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CONSUMER
INFORMA TION
ACCESSORY
INSTALLATION
AND
PRECAUTION
SAFETY TIPS
There are a great variety of acces-
sories available to Suzuki owners.
Suzuki can not have direct control
over the quality or suitability
of
accessories you may wish to pur-
chase. The addition of unsuitable
accessories can lead to unsafe op-
erating conditions. It is not possi-
ble for Suzuki to te~t each acces-
sory on the market or combinations
of all the available
accessories;
however, your dealer can assist
you in selecting quality accessor\es
and installing them correctly.
Use extreme caution when sele" -
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.
• Any time that additional weight
or aerodynamic affecting acces-
sories 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 it provides for a rigid,
non-movable
mount.
Weak
mounts can allow the shifting
o't,
the weight and create a rtanger- '
ous, unstable condition.
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• Inspect for proper ground clear-
ance and bank angle. An improp-
",erly mounted accessories could
critically reduce these two safety
factors. Also determine that the
"accessories" does not interfere
'with the operation of the suspen-
sion, steering or other control
operations.
• Accessories fitted to the handle-
bars or the front fork area can
create
serious
stability
prob-
lems. This extra
weight
will
• cause the motorcycle to be less
responsive to your steering con-
trol. The weight may also cause
oscillations in the front end and
lead to instability problems. Ac-
cessories added to the handle-
bars or front fork should be as
light as possible and kept to a
minimum.
• The motorcycle may be affected
by a lifting condition
or by an
instability
in cross winds
or
when being passed or passing
large vehicles. Improperly mount-
ed or poorly desi'gned accesso-
ries can result in an unsafe riding
condition,
therefore
caution
should be used when selecting
and installing all accessories.
• Certain accessories displace the
rider from his or her normal rid-
ing position. This limits the free-
dom of movement of the rider
and may limit his or her control
ability.
, Additional electrical accessories
may overload the existing electri-
cal system.
Severe overloads
may damage the wiring harness
or create a dangerous situation
due to the loss of electrical pow-
er during the operation of the
motorcycle.
When carrying a load on the motor-
cycle, mount it as low as possible
and as close as possible to the
machine. An improperly mounted
load can create a high center of
gravity which is very dangerous
and makes the motorcycle difficult
to handle. The size of the "load"
can also affect the /'uodynamics
and handling
of thti motorcycle.
Balance the load between the right
and left side of the motorcycle and
fasten it securely.
MODIFICATION
Modification
of the motorcycle, or
removal of original equipment may
render the vehicle unsafe or illegal.
SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATION
FOR MOTORCYCLE
RIDERS
Motorcycle riding is great fun and
an exciting sport. Motorcycle
rid-
ing also requires that some extra
precautions be taken to ensure the
safety of the rider and passenger.
These precautions are:
WEAR
A HElMET
Motorcycle safety equipment starts
with a quality helmet. One of the
most serious injuries that can hap-
pen is a head injury. ALWAYS wear
a properly approved helmet. You
should
also wear
suitable
eye
protection.
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RIDING
APPAREl
Loose, fancy clothing can be un-
comfortable and unsafe when rid-
ing your motorcycle. Choose good
quality motorcycle
riding apparel
when riding your motorcycle.
INSPECTION
BEFORE
RIDING
Review thoroughly the instructions
in the INSPECTION BEFORE RID-
ING section of this manual. Do not
forget to perform an entire safety
inspection to ensure the safety of
the rider and its passenger.
FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF
WITH
THE
MOTORCYCLE
Your riding skill and your mechani-
cal knowledge form the foundation
for safe riding practices. We sug-
gest that you practice riding your
motorcycle
in a non-traffic
situa-
tion until you are thoroughly famil-
iar with your machine and its con-
trols_ Remember practice
makes
perfect.
KNOW
YOUR
LIMITS
Ride within the boundaries of your
own skill at all times. Knowing
these limits
and staying
within
them will help you -to avoid acci-
dents.
BE EXTRA
SAFETY
CONSCIOUS
ON BAD
WEATHER
DAYS
Riding on bad weather days, espe-
cially wet ones, requires extra cau-
tion. Braking distances double on
a rainy day. Stay off of the painted
surface
marks, manhole
covers
and greasy appearing areas as they
can be especially slippery. Use ex-
treme caution at railway crossings
and on metal gratings and bridges.
Whenever in doubt about road con-
dition, slow downl
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