Accessory Use And Motorcycle Loading - Suzuki dl650a Owner's Manual

CONSUMER
INFORMATION
ACCESSORY USE AND
MOTORCYCLE LOADING
ACCESSORY USE
The addition of unsuitable accesso-
ries can lead to unsafe operating con-
ditions. It is not possible for Suzuki to
test each accessory on the market or
combinations of all the available
accessories; however, your dealer
can assist you in selecting quality
accessories and installing them cor-
rectly. Use extreme caution when
selecting and installing the accesso-
ries on your motorcycle and consult
your Suzuki dealer if you have any
questions.
 WARNING
Improper installation of accesso-
ries or modification of the motor-
cycle may cause changes in
handling which could lead to an
accident.
Never use improper accessories,
and make sure that any accesso-
ries that are used are properly
installed. All parts and accesso-
ries added to the motorcycle
should be genuine Suzuki parts or
their equivalent designed for use
on this motorcycle. Install and use
them according to their instruc-
tions. If you have any questions,
contact your Suzuki dealer.
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
GUIDELINE
• Install
accessories, such as a fairing,
windshield,
bags, and travel trunks, as low as
possible, as close to the motorcy-
cle and as near the center of grav-
ity as is feasible. Check that the
mounting
attachment hardware are rigidly
mounted.
• Inspect for proper ground clear-
ance and bank angle. Inspect that
the accessory 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 cre-
ate serious stability problems. The
extra weight will cause the motor-
cycle to be less responsive to your
steering control. The weight may
also cause oscillations in the front
end and lead to instability prob-
lems. Accessories added to the
handlebars or front fork of the
machine should be as light as
possible and kept to a minimum.
• Certain accessories displace the
rider from his or her normal riding
position. This limits the freedom 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 cre-
ate a dangerous situation due to
the loss of electrical power during
the operation of the motorcycle.
• Do not pull a trailer or sidecar.
This motorcycle is not designed to
pull a trailer or sidecar.
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aerodynamic-affecting
backrests, saddle-
brackets and other