Suzuki V-STROM 1050 2022 Manual page 47

Loading guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily intended to
carry small items when you are not rid-
ing with a passenger. Follow the loading
guidelines below:
• When loading luggage onto the rear
seat, fix it firmly in place with rubber
straps, etc. Do not overload with lug-
gage.
• Balance the load between the left
and right side of the motorcycle and
fasten it securely.
• Keep cargo weight low and as close
to the center of the motorcycle as
possible.
• Adjust suspension setting as neces-
sary.
• Do not attach large or heavy items to
the handlebars, front forks or rear
fender.
• Do not attach luggage compart-
ments, load boxes, or other items
that protrude from the tail end out-
side the body of the motorcycle.
• Check that both tires are properly
inflated to the specified tire pressure
for your loading conditions. Refer to
"TIRE PRESSURE AND LOADING"
on page 3-74.
• Improperly loading your motorcycle
can reduce your ability to balance
and steer the motorcycle. Ride more
slowly when carrying luggage or with
accessories attached.
 WARNING
If luggage touches a hot muffler or
engine, it may cause the luggage or
motorcycle to catch fire.
When loading luggage on the motor-
cycle, do not allow it to touch hot
parts.
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