Suzuki GSX-S1000 Owner's Manual page 9

LOADING LIMIT
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can cause loss of motorcycle con-
trol and an accident.
Follow loading limits and loading
guidelines in this manual.
Never exceed the G.V.W. (Gross
Vehicle Weight) of this motorcycle.
The G.V.W. is the combined weight of
the machine, accessories, payload,
rider and passenger. When selecting
your accessories, keep in mind the
weight of the rider as well as the
weight of the accessories. The addi-
tional weight of the accessories may
not only create an unsafe riding con-
dition but may also affect the riding
stability.
G.V.W.: 400 kg (880 lbs)
at the tire pressure (cold)
Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
LOADING GUIDELINES
This motorcycle is primarily intended
to carry small items when you are not
riding with a passenger. Follow the
loading guidelines below:
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, 36 psi)
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2 , 42 psi)
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Placing objects in the space
behind the fairing can interfere
with steering and can cause loss
of control.
Do not carry any objects in the
space behind the fairing.
1-3
Balance the load between the left
and right side of the motorcycle
and fasten it securely.
Keep cargo weight low and as
close to the center of the motorcy-
cle as possible.
Do not attach large or heavy items
to the handlebars, front forks or
rear fender.
Do not install a luggage carrier or
a luggage box protruding over the
tail end of the motorcycle.
Do not carry any items that pro-
trude over the tail end of the
motorcycle.
Check that both tires are properly
inflated to the specified tire pres-
sure for your loading conditions.
Refer to page 6-43.
Improperly loading your motorcy-
cle can reduce your ability to bal-
ance and steer the motorcycle.
You should ride
speeds, less than 130 km/h (80
mph), when you are carrying
cargo or have added accessories.
Adjust suspension setting as nec-
essary.
 WARNING
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