Safety - Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse 2019 Rider's Manual

S S A A F F E E T T Y Y
A A B B O O U U T T T T H H E E R R I I D D E E R R ' ' S S M M A A N N U U A A L L
Failure to follow all recommended precautions and procedures
could result in severe injury or death. Always heed all safety
precautions and follow all operation, inspection and maintenance
procedures outlined in this manual.
All references to RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT or REAR are from the
operator's perspective when seated in a normal riding position. If
you have questions about the operation or maintenance of your
motorcycle after you've read this manual, please see your
authorized dealer. To locate the nearest authorized INDIAN
MOTORCYCLE dealer, visit the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE web site at
www.indianmotorcycle.com.
Carefully read and understand the information found in the Safety
section beginning on this page. To keep your motorcycle in peak
condition on the road or in storage, understand and follow the
procedures outlined in the Maintenance section beginning on page
85.
Bring the manual along when you ride. Following the precautions
and procedures in the manual will add to your enjoyment and help
keep you safe. If you lose or damage this manual, please purchase
a new one through any authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer.
This rider's manual should be considered part of the motorcycle
and should remain with the motorcycle when ownership changes.
WARNING
S S A A F F E E R R I I D D I I N N G G P P R R A A C C T T I I C C E E S S
Improper use of a motorcycle can result in serious injury or death
to you, your passenger and others. To minimize the risk of injury,
read and understand the information contained in this section
before operating the motorcycle. This section contains safety
information specific to the INDIAN motorcycle, as well as
information about general motorcycle safety. Anyone who rides
the motorcycle (operators and passengers) must follow these
safety precautions.
M M O O T T O O R R C C Y Y C C L L I I N N G G H H A A S S I I N N H H E E R R E E N N T T R R I I S S K K S S
You can minimize those risks, but you can't eliminate them
completely. Even if you're an experienced motorcycle operator or
passenger, read all of the safety information in this manual before
operating the motorcycle.
• Take a rider education course from the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation or another qualified instructor. The course will help
you develop or refresh your expertise in safe riding habits
through instruction and riding. For information on Motorcycle
Safety Foundation rider education courses in your area, call 1-
800-446-9227 or visit www.msf-usa.org.
• Read and understand all information in this rider's manual.
• Observe all maintenance requirements specified in this manual.
See the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Service Manual or an authorized
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer.
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