Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Wear protective apparel to decrease the risk of injury and increase
riding comfort.
• Always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds established safety
standards. Approved helmets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) label. Approved helmets in
Europe, Asia and Oceania bear the ECE 22.05 label. The ECE
mark consists of a circle surrounding the letter E, followed by
the distinguishing number of the country which has granted
approval. The approval number and serial number will also be
displayed on the label. Laws in some areas
require that you wear
an approved helmet. Head injuries are the leading cause of
fatalities in accidents involving motorcycles. Statistics prove that
an approved helmet is the most effective protection in
preventing or reducing head injuries. The helmet should fit
snugly, be securely fastened, have no obvious defects, and have
not previously been involved in an accident/crash.
• Wear eye protection to protect eyes from wind or airborne
particles and objects. Wearing a face shield can help protect
your face in an accident/crash and protect face from wind or
airborne particles or objects. Laws in some areas
require that
you wear eye protection. We recommend that you wear
approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) bearing
markings such as VESC 8, V-8, Z87.1, or CE. Make sure
protective eyewear is kept clean.
• All riders should wear bright or light-colored and/or reflective
clothing to improve visibility to other motorists. A motorist's
failure to see or recognize a motorcycle is the leading cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
• Wear gloves, a jacket, heavy boots and long pants to prevent or
reduce injury from abrasions, lacerations or burns should the
motorcycle fall. Wear boots with low heels, as high heels can
catch on pedals or footrests. The combination of boots and pants
should completely cover legs, ankles and feet, protecting skin
from engine and exhaust system heat.
• Do not wear loose, flowing clothing or long boot laces, as they
can catch on handlebars, levers or footrests, or they can become
entangled in the wheels, causing loss of control and serious
injury.
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WARNING
Do not carry a passenger unless the motorcycle is equipped with
passenger seat and passenger footrests.
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Use the following guidelines when attaching cargo or accessories
to the motorcycle. Where applicable, these guidelines also refer to
the contents of any accessories.
• Keep cargo and accessory weight to a minimum, and keep items
as close to the motorcycle as possible to minimize a change in
the motorcycle’s center of gravity. Changing the center of grav-
ity can cause loss of stability and handling and could cause loss
of control.
• Adjust ride height as needed. See page 110.
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SAFETY