Accessories, Loading And Passengers - Triumph Bonneville Bobber Owner's Handbook Manual

Accessories, Loading and Passengers

The addition of accessories and carriage
of additional weight can affect the
motorcycle's handling
causing changes
necessitating a reduction in speed.
The following information has been
prepared as a guide to the potential
hazards of adding accessories to a
motorcycle and
loads.
Accessories
Do not install accessories or carry
luggage that impairs the control of the
motorcycle.
Make sure that
adversely affected
component, road clearance, banking
capability (i.e. lean angle), control
operation, wheel travel, front fork
movement, visibility in any direction, or
any other aspect of the motorcycle's
operation.
Accessories, Loading and Passengers
characteristics
in stability
carrying additional
Warning
you have
any lighting
Never ride an accessory equipped
and
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 handling of the
motorcycle.
Failure
motorcycle stability may lead to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
not
When riding at high speed, always
be aware that various motorcycle
configuration
factors
stability
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 be reduced by the
fitting of non-approved accessories,
incorrect loading, worn tyres, overall
motorcycle condition and poor road or
weather conditions.
Warning
to allow for
and environmental
can adversely
of your motorcycle.
changes in
affect the
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