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Accessories, Loading and Passengers
Warning
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 control and an
accident.
Warning
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 control or 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 tires, overall motorcycle
condition and poor road or weather
conditions.
Warning
If the pillion seat is used to carry small
objects, they must not exceed 11 lb (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 of objects in excess of 11 lb
(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).
