stability.
Where possible, reduce speed before turning;
otherwise you risk sliding out.
Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
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The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces and
braking distances are longer.
XRE 190