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The equilibrium and stability of your motorcycle
are affected by the manner in which you load
it. It is very important that you do not install
accessories that change the design and
concept of the motorcycle. Doing so could
alter the safety of your motorcycle.
You should avoid carrying passengers or
large loads until you have gained sufficient
experience riding alone. Extra weight changes
handling, stability, braking performance, turns,
acceleration and deceleration. The load you
carry on the motorcycle has an important
effect on your safety, as well as the life of
the motorcycle; therefore, apart from driver
and passenger, it is advised to keep load to a
minimum. If you decide to carry any load, take
the following into account:
• Make sure the load is as light and as
small as possible.
• Make sure the load does not interfere
with any moving parts.
• Make sure the load does not interfere
with your ability to move around in order
to maintain proper equilibrium.
• Put the load as close as possible to the
center of the motorcycle.
• Put only light load on rear rack, if
installed.
• Do not attach anything to handlebars,
steering, headlight or front forks.
• Strap everything properly.
• Inflate tires properly.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR MOTORCYCLE SAFE
LOADING & CARRYING PASSENGERS
to the portion of your lane that will bring
you into another driver’s field of sight at
the earliest possible moment.