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Accessories, Loading and Passengers
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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: Your passenger
should be thoroughly familiar
with motorcycle operation.
The passenger can cause loss of
control of the motorcycle by incorrect
positioning during cornering and
sudden movements.
It is important that the passenger sits
still while the motorcycle is in motion
and does not interfere with the
operation of the motorcycle.
If a passenger is carried, the rider
should instruct the passenger to keep
his or her feet on the passenger
footrests and to firmly hold onto the
seat strap or the rider’s waist or hips.
The passenger should also be
advised to lean with the rider when
travelling in corners and not to lean
unless the rider does so.
Do not carry animals on your
motorcycle.
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 control and an accident.
WARNING: Never attempt to
store any items between the
frame and the fairing.
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: If the passenger
seat is used to carry small
objects, they must not exceed 5kg in
weight, must not impair control of the
motorcycle,
must
be
securely
attached and must not extend beyond
the rear and sides of the motorcycle.
Carriage of objects in excess of 5kg in
weight, that are insecure, impair
control or extend beyond the reasr
and sides oif the motorcycle may lead
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident
