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Accessories, Loading and Passengers
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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.
WARNING: 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 195 Kg (429 lbs).
This maximum weight is made up
from the combined weight of the rider,
passenger and any load carried.
WARNING:
Do not install
accessories or carry luggage
that impairs the control of the
motorcycle. Make sure that you have
not adversely affected 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.
WARNING:
Never ride an
accessory
equipped
motorcycle at speeds above 80 mph
(130 km/h).
Speeds in excess of 130 km/h (80
mph) should not be attempted on an
accessory equipped motorcycle even
where the legal speed limit permits
this.
The presence of accessories will
cause changes in the stability and
handling of the motorcycle.
Failure to allow for changes in
motorcycle stability may lead to loss
of control or an accident.
Remember that the 130km/h (80mph)
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.
WARNING: This motorcycle
must not be operated above
the legal road speed limit except in
authorised closed course conditions.
WARNING: Only operate this
Triumph motorcycle at high
speed in closed-course on-road
competition or on closed course race
tracks. High speed operation should
only then be attempted by riders who
have
been
instructed
in
the
techniques necessary for high speed
riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle’s characteristics in all
conditions. High speed operation in
any
other
circumstances
is
dangerous and will lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
