EBR 1190RS 2013 Owner's Manual page 86

After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it
is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift, causing loss of control, which could result in
death or serious injury.
Do not carry a passenger. Seat cowl is a cosmetic
part that is not designed to support passenger
weight. Operating motorcycle with a passenger seat-
ed on seat cowl can adversely affect passenger safety,
which could result in death or serious injury.
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