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Safety Guidelines

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Safety Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to ensure your safety:
● Perform all routine and regular inspections 

specified in this manual.

● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame 

away before filling the fuel tank.

● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly 

enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust 
gases is toxic and can kill you.

It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective 
apparel significantly reduce the number and 
severity of head and other injuries. So always 
wear an approved motorcycle helmet and 
protective apparel. 2 P. 11

Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally 
focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check 

that you and your passenger are both wearing 
an approved motorcycle helmet and protective 
apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding 
onto the grab rails, leaning with you in turns, 
and keeping their feet on the footpegs, even 
when the motorcycle is stopped.

Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, 
practice riding in a safe area to become familiar 
with how this motorcycle works and handles, 
and to become accustomed to the motorcycle’s 
size and weight.

Always pay attention to other vehicles around 
you, and do not assume that other drivers see 
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an 
evasive maneuver.

Always Wear a Helmet

Before Riding

Take Time to Learn & Practice

Ride Defensively

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