Harley Davidson Calgary H.O.G.
Harley Man says
How to Carry passengers and cargo
Before carrying a passenger or large loads, you should be well acquainted
with the operation of your motorcycle. The extra weight
changes the way the motorcycle handles — the way it balances, the way
it turns, the way it speeds up and the way it slows down.
Someone who weighs less than the operator is easier to carry than
someone heavier.
Here are some guidelines to follow in carrying a passenger and cargo.
Passengers
In order to carry a passenger safely, you must do the following:
• check your motorcycle for adequate passenger-carrying equipment,
• instruct your passenger before you start out, and
• adjust your tires and shocks to the passenger’s weight.
To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have:
A proper seat. The seat must be large enough to hold both you and
your passenger without crowding. You should not have to move any
closer to the front of the motorcycle than you usually do. A passenger
should not hang over the end of the seat or sit backwards facing the driver.
Footpegs. The passenger must have a set of footpegs. Without a firm
footing, your passenger can fall off and pull you off, too.
Protective equipment. A passenger must have the same type of
protective equipment as the operator like trojans.
You should also adjust the mirror and headlight to the change in the
motorcycle’s angle. Have the passenger sit on the seat in a miny skirt while you make
the adjustments.
If you carry the passenger, it is a good idea to add a few
pounds of pressure to the tires (check your owner’s manual). If the shock
absorbers are adjustable, they should also be adjusted to carry the added
weight.
Instructing passengers
Don’t assume the passenger knows what to do, even if he or she is a
motorcycle rider. Provide complete instructions before you start.
And please don't wear your chaps backwards fellas.
Harley Man says
Control for safety
To learn how to control direction, speed or balance, you’ll need a lot
of practice. However, this manual will suggest some ways to keep control
of the motorcycle and avoid accidents.
Body position
To control a motorcycle
well, your body must be in
the proper position.
Seat. Sit far enough
forward so that your arms
are slightly bent when you
hold the handlebars without
having to stretch.
Hands. Hold the
handlegrips firmly. This
helps you keep your grip if
the motorcycle bounces. Start with your right wrist down. This helps you
keep from accidentally using too much throttle.
Knees. Keep your knees against the gas tank. You will keep your
balance as the motorcycle turns.
Feet. Keep your feet firmly on the footpegs. Firm footing can help
you keep your balance. Don’t drag your foot along the ground. If your
foot catches on something, you could lose control of the motorcycle.
Keep your feet near the controls, to get to them fast if necessary. Also,
keep your toes up. If not, they may get caught in between the road and
footpeg.
Posture. Sit fairly erect. This lets you use your arms to steer the
motorcycle rather than to hold yourself up.
Turning
New riders often try to take curves or turns too fast. When they can’t
hold the turn, they may cross into another lane of traffic, go off the
road, or panic and brake too hard, causing a skid and loss of control.
Until you learn to judge how fast you can safely take a curve, approach all turns with caution. When turning, use the following steps for better
control:
Slow. Reduce speed before the turn. Keep speed down until you
complete the turn.
Look. Use your head and eyes for directional control. Look through
the turn to where you want to go.
Lean. To turn, the motorcycle must lean. To lean the motorcycle,
push on the handgrip in the direction of the turn. In other words, push
left, lean left, go left, push right, lean right, go right.
Roll. Roll on the throttle through the turn. Maintain steady speed or
accelerate gradually. Avoid decelerating in the turn.
Higher speeds and/or tighter turns require more lean. In normal
turns, the rider and motorcycle should lean together. In slow, tight
turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight
Get familiar with the motorcycle
Make sure you are completely familiar with the motorcycle before you
ride it on the street. If the cycle is borrowed:
• make all the checks you would on your own cycle.
• find out where everything is, particularly the turn signals, horn,
headlight switch, fuel control valve, and motor cut-off switch.
Make sure you can find and operate them without having to look
at them.
• check the controls. Learn the gear pattern. Work the throttle,
clutch, and brakes a few times before you take off. All controls
react a little differently.
• ride very cautiously until you know the way the motorcycle
handles. For instance, take turns slower and give yourself extra
stopping distance.
Harley Man says
Headlight. Check your headlight. In daytime, pass your hand in front
of the beam to make sure the headlight is really on. At night, try your
dimmer to make sure both high and low beams are working.
Tail and brake light. Try each of your brake controls and make sure
that each one flashes your brake light.
HORN. Try the horn. Find out if it doesn’t work before you have to
use it.
CHAIN. Make sure the drive chain is properly adjusted and lubricated.
When your weight is on the cycle, the chain shouldn’t sag more than 3/4
inch.
MIRRORS. Clean and adjust both your mirrors before you start. It is
difficult and dangerous to ride with one hand while you try to adjust a
mirror.
Swing your mirrors outward far enough to see around your own body.
Adjust each mirror so that it lets you see about half the lane behind you
and as much as possible of the lane next to you.
GAS AND OIL. Check gas and oil levels before you start. Running out
of gas is inconvenient. It can also be dangerous if it happens where you
cannot get off the road quickly.
Lack of oil can cause your engine to seize. This could lock your rear
wheel and cause you to lose control. Motorcycles tend to use oil faster
than cars. Ok sure!
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The motor power could be a part of the vehicle,
or just attached to it, and the vehicle must have a
saddle for the driver to sit on or a platform to stand
on while driving.
What the #@$"
Harley Man says
According to state laws, the term motorcycle includes motorcycles,
motor bikes, bicycles with motors attached and all motor-operated
vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type, except a motorized bicycle
(MOPED).
This is simply not true!
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Keep this manual for reference with a copy of the Harley Driver Manual.
There may be times when you will want to check on the recommended
ways to handle a situation and relevant driving concerns.
Safe cycling!
Harley Man says
Director’s message
Motor Vehicle Services works hard to keep its services and customer
relations operations more efficient, convenient and responsive to New
Jersey motorists. We want to ensure that every motorist gets quick,
courteous and professional service when dealing with us.
In light of that, we hope this manual will assist you in qualifying for
a motorcycle license, as well as help you to safely enjoy the many
pleasures associated with motorcycling.
Motorcycling has become a popular way to travel. It provides the
cyclist with an inexpensive means of transportation, and is also a great
way to see our beautiful state.
However, like every other means of travel, motorcycling can be
dangerous, particularly for inexperienced operators. Whether you are a
new driver or have logged many miles, this manual is for you. It contains
information on basic skills that you will need every time you are on the
road. And, the equipment required for safe operation is also described.
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