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If you are an Endorsement “6” licence holder, it is illegal for you
to carry passengers. Even with an “M” endorsement, you should
avoid carrying passengers or large loads until you are an experi-
enced rider. The extra weight changes the way the motorcycle
handles – the way it balances, turns, speeds up and slows down.
When you do start to carry a passenger, carry someone who is
light before carrying a heavy person.
Here are some guidelines to follow in carrying passengers and
cargo:
Passengers
In order to carry a passenger safely, you must do the following:
1) Make certain your motorcycle is equipped to carry pass-
engers. (The passenger must not ride in front of the driver.)
2) Instruct your passenger before you start out. (see p.50)
3) Adjust to the passenger’s weight.
To carry passengers, your motorcycle must have:
A proper seat
The seat should be large enough to hold both you and your
passenger without crowding. You should not have to move any
closer to the front of the motorcycle than you usually do. A
passenger should not hang over the end of the seat.
Footrests
There must be footrests for your passenger. Without a firm
footing your passenger can fall off and pull you off, too.
Protective equipment
A passenger must wear a legal helmet and should have the same
type of protective equipment and clothing worn by the driver.
You should also adjust the mirrors and headlight to the change in
the motorcycle’s angle. Have the passenger sit on the seat while
you make the adjustments. If you carry a passenger, it is a good
idea to add pressure to the tires (check your owner’s manual). If
the shock absorbers are adjustable, they should also be adjusted
to carry the added weight.
Riding with passengers
When you are carrying a passenger, the motorcycle responds
more slowly. It takes longer to speed up, slow down or make a
turn. The heavier the passenger or the heavier the bike, the
longer all of these things take. To adjust for added weight of the
passenger, you should:
1) Operate at a somewhat lower speed, particularly on corners,
curves or bumps.
2) Begin to slow down earlier than usual when you approach a
stop.
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Carrying Passengers and Cargo