Victory Motorcycles Hammer 8-BALL 2010, User Manual

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9
Safety
Safe Riding Practices
Design characteristics affect how you should ride the VICTORY motorcycle.
• The motorcycle is designed for on-road use with one rider and one passenger. See page 14.
• Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (see the specifications section beginning on page 151 or the certifica-
tion label on the steering head). Riding off-road, riding with more than one passenger, or carrying weight exceed-
ing the maximum weight rating can make handling difficult, which could cause loss of control.
• Some VICTORY motorcycles are equipped with saddlebags, a windshield, and a passenger backrest as standard
equipment. To maintain stability, be prepared to reduce the operating speed of motorcycles equipped with these
items.