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Accessories and Loading
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING
The addition of accessories and carriage 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.
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.
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 200 kg (440 lbs).
This maximum loading weight is made up
from the combined weight of the rider,
passenger and any load carried.
Do not install accessories or carry luggage
that impairs the control of the motorcycle.
Make sure that you have not adversely
affected the visibility or operation of any
lighting component, changed road
clearance or banking capability (i.e. lean
angle), control operation, wheel travel,
front fork movement, or any other aspect
of the motorcycle's operation.
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.
The presence of accessories and/or
payload will cause changes in the stability
and handling of the motorcycle.
Failure to allow for changes in motorcycle
stability may lead to loss of control or an
accident.
Remember that the 80 mph (130 km/h)
absolute limit will be reduced by the fitting
of non-approved accessories, incorrect
loading, worn tyres, overall motorcycle
condition and poor road or weather
conditions.
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