Loading And Accessories - Honda 1989 PACIFIC COAST PC800 Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES

To prevent an accident, use extreme care when adding and
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riding with accessories and cargo. Addition of accessories
and cargo can reduce a motorcycle's stabillity, perfomance
and safe operating speed. Never ride an accessory-equipped
motorcycle at speeds above 80 mph. And remember that
this 80 mph limit may be reduced by installation of non-Honda
accessories, improper loading, worn tires and overall
motorcycle condition, poor road or weather conditions. These
general guidelines may help you decide wether or how to equip
your motorcycle, and how to load it safely.
Loading
The combined weight of the rider, passenger, cargo and additional
accessories must not exceed * 67 kg (369 lbs), the maximum
weight capacity. Cargo weight alone should not exceed
20 kg (44 lbs).
1. Keep cargo and accessory weight low and close to the
center of the motorcycle. Load weight equally on both
sides to minimize imbalance. As weight is located farther
from the motorcycle's center of gravity, handling is
proportionally affected.
2. Adjust tire pressure (page 2) to suit load weight and riding
conditions.
3. All cargo and accessories must be secure for stable
handling. Recheck cargo security and accessory mounts
frequantily.
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