Suzuki JR50 Owner's Manual page 49

• Inspect for
clearance and bank angle.
Improperly
could critically reduce these
two safety factors. Also deter-
mine that the load does not
interfere with the operation of
the suspension, steering or
other control operations.
• Accessories fitted to the han-
dlebars or the front fork area
can create serious stability
problems. This extra weight
will cause the motorcycle to be
less responsive to your steer-
ing control. The weight may
also cause oscillations in the
front end and lead to instability
problems. Accessories added
to the handlebars or front fork
of the machine should be as
light as possible and kept to a
minimum.
• Certain accessories displace
the rider from his or her normal
riding position. This limits the
freedom of movement of the
rider and may limit control abil-
ity.
• Additional electrical accesso-
ries may overload the existing
electrical system. Severe over-
loads may damage the wiring
harness or create a hazardous
situation due to the loss of
electrical power during the
operation of the motorcycle.
proper ground
mounted load
If any load is to be carried on the
motorcycle, mount it as low as
possible and as close as possible
to the machine. An improperly
mounted load can create a high
center of gravity which is very
hazardous and makes the motor-
cycle difficult to handle. The size
of the load can also affect the
aerodynamics of the motorcycle.
Balance the load between the left
and right sides of the motorcycle
and fasten it securely.
MODIFICATION
Modification of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment
may render the motorcycle unsafe
or illegal. Obey all applicable
equipment regulations in your
area.
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