SAFETY INFORMATION
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect sta\fil-
ity and handling if the weight distri\fu-
tion of the motorcycle is changed\b To
avoid the possi\fility of an accident,
use extreme caution when adding car-
go or accessories to your motorcycle\b
Use extra care when riding a motorcy-
cle that has added cargo or acces-
sories\b Here, along with the informa-
tion a\fout accessories \felow, are
some general guidelines to follow if
loading cargo to y\four motorcycle:
T\fe total \beig\ft of t\fe operator,
passenger, accessories and cargo
must not exceed t\fe maximum load
limit. Operation of an overloaded
ve\ficle could cause a\gn accident.
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curely pack your heaviest items
as close to the center of the vehi-
cle as possi\fle and make sure to
distri\fute the weight as evenly as
possi\fle on \foth sides of the mo-
torcycle to minimize im\falance or
insta\fility\b
●Shifting weights can create a sud-
den im\falance\b Make sure that
accessories and cargo are se-
curely attached to the motorcycle
\fefore riding\b Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently\b
Properly adjust the suspension for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your
tires\b
Never attach any large or heavy items to the handle\far, front
fork, or front fender\b These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping \fags, duffel \fags, or
tents, can create unsta\fle han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse\b
●T\fis ve\ficle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attac\fed
to a sidecar. Genuine Yama\fa Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision\b Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
a\fle only from a Yamaha dealer, have
\feen designed, tested, and approved
\fy Yamaha for use on your vehicle\b
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles\b Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies pro-
duce\b Therefore, Yamaha can neither
endorse nor recommend the use of
accessories not sold \fy Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended \fy Yamaha, even if sold and
installed \fy a Yamaha dealer\b
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 suita\fle
\fecause of potentia\fl safety hazards to
you or others\b Installing aftermarket
Maximum load:
190 kg (419 l\f)
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
●Cargo and accessor y weight
should \fe kept as low and close
to the motorcycle as possi\fle\b Se-
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