SAFETY INFORMATION
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabil-
ity and handling if the weight distribu-
tion of the motorcycle is changed. To
avoid the possibility of an accident,
use extreme caution when adding car-
go or accessories to your motorcycle.
Use extra care when riding a motorcy-
cle that has added cargo or acces-
sories. Here, along with the informa-
tion about accessories below, are
some general guidelines to follow if
loading cargo to your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator,
passenger, accessories and cargo
must not exceed the maximum load
limit. Operation of an overloaded
vehicle could cause an accident.
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curely pack your heaviest items
as close to the center of the vehi-
cle as possible and make sure to
distribute the weight as evenly as
possible on both sides of the mo-
torcycle to minimize imbalance or
instability.
●Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories and cargo are se-
curely attached to the motorcycle
before riding. Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently.
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. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
●This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached
to a sidecar.Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able 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 parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies pro-
duce. Therefore, Yamaha can neither
endorse nor recommend the use of
accessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket acces-
sories or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
Maximum load:
190 kg (419 lb)
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
●Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close
to the motorcycle as possible. Se-
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