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SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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2.1.8. 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 always wear an approved helmet
during driving. If you wear an open-face
helmet, 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 sensitivi-
ty 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
freedom 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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