Triumph Speed 400 - Page 78

ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERS
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WARNING
Owners should be aware that the
only approved parts, accessories
and conversions for any Triumph
motorcycle are those which carry
official Triumph approval.
We recommend accessories and
conversions be completed by
a competent person with the
specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorized Triumph dealer.
In particular, it is extremely hazardous
to install or replace parts or
accessories whose installation requires
the dismantling of, or addition to,
either the electrical or fuel systems
and any such modification could cause
a safety hazard.
The installation of any non-approved
parts, accessories or conversions may
affect the handling, stability or other
aspect of the motorcycle operation,
leading to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
Triumph does not accept any liability
whatsoever for defects caused by the
installation of non-approved parts,
accessories or conversions.
Triumph does not accept any liability
whatsoever for defects caused by the
incorrect installation of approved parts,
accessories or conversions.
WARNING
Never ride an accessory equipped
motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a
payload of any kind, at speeds above
80 mph (130 km/h). In either/both of
these conditions, speeds in excess
of 80 mph (130 km/h) should not be
attempted even where the legal speed
limit permits this.
The presence of accessories and/
or payload will cause changes in
the stability and handling of the
motorcycle.
Failure to allow for changes in
motorcycle stability may lead to loss
of motorcycle control. When riding
at high speed, always be aware that
various motorcycle configuration and
environmental factors can adversely
affect the stability of your motorcycle.
For example:
- Incorrectly balanced loads on both
sides of the motorcycle
- Incorrectly adjusted front and rear
suspension settings
- Incorrectly adjusted tire pressures
- Excessively or unevenly worn tires
- Side winds and turbulence from
other vehicles
- Loose clothing.
Remember that the 80 mph (130 km/h)
absolute limit will be reduced by
the installation of non-approved
accessories, incorrect loading, worn
tires, overall motorcycle condition and
poor road or weather conditions.
Failure to follow the advice above
may lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.