Please read this bookletbefore riding your motorcycle
SMART RIDINGIS SAFE RIDING.SAFE RIDING WILL ALLOWYOU TO ENJOY YOURMOTORCYCLE TO ITS FULLEST.There are four factors you must consider to become a smartrider: yourself, your vehicle, your environment, and the rulesof the road. This booklet will offer some ideas to help youbegin to understand these factors.Your Honda motorcycle can be a safe, environmentallyfriendly, and fun form of transportation when you ridesmart. Start your journey by reading this booklet* andgetting some rider training, both of which will help youbegin to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary tooperate a motorcycle safely.Ride smart, ride safe, and ride with respect.
TABLE OF CONTENTSGet startedGet experienceUnderstanding of the basicsof motorcycle ridingRiding positionRiding gearTurningNew opportunitiesRiding at night16-17Carrying passengersExpresswaysMedium and large scooters18-1920-2122-234-56-78-9Get out thereVisibility and smart ridingMain roadsLocal roads and streetsPredicting hazards10-1112-1314-15* This booklet is simply a place to start. It is not a replacement forproper rider training, nor does it contain all the traffic lawspertaining to your area. Learn those laws and abide by themwhenever you are riding.
SAFET Y POINT1RIDING POSTUREGood posture makes for a comfortable ride.Riding with the correct posture allows you to use the handlebars easily andgives you a better view of your surroundings. A good posture makes ridingcomfortable and less fatiguing. The first step to an enjoyable and safe ride isto learn the correct riding posture. There are many types of motorcycles, suchas sport, cruiser, touring, and off-road models, but the basics are the same,with minor variations. Get to know the characteristics of your motorcycleand enjoy the ride!Seven key points of riding posture: SPORTBIKESHOULDERS Don’t be tense. Keepyour shoulders relaxed as you ride.EYES Look as far ahead and aswide as possible and always beaware of what is around you.BODY Choose a position that allowsfull control of the handlebars. Kneesshould not be too bent or toooutstretched.ARMS Relax your arms sothat you can operatethe handlebarscomfortably.Keep a slightbend in yourelbows.FEET Place the arches of your feet onthe footrests and the tip of your toeson the brake lever and clutch lever,ready to use your controls.4KNEES Hold yourknees firmly againstthe gas tank.HANDS Hold the handlebars atnatural angles for a smoothoperation of the throttle.
AT TENTIONCharacteristicsof motorcyclesTHE SHAPE OF AMOTORCYCLE REVEALSITS CHARACTERISTICSSCOOTERS Relaxed posture with upright upper body.Knees should be closer and feet on the floorboards shouldpoint straight forward.CRUISERS The footrests tend to be positioned closer tothe front. The handlebars are generally higher and the seatis lower. Arms should not be over-extended.The handling charac teristicsof a motorcycle depend onitsshape.Wheelbasea n d steering geometry asdescribed in the specificationsaretwocontributingfac tors. For example, thewheelbase refers to thedistancebetweenthecentres of the front andr e a r w h e e l s . G e n e r a l l y, t h elonger the distance, themore stable it is in straightr i d i n g . C o n v e r s e l y, t h eshor ter the distance, theeasier it is to make a turn.Other proper ties, such astheshapeofthehandlebars, size of thet i r e s a n d e ve n e n g i n e t y p ec a n a l s o a f fe c t t h e w ay am o t o r c y c l e fe e l s . W h e n y o ur i d e a n e w m o t o r c y c l e, t a k esome time to learn itscharacteristicsb e fo reriding it at full speed.PERFORM A DAILYINSPECTION TO HELP KEEPYOUR BIKE IN TOPCONDITION.Inspect brakes, tires, battery,engine, lights and gas beforeriding. Your owner’s manualwill have a completeschedule of maintenance tobe performed by your Hondadealer.OFF-ROAD The handlebars turn very sharply, so positionyour body so as not to block the handlebars, but don’t sittoo far back5
SAFET Y POINT2RIDING GEARProper clothing will protect you. Nobody intends to fall on the street.High-quality riding gear is worn to protect you. Remember, you’ll never plan tofall and you likely never will, but always dress for it, just in case. Avoid exposingyour skin by, at minimum, always wearing long sleeves and long pants whenriding. This will protect you in case of a fall, as well as against fatigue caused bysun exposure or a drop in body temperature due to windchill.Additional caution is advised when riding in light clothes in summer, in coldweather or at night. Wearing appropriate riding gear will ensure a comfortableand safe ride.JACKET Choose a long jacket:1 that will not hindercontrol of handlebars2 in bright, conspicuouscolours3 with protective padding4 that will keep you warmin winter and allow airflow in summer.A jacket with padding inthe shoulders and elbowsis ideal. For riding atnight, choose a jacketwith reflective material.GLOVES Leather gloves arethe best since they are moreresistant to abrasion. Choose apair that are comfortable whenholding the handlebars andwill not hinder any movementof your hands. There are alsoinsulated leather gloves forwinter and breathable ones forsummer.6HELMET Always choose ahelmet with “DOT” or“SNELL” approvals. Select thesize that fits you snugly, butcomfortably and tighten thestrap. Inspect the shield forscratches or damage. Ascratched shield may diffusethe light and affect yourvision. If you are riding atnight, avoid dark-colouredshields.PANTS Wear leather pantsor jeans that are well-madein solid material. Flared orwide-leg styles are notsuitable. Avoid wearingskirts.BOOTS Choose a modelwith low heels and sides thatare high enough to coveryour ankles. Boots withpadding at the ankle andover the toes where the shiftlever comes into contact arerecommended.
What to wear on rainy daysRAIN GEAR Choose water-proof rain gear thatbreathes well. It is preferable that the seams besealed for best water proofing. Visibility is pooron rainy days, so choose bright, conspicuouscolours. Opt for rain gear one size larger than youwould usually choose, allowing you to wear aprotective jacket underneath.RAIN GLOVES AND BOOT COVERS When youget wet in the rain, extremities such asfingertips and toes become cold first.It is difficult to ride a motorcycle when yourfingers and toes feel stiff and frozen. Highlywater-proof rain gloves and boot covers area must. Choose those that allow easy movements and that are made of solid, heatretaining material.Tips for comfortable cold-weather ridingAT TENTIONWind and windchillCANADIANS KNOWWINDCHILL. THE FASTERTHE WIND BLOWS, THECOLDER YOU FEEL.Windchill is determined bytemperature, wind, andhumidity. Wind lowers theeffective temperature.So wearing short sleeves andexposing the skin lowersyour body temperatureincreasing fatigue.Sun exposure also causesfatigue. Long sleeves protectyou not only from the wind,but also from the sun’s rays.Both of these situations couldlead to delayed perception,judgement, and reactionLAYERED CLOTHING Layered clothing willkeep heat in while eliminating overly thickclothes. Consider some longjohns with goodheat retention. Inner layers should be warm;fleece, for example, is a good choice. Choose ajacket that prevents wind from entering upthrough the sleeves or in around the neck. Itshould also be well insulated and warm. Makesure that you can control the handlebars easily.KEEPING YOUR FEET WARM Pay attentionto your lower body as well. Overpants builtspecifically for motorcycling, or even yourwind-proof rain pants will keep youwarm. Use warmer socks, or considera second pair to help keep yourtoes warm.7
3SAFET Y POINTTURNINGSlow down sufficiently before entering a curveThere is always a speed the driver must not exceed when entering a curve. Thismaximum speed depends on the width and the surface condition of the road. Ina curve with poor visibility, it takes longer to see obstacles and changes in roadcondition. Sudden braking in the middle of a curve can cause a loss of controland may even cause you to fall. Be sure to reduce your speed before entering acurve. The same rule applies to making turns at intersections. Always payattention to what is ahead of you.Safety tips for making turns4) END OF A CURVE When you see the straightstretch roll on the throttleas necessary and smoothlystraighten out your bike.4)3)2) ENTERINGA CURVE Take aturning posture. Lean your motorcycle. Look ahead towardsthe end of the curve. Keep your head turned and youreyes level with the horizon.82)3) IN A CURVE Continue looking aheadtowards the end of thecurve. Watch for changes in roadconditions. Avoid aggressive braking oracceleration to helpmaintain a smooth arc. Position your bike tomaximize visibility throughthe curve and avoid anyencroachment of opposingtraffic.
Always look aheadRelax your arms and hold thehandlebars lightly. As you lean,keep your eyes level with thehorizon.AT TENTIONWhere to lookwhen in a curveLOOK AS FAR AS POSSIBLEAROUND THE BENDThe horizontal angle you cansee without moving your eyes(also described as peripheralvision) is generally said to beabout 180 to 200 degrees,while the vertical angle isabout 140 degrees. However,the angle you can clearlydistinguish objects is only 1.5degrees on both sides fromthe centre of your vision.Therefore, it is important toturn your head towards theend of the curve so that youcan clearly see what is ahead.Also, you have to maintainyour face perpendicular to theroad and keep your eyesighthorizontal in order to have aclear view of the road.AVERAGE VERTICAL FOCAL RANGE1) STRAIGHT STRETCH APPROACHING A CURVE Determine the speed at which to enter the curve basedon the road width and condition (including weatherconditions). Predict unseen dangers such as changes in roadcondition or parked vehicles. Be sure to reduce your speed to a safe level inanticipation.AVERAGE HORIZONTAL FOCAL RANGE1)From “SAFETY RIDING” published byHonda Driving Safety Centre9
4SAFET Y POINTMAIN ROADSCars have blind spots and drivers have false perceptions. Be alertand keep yourself visible to others. You must “see and be seen.”Cars, bicycles and pedestrians share the road with you. Traffic can be especiallyheavy and unpredictable at intersections of main roads. The key is to carefullyobserve the traffic and road conditions ahead. Try to gather as much informationas possible and to predict what others might do.Another key is to imagine how you are seen by others. Understanding how andwhen other drivers see you will help you ride your motorcycle safely.Communication between drivers is very important.Blind spots for a carWhen you are riding right beside or slightlybehind and to the side of a car, you tend tobelieve that the driver can see you. Evenwhen the driver is checking mirrors to seewhat is behind him or her, there is almostalways a blind spot where that driver cannotsee you. Keep in mind that there are driverswho don’t even check their rear-view mirrors.CAR’S BLIND SPOT There is always a blind spot,an area the driver is unable to see in his rear-viewmirrors. The shaded area in the illustration (below)shows where the right-side blind spot usually is.DO NOT POSITION YOURSELF IN THE BLINDSPOT OF A CAR In addition to avoiding theblind spot, always keep a safe distance fromthe car in front of you so that you won’thave a problem if the car suddenly changesdirection or stops. Ensure that the driver ofthe car can see you in his rear-view mirrors.MAKE YOURSELF VISIBLE It is important tomake yourself visible by always having yourheadlights on and wearing bright colours.What the driver can seein his rear-view mirror.10
“Can I see?Can I be seen?”AT TENTIONSize and perceiveddistanceMOTORCYCLES LOOKFARTHER AWAY THANTRUCKSIntersections can be dangerouseven when you are visible toothers.A car coming from the oppositedirection may suddenly make aleft turn because the drivermisjudges the distance. Amotorcycle, which is relativelysmall, looks farther than itactually is. It also looks slower.Danger is where you can’t seeDon’t pass a car in front of or adjacent to you simplybecause it slows down. Make sure that there is nothinghidden in an area you can’t see.The difference in the size createsthese false perceptions ofdistance and speed. Especially inheavy traffic, keep in mind thatother drivers are in a hurry andtend to overlook or misjudge thesituation around them.1 THERE MAY BE ANOTHER VEHICLE HIDDEN BY THECAR IN FRONT When a vehicle in the next lane or infront of you slows down, it may be because there is anapproaching vehicle coming in the opposite directionthat is trying to make a turn across your path. Evenwhen the light is green, do not continue forward blindlysimply because you have the right-of-way. Slow downand check to make sure if it is safe to proceed.2 YOU MAY BE IN A BLIND SPOT When you are makinga left turn, there may be another vehicle comingthrough in the opposite direction that is hidden by theopposing vehicle that you see. Check to make sure if itis safe to turn left after the first visible vehicle haspassed.3 TRY TO GET AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLEIt is important both to see and to be seen. At anintersection, in particular, vehicles and pedestriansmove around in unpredictable ways. Look around andmake sure it’s safe to proceed.11
5SAFET Y POINTLOCAL ROADS AND STREETSTurning on side roads can be just as dangerous as on high-trafficroads. Stop and make sure the way is clear on both sides.Do not assume smaller, local streets are safer because there is less traffic. Dangerlies in this false perception of safety. At intersections with poor visibility, assumethere is something you can’t see. Always stop and look left, right and left againbefore entering an intersection. Taking a moment to stop and look around, alsogives others a chance to see you.At intersections with no stop signs or traffic lights, slow down as necessary,determine appropriate right-of-way and be ready to stop before proceeding.32The rider’s perspective1 Stop at the stop sign.2 Slowly advance to a point where youcan see both sides of the street youare turning onto. This allows, othersto see you also.3 Make sure that cars and bicycleshave passed before slowly turningonto the street.121
AT TENTIONProtecting childrenPUT YOURSELF IN THEIRPOSITION AND DRIVECAREFULLYBe careful of “thank you” accidentsSuppose that you want to turn into the parkinglot of a family restaurant, but it is difficult tomake the left turn because the approachingtraffic is very heavy. A courteous driver comingin the opposite direction may slow down andsignal you to make the turn. You could startturning immediately, but be careful. There maybe an approaching vehicle or even a bicyclehidden by his car. Don’t be distracted byfeelings of trust, relief or gratitude. In someChildren love motorcycles.Whether it is the relation totheir own bicycles or simplythe fact that kids know funwhen they see it, they arefascinated with the look,sound, and obvious freedomassociated with riding. Don’tbe surprised to see kidssmiling, pointing or waving asyou ride by. If you are ridingin a neighbourhood nearparks or school zones, keepan eye out for excitedtoddlers at the road’s edge,and be prepared to react.countries, this kind of accident is called a“thank you” accident. Be sure to double checkin such a situation.13
SAFET Y POINT6PREDICTING HAZARDSIf you can foresee an invisible hazard,you can avoid a dangerous situation.In a motorized society, the number of accidents can be kept at a minimum levelby predicting dangerous situations. Please refer to the two illustrations on thispage that show two everyday situations. Point out potential dangers and findsolutions to avoid them. An experienced rider should be able to foreseepotentially dangerous situations, such as those listed below, and minimize thepossibility of an accident by preparing to react.You are riding towards anintersection with a main road.The traffic in the left-turn laneis heavy.POTENTIAL DANGERS1 SUDDEN RIGHT SWERVE Some driversdon’t signal before they make suddenturns or lane changes.2 LEFT TURN BETWEEN TWO CARS Whena driver finds a space wide enough to passthrough between two cars in a traffic jam,he may make a left turn across your pathfrom the opposite lane.3 CARS COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOTA car may come out of a parking lot withoutchecking to make sure the way is clear.KEY POINT On a crowded road, cars go slowly, giving the false impression of safety. However,motorcycles are small, and when you are surrounded by cars, poor visibility can make it difficult tobe completely aware of the traffic situation. Be conscious of, and try to avoid riding in cars’ blindspots to help avoid any unexpected lane changes. Don’t forget to be very careful around parkinglot entrances near intersections or any place where approaching drivers may sneak between twocars to make a left turn across your path.14
You are riding down a busy and narrowstreet with a lot of restaurants and stores.There are many side streets and a numberof cars are parked in the street.POTENTIAL DANGERS1 A PARKED CAR STARTS MOVING A car door maysuddenly open, or a driver may start to pull out withoutsignalling.2 THERE IS SOMEONE BETWEEN THE TWO CARSPARKED ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE AHEAD OF YOUA child may jump onto the street from betweenthe parked cars.3 A CAR IS REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOTA car driver backing up onto the street does not have agood view of the street. The car may suddenly veeronto the street.4 BICYCLES ARE COMING FROM SIDE STREETSA bicycle may enter the street from a small side streethidden by a parked car.5 PEDESTRIANS ARE CROSSING THE STREETPedestrians often cross the street where there areno crossing signs.KEY POINT Accidents often happen on busy shoppingstreets crowded with many cars and people. Be vigilantand try to foresee potential accidents. Pay attention topedestrians as well.15
SAFET Y POINT7RIDING AT NIGHTVisibility is reduced at night – slow down after darkStreetlights and headlights are the only sources of light at night. Some streets arenot lit up at all. You must change how you ride when it is dark. Reduce yourspeed so that you can respond to situations that may occur. Switch between lowand high beams as appropriate to ensure visibility.Glare from any car headlights coming from the opposite direction canmomentarily blind you. Headlights reflected in your side mirrors can also blindyou. Beware of these blinding effects.16
AT TENTIONClothes can makea differenceThere may be somethingyou cannot seeThere are many things that are difficult to see atnight: cars parked on the street with their lightsturned off, bicycles without lights, pedestrianswearing dark clothes, ruts or sand on the street,etc. When you cannot see well, slow down. Useyour high beams when there is no one elsearound you to increase visibility even whenriding on a street you are familiar with.Beware ofblinding lightsand “disappearing”pedestrians at nightREFLECTIVE MATERIALSMAKE YOU HIGHLYVISIBLE AT NIGHTIt is important that yoube visible both duringthe day and at nightwhenridingamotorc ycle. Wear brightand conspicuous colours.At night, choose clotheswith reflec tive materialto increase visibility.Test results show thatreflec tive material isbetter than white, sometypes claiming to be upto 1500x brighter thanwhite cotton. In additionto choosing yellow orwhite clothes, put onreflective wear.Do not look at headlights ofon-coming cars or stare atthe glare reflected in yourside mirrors. Pedestriansseem to “disappear” andcannot be seen when theyare between two sets ofheadlights coming in theopposite directions.Be respectful of otherdrivers, make sure to switchoff your high beams whenthere are cars approaching.17
SAFET Y POINT8CARRYING PASSENGERSFor a pleasant ride consider your passengerIn most provinces, you can carry passengers immediately after you obtain yourmotorcycle licence, though it is advisable to wait until you have some experienceand confidence on your bike. Your passenger’s weight and behaviour caninfluence your bike’s behaviour, and therefore, your riding. Steering may feelheavier, acceleration may be slower and braking distances may be increased. It isimportant to teach your passenger proper posture and behaviour. Be consideratewhen riding so as to not scare your passenger.RIDER Stick to the basics when changing speed and in curves1 ACCELERATION It is important not to scare the passenger or make him or her uncomfortable. Donot make sudden movements. Rapid acceleration from a stop can be quite unsettling for a passenger,particularly one who is unfamiliar with the feel or performance of your motorcycle. Of course, there is alsothe risk that they may fall off.2 SLOWING DOWN Sudden braking is not only unpleasant forthe passenger, but also affects you. The weight of thepassenger is pushed onto you, which in turn requiresyou to brace yourself by increasing pressure on thehandlebars.3 TURNING If the passenger leans withthe bike in a curve like you do, themotorcycle will be stable. However, ifthe lean is too dramatic, the passengermay become uncomfortable,straightening their body towardsthe outside of the curve makingaccurate steering difficult.Maintain a reasonable speedso as to not make thepassenger anxious.18
PASSENGER Put arms around the driver’sbody and clasp handsAT TENTIONThe basic posture for the passenger is to put their armsaround the driver’s body and to clasp their hands whilepressing their knees lightly against the driver’s hips. Whenmaking a turn, the passenger must lean with themotorcycle the same way the driver does.CommunicationThe passenger may also hold the “grab bar” or put bothhands on the driver’s shoulders, creating space betweenthe passenger and the driver. This posture is less imposingon the driver, but the passenger may not be ready for aquick or an emergency maneuver.If the passenger is not used toriding a motorcycle, teachthem about riding posture,turning,and getting on and off.SEVEN KEY POINTS FOR PASSENGER’SRIDING POSTURE:1 EYES Look as far ahead as possible like the driver does.2 SHOULDERS Relax your shoulders.3 ELBOWS Relax your elbows and put them besidethe driver’s sides.4 HANDS Clasp your hands in front of the driver’s torso.5 HIPS Maintain a natural position not too far awayfrom the driver.6 KNEES Press knees lightly against the driver’s hips.INFORM YOUR PASSENGERABOUT YOUR PLANSEven if the passenger isexperienced, let them knowof your plan, includingdestinations, routes, androads that you will take.It may be useful to agree oncertain cues that will notinterfere with the riding toensure communication. Forexample, two taps on thethigh can mean “Let’s stopand rest.”On freeways, make frequentstops to rest.7 FEET Place your arch in the centre of the footrest,toes pointing straight ahead.GETTING ON1 Keep the handlebars straight without starting the engine.2 With the side stand lowered and after having checked behind you forpotential danger, mount the motorcycle, put your left foot or both feeton the ground, and apply the front brake.3 When ready, tell the passenger to mount.4 Tell the passenger to slowly mount from the left (the side of the sidestand) after having checked behind them for potential danger. (Thepassenger may use the footrest to mount)5 Make sure to raise the side stand.GETTING OFF1 Turn the engine off and put it into low gear.2 Lower the side stand and slowly tilt the motorcycle.3 Firmly support the motorcycle with your left foot or both feet,then tell the passenger to get off when ready.4 Tell the passenger to dismount from the left side (the same side as theside stand) after having checked behind them for potential danger.19
9SAFET Y POINTEXPRESSWAYSWhen a vehicle’s speed doubles, the distance required to stopit quadruples! Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in frontof you on a freewayExpressway riding differs from riding in town because of the higher speeds.The first thing to keep in mind is the distance between you and other vehicles.When you are riding twice as fast as you might in town, your braking distance(the distance travelled from the moment the brakes are applied to the momentthe vehicle comes to a complete stop) quadruples. Therefore, you must keepmore space than you usually would between you and the vehicle in front of you.Make sure you maintain a minimum of 2-3 seconds from that vehicle in front.The second thing to keep in mind is the effect of the wind. The higher the ridingspeed, the stronger the wind pressure and wind noise, both of which can lead toearly fatigue.KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU On an expressway, or anywhere theriding speed is high, you clearly need longer from the moment you perceive a danger to the momentyour motorcycle comes to a complete stop. Typical braking distance for an average rider on a dry roadmight be about 18 metres from 50 km/h. and 84 metres at 100 km/h (these estimations may differdramatically, dependant on the bike and the rider’s skill). When the speed doubles, the brakingdistance quadruples. Therefore, it becomes all the more important to maintain a safe distance fromother vehicles on a freeway. Take road conditions into consideration in determining the necessarydistance and enjoy your ride.Estimated total stopping distance20reaction timebraking time
AT TENTIONTouring and restSTAY RELAXED IN CROSS-WINDS When you feelpushed off-line due to cross-winds or wind pressure, don’tpanic, just lean gently into the wind. Sudden movementsmay further disturb your balance. Possible places andoccasions where cross-winds or wind pressure may makeyou uncomfortable are: 1) roads crossing open fields, 2) onhigh bridges, 3) between tall buildings, 4) in narrowpassages, and 5) around large vehicles. Ride at anappropriate speed that will allow you to keep yourcomposure and maintain your balance when you are hitby lateral winds or wind pressure.Carrying passengers on expresswaysPASSENGERS MAY BECOME TENSE AS A RESULT OFSUDDEN MOVES AS THE SPEED INCREASES “Sudden”movements, such as sudden braking, sudden accelerationor sudden lane changes, tend to make for anuncomfortable ride for your passenger. On expresswayswhere the riding speed is higher than on local roads, keepa safe distance and ride smart.PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR PASSENGER’S COMFORTYou cannot easily find a safe place to make a quick stopwhile riding on expressways. Pay close attention to yourpassenger’s condition, more often than you do on localroads. Make occasional stops at parking areas or restareas for a break.AS SOON AS YOU FEELTIRED, YOU SHOULD RESTAt higher speeds when thewind pressure can besignificant, in addition to thephysical strain of thatpressure you tend to loseyour body heat more rapidlyand may start to feel stiff.This drains your energyunexpectedly. To a newrider, riding at 100 km/hwithout a windshield orsome type of air-deflectorcanseemparticularlyfatiguing. If you’re travellinga long distance, don’t rush,and be sure to plan a fewstops for some rest.Wind rushing past yourhelmet can be surprisinglynoisy at those speeds, whichcan also lead to prematurefatigue. Often this noise isamplified and can even bedamaging to your hearing ifyou are wearing a lowquality or poorly fittinghelmet. Talk to your dealerabout solutions for you oryourbike,suchaswindscreensorbetterhelmets and enjoy somecomfortable touring.BE AWARE OF YOUR SPEED Right after you exit anexpressway, you may have difficulty judging your speed,as city speeds may now feel quite slow.Therefore, makesure you aren’t speeding and keep an eye on thespeedometer to be sure.21
SAFET Y POINT10MEDIUM AND LARGE SCOOTERSUnderstand the characteristics for riding, turning and stopping,and ride comfortablyScooters are different from traditional motorcycles in a number of ways, includingtheir automatic transmissions, floor-type footrests, and smaller radius front andrear tires. Therefore, it is important to understand the key points of riding such asacceleration, deceleration and turning to ride scooters safely.In addition, various riding postures are possible because the position of thefootrests is not fixed. Learn the basic posture which is most effective incontrolling a scooter.RIDING POSITIONTOES SHOULD POINTTO THE FRONT Turn thehandlebars completelyto the right and to theleft and determine aseating position you sitthat will allow you easyhandlebar, throttle andbrake operations. Bothfeet should be within theframe, toes pointing tothe front.SEVEN KEY POINTS FOR RIDING:1 EYES Set your eyesight high to havea better view.2 SHOULDERS Relax your shoulders.3 ELBOWS Bend your arms slightly and relax.4 HANDS Hold the grips comfortably, butnot too tight. Keep all fingers on the gripswhen not using the brakes.225 SEAT Choose a comfortable seatingdistance so that you can easily turn thehandlebars.6 KNEES Be sure that your knees do not stickout from the scooter body.7 FEET Place your feet on the footrests rightbelow your knees, toes pointing straight ahead.
TURNING The wheel base of a largescooter is generally long, making itfavour wider, not sharper turns.However, the centre of gravity is lowsince the fuel, engine andtransmission are carried quite lowin the body of the scooter, wellbeneath the rider. Because ofthis, the angle of lean requiredto turn will be less than usual.Do not lean your bodyexcessively, and avoidsudden acceleration.Turn smoothly.CARRYING PASSENGERS When carrying passengers onscooters, the passenger’s posture is important for saferiding. Explain the following to your passenger:1 HANDS Put their arms around your body and claptheir hands in front of your torso.2 HIPS Keep natural position not too far from you.3 KNEES Squeeze your hips lightly.3 FEET Keep their feet on thepassenger footrests andtheir toes pointedto the front.RIDINGACCELERATE GRADUALLYBecause scooters have noclutch, even beginners can ridethem easily. However, as withmotorcycles, coordinatedmovements are necessary:Always make sure it
BOOTS Choose a model with low heels and sides that are high enough to cover your ankles. Boots with . When you see the straight stretch roll on the throttle as necessary and smoothly straighten out your bike. 2) ENTERING A CURVE . the angle you can clearly distinguish objects is only
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