Accessories, Passengers And Loading - Triumph Street Twin Owner's Handbook Manual

ACCESSORIES, PASSENGERS AND LOADING

Accessories and Loading
The addition of accessories and carriage
of additional weight can affect the
motorcycle's handling
causing changes
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
loads.
Warning
Incorrect loading may result in an
unsafe riding condition leading to an
accident.
Always make sure that any loads
carried are evenly distributed on both
sides of the motorcycle. Make sure
that the load is correctly secured so
that it will not move around while the
motorcycle is in motion.
Evenly distribute the load within each
pannier (if fitted). Pack heavy items at
the bottom and on the inboard side of
the pannier.
Always check
regularly (though
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 210 kg (463 lb).
This maximum loading weight is made
up from the combined weight of the
rider, passenger, any accessories fitted
and any load carried.
Accessories, Passengers And Loading
characteristics
in stability
and additional
the load security
not while
For models
suspension settings, make sure that
and
front and rear spring preload and
damping settings are suitable for the
loading condition of the motorcycle
(see page 114). Note the maximum
permissible payload for the panniers is
stated on a label inside the pannier.
Do not install accessories or carry
luggage that impairs the control of the
motorcycle. Make sure that you have
not adversely affected any lighting
component, road clearance, banking
capability
operation, wheel travel, front fork
movement, visibility in any direction, or
any other aspect of the motorcycle's
operation.
the
Warning
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(i.e. lean angle),
adjustable
control
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