Safe motorcycle operation requires alert mental judgment combined with a defensive driving
attitude. Do not allow fatigue, alcohol or drugs to endanger your safety or that of others.
Vehicles equipped with a sound system should have the volume adjusted to a non
distracting level before operating vehicle.
Maintain your motorcycle in proper operating condition in accordance with Regular Service
Intervals: 2012 Sportster Models. Proper care and maintenance, including tire
pressure, condition and tread depth plus proper adjustment to steering head bearings are
particularly important to the stability and safe operation of the motorcycle.
Do not operate vehicle with forks locked. Locking the forks
restricts the vehicle's turning ability, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00035a)
Perform the service and maintenance operations as
indicated in the regular service interval table. Lack of
regular maintenance at the recommended intervals can
affect the safe operation of your motorcycle, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00010a)
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.
