MSF 16th Edition, Руководство оператора

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Passengers should:
A. Lean as you lean.
B. Hold on to the motorcycle seat.
C. Sit as far back as possible.
D. Never hold onto you.
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Answer - page 47
Tips for Traveling with
Passengers and Cargo
• Keep the load forward. Pack heavier
items in the front of the tank bag.
Lighter items such as your sleeping
bag, ground pad or tent, should be
packed on a luggage rack behind
you. Try to place the load over, or
in front of, the rear axle. Mounting
loads behind the rear axle can affect
how the motorcycle turns and
brakes. It can also cause a wobble.
• Plan your route and length of each
day’s riding segment and allow
plenty of time for breaks. Poor
weather, breakdowns, and fatigue
are always possible.
• Consider selecting some interesting
secondary roads to occasionally
reduce the monotony of the
highway.
• Start as early in the morning as
possible. When you are fresh, you
ride at peak performance. For most
riders, this is usually between 6 a.m.
and 11 a.m. – then, take a good
hour’s break for lunch. Your energy
will pick up again in the afternoon.
• Don’t forget sun protection in the
summer. Some combinations of
riding gear can leave your neck
exposed, risking sunburn.
• If you wear a backpack, be sure it
is securely attached to you. Try to
adjust the shoulder straps so that
the backpack rests lightly on the
seat. This will reduce the tension in
your neck and shoulders.
• If you have a tank bag, be sure it
is securely mounted and does not
obstruct your view of the controls
or instruments. If necessary, pack it
only partially full. When strapping
the tank bag in place, make sure
it does not catch any of the brake
lines or cables in the area of the
steering head.
• Secure loads low, or put them in
saddlebags. Attaching a load to
a sissy bar raises the motorcycle’s
center of gravity and can upset its
balance.
• If you use saddlebags, load each
with about the same weight.
An uneven load can cause the
motorcycle to pull to one side.
Overloading may also cause the
bags to catch in the wheel or chain,
locking the rear wheel and causing
the motorcycle to skid.
• Fasten the load securely with
elastic cords (bungee cords or
nets). Elastic cords with more than
one attachment point per side are
recommended. A loose load could
catch in the wheel or chain, causing
it to lock up, resulting in a skid.
Rope can stretch and knots can
come loose, permitting the load to
shift or fall. You should stop and
check the load often to make sure it
has not shifted or loosened.
• Include a small tool kit and some
common spare parts that you might
need. Water and some energy bars
or other food should also be part of
your preparation, and don’t forget
a first aid kit, especially if you are
riding in a group.