2013 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Owners Manual - Page 46

2013 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Manual

Page 46 highlights

Operation Parking the Motorcycle Choose a firm level surface to park the motorcycle. 1. When fully stopped, shift into neutral. 2. Stop the engine. 3. Fully extend the sidestand. 4. Turn the handlebars to the left and lean the motorcycle to the left until the sidestand firmly supports the motorcycle. 5. Remove the ignition key. Parking on a Slope If parking on a slope is unavoidable, position the front of the motorcycle toward the top of the slope. Place the transmission in gear and position the motorcycle so that it is stable when it rests on the sidestand. Parking on a Soft Surface If parking on a soft surface is unavoidable, place a sidestand footrest under the foot of the sidestand to provide a firm surface. The sidestand footrest must be strong enough and large enough to support the motorcycle's weight without sinking into the parking surface. Asphalt becomes soft in hot weather. A sidestand can sink into soft asphalt and the motorcycle may fall. When parking on asphalt in hot weather, use a sidestand footrest. CAUTION! Hot engine and exhaust components can cause burns to skin and can ignite a fire if exposed to flammable materials. Always park the motorcycle clear of flammable materials and where people are not likely to contact hot components. 44

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95

44
Operation
Parking the Motorcycle
Choose a firm level surface to park the motorcycle.
1.
When fully stopped, shift into neutral.
2.
Stop the engine.
3.
Fully extend the sidestand.
4.
Turn the handlebars to the left and lean the motorcycle to the left until the sidestand
firmly supports the motorcycle.
5.
Remove the ignition key.
Parking on a Slope
If parking on a slope is unavoidable, position the front of the motorcycle toward the top of
the slope. Place the transmission in gear and position the motorcycle so that it is stable when
it rests on the sidestand.
Parking on a Soft Surface
If parking on a soft surface is unavoidable, place a sidestand footrest under the foot of the
sidestand to provide a firm surface. The sidestand footrest must be strong enough and large
enough to support the motorcycle's weight without sinking into the parking surface.
Asphalt becomes soft in hot weather. A sidestand can sink into soft asphalt and the motorcy-
cle may fall. When parking on asphalt in hot weather, use a sidestand footrest.
CAUTION!
Hot engine and exhaust components can cause burns to skin and can ignite a fire if
exposed to flammable materials. Always park the motorcycle clear of flammable materials and where
people are not likely to contact hot components.