Suzuki DR·Z400SM Owner's Manual page 31

ACCESSORY USE AND
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LOADING
There are a great variety of
accessories available to Suzuki
owners. Suzuki can not have
direct control over the quality or
suitability of accessories you may
wish to purchase. The addition of
unsuitable accessories can lead
to unsafe operating conditions. 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
correctly.
Use extreme caution when select ­
ing and installing the accessories
for your Suzuki. We have devel­
oped some general guidelines
which will aid you when deciding
whether, and how to equip your
motorcycle.
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Improper accessories or modi ­
fications can make your motor­
cycle unsafe and can lead to an
accident.
Never modify the motorcycle
with improper or poorly
installed accessories. Follow
all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding accessories
and modifications. Use genu­
ine SUZUKI accessories or
equivalent that have been
designed and tested for your :
motorcycle. Consult your
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SUZUKI dealer if you have any
questions.
1. Never exceed the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
of this motorcycle. The GVWR
is the combined weight of the
machine, accessories, payload
and riders. When selecting
your accessories, keep in mind
the weight of the riders as well
as the weight of the accesso ­
ries. The additional weight of
the accessories may not only
create an unsafe riding condi­
tion but may also affect the
steering ease.
GVWR:750 Ibs (340 kg) at the tirE
pressure (cold)
Front: 25 psi (1.75 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear: 33 psi (2.25 kgf/cm?)
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2. Any time that additional weight
or aerodynamic affecting
accessories are installed, they
should be mounted as low as
possible, as close to the
motorcycle and as near the
center of gravity as is feasible.
The mounting brackets and
other attachment hardware
should be carefully checked to
ensure that they provide for a
rigid mount.Weak mounts can
allow the shifting of the weight
and create a hazardous,
unstable condition.
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Inspect for proper ground
clearance and bank angle.
Improperly mounted load
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.
1\ 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.
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Backrests, saddlebags, travel
trunks, etc., may affect the sta­
bility of the motorcycle due to
their aerodynamic effects. The
motorcycle may be affected by
a lifting condilion or by an
instability in cross winds or
when being passed by or
passing large vehicles.
Improperly mounted or poorly
designed accessories can
result in an unsafe riding con­
dition, therefore caution should
be used when selecting and
installing all accessories.
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.
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