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The handling and braking capabilities of a
motorcycle will be affected by the presence
of a passenger. The rider must make
allowances for these changes when
operating the motorcycle with a passenger
and should not attempt such operation
unless trained to do so and without
becoming familiar and comfortable with
the changes in motorcycle operating
characteristics that this brings about.
Motorcycle operation without making
allowances for the presence of a passenger
could lead to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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.
If the passenger seat is used to carry small
objects, they must not exceed 7.5 lbs
(3.5 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 7.5 lbs
(3.5 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 of
the motorcycle must be reduced to
80 mph (130 km/h).
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