Accessory Installation And Precaution Safety Tips - HYOSUNG GV 650 EFI Owner's Manual

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND
PRECAUTION SAFETY TIPS
There are a great variety of accessories
available to Hyosung owners. Hyosung
can not have direct control over the quality
or suitability of accessories you may wish to
purchase except genuine parts.
The addition of unsuitable accessories
can lead to unsafe operating conditions. It
is not possible for Hyosung to test each
accessory on the market or combinations
of all the available accessories, however,
your dealer can assist you in selecting qual-
ity accessories and installing them correct-
ly.
Use extreme caution when selecting and
installing the accessories for your
Hyosung. We have developed some gen-
eral guidelines which will aid you when
deciding whether, and how to equip your
motorcycle.
WARNING
Improper accessories or modifica-
tions can make your motorcycle
unsafe and can lead to an accident.
Never modify the motorcycle with
improper or poorly installed acces-
sories. Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding acces-
sories and modifications. Use gen-
uine Hyosung accessories or equiva-
lent designed and tested for your
motorcycle. Consult your Hyosung
dealer if you have any questions.
1. In case that additional weight or aero-
dynamic affecting accessories are
installed, they should be mounted as
low as possible, as close to the motor-
cycle and as near the center of gravity
as is feasible. The mounting brackets
and other attachment hardware should
be carefully checked to ensure that it
provides for a rigid, nonmovable
mount. Weak mounts can allow the
shifting of the weight and create a dan-
gerous, unstable condition.
2. Inspect for proper ground clearance
and bank angle. An improperly mount-
ed load could critically reduce these
two safety factors. Also determine that
the "load" does not interfere with the
operation of the suspension, steering
or other control operations.
3. Accessories fitted to the handlebars or
the front fork area can create serious
stability problems. This extra weight will
cause the motorcycle to be less
responsive to your steering control.
The weight may also cause oscillations
in the front end and lead to instability
problems. Accessories added to the
machine should be as light as possible
and kept to a minimum.
4. The motorcycle may be affected by a
lifting condition or by an instability in
cross winds or when being passed or
passing large vehicles. Improperly
mounted or poorly designed acces-
sories can result in an unsafe riding
condition, therefore caution should be
used when selecting and installing all
accessories.
5. Certain accessories displace the rider
from his or her normal riding position.
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