Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2017 Owner's Handbook Manual page 164

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Accessories, Loading And Passengers
Warning
Never
ride
an
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 reduce by the fitting
of non-approved accessories, incorrect
loading, worn tyres, overall motorcycle
condition and poor road or weather
conditions.
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accessory-equipped
handling
of
for
changes
various
motorcycle
and
environmental
affect
motorcycle.
Owners should be aware that the only
approved
conversions
motorcycle are those which carry
official Triumph approval and are fitted
to the motorcycle by an authorised
dealer.
In particular, it is extremely hazardous
to fit or replace parts or accessories
whose fitting requires the dismantling
the
of, or addition to, either the electrical
or
fuel
modification could cause a safety
in
hazard.
The fitting of any non-approved parts,
accessories
adversely affect the handling, stability
or other aspect of the motorcycle
operation that may result in an
the
accident causing injury or death.
For
Triumph does not accept any liability
whatsoever for defects caused by the
fitting
accessories or conversions or the
fitting
of
accessories or conversions by non-
approved personnel.
Loading
Incorrect loading may result in an
unsafe riding condition leading to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
parts,
accessories
for
any
systems
and
or
conversions
of
non-approved
any
approved
Warning
and
Triumph
any
such
may
parts,
parts,

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