Accessories, Loading and Passengers
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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
motorcycle control and an accident.
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 and an accident.
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.
If the passenger seat is used to carry
small objects, they must not exceed
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 objects in excess of 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 pillion seat, the
maximum speed of the motorcycle
must be reduced to 80 mph
(130 km/h).
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