Helmet And Clothing; Handlebars And Footrests - Triumph Tiger Handbook

Helmet and Clothing

Warning
When riding the motorcycle, both rider
and passenger must always wear a
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, gloves,
trousers (close fitting around the knee and
ankle) and a brightly coloured jacket.
Brightly coloured clothing will considerably
increase a rider's (or passenger's) visibility
to other operators of road vehicles.
Although full protection is not possible,
wearing correct protective clothing can
reduce the risk of injury when riding.
Warning
A helmet is one of the most important
pieces of riding gear as it offers protection
against head injuries. You and your
passenger's helmet should be carefully
chosen and should fit you or your
passenger's head comfortably
securely. A brightly coloured helmet will
increase a rider's (or passenger's) visibility
to other operators of road vehicles.
An open face helmet
protection in an accident though a full face
helmet will offer more.
Always wear a visor or approved goggles
to help vision and to protect your eyes.
Foreword - Safety First

Handlebars and Footrests

The rider must maintain control of the
vehicle
handlebars at all times.
The handling and stability of a motorcycle
will be adversely affected if the rider
removes his hands from the handlebars,
resulting in loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
The rider and passenger must always use
the footrests provided, during operation of
the vehicle.
By using the footrests, both rider and
passenger
inadvertent contact with any motorcycle
components and will also reduce the risk of
injury from entrapment of clothing.
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offers some
Warning
by keeping hands on
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