Accessories, Passengers And Loading - Triumph Street Cup Owner's Handbook Manual

ACCESSORIES, PASSENGERS AND LOADING

Accessories and Loading
The addition of accessories and carrying
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 carrying passengers and additional
loads.
Warning
Incorrect loading may result in an
unsafe riding condition leading to an
accident.
Always make sure that any loads
carried are evenly distributed on both
sides of the motorcycle. Make sure
that the load is correctly secured so
that it will not move around while the
motorcycle is in motion.
Evenly distribute the load within each
pannier (if equipped). Pack heavy items
at the bottom and on the inboard side
of the pannier.
Always check
regularly (though
motorcycle is in motion) and make
sure that the load does not extend
beyond the rear of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the maximum vehicle
loading weight of 463 lb (210 kg).
This maximum loading weight is made
up from the combined weight of
the rider, passenger, any accessories
installed and any load carried.
Accessories, Passengers and Loading
characteristics
in stability
the load security
not while
For models
suspension settings, make sure that
and
front and rear spring preload and
damping settings are suitable for the
loading condition of the motorcycle
(see page 113). Note the maximum
permissible payload for the panniers
is stated on a label inside the pannier.
Do not install accessories or carry
luggage that impairs the control of the
motorcycle. Make sure that you have
not adversely affected any lighting
component, road clearance, banking
capability
operation, wheel travel, front fork
movement, visibility in any direction, or
any other aspect of the motorcycle's
operation.
Never ride an accessory equipped
motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a
payload of any kind, at speeds above
the
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.
Warning
Continued
that have
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(i.e. lean angle),
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adjustable
control
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