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PREPARING FOR USE
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Warning
Danger of accidents
Poor visibility for other road users due to slipped baggage.
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If the tail light is covered, you are less visible to traffic behind you, especially when it is dark. Check that your baggage is
fixed properly at regular intervals.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Changed handling characteristics and longer stopping distance with excessive payload.
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Adapt your speed according to your payload.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Unstable handling characteristics due to slipped baggage.
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Check the way your baggage is fixed regularly.
Warning
Danger of burns
A hot exhaust system can burn baggage.
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Fasten your baggage in such a way that it cannot be burned or singed by the hot exhaust system.
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If you carry luggage, make sure you secure it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight distri-
bution between the front and rear wheels.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
350 kg (772 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load
150 kg (331 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load
200 kg (441 lb.)