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Accessories, Loading and Passengers
ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERS
The addition of accessories and carriage of
additional weight can affect the motorcycle's
handling characteristics causing changes in
stability and necessitating 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.
Adjust the headlight aim to compensate for
additional loads, see page 121 .
Incorrect loading may result in an unsafe
riding condition leading to an accident.
Always ensure any loads carried are evenly
distributed on both sides of the motorcycle.
Ensure that the load is correctly secured
such that it will not move around while the
motorcycle is in motion.
Always check the load security regularly
(though not while the motorcycle is in
motion) and ensure that the load does not
extend beyond the rear of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the maximum vehicle
loading weight of 212 kg (467 lb).
This maximum loading weight is made up
from the combined weight of the rider,
passenger, any accessories fitted and any
load carried.
The maximum safe load for each pannier
is 5 kg (11 lbs). Never exceed this loading
limit as this may cause the motorcycle to
become unstable leading to loss of control
and an accident.
The maximum safe load for the top box is
10 kg (22 lbs). Never exceed this loading
limit as this may cause the motorcycle to
become unstable leading to loss of control
and an accident.
Do not install accessories or carry luggage
that impairs the control of the motorcycle.
Make sure that you have not adversely
affected the visibility of 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.
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