Triumph Rocket III Handbook page 50

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Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at
high speed in closed-course on-road
competition or on closed-course racetracks.
High-speed operation should only then be
attempted by riders who have been
instructed in the techniques necessary for
high-speed riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle's characteristics
conditions.
High-speed operation in
circumstances is dangerous and will lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Your passenger should be instructed that
he or she can cause loss of motorcycle
control by making sudden movements or
by adopting an incorrect seated position.
The rider should instruct the passenger as
follows:
• It is important that the passenger
sits still while the motorcycle is in
motion and does not interfere
with the operation
motorcycle.
• To keep his or her feet on the
passenger footrests and to firmly
hold onto the seat strap or the
rider's waist or hips.
• Advise the passenger to lean with
the rider when travelling around
corners and not to lean unless the
rider does so.
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Do not carry animals on your motorcycle.
An animal could make sudden and
unpredictable movements that could lead
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
in all
any other
The handling and braking capabilities of a
motorcycle will be affected by the presence
of a passenger. The rider must make
allowances
operating the motorcycle with a passenger
and should not attempt such operation
unless trained to do so and without
becoming familiar and comfortable with
the changes in motorcycle operating
characteristics that this brings about.
Motorcycle operation without making
allowances for the presence of a passenger
could lead to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
of the
Warning
Warning
for these changes when