Accessories, Loading and Passengers
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ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERS
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 make sure any loads carried
are evenly distributed on both sides of
the motorcycle. Make sure 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 make
sure that the load does not extend
beyond the rear of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the maximum vehicle
loading weight of 216 kg.
This maximum loading weight is made
up from the combined weight of the
rider, passenger, any accessories
fitted 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 of
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.
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 reduce by the fitting of non-
approved accessories, incorrect
loading, worn tyres, overall motorcycle
condition and poor road or weather
conditions.
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