Know Your Limits - Suzuki GSX1300BK Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR LIMITS

Ride within the boundaries of your own skill
at all times. Knowing these limits and stay-
ing within them will help you to avoid acci-
dents.
BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS ON
BAD WEATHER DAYS
Riding on bad weather days, especially wet
ones, requires extra caution. Braking dis-
tances double on a rainy day. Stay off the
painted surface marks, manhole covers and
greasy appearing areas as they can be
especially slippery. Use extreme caution at
railway crossings and on metal gratings and
bridges. Whenever in doubt about road con-
dition, slow down!
RIDE DEFENSIVELY
The most common type of motorcycle acci-
dent occurs when a car traveling towards a
motorcycle turns round corner in front of the
motorcyclist. Ride defensively. Wise motor-
cyclist uses a strategy of assuming they are
invisible to other drivers, even in broad day-
light. Wear bright, reflecting clothing. Turn
on the headlight and taillight every time even
on a bright, sunny day to attract driver's
attention. Do not ride in another driver's
blind spot.
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