2016 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Owners Manual - Page 16

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Safety Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) WARNING! Exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating of your motorcycle can reduce stability and handling and could cause loss of control. NEVER exceed the GVWR of your motorcycle. The maximum load capacity of your motorcycle is the maximum weight you may add to your motorcycle without exceeding the GVWR. This capacity is determined by calculating the difference between your motorcycle's GVWR and wet weight. Refer to the specification section beginning on page 94 or the Manufacturing Information/ VIN label on the motorcycle frame for model-specific information. See page 21. When determining the weight you will be adding to your motorcycle, and to ensure you do not exceed the maximum load capacity, include the following: • operator body weight • passenger body weight • weight of all riders' apparel and items in or on apparel • weight of any accessories and their contents • weight of any additional cargo on the motorcycle Carrying Cargo 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. • 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 accessories or cargo that shift suddenly while you're riding can make the motorcycle hard to handle, can cause loss of control, or cargo could fall from the motorcycle creating a hazard for surrounding vehicles. • 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. • Do not attach anything to the motorcycle unless specifically designed for that purpose by VICTORY. 14

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Safety
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
WARNING!
Exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating of your motorcycle can reduce stability and
handling and could cause loss of control. NEVER exceed the GVWR of your motorcycle.
The
maximum load capacity
of your motorcycle is the maximum weight you may add to
your motorcycle
without exceeding the GVWR
. This capacity is determined by calculating
the difference between your motorcycle’s GVWR and wet weight.
Refer to the specification section beginning on page 94 or the Manufacturing Information/
VIN label on the motorcycle frame for model-specific information. See page 21.
When determining the weight you will be adding to your motorcycle, and to ensure you do
not exceed the maximum load capacity, include the following:
°
operator body weight
°
passenger body weight
°
weight of all riders’ apparel and items in or on apparel
°
weight of any accessories
and their contents
°
weight of any additional cargo on the motorcycle
Carrying Cargo
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.
°
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 accessories or cargo that shift suddenly while you’re riding can make the
motorcycle hard to handle, can cause loss of control, or cargo could fall from the
motorcycle creating a hazard for surrounding vehicles.
°
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.
°
Do not attach anything to the motorcycle unless specifically designed for that purpose by
VICTORY.