Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual page 10

recommend the use of accessories not
sold by Yamaha or modifications not
specifically recommended by Yamaha,
even if sold and installed by a Yamaha
dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket
products similar in design and quality
to genuine Yamaha accessories,
recognize that some aftermarket
accessories or modifications are not
suitable because of potential safety
hazards to you or others. Installing
aftermarket products or having other
modifications performed
vehicle that change any of the
vehicle's design or
characteristics can put you and
others at greater risk of serious injury
or death. You are responsible for
injuries related to changes in the
vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under
"Loading" when mounting accessories.
Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the
performance of your motorcycle.
Carefully inspect the accessory
before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension travel,
steering
operation, or obscure lights or
reflectors.
Accessories
handlebar or the front fork area
can create instability due to
improper weight distribution or
aerodynamic
accessories are added to the
handlebar or front fork area,
they must be as lightweight as
possible and should be kept to a
to your
minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may
operation
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle
aerodynamic effects. Wind may
attempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause
instability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
Certain
displace the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
travel or control
fitted to the
changes. If
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with
your motorcycle were designed to
match the performance capabilities
and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort.
Other
due to
combinations
appropriate. Refer to page 7-19 for
tire
information on replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be
instructions before transporting the
motorcycle in another vehicle.
accessories can
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Safety Information
dom of movement of the operator
and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
Use caution when
electrical accessories. If electrical
accessories exceed the capacity
of the motorcycle's electrical
system, an electric failure could
result, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
tires, rims, sizes,
may not
specifications and
sure to observe following
Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
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adding
and
be
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