Suzuki V Storm, Owner'S Manual

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ACCESSORY USE AND
MOTORCYCLE
LOADING
ACCESSORY USE
The addition of unsuitable acces-
sories can lead to unsafe operat-
ing conditions. It is not possible
for Suzuki to test each accessory
on the market or combinations of
all the available accessories; how-
ever, your dealer can assist you in
selecting quality accessories and
installing them correctly. Use
extreme caution when selecting
and installing the accessories on
your motorcycle and consult your
Suzuki dealer if you have any
questions.
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
GUIDELINE
• Install aerodynamic affecting
accessories, such as a fairing,
windshield, backrests, saddle-
bags, and travel trunks, as low
as possible, as close to the
motorcycle and as near to the
center of gravity as is feasible.
Check that the mounting
brackets and other attach-
ment hardware are rigidly
mounted.
• Inspect for proper ground
clearance and bank angle.
Inspect that the accessory
does not interfere with the
operation of the suspension,
steering or other control oper-
ations.
• Accessories fitted to the han-
dlebars or the front fork area
can create serious stability
problems. The extra weight will
cause the motorcycle to be
less responsive to your steer-
ing control. The weight may
also cause oscillations in the
front end and lead to instability
problems. Accessories added
to the handlebars or front fork
of the machine should be as
light as possible and kept to a
minimum.
• Certain accessories displace
the rider from his or her normal
riding position. This limits the
freedom of movement of the
rider and may limit control abil-
ity.

WARNING
Improper accessory installa-
tion can make your motorcycle
unsafe and can lead to an acci-
dent.
Use Suzuki genuine accesso-
ries or equivalent, designed
and tested for your motorcycle.
Follow the guidelines in this
section.