Riding with a Passenger or Cargo
Your motorcycle is designed to carry you
and one passenger. Whenever you add a
passenger or cargo, you must be careful
not to exceed the total load limits for this
vehicle (
Load Limits,
sure your cargo is properly secured
(
Loading Guidelines,
Also consider adjusting the suspension
(page
152
) for the extra load.
Be aware that carrying a passenger or
heavy cargo can affect acceleration,
braking, and handling.
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Before riding with a passenger, make sure
your passenger is wearing the proper
protective apparel (page
Tell your passenger to hold the grab rail or
your waist, lean with you in the turns, and
keep their feet on the passenger footpegs
at all times, even when the motorcycle is
stopped at a traffic light.
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