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V92TC V92TC DELUXE - Polaris

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Safety Precautions<br />

Safe Riding Practices (continued)<br />

S If in doubt, reduce your speed when:<br />

- The weather is windy, raining, or otherwise causing slippery or rapidly changing conditions.<br />

- The traffic is heavy, congested, not allowing sufficient space between vehicles, or otherwise not<br />

flowing smoothly.<br />

- You are being passed in either direction by a large vehicle that produces a wind blast in its wake.<br />

S To maximize braking effectiveness, use the front and rear brakes together. Be aware of the following<br />

braking facts and practices:<br />

- The rear brake provides 40% of the motorcycle’s stopping power, at most.<br />

- Consider road conditions before applying the brakes; when the road is wet, rough, or contains loose<br />

or other slippery substances, apply the brakes gradually.<br />

- Bring the motorcycle to the upright position before applying the brakes, and avoid applying the<br />

brakes in a corner if at all possible. When the motorcycle is leaning through a corner, the amount of<br />

traction available for braking is reduced, increasing the possibility of the tires skidding when you<br />

apply the brakes.<br />

- Improper braking may cause you to lose control of the motorcycle or may not slow you in time to<br />

avoid a collision.<br />

S As you approach a curve, choose a speed and a lean angle that allow you to pass through the curve in<br />

your own lane without applying the brakes. Excessive speed, improper lean angle, or braking in a curve<br />

can cause you to lose control of the motorcycle.<br />

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