AMERICAN IRONHORSE Classic SX, User Manual

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S A F E T Y
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• REMEMBER THAT THE INCIDENCE OF HAVING A MOTORCYCLE MISHAP GENERALLY INCREASES WITH
VEHICLE SPEED.
• Before starting your engine and setting off on a ride, always visually and manually check the condition of
your vehicle to ensure proper operation, especially the condition of tires, brakes, throttle, clutch, vehicle
indicator lights, headlamp, signal and brake lamps and turning radius freedom.
• Gasoline and battery gases are extremely volatile. Pay special attention to the sections of this manual
dealing with those two important subjects.
• NEVER OPERATE YOUR ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE AS CARBON MONOXIDE GAS FOUND IN YOUR
VEHICLE’S EXHAUST FUMES IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, EVEN DEADLY, IF INHALED.
• Always ride your motorcycle defensively. Remember, as a rider, you are the most vulnerable vehicle operator on
the road with little or no bodily protection in the event of an accident. Always operate under the premise that
the “other guy” will act in a way that will increase the risk of you becoming involved in an accident.
Remember, as a motorcyclist, you are often not seen by other vehicle operators. Take particular care of
motorists making turns into your oncoming traffic lanes. Always operate with your headlight on, day or night,
to help increase your visibility to other vehicle operators.
• NEVER OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE IN LESS THAN 100% CONTROL OF ALL OF YOUR FACULTIES. OPERATING
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, FATIGUE OR OTHER SUCH CONDITIONS GREATLY
INCREASES THE CHANCE OF BECOMING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE WITH WEIGHT. SEE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
RATING IN THIS MANUAL AND DO NOT EXCEED IT. OVERLOADING OR UNBALANCED LOADING CAN LEAD TO
VEHICLE INSTABILITY AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER TOW A TRAILER OR OTHER VEHICLE.