EGL A08(A) - General Riding Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
A motorcycle can provide many years of service and pleasure, provided you take responsibility for safety, properly main-
tain your motorcycle and understand the challenges you may encounter while riding.
is motorcycle has been designed for younger riders. However, not all youngsters meet the physical and emotional levels
that are needed for riding. Before parents allow any children to ride this motorcycle, we strongly recommend that they
read this entire manual so that they are fully informed before deciding if their children are ready to ride. Listed below are
some of the most important safety measures one should take when riding.
DANGERDANGER
Never Ride Without a Helmet. e following statement is a proven fact: "Helmets sig-
nicantly reduce the number and severity of head injuries." Never ride your motorcycle without a helmet. Even a crash at
slow speed can result in a fatal head injury if you are not wearing a helmet. We recommends wearing helmets that have
been certied for safety by helmet testing organizations that are independent from the helmet manufacturer. We also rec-
ommend that you wear eye protection, boots, gloves, and other protective gear such as o-road riding pants.
WARNINGWARNING
Never Carry a Passenger. is motorcycle has been designed for ONE rider only. ere
are no passenger pegs, footrests, handles or seat room for a passenger. Riding with a passenger can interfere with your
ability to operate and/or control the motorcycle and may result in serious injury or death.
WARNINGWARNING
Ride O-Road Only. is motorcycle has been designed and manufactured for o-road
use only. e motorcycle is not equipped with lights, turn signals, horn and other features required to drive a motorcycle
on public roads. e tires are not designed for pavement and will make the motorcycle unstable it is ridden on pavement.
If you must cross a paved road, dismount and walk the motorcycle across the road.
WARNINGWARNING
Ride Within Your Limits. Never attempt to ride your motorcycle in a manner that is be-
yond your skill level. It takes time to learn o-road riding skills. Learn to ride your motorcycle step by step. Start by prac-
ticing on safe terrain at slow speeds and gradually build your skill level. Instruction from an experienced rider(s) is highly
recommended. Remember that alcohol, drug use, fatigue and ignorance can reduce your ability to make good decisions
and ride safely.
WARNINGWARNING
Be Alert for Hazards. e terrain in which you ride can present many hazards._Always
"scan" the terrain ahead of you continually. Watch for un-expected turns, drop-os,_ditches, rocks and other hazards.
Always maintain a speed slow enough to allow you enough time_to see and react to hazards.
DANGERDANGER
Do Not Drink and Ride. Even one drink can impair your ability to ride a motorcycle
safely. Each drink aerward will make the impairment worse. Do not drink and ride. Do not let your friend's drink and
ride. Remember, in most states throughout the United States, you can be arrested and charged with Driving Under the
Inuence (DUI) if you are riding a motorcycle while intoxicated. is applies to o-road motorcycles as well.