Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Accessories, Loading and Passengers
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Warning
If the passenger seat or luggage rack
(if equipped) is used to carry small
objects, they must not exceed a total
maximum weight of 4 lbs (2 kg).
This total weight (combined on the
seat and luggage rack if equipped),
must not impair control of the
motorcycle, must be securely attached
and must not extend beyond the rear
or sides of the motorcycle.
Carrying objects in excess of the
above weights, 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 rear seat, the
maximum speed of the motorcycle
must be reduced to 80 mph (130 km/h).
Warning
Never attempt to store any items
between the frame and the fuel tank.
This can restrict the steering and will
cause loss of control leading to an
accident.
Weight attached to the handlebar or
front fork will increase the mass of the
steering assembly and can result in
loss of steering control leading to an
accident.
Passengers
Warning
Your passenger should be instructed
that they can cause loss of motorcycle
control by making sudden movements
or by adopting an incorrect seated
position.
The rider should instruct the
passenger as follows:
-
It is important that the passenger
sits still while the motorcycle is in
motion and does not interfere with
the operation of the motorcycle.
- To keep their feet on the passenger
footrests and to firmly hold onto the
seat strap or the rider's waist or hips.
-
Advise the passenger to lean with
the rider when traveling around
corners and not to lean unless the
rider does so.
Warning
Do not carry a passenger unless they
are 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.