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Accessories and Loading
Do not carry a passenger unless he or she
is tall enough to reach the footrests
provided.
A passenger who is not tall enough to
reach the footrests will be unable to sit
securely on the motorcycle and may cause
instability leading to loss of control and an
accident.
Never attempt to store any items between
the frame and the steering equipment.
This can restrict the steering and will cause
loss of control leading to an accident.
Weight attached to the handlebar or front
fork will increase the mass of the steering
assembly and can result in loss of steering
control leading to an accident.
If the passenger seat is used to carry small
objects, they must not exceed 11 lbs (5 kg)
in weight, must not impair control of the
motorcycle, must be securely attached and
must not extend beyond the rear or sides
of the motorcycle.
Carrying of objects in excess of 11 lbs
(5 kg) in weight, that are insecure, impair
control or extend beyond the rear or sides
of the motorcycle may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Even if small objects are correctly loaded
onto the rear seat, the maximum speed
limit must be reduced to 80 mph
(130 km/h).
The maximum safe load for the luggage
rack, fitted to a single seat motorcycle is
11 lbs (5 kg). Never exceed this loading
limit as it may cause instability leading to
loss of control and an accident.