Victory 2002 V92TC, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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Parking (continued)
If you must park on a slope, point the motorcycle toward the top of the slope. Put the transmission in gear and
park the motorcycle so that it is stable when it rests on the sidestand.
If you must park on a soft surface, use a sidestand plate under the foot of the sidestand to provide a firm
surface. The sidestand footrest must be strong enough and large enough to support the motorcycle’s weight
without sinking into the parking surface. Many motorcyclists carry a sidestand plate.
Asphalt pavement can become soft in hot weather. The sidestand can sink into soft asphalt until the
motorcycle falls over. When parking on asphalt in hot weather, use a sidestand footrest under the foot of
the sidestand to prevent the sidestand from sinking into the asphalt.
Caution
A hot engine or hot exhaust pipes can be hazardous. The engine and exhaust pipes are hot for some
time after the engine is stopped. Touching the engine or exhaust pipes while hot can cause serious
burns. Allowing flammable materials to contact a hot engine or exhaust pipes may cause a fire.
Park the motorcycle where people will not touch the engine or exhaust pipes and where it is not
near flammable materials.
WARNING