11.4 - If You Crash

Personal safety is the first priority after an accident. If you or anyone else has been injured, take plenty of time to assess the severity of the injuries and determine if it is safe to continue riding. If you cannot ride safely, send someone for help. Do not ride if you will risk further injury or if your motorcycle has been damaged too severely.

If you decide you are capable of riding safely, carefully inspect the motorcycle for damage. Check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts such as the handle bars, control levers, brakes and wheels. If there is minor damage, or you are not sure about possible damage but decide to ride back to your base, ride slowly and cautiously.

Sometimes crash damage is hidden or not immediately apparent. Once you get home, go over your motorcycle thoroughly and fix any problems that you find. Also, be sure to have your AJ1 dealer inspect the frame and suspension after a serious crash.