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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
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of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
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treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
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that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
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accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
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your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
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not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
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could cause an accident.
Maximum load:
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180 kg (397 lb)
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
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Cargo
and
accessory
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib-
ute the weight as evenly as possi-
ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili-
ty.
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Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
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for your load (suspension-ad-
justable
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy
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items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
weight
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket
models
only),
and
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
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This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
companies
produce.
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