Carrying loads
on your two-wheeler
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Small loads can be carried on your motorbike quite comfortably
if it is properly positioned and fastened.
• Always keep the load low. Avoid piling or strapping loads
against your frame on the back of the seat - it can affect the
bike's center of gravity and make it hard for you to balance
the bike.
• Keep the load forward. Place it either in front of, or
over the rear axle. Anything mounted behind the rear wheel can
affect the way the two-wheeler turns and brakes and cause the
bike to wobble.
• Fasten all cargo to the seat or pack it evenly in saddlebags.
An uneven load can cause the motorcycle to pull to one side.
• Check the load whenever you come to a stop in order to
make sure it has not worked loose or shifted.
• Consult your owner's manual for the amount of tyre pressure
suggested for carrying passengers or loads. Fasten the load
securely with elastic cords. Rope tends to stretch and come
loose, which can cause your cargo to fall and get caught in
the wheel or drive chain.
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