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If You Crash
148 Taking Care of the Unexpected
If You Crash
Personal safety is your first priority after a crash.
If you or anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it is
safe to continue riding. If you cannot ride safety,
send someone for help. Do not ride if you will risk
further injury.
If you decide that you are capable of riding safety,
first evaluate the condition of your motorcycle. If
the engine is still running, turn it off and look it
over carefully; inspect it for fluid leaks, check the
tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and secure such
parts as the handlebar, control levers, brakes, and
wheels.
If there is minor damage, or you are unsure about
possible damage but decide to try riding the
motorcycle back to your base, ride slowly and
cautiously.
Sometimes, crash damage is hidden or not
immediately apparent. When you get home,
thoroughly check your motorcycle and correct any
problems you find. Also, be sure to have your
dealer check the frame and suspension after any
serious crash.
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