2002 Polaris Touring Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 19

Safety Precautions Safe Riding Practices Follow these general safe riding practices: S Before you ride, make sure you can operate the motorcycle safely and properly by following the recommendations given at the beginning of the Safety Precautions section on page 3. S Each time you ride, make the checks described in the Pre-Operation Check section. Operating the S Until you are thoroughly familiar with the Victory motorcycle and all of its controls, practice riding S Know your skills and limits, and ride within them. S Allow only licensed, experienced operators to ride your motorcycle, and then only after they have become familiar with its controls and operation. motorcycle without completing the pre-operation check can cause damage to the motorcycle or result in an accident. where there is little or no traffic. Practice riding at moderate speed on varying road surfaces and under varying weather conditions. S Do not ride when you are fatigued or under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or any other drugs. Fatigue, alcohol, and drugs can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination, loss of balance, and can affect your awareness and judgment. or contact your authorized Victory Dealer). If you continue to operate the motorcycle in this condition, you are likely to aggravate the initial problem, increase the cost of repairs, and threaten your safety. S If your motorcycle operates abnormally, correct the problem immediately (see the Victory Service Manual 5