Loading, Accessories And Modifications - Honda Motorcycle Owner's Manual

LOADING, ACCESSORIES AND
MODIFICATIONS
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
affect your motorcycle's handling, braking and
stability. Non Honda accessions, improper
modifications, and poor maintenance can also
reduce your safety margin,
The following pages give more specific
information on loading, accessories and
modifications.
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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.
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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