Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger 2020, Руководство пользователя

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• The motorcycle is designed for on-road use with one rider (and
one passenger if the motorcycle is equipped with a passenger
seat).
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR . Refer to the
Specifications section, or the Manufacturing Information/VIN
label on the motorcycle frame for model-specific information.
• Riding off-road, riding with more than one passenger, or
carrying weight exceeding the maximum weight rating can
make handling difficult, which could cause loss of control.
• During the first 500 miles (800 km) of operation, follow all
break-in procedures as outlined on page 67. Failure to do so can
result in serious engine damage.
• If your motorcycle is equipped with saddlebags, a windshield or
a passenger backrest, be prepared to reduce operating speed
to maintain stability.
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• Before each ride, perform the Pre-Ride Inspections. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the motorcycle or an accident.
• Until you're thoroughly familiar with the motorcycle and all of its
controls, practice riding where there is little or no traffic.
Practice riding at a moderate speed on various road surfaces
and in different weather conditions.
• Know your skills and limits, and ride within them.
• Allow only licensed, experienced operators to ride your
motorcycle, and then only after they have become familiar with
its controls and operation. Make sure all riders read and
understand this rider’s manual before riding.
• Do not ride when you're fatigued, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs or any other
drugs. Fatigue, illness, alcohol and drugs can cause drowsiness,
loss of coordination and loss of balance. They can also affect
your awareness and judgment.
• If your motorcycle operates abnormally, correct the problem
immediately. See the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Service Manual or
an authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer.
• Ride defensively, as if you are invisible to other motorists, even
in broad daylight. A motorist's failure to see or recognize a
motorcycle is the leading cause of automobile/motorcycle
accidents
. Ride where you're clearly visible to other motorists,
and observe their behavior carefully.
• Be especially cautious at intersections, as these are the most
likely places for an accident.
• To prevent loss of control, keep your hands on the handlebars
and your feet on the footrests.
• Be aware that a highway bar is not designed to protect the rider
from injury in a collision.
• Obey the speed limit and adjust your speed and riding
technique based on road, weather and traffic conditions. As you
travel faster, the influence of all other conditions increases,
which can affect the motorcycle's stability and increase the
possibility of losing control.
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