Yamaha wr450fb Owner's Manual page 14

SAFETY INFORMATION
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle's design or operation
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characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
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to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
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as well as those provided under "Load-
ing" when mounting accessories.
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Never install accessories that
would impair the performance of
your motorcycle. Carefully inspect
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the accessory before using it to
make sure that it does not in any
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way reduce ground clearance or
cornering clearance, limit suspen-
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sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation, or obscure lights or
reflectors.
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• Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
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create instability due to improper
weight distribution. If accesso-
ries are added to the handlebar
or front fork area, they must be
as lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle's electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-18 for tire
2-4
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.
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Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
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Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
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Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
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Secure the motorcycle
tie-downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame or
upper front fork triple clamp (and
not, for example, to rubber-mount-
ed handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
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The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat
with
by the