Accessories, Loading and Passengers
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ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERS
The addition of accessories and carriage
of additional weight can affect the mo-
torcycle's handling characteristics
causing changes in stability and necessi-
tating a reduction in speed. The following
information has been prepared as a
guide to the potential hazards of adding
accessories to a motorcycle and carrying
passengers and additional loads.
Accessories
Warning
Do not install accessories or carry lug-
gage that impairs the control of the
motorcycle.
Make sure that you have not adversely
affected any lighting component, road
clearance, banking capability (i.e. lean
angle), control operation, wheel travel,
front fork movement, visibility in any
direction, or any other aspect of the
motorcycle's operation.
Warning
Never ride an accessory equipped mo-
torcycle, 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 at-
tempted even where the legal speed
limit permits this.
Warning Continued
The presence of accessories and/or
payload will cause changes in the sta-
bility and handling of the motorcycle.
Failure to allow for changes in motor-
cycle stability may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
When riding at high speed, always be
aware that various motorcycle configu-
ration 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 tyre pressures
- Excessively or unevenly worn tyres
- Side winds and turbulence from other
vehicles
- Loose clothing.
Remember that the 80 mph (130 km/h)
absolute limit will be reduced by the
fitting of non-approved accessories,
incorrect loading, worn tyres, overall
motorcycle condition and poor road or
weather conditions.
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