Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser - Manual (Page 18)

Safety Precautions
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S Pay close attention to the motorcycle maintenance requirements in this Manual. For additional
information or assistance regarding technical service specified in the Owner’s Manual or required by
mechanical circumstances, see the Victory Service Manual or your authorized Victory Dealer.
Safe Riding
Design Characteristics
The following design characteristics affect how you should ride the Victory motorcycle:
S The motorcycle is designed for on--road use with one rider and one passenger. Do not exceed the gross
vehicle weight rating (see Specifications or the certification label on the steering head). Riding off--road,
riding with more than one passenger, or carrying weight exceeding the maximum weight rating can make
handling difficult, which could cause you to lose control of the motorcycle.
S In the first 500 miles, operate the motorcycle according to the break--in procedures described in “Engine
Break--in” on page 57. Operating the motorcycle without following break--in procedures can result in
serious engine damage.
S Some Victory motorcycles include saddlebags, auxiliary lights, a windshield, a passenger backrest, and a
highway bar as standard equipment. Under certain conditions it may be necessary to reduce the operating
speed of motorcycles with this equipment.