User Manual - Page 49

For 2014 ST1300.

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Before Riding 43
Load Limits & Guidelines
This motorcycle has been designed to carry a rider and a limited amount of
cargo. When you carry cargo, you may feel some difference during acceleration,
high speed operation and braking. But so long as the motorcycle is kept
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 impair this motorcycle’s handling, braking, and stability. Improperly
adding equipment, improper modifications, and poor maintenance can also
reduce your safety margin.
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How much weight you put on this motorcycle, and how it is loaded are
important to your safety. Anytime you ride with cargo, you should be aware of
the information below and on the following page.
Overloading or improper loading
can cause a crash and you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
l
oading guidelines in this manual.
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