Yamaha PW50 Owner's Manual page 23

products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle's design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under "Load-
ing" when mounting accessories.
 Never install accessories that
would impair the performance of
your motorcycle. Carefully inspect
the accessory before using it to
make sure that it does not in any
way reduce ground clearance or
cornering clearance, limit suspen-
sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation.
• Accessories fitted to the han-
dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution. If acces-
sories are added
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
unstable in cross winds.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle's electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
to the 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 han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
SAFETY INFORMATION
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
7-12 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.
 Remove all loose items from the
 Check that the fuel cock is in the
 Point the front wheel straight
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
could cause a
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
2-4
motorcycle.
"S" (stop) position and that there
are no fuel leaks.
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
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