Do not operate motorcycle with loose, worn or damaged steering or suspension systems.
Contact a Harley Davidson dealer for repairs. Loose, worn or damaged steering or suspension
components can adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious
injury. (00011a)
Regularly inspect shock absorbers and front forks. Replace leaking, damaged or worn parts
that can adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00012a)
Use Harley Davidson replacement fasteners. Aftermarket fasteners can adversely affect
performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00013a)
See your Harley Davidson service manual for proper torque values.
Aftermarket fasteners may not have the specific property requirements to perform properly.
Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced, undamaged, and have adequate tread. Inspect
your tires regularly and see a Harley Davidson dealer for replacements. Riding with
excessively worn, unbalanced, improperly inflated, overloaded or damaged tires can lead to
tire failure and adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious
injury. (00014b)
Replace punctured or damaged tires. In some cases, small punctures in the tread area may be
repaired from within the removed tire by a Harley Davidson dealer. Speed should NOT exceed
50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 24 hours after repair, and the repaired tire should NEVER be
used over 80 mph (130 km/h). Failure to follow this warning could lead to tire failure and result
in death or serious injury. (00015b)
Only install original equipment tire valves and valve caps. A valve, or valve and cap
combination, that is too long or too heavy can strike adjacent components and damage the
