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Important Saf ety Inf ormation
Motorcycle Saf ety
Always Wear a Helmet
Your motorcycle can provide many years
of service and pleasure if you take
responsibility for your own safety and
understand the challenges you can meet
while riding.
There is much that you can do to protect
yourself when you ride. You’ll f ind many
helpf ul recommendations throughout this
manual. The following are a few that we
consider to be most important. It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly
reduce the number and severity of head
injuries. So always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet and make sure your
passenger does the same. We also
recommend that you wear eye protection,
sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective
gear (page ).
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Important Saf ety Inf ormation
Motorcycle Saf ety
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Ride Def ensivelyMake Yourself Easy to See
You and
Your Motorcycle Riding Tips, Always pay attention to other vehicles
around you, and do not assume that other
drivers see you. Be prepared to stop
quickly or make an evasive maneuver. For
other riding tips, see the booklet, which came
with your new motorcycle (USA only).
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
take time to become familiar with how
this motorcycle works and handles.
Practice in a safe area until you build your
skills and get accustomed to the
motorcycle’s size and weight.
Because many accidents involve
inexperienced or untrained riders, we urge
all riders to take a certified course
approved by the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation (MSF). See page .
The most frequent motorcycle collision
happens when a car turns left in front of a
motorcycle. Another common situation is
a car moving suddenly into your lane. Some drivers do not see motorcycles
because they are not looking for them. To
make yourself more visible, wear bright
ref lective clothing, position yourself so
other drivers can see you, signal before
turning or changing lanes, and use your
horn when it will help others notice you.
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Important Saf ety Inf ormation
Motorcycle Saf ety
Ride within Your LimitsKeep Your Honda in Saf e Condition
Don’t Drink and Ride Pushing limits is another major cause of
motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond
your personal abilities or faster than
conditions warrant. Remember that
alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and inattention can
significantly reduce your ability to make
good judgments and ride safely. It’s important to keep your motorcycle
properly maintained and in saf e riding
condition. To help avoid problems, inspect
your motorcycle bef ore every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance.
Never exceed load limits (page ), and
do not modif y your motorcycle (page )
or install accessories that would make
your motorcycle unsaf e (page ).
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one
drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction
time gets worse with every additional
drink. So don’t drink and ride, and don’t
let your f riends drink and ride either. 5
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							Improper accessories or
modifications can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Accessories
Accessories & Modif ications
Motorcycle Saf ety
Modif ying your motorcycle or using non-
Honda accessories can make your
motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider
making any modifications or adding an
accessory, be sure to read the following
inf ormation.
We strongly recommend that you use only
Honda Genuine Accessories that have
been specifically designed and tested for
your motorcycle. Because Honda cannot
test all other accessories, you must be
personally responsible f or proper selection,
installation, and use of non-Honda
accessories.
Check with your Honda dealer for
assistance and always follow these
guidelines:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, reduce ground
clearance and lean angle, limit
suspension travel or steering travel, alter
your riding position, or interf ere with
operating any controls. (cont’d)
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							6Modif ications
Accessories & Modif ications
Motorcycle Saf ety
Do not add any electrical equipment
that will exceed the motorcycle’s
electrical system capacity (page ).
A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights
or engine power (page ).
Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your
motorcycle. This motorcycle was not
designed f or these attachments, and
their use can seriously impair your
motorcycle’s handling.
We strongly advise you not to remove any
original equipment or modif y your
motorcycle in any way that would change
its design or operation. Such changes
could seriously impair your motorcycle’s
handling, stability, and braking, making it
unsafe to ride.
Removing or modif ying your lights,
exhaust system, emission control system,
or other equipment can also make your
motorcycle illegal.
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Saf ety Labels
Motorcycle Saf ety
Safety labels on your motorcycle either warn you of potential hazards that could cause
serious injury or they provide important saf ety inf ormation. Read these labels caref ully and
don’t remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.
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Saf ety Labels
Motorcycle Saf ety
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Instruments & Controls
Instruments & Controls
This section shows the location of all
gauges, indicators, and controls you would
normally use bef ore or while riding your
motorcycle.
The items listed on this page are described
in this section. Instructions for other
components are presented in other sections
of this manual where they will be most
usef ul.(cont’d)
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Operation Component Locations .
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays .
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Fuel Gauge .
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Multi-function Display .
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Coolant Temperature Meter .
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Speedometer .
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Odometer/Tripmeter A & B .
Changing the Speed, Mileage and
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Temperature Unit .
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Digital Clock .11
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Instruments & Controls
Instruments & Controls
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Controls & Features .
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Ignition Switch .
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Start Button .
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Engine Stop Switch .
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Headlight Dimmer Switch .
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Turn Signal Switch .
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Horn Button .
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RESET Button .
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SEL Button .
HESD (Honda Electronic Steering
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Damper) . 35
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							turn signal switch clutch lever headlight dimmer
switchfront brake
lever engine stop
switch
throttle grip
start button
horn button ignition switch
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Operation Component Locations
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