Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 13)

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Safety
Safe Riding Practices
Carrying a Passenger
Do not carry a passenger unless the motorcycle is equipped with passenger seat and passenger footrests.
To carry a passenger safely:
• Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for
your motorcycle. Refer to the Specifications section of this
manual (page 143) or the Manufacturing Information/VIN
label on the motorcycle frame for model-specific
information.
• Adjust ride height as needed. See pages 99-101.
• 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.