Yamaha FJR1300 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION1-21due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or un-dercornering (insufficient lean an-gle for the speed).• Always obey the speed limit andnever travel faster than warrant-ed by road and traffic conditions.• Always signal before turning orchanging lanes. Make sure thatother motorists can see you. The posture of the operator andpassenger is important for propercontrol.• The operator should keep bothhands on the handlebar andboth feet on the operator foot-rests during operation to main-tain control of the motorcycle.• The passenger should alwayshold onto the operator, the seatstrap or grab bar, if equipped,with both hands and keep bothfeet on the passenger footrests.• Never carry a passenger unlesshe or she can firmly place bothfeet on the passenger footrests. Never ride under the influence ofalcohol or other drugs. This motorcycle is designed for on-road use only. It is not suitable foroff-road use.Protective apparelThe majority of fatalities from motor-cycle accidents are the result of headinjuries. The use of a safety helmet isthe single most critical factor in the pre-vention or reduction of head injuries. Always wear an approved helmet. Wear a face shield or goggles.Wind in your unprotected eyescould contribute to an impairmentof vision that could delay seeing ahazard. The use of a jacket, heavy boots,trousers, gloves, etc., is effective inpreventing or reducing abrasionsor lacerations. Never wear loose-fitting clothes,otherwise they could catch on thecontrol levers, footrests, or wheelsand cause injury or an accident. Never touch the engine or exhaustsystem during or after operation.They become very hot and cancause burns. Always wear protec-tive clothing that covers your legs,ankles, and feet. A passenger should also observethe above precautions.ModificationsModifications made to this motorcyclenot approved by Yamaha, or the re-moval of original equipment, may ren-der the motorcycle unsafe for use andmay cause severe personal injury.Modifications may also make yourmotorcycle illegal to use.Loading and accessoriesAdding accessories or cargo to yourmotorcycle can adversely affect stabili-ty and handling if the weight distributionof the motorcycle is changed. To avoidthe possibility of an accident, use ex-treme caution when adding cargo oraccessories to your motorcycle. Useextra care when riding a motorcyclethat has added cargo or accessories.Here are some general guidelines tofollow if loading cargo or adding acces-sories to your motorcycle:U5JWE4E0.book Page 2 Friday, July 30, 2004 6:07 PM