WARNING
Potential hazard
Riding your motorcycle with improper oil level.
What can happen
Motor may seize, causing loss of control and a subsequent serious accident.
How to avoid the hazard
Make sure that you have followed exactly the above instructions. Never ride your motorcycle without first
checking the oil level to ensure that it is proper.
WARNING
Potential hazard
Overloading your motorcycle.
What can happen
Overloading your motorcycle, or loading it unevenly, can seriously degrade handling, braking and control-
lability. This can lead to a serious accident, with serious injury or even death.
How to avoid the hazard
Observe all load limits in this manual. Never exceed the gross vehicle weight limits given on the weight
label. Concerning the GTX model, never carry more than 10 pounds in your saddlebags. Do not install
accessories that allow you to carry excessive loads with your motorcycle. Never attempts to carry any-
thing on the handlebars.
WARNING
Potential hazard
Failure to inspect your motorcycle before riding it.
What can happen
Failure to detect a dangerous maintenance condition or fault in the motorcycle can lead to a serious ac-
cident.
How to avoid the hazard
Always inspect your motorcycle each time before you use it to make sure that it is in safe operating con-
dition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules that are shown in this
owner’s manual.
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