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SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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2.1.9. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Helmet wearing is compulsory under the Highway
Code. Helmet is the most important part in the
biker’s protective clothing, because it protects him
from head injury in the event of an accident.
Always fasten your helmet properly and securely.
If you wear an open-face helmet, also wear gog-
gles. Without a protective shield, in fact, wind
racing on your face during driving could reduce
your visual capacity, increasing the risk of acci-
dents.
WARNING: Failure to wear a helmet
increases the risk of serious injury or
even death in the event of an accident.
Make sure that you and your passenger
always wear an approved helmet during
driving. If you wear an open-face hel-
met, also wear protective glasses.
Always wear suitable protective clothing. In par-
ticular, the following items should be worn:
A close fitting jacket, made of tough material
and easy to fasten.
Supple, reinforced gloves providing both sen-
sitivity and protection.
Strong, close-fitting trousers covering the legs
completely.
Soft, reinforced boots providing both sensitivity
and protection.
The items mentioned above are available from
any specialized shop.
We recommend buying brightly coloured clothes,
as they make the rider easier to see at night and
in the fog.
In any case, the clothes must allow complete free-
dom of movement and not hamper the rider in any
way. In addition, they must have no loose parts
capable of catching in the control levers, the
footrests, the wheels, the drive chain, etc., in
order to avoid dangerous situations.
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