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Accessories, Passengers And Loading
Warning
Never ride an accessory equipped
motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a
payload of any kind, at speeds above
80 mph (130 km/h). In either/both of
these conditions, speeds in excess of
80 mph (130 km/h) should not be
attempted even where the legal speed
limit permits this.
The presence of accessories and/or
payload will cause changes in the
stability
and
motorcycle.
Failure
to
allow
motorcycle stability may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
When riding at high speed, always be
aware
that
configuration
factors
can
adversely
stability
of
your
example:
Incorrectly balanced loads on both
sides of the motorcycle
Incorrectly adjusted front and rear
suspension settings
Incorrectly adjusted tyre pressures
Excessively or unevenly worn tyres
Side winds and turbulence from other
vehicles
Loose clothing.
Remember that the 80 mph (130 km/h)
absolute limit will be reduced by the
fitting of non‑approved accessories,
incorrect loading, worn tyres, overall
motorcycle condition and poor road or
weather conditions.
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handling
of
for
changes
various
motorcycle
and
environmental
affect
motorcycle.
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
passenger as follows:
It is important that the passenger sits
still while the motorcycle is in motion
and does not interfere with the
the
operation of the motorcycle.
To keep his or her feet on the
in
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
the
so.
For
Do not carry a passenger unless he or
she is tall enough to reach the
footrests provided.
A passenger who is not tall enough to
reach the footrests will be unable to sit
securely on the motorcycle and may
cause instability leading to loss of
control and an accident.
Warning
should
instruct
Warning
the

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