Loading And Accessories - Honda GL1100 Owner's Manual

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES
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• To prevent an accident, use extreme
caTe when adding and riding with
accessories and cargo. Addition of
accessories and cargo can reduce a
motorcycle's stability. performance and
safe operating speed. Never ride an
accessory equipped motorcycle at
speeds above 80 mph. And remember
that this 80 mph limit may be reduced
by installation of non-Honda accesso-
ries, improper loading, worn tires and
overall motorcycle condition, poor road
or weather conditions, etc.
Th~se
general guidelines may help you
decide whether or how to equip your
motorcycle, and how to load it safely_
Loading
The combined weight of the rider, passen-
ger, cargo and all accessories must not
exceed 490 lbs (222 kg), the vehicle ca-
paCIty
load. Cargo weight alone should not
exceed 60 lbs.
I. Keep cargo and accessory weight low
and close to the center of the motor-
cycle. Load weight equally on both
sides to minimize imbalance. As weight
is
located farther from the motorcycle's
center of gravity, handling is propor-
tionallyaffected.
2. Adjust tire pressure (TIRES, page 5),
front fork air pressure and rear shock
absorber air pressure (SUSPENSION,
page
8)
to suit load weight and riding
conditions.
3. Luggage racks are for light weight
items. Do not carry more than 20 Ibs.
of cargo on a luggage rack behind the
seal. Bulky items too far behind the
rider' may cause wind turbulence that
impairs handling.
4. All cargo and accessories must be
secure for stable handling. Re-check
cargo security and accessory mounts
frequently.
5. Do not attach large, heavy items to the
handlebars) front forks, or fender.
Unstable handling or slow steering
response may result.
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