Protective Apparel; Modifications; Loading And Accessories - Honda GL1100 interstate Owner's Manual

PROTECTIVE APPAREL
l. Most motorcycle accident fatalities are
due to head injuries: ALWAYS wear a
helmet. You should atso weat a face
shield or goggles, boots, gioves, and
protective clothing. A passenger needs
the same protection.
2. The exhaust system becomes very hot
during operation, and it remains hot
after operation. Never touch any part of
the hot exhaust system. Wear clothing
that fully covers your legs.
3. Do not-wear loose clothing which could
catch on the control levers, footpegs,
or wheels.
MODIFICATIONS
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Modification of the motorcycle, or remowl
of
original
equipment
may render the
vehicle unsafe or illegal. Obey all federal,
state, and
locol equipment tegulations.
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES
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* To prevent 4n qccident, use extreme
corc \rhen adding
and
riding with
acces$ories Lnd
catgo.
Addition
of
dccessofies and
cafgo can reduce a
motorcy cle's stability, perfortnonce tnd
safe operuting
speed. Never ride an
acces$ofy
equipped
motorcycle
dt
speed.s above 80 mph. And remember
that this 80 mph limit may be red ced
by in$tdllatiofi of non'Honda accesso'
rie!, improper loading, teorn tires and
overall
motorcycle condition,
poor
roaal ot weother conditions, etc. These
generdl guidelines may help you decide
whether or how to equip yout motor'
cycle, and how to lodd it safelY.
Loading
The combined weight of the dder, passen-
ger, cargo and additional accessodes must
not exceed 395 lbs (179 kg), the vehicle
capacity load. Cargo weight alone should
not exceed 60 lbs.