Carrying Travel Gear; Trailer Towing - Big Bear Chopper 2009 Owner's Manual

1 . 4 G e n e r a l S a f e t y T i p s

CARRYING TRAVEL GEAR

Overloading, particularly at the rear of a bike, can cause instability when you ride. Keep cargo
weight close to the bike and as low as possible to minimize the change of center of gravity. Dis-
tribute weight evenly on both sides of the bike and do not load big items or add weight to the
handlebars or front forks.

TRAILER TOWING

Do not tow a trailer behind your Big Bear Chopper for any reason.
Do not attempt "custom" alterations such as extended forks, installing a sidecar, lowering the
vehicle or anything else that would alter the safety. Those and other alterations to the bike will
have dangerous handling characteristics.
The addition of unauthorized accessories and additional weight to your Big Bear Chopper can
affect handling characteristics that can make for unsafe riding. Since we cannot test and make
recommendations with every accessory or combination of accessories, you must be respon-
sible for safe operation of the motorcycle when operating with accessories or carrying additional
weight.
The following guidelines should be used when equipping your Big Bear Chopper with accesso-
ries or carrying a passenger and cargo:
1. Big Bear Choppers' motorcycles are carefully designed and manufactured to be ridden in
their original configuration or only with authorized accessories.
2. Unauthorized accessories that change the rider's position may reduce reaction time and
effect the handling characteristics.
3. Overloading the bike may alter handling characteristics and reduce braking efficiency.
4. Do not attempt "custom" alterations with the frontend, frame, fuel tank, oil tank, fender, and
all other components.
5. Attaching a sidecar is out of the question.
6. Modifications and/or additional electrical equipment is not recommended. Any alterations of
the electrical system provided (turn signals, additional lighting, etc.) could cause an overload-
ing of printed circuits and void your warranty.