Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual page 14

Riding a motorcycle safely requires that
your mental and physical skills are fully
part of the experience. You should not
attempt to operate a motor vehicle,
especially one with two wheels, if you
are tired or under the influence of alco-
hol or other drugs. Alcohol, illegal
drugs, and even some prescription and
over-the-counter
drowsiness, loss of coordination, loss of
balance, and especially the loss of good
judgment. If you are tired or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs,
PLEASE DO NOT RIDE your motorcy-
cle.
drugs can cause
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather
days.
Riding on bad weather days, especially
wet ones, requires extra caution. Brak-
ing distances increase on a rainy day.
Stay off the painted surface marks,
manhole covers, and greasy-appearing
areas, as they can be especially slip-
pery. Use extra caution at railway
crossings and on metal gratings and
bridges. When it starts to rain, any oil or
grease on the road rises to the surface
of the water. Pull over and wait a few
minutes until this oil film is washed
away before riding. Whenever in doubt
about road conditions, slow down!
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