Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser - Manual (Page 22)

Safety Precautions
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Safe Riding Practices (continued)
S Ground clearance is reduced when you lean the motorcycle. Do not allow components to contact the road
surface when leaning the motorcycle in a curve, as this could cause you to lose control of the motorcycle.
S Retract the sidestand fully before riding. If the sidestand is not fully retracted while you are riding, it
could contact the road surface and cause you to lose control of the motorcycle.
S Do not tow a trailer. Towing a trailer can make the motorcycle hard to handle and cause you to lose
control of the motorcycle.
Carrying a Passenger
To carry a passenger safely, do the following:
S Direct the passenger to hold onto you, or the seat 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 you to lose control
of the motorcycle.
S If necessary, adjust the rear shock absorber preload according to the instructions in “Rear Shock Absorber
Adjustment” page 82. Improper preload adjustment can make your motorcycle hard to handle and cause
you to lose control of the motorcycle.
S Before you ride, 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 and cause you to lose control of the
motorcycle.