Triumph Thunderbird Commander, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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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 motorcycle
control and an accident.
Warning
The handling and braking capabilities of a
motorcycle will be affected by the presence
of a passenger. The rider must make
allowances for these changes when
operating the motorcycle with a passenger
and should not attempt such operation
unless trained to do so and without
becoming familiar and comfortable with
the changes in motorcycle operating
characteristics that this brings about.
Motorcycle operation without making
allowances for the presence of a passenger
could lead to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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.
Warning
Do not carry animals on your motorcycle.
An animal could make sudden and
unpredictable movements that could lead
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Warning
If the passenger 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 rear seat, the maximum speed of
the motorcycle must be reduced to
80 mph (130 km/h).