1-10 2005 PDI: All Models
REMOVING VEHICLE FROM PALLET
All Models
1WARNING1WARNING
Always have someone steady motorcycle while each
strap is being removed to prevent tipping. Motorcycle
front suspension is secured in a compressed state by
two nylon straps. Releasing strap tension on one side of
motorcycle could result in the front of motorcycle rising
and leaning abruptly to opposite side, which could result
in death or serious injury.
1WARNING1WARNING
Always wear safety glasses and gloves and keep
bystanders at a safe distance when uncrating the motor-
cycle. When released, each strap will unwind rapidly from
its ratchet lever, and end of strap could recoil in an out-
ward direction, which could result in death or serious
injury.
1. Remove crating straps.
a. Have an assistant hold the motorcycle’s handlebars.
b. See Figure 1-18. Start with the right side crating
strap. Depress (in opposite direction of spool) and
hold down the spring-loaded ratchet release.
c. See Figure 1-19. Swing open the ratchet lever to the
release position; tensioned nylon strap will rapidly
unwind. remove strap and any protective padding
from pallet.
1CAUTION
On VRSC models, a third strap is located at the left rear.
After this rear strap is removed, unscrew the rear eye-
bolt to prevent tripping and falling over it. Falling could
result in minor or moderate injury. Also, if eyebolt is not
removed, the left radiator trim or other low-left-side com-
ponents could be damaged when motorcycle is rolled off
pallet.
Figure 1-18. Opening Ratchet Lever
Figure 1-19. Strap Ratchet Lever (Release Position)
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