Indian Motorcycle SCOUT BOBBER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Whenever operating with a saddlebag or while carrying 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.
• Do not exceed the individual weight limit of the saddlebag.
• NEVER EXCEED GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) or
the GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR), regardless of
whether or not the saddlebag is loaded to capacity. Exceeding
the weight rating can reduce stability and handling and cause
loss of control.
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WARNING
Do not carry a passenger unless the motorcycle is equipped with
passenger seat and passenger footrests.
• Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your
motorcycle. Refer to the Specifications section of this manual or
the Manufacturing Information/VIN label on the motorcycle
frame for model-specific information.
• Adjust ride height as needed. See the Rear Shock Preload (Ride
Height) Inspection and Rear Shock Preload (Ride Height)
Adjustment sections for details.
• Direct the passenger to hold onto you or to the passenger hand
strap with both hands and to keep both feet on the passenger
footrests. Do not carry a passenger who cannot place both feet
firmly on the passenger footrests. A passenger who is not
holding on properly, or who cannot reach the passenger
footrests, can shift their body erratically, which can make the
motorcycle hard to handle and cause loss of control.
• Before riding, be sure your passenger knows safe riding
procedures. Discuss any safety information unfamiliar to your
passenger. A passenger who is unaware of safe riding
procedures may distract you or make movements that make the
motorcycle hard to handle.
• Adjust your riding style to compensate for the differences in
handling, acceleration and braking caused by the additional
weight of the passenger. Failure to do so can cause loss of
control.
• For riding comfort and to ensure proper ground clearance,
adjust rear shock preload.
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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.
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SAFETY