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Riding Precautions
7
Motorcycle Safety
Riding Precautions
During the first 300 miles (500 km) of
running, follow these guidelines to ensure
your motorcycle’s future reliability and
performance.
● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-
shifts.
● Ride conservatively.
Observe the following guidelines:
● Avoid excessively hard braking and
down-shifts.
uSudden braking can reduce the
motorcycle’s stability.
uWhere possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
uThe tires slip more easily on such
surfaces and braking distances are
longer.
● Avoid continuous braking.
uRepeated braking, such as when
descending long, steep slopes can
seriously overheat the brakes,
reducing their effectiveness. Use
engine braking with intermittent use
of the brakes to reduce speed.
● For full braking effectiveness, operate
both the front and rear brakes together.
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Engine Braking
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle
down when you release the throttle. For
further slowing action, downshift to a
lower gear. Use engine braking with
intermittent use of the brakes to reduce
speed when descending long, steep slopes.
Select a engine braking level that is
appropriate for your skill and riding
conditions.
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Wet or Rainy Conditions
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and
wet brakes further reduce braking
efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes
while riding at low speed to help them dry.
Break-in Period
Brakes
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