Riding Precautions - Honda Africa Twin 2021 Manual

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Boots or Riding Shoes
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection
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Jacket and Pants
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable long pants for riding (or a
protective suit)
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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 pants with knee and
hip pads, a jersey with elbow pads, and a chest/
shoulder protector.

Riding Precautions

Break-in Period
During the first 300 miles (500 km) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your vehicle's
future reliability and performance.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
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acceleration.
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
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downshifting.
Sudden braking can reduce the vehicle's
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stability.
Where possible, reduce speed before
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turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
Riding Precautions
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