Honda 1981 GL1100 interstate Owner's Manual page 9

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cargo and accessory weight low
close to the center of the motor-
Load weight equally
on both
to minimize imbalance. As weight
is located farther from the motorcycle's
center of gavity, handling is propor-
aff€cted.
tile pressure (TIRES, page 5),
fork air pressure and rear shock
air pressure (SUSPENSION,
8) to suit load weight a4d riding
conditions.
Luggage mcks are for light weight
items. Do rlot calTy more than 20 lbs.
of cargo on a luggage rack behind the
s€at. Bulky items too far behind the
ider may cause wind turbulence that
impai$ handling.
All cargo and accessories must be
secur€ for stable handling. Re-check
cargo security and accessory mounts
flequently.
Do not attach large, heaw items to the
,handlebars, front
forks, or fender.
Unstable handling or slow steering
response may result.
6. Do not exceed maximum capacity load
of Honda accessor.ies.
Travel trunk: 20 lbs (9 kg)
Saddlebags: 20 lbs (9 kg) each side
Fairing pockets:
5 lbs (2 kg) each side
7. Honda faidng, travel trunk and saddle-
bags are designed for GLl100
and
GL1l00 INTERSTATE only. Do not
install them on any other motorcycle.
8. Do not store articles between faidng
and motorcycle. They may interfere
witi
stee ng causing loss of control.
9. Do not remove the weight attached to
the front forks near the steedng head
when the fairing is installed. Stability
may be adYersely affected.
Accessories
Genuine Honda accessories have been
specifically designed for and tested on
this motorcycle- Because the factory can-
not test all other accessodes, you are
personally responsible for proper selec-
tion, installation, and use of non-Honda
accessories. Always follow the guidelines
under Loading above, and these:
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