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pter 3 Acting Safely, Cooperatively and Responsibly

Extra Weight

Carrying extra weight4 on your
motorcycle—a passenger or
baggage—affects the way it
handles, increases its braking
distance and reduces its
acceleration power. You will
have to adjust the way you
handle your bike, especially at
low speeds and in curves.

Acting safely… 3

Before carrying a passenger or baggage:
ᎰᎰ Make sure you do not exceed the motorcycle’s maximum weight capacity.
ᎰᎰ Check your tire pressure, and adjust it if need be.
ᎰᎰ Adjust the rear suspension to compensate for dipping due to compression.
ᎰᎰ Adjust the height of the headlight to compensate for dipping due

to compression.

Practise driving in a place with no traffic before heading out
on the road with heavy baggage or with a passenger. Wait
until you have acquired enough experience before letting a
passenger ride with you.

The holder of a learner’s licence is prohibited from riding with
a passenger.

4. Refer to your owner’s manual to find out the maximum weight your motorcycle can carry.

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