Load Limits & Guidelines; Loading - Honda Goldwing GL1800 Owner's Manual

Your motorcycle has been designed to carry you and one passenger. When you
carry a passenger, you may feel some difference during acceleration and
braking. But so long as you keep your motorcycle well-maintained, with good
tires and brakes, you can safely carry loads within the given limits and
guidelines.
However, exceeding the weight limit or carrying an unbalanced load can
seriously impair your motorcycle's handling, braking, and stability. Non-Honda
accessories, improper modifications, and poor maintenance can also reduce your
safety margin.

Loading

How much weight you put on your motorcycle, and how you load it, are
important to your safety. Anytime you ride with a passenger or cargo, you
should be aware of the following information.
Load Limits & Guidelines
Overloading or improper loading
can cause a crash and you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.
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