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PREPARING FOR USE
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8.3
Loading the vehicle
Warning
Danger of accidents
Total weight and axle loads influence the handling characteristic.
The overall weight consists of: motorcycle ready for operation and with a full tank, driver and passenger with protective clothing
and helmet, and luggage.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible overall weight or the axle loads.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Improper mounting of cases or the tank rucksack impairs the handling characteristic.
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Mount and secure cases and tank rucksack according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Warning
Danger of accidents
The luggage system will be damaged if it is overloaded.
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Read the manufacturer information on maximum payload when mounting cases.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Luggage which has slipped impairs visibility.
If the tail light is covered, you are less visible to traffic behind you, especially when it is dark.
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Check that your luggage is fixed properly at regular intervals.
Warning
Danger of accidents
A high payload alters the handling characteristic and increases the stopping distance.
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Adapt your speed to your payload.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Pieces of luggage which have slipped impair the handling characteristic.
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Check that your luggage is fixed properly at regular intervals.
Summary of Contents for 125 Duke 2017
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2017 125 Duke Art no 3213561en...
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Page 18: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 16 4 1 View of vehicle front left example F00781 10...
Page 20: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 18 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example F00782 10...
Page 40: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 38 7 5 Indicator lamps F00900 01...
Page 42: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 40 7 6 Display F00877 10...
Page 130: ...14 WHEELS TIRES 128 Correct the tire air pressure Mount the dust cap...