Triumph Thunderbird Commander, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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General Information
1. Pannier mounting studs
To Install the Panniers
Align the rear mounting to the flanged sleeve
on the rear fender. Slide the pannier
rearwards to fully engage on to it.
Install the front mounting to its slot on the
frame of the motorcycle.
Align the top of the pannier to its mounting
studs and install the washers and fasteners.
Tighten the fasteners to
11 lbf ft (15 Nm) .
Warning
Always ensure that the front and rear
mountings of the panniers are correctly
engaged and the fasteners are secure. A
loose or detached pannier could cause loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
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Warning
Always ensure the pannier lids are securely
closed on both latches. An open pannier
lid may cause the motorcycle to become
unstable leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Warning
The maximum safe load for each pannier
is 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs). Never exceed this
loading limit as this may cause the
motorcycle to become unstable leading to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.