Yamaha TT-R230Y Owner's Manual page 12

SAFETY INFORMATION
Accessory weight should be kept
as low and close to the motorcycle
as possible. Securely pack your
heaviest items as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible
and make sure to distribute the
2
weight as evenly as possible on
both sides of the motorcycle to
minimize imbalance or instability.
Shifting weights can create a
sudden imbalance. Make sure that
accessories are securely attached
to the motorcycle before riding.
Check accessory
frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your
tires.
Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front fork,
or front fender.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are
available only from a Yamaha dealer,
have been designed, tested, and
approved by Yamaha for use on your
vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture par ts and
accessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither endorse
nor recommend the use of accessories
not sold by Yamaha or modifications not
specifically recommended by Yamaha,
even if sold and installed by a Yamaha
dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
mounts
Modifications
While you may find aftermarket products
similar in design and quality to genuine
Yamaha accessories, recognize that
some aftermarket accessories or
modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to you or
others. Installing aftermarket products
or having other modifications performed
to your vehicle that change any of the
vehicle's design
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under
"Loading" when mounting accessories.
or operation
2 - 3
Never install accessories that would
impair the performance of your
motorcycle. Carefully inspect the
accessory before using it to make
sure that it does not in any way
reduce ground clearance or
cornering clearance,
suspension travel, steering travel
or control operation.
Accessories fitted to the
handlebar or the front fork area
can create instability due to
improper weight distribution. If
accessories are added to the
handlebar or front fork area, they
must be as lightweight as
possible and should be kept to a
minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of the
motorcycle. Wind may attempt to
lift the motorcycle, or the
motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds.
Certain accessories can displace
the operator from his or her nor-
mal riding position. This improper
limit