Safe Riding Practices - Victory Motorcycles Hammer 2010 User Manual

Safety

Safe Riding Practices

WARNING
Improper use of this 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 VICTORY motorcycle, as well as information about general motorcycle safety. Anyone who rides the
motorcycle (operators and passengers) must follow these safety precautions.
Motorcycling has inherent risks. 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 information in this safety section before oper-
ating the motorcycle.
• Your ability to safely operate the motorcycle depends on your judgment and your use of safe riding habits. 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 their web site at
www.msf-usa.org.
• Read and understand all information in this owner's manual. It contains safety information specific to individual
components and operations.
• Pay close attention to the motorcycle maintenance requirements in this manual. For additional information or assis-
tance with technical services specified in the manual or required by mechanical circumstances, see the VICTORY
Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer.
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