Use the following
guidelines when attaching cargo or accessories to the motorcycle.
Where applicable, these guidelines also
refer to the contents of any accessories.
- Keep cargo and accessory weight to a minimum, and keep
items as close to the motorcycle as possible to minimize a change
in
the motorcycle’s center of gravity. Changing
the center of gravity can cause loss of stability and handling and
could cause
loss of control.
- Adjust ride height
as needed. See Shock
Preload Adjustment.
- Do not exceed the
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your motorcycle.
- Distribute weight
evenly on both sides of the motorcycle. Maintain even weight distribution
by checking accessories and cargo
to make sure they’re securely attached to
the motorcycle before riding and whenever you take a break from riding.
Uneven weight
distribution or sudden shifting of accessories
or cargo while you’re riding may cause difficult handling, loss of
control
and driving hazards for other motorists (if
cargo falls from the motorcycle).
- For riding comfort
and to ensure proper ground clearance, adjust rear shock air pressure
(if equipped) as specified on the
label located under the left side cover. See Shock
Preload Adjustment.
- Do not attach large
or heavy cargo such as sleeping bags, duffel bags or tents to the
handlebars, front fork area or front
fender. Cargo or accessories placed in these
areas can cause instability (due to improper weight distribution or
aerodynamic
changes) and could cause loss of control.
Such items can also block air flow to the engine and cause overheating
that can
damage the engine.
- Do not exceed the
maximum cargo weight limit of any accessory (see accessory instructions
and labels). Do not attach cargo
to an accessory not designed for that purpose.
Either circumstance could result in an accessory failure that could
cause loss
of control.
- Always obey posted
speed limits.
- Do not attach anything
to the motorcycle unless specifically designed for that purpose by
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE.
