Accessory Use And Motorcycle Loading - Suzuki VZR1800/BZ Owner's Manual

CONSUMER
INFORMATION
ACCESSORY USE AND
MOTORCYCLE LOADING
Accessory Use
The addition of unsuitable accesso-
ries can lead to unsafe operating con-
ditions. It is not possible for Suzuki to
test each accessory on the market or
combinations of all the available
accessories; however, your dealer
can assist you in selecting quality
accessories and installing them cor-
rectly. Use extreme caution when
selecting and installing the accesso-
ries on your motorcycle and consult
your Suzuki dealer if you have any
questions.
 WARNING
Improper installation of accesso-
ries or modification of the motor-
cycle may cause changes in
handling which could lead to an
accident.
Never use improper accessories,
and make sure that any accesso-
ries that are used are properly
installed. All parts and accesso-
ries added to the motorcycle
should be genuine Suzuki parts or
their equivalent designed for use
on this motorcycle. Install and use
them according to their instruc-
tions. If you have any questions,
contact your Suzuki dealer.
Accessory installation guideline
• Install
accessories, such as a fairing,
windshield,
bags, and travel trunks, as low as
possible, as close to the motorcy-
cle and as near to the center of
gravity as is feasible. Check that
the mounting brackets and other
attachment hardware are rigidly
mounted.
• Inspect for proper ground clear-
ance and bank angle. Inspect that
the accessory does not interfere
with the operation of the suspen-
sion, steering or other control
operations.
• Accessories fitted to the handle-
bars or the front fork area can cre-
ate serious stability problems.
This extra weight will cause the
motorcycle to be less responsive
to your steering control. The
weight may also cause oscillations
in the front end and lead to insta-
bility problems.
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 his or her control ability.
• Additional electrical accessories
may overload the existing electri-
cal system. Severe overloads may
damage the wiring harness or cre-
ate a dangerous situation due to
the loss of electrical power during
the operation of the motorcycle.
• Do not pull a trailer or sidecar.
This motorcycle is not designed to
pull a trailer or sidecar.
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aerodynamic-affecting
backrests, saddle-
Accessories