Accessories, Loading And Passengers - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

Accessories, Loading and Passengers

The addition of accessories and carriage of
additional weight can affect the motorcycle's
handling characteristics causing changes in
stability and 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 ensure any loads carried are
evenly distributed on both sides of
the motorcycle. Ensure that the load
is correctly secured such that it will
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not move around
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motorcycle is in motion.
Always check the load security
regularly (though not while the
motorcycle is in motion) and ensure
that the load does not extend beyond
the rear of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the maximum vehicle
loading weight of 200 Kg (440 lbs).
This maximum weight is made up
from the combined weight of the rider,
passenger and any load carried.
WARNING:
accessories or carry luggage
that impairs the control of the
motorcycle. Make sure that you have
not adversely affected the visibility or
operation of any lighting component,
changed road clearance or banking
capability (i.e. lean angle), control
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operation, wheel travel, front fork
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movement, or any other aspect of the
motorcycle's operation.
while the
Do not install
WARNING:
accessory
motorcycle at speeds above 80mph
(130km/h).
The presence of accessories will
cause changes in the stability and
handling of the motorcycle.
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Failure to allow for changes in
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motorcycle stability may lead to loss
of control or an accident.
Remember that the 80mph (130km/h)
limit will be reduced by the fitting
of non- - approved
incorrect loading, worn tyres, overall
motorcycle condition and poor road
or weather conditions.
WARNING: This motorcycle
must not be operated above
the legal road speed limit except in
authorised closed course conditions.
WARNING: Only operate this
Triumph motorcycle at high
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speed in closed-course on-road
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competition or on closed course race
tracks. High speed operation should
only then be attempted by riders who
have been instructed
techniques necessary for high speed
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riding and are familiar with the
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motorcycle's characteristics in all
conditions. High speed operation in
any other circumstances
dangerous and will lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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