Accessories, Passengers and Loading
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ACCESSORIES,
PASSENGERS AND
LOADING
Accessories and Loading
The addition of accessories and carrying
of additional weight can affect the
motorcycle's handling characteristics
causing changes in stability and
necessitating a reduction in speed. The
following information has been prepared
as a guide to the potential hazards of
adding accessories to a motorcycle and
carrying passengers and additional
loads.
Warning
Incorrect loading may result in an
unsafe riding condition leading to an
accident.
Always ensure any loads carried are
evenly distributed on both sides of the
motorcycle. Ensure that the load is
correctly secured such that it will not
move around while the motorcycle is in
motion.
Evenly distribute the load within each
pannier (if fitted). Pack heavy items at
the bottom and on the inboard side of
the pannier.
Always check the load security
regularly (though not while the
motorcycle is in motion) and ensure
that the load does not extend beyond
the rear of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the maximum vehicle
loading weight of 463
lb (210
kg).
Warning
Continued
This maximum loading weight is made
up from the combined weight of the
rider, passenger, any accessories fitted
and any load carried.
For models that have adjustable
suspension settings, ensure that front
and rear spring preload and damping
settings are suitable for the loading
condition of the motorcycle (see
page
Note
the
maximum
permissible payload for the panniers is
stated on a label inside the pannier.
Warning
Do not install accessories or carry
luggage that impairs the control of the
motorcycle. Make sure that you have
not adversely affected any lighting
component, road clearance, banking
capability (i.e. lean angle), control
operation, wheel travel, front fork
movement, visibility in any direction, or
any other aspect of the motorcycle's
operation.
Warning
Never ride an accessory equipped
motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a
payload of any kind, at speeds above
80 mph (130 km/h). In either/both of
these conditions, speeds in excess of
80 mph (130 km/h) should not be
attempted even where the legal speed
limit permits this.
