Polaris 2001 Victory Standard Cruiser - Manual (Page 12)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Protective Apparel
Always wear a D.O.T. or SNELL approved helmet.
Always use a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes. Im-
paired vision can contribute to accidents.
Always wear heavy boots, long sleeved jacket, gloves, and
trousers to reduce the severity of lacerations, abrasions or
burns.
Never wear loose fitting clothing. Loose fitting clothing can im-
pair the operation of controls, become entangled in moving
parts (wheels, drive belt, etc.), or impair vision and/or control
and cause an accident.
Modifications
Modifications made to your motorcycle that are not approved by
Victory may render your motorcycle unsafe for use and may
cause accidents. This includes the removal of original equip-
ment. Modifications may also make your motorcycle illegal to
use and, in some instances, can void your warranty
Adding accessories or cargo can affect handling and stability
because the weight distribution can be altered. Use caution if
adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle.
The operator and passenger must always wear a helmet.
Head injuries are the main cause of motorcycle fatalities. The
use of an approved safety helmet is critical to the prevention
or reduction of head injuries.