2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.3
]
Use only authorized
replacement fasteners
tightened to the proper torque. Substitution
could cause fastener failure.
Contact your Authorized
Dealer or Service Cen-
ter for repair of any steering or suspen-
sion system wear or damage. Be sure all equipment re-
quired by federal, state and local law is installed and in
good operating condition. Regularly inspect shock ab-
sorbers and front forks, checking for leaks. Worn parts
can affect stability.
Riding your Big Dog
motorcycle can be an
enormous source of enjoyment. As with
many activities, there are risks associated with riding your
motorcycle. To minimize these, you should:
1. Review and follow the operating and maintenance in-
structions in this manual.
2. Take notice of every warning in this manual.
3. Recognize and respect the “Rules of the Road.” To
ensure your personal safety, obtain a copy of your state’s
“Motorcycle Handbook” and understand the contents.
4. Enroll in a Certified Rider Training Course approved by
TOWING:
Do not tow a disabled motorcycle with an-
other vehicle. If a disabled motorcycle must be trans-
ported, load into a truck or trailer for transportation.
LOANING TO OTHERS:
Do not allow others to oper-
ate your motorcycle unless you are certain they are expe-
rienced, licensed riders and are familiar with the opera-
tion of your particular motorcycle.
SECURITY:
In order to protect your Big Dog motor-
cycle against theft, lock the ignition and remove the key
from the switch when leaving the motorcycle unattended.
the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). New riders as well
as experienced riders will benefit from successfully com-
pleting a riding course. In many states, completing a riding
course could lower your insurance premium. For more
information about a MSF training course near you, call the
national toll-free number: (800) 447-4700 (USA only).
5. Be sure to keep your Big Dog motorcycle in proper op-
erating condition in accordance with the maintenance in-
tervals chart in this owner’s manual. Particularly important
to motorcycle stability is proper tire pressure, tread condi-
tion and sound condition of wheel bearings and steering
head bearings.
6. Do not operate a motorcycle with a loose, worn or dam-
aged steering or suspension system.
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.3
]
Use only authorized
replacement fasteners
tightened to the proper torque. Substitution
could cause fastener failure.
Contact your Authorized
Dealer or Service Cen-
ter for repair of any steering or suspen-
sion system wear or damage. Be sure all equipment re-
quired by federal, state and local law is installed and in
good operating condition. Regularly inspect shock ab-
sorbers and front forks, checking for leaks. Worn parts
can affect stability.
Riding your Big Dog
motorcycle can be an
enormous source of enjoyment. As with
many activities, there are risks associated with riding your
motorcycle. To minimize these, you should:
1. Review and follow the operating and maintenance in-
structions in this manual.
2. Take notice of every warning in this manual.
3. Recognize and respect the “Rules of the Road.” To
ensure your personal safety, obtain a copy of your state’s
“Motorcycle Handbook” and understand the contents.
4. Enroll in a Certified Rider Training Course approved by
TOWING:
Do not tow a disabled motorcycle with an-
other vehicle. If a disabled motorcycle must be trans-
ported, load into a truck or trailer for transportation.
LOANING TO OTHERS:
Do not allow others to oper-
ate your motorcycle unless you are certain they are expe-
rienced, licensed riders and are familiar with the opera-
tion of your particular motorcycle.
SECURITY:
In order to protect your Big Dog motor-
cycle against theft, lock the ignition and remove the key
from the switch when leaving the motorcycle unattended.
the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). New riders as well
as experienced riders will benefit from successfully com-
pleting a riding course. In many states, completing a riding
course could lower your insurance premium. For more
information about a MSF training course near you, call the
national toll-free number: (800) 447-4700 (USA only).
5. Be sure to keep your Big Dog motorcycle in proper op-
erating condition in accordance with the maintenance in-
tervals chart in this owner’s manual. Particularly important
to motorcycle stability is proper tire pressure, tread condi-
tion and sound condition of wheel bearings and steering
head bearings.
6. Do not operate a motorcycle with a loose, worn or dam-
aged steering or suspension system.
