User's Manual Part 1

Safety

Modifications

Modifying the motorcycle by removing any equipment or by

adding equipment not approved by the manufacturer may

void your warranty. Such modifications could make the

motorcycle unsafe to ride and could result in severe injury

to operator or passenger, as well as damage to the

motorcycle. Some modifications may not be legal in your

area of operation. If in doubt, contact your authorized

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer.

Parking the Motorcycle

When leaving the motorcycle unattended, turn the engine

off. Park the motorcycle where people are not likely to touch

the hot engine or exhaust system or place combustible

materials near these hot areas. Do not park near a

flammable source such as a kerosene heater or an open

flame, where hot components could ignite combustible

materials.

Park the motorcycle on a firm, level surface. Sloped or soft

surfaces may not support the motorcycle. If you must park

on a slope or soft surface, follow the precautions outlined on

page 78.

Saddlebags

Whenever operating a motorcycle with saddlebags or

cargo:

• Never ride at excessive speeds. Saddlebags and cargo,

combined with the lifting or buffeting effects of wind, can

make the motorcycle unstable and cause loss of control.

• Distribute weight evenly on each side of the motorcycle.

• Do not exceed the individual weight limit of each

saddlebag.

• NEVER EXCEED GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING

(GVWR) or the GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR),

regardless of whether or not the saddlebags are loaded to

capacity. Exceeding the weight rating can reduce stability

and handling and cause loss of control.

• Adjust ride height as needed. See pages

89-91.