Loading And Accessories - Honda GOLDWING GL1500 Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES
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To prevent an accident, use extreme care 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 130 km/h (80 mph).
And remember that this 130 km/h (80 mph) limit may be
reduced by installation of non-Honda accessories, im-
proper loading, worn tyres and overall motorcycle condi-
tion, poor road or weather conditions. These 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, passenger, cargo and addi-
tional accessories must not exceed the maximum weight
capacity: 185 kg (408 Ibs)
Cargo weight alone should not exceed:
27
kg
(60
Ibs)
1. Keep cargo and accessory weight low and close to the
center of the motorcycle. Load weight equally on both sides
to minimize imbalance. As weight is located further from
the motorcycle's center of gravity, handling is proportional-
ly affected.
2. Adjust tyre pressure (page 31), and rear suspension (pages
18-20)
to suit load weight and riding conditions.
3. Vehicle handling and stability can be adversely affected by
loose cargo. Recheck cargo security and accessory mounts
frequently.
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