Triumph Street Triple S - Owner's Manual > Accessories, Loading and Passengers
The addition of accessories and carrying of additional weight can affect the motorcycle's handling characteristics causing changes in stability and necessitating a reduction in speed. The following information has been prepared as a guide to the potential hazards of adding accessories to a motorcycle and carrying passengers and additional loads.
Accessories
Warning: Do not install accessories or carry luggage that impairs the control of the motorcycle.
Make sure that you have not adversely affected any lighting component, road clearance, banking capability (i.e. lean angle), control operation, wheel travel, front fork movement, visibility in any direction, or any other aspect of the motorcycle's operation.
Warning: Owners should be aware that the only approved parts, accessories and conversions for any Triumph motorcycle are those which carry official Triumph approval and are installed to the motorcycle by an authorized dealer.
In particular, it is extremely hazardous to install or replace parts or accessories whose installation requires the dismantling of, or addition to, either the electrical or fuel systems and any such modification could cause a safety hazard.
The installation of any non-approved parts, accessories or conversions may adversely affect the handling, stability or other aspect of the motorcycle operation that may result in an accident causing injury or death.
Triumph does not accept any liability whatsoever for defects caused by the installation of non-approved parts, accessories or conversions or the installation of any approved parts, accessories or conversions by non-approved personnel.
Warning: Install only genuine Triumph accessories to the correct Triumph motorcycle model.
Always check the Triumph Fitting Instruction associated with the genuine Triumph accessory. Make sure the Triumph motorcycle model that the Triumph accessory is to be installed on, is listed as approved for the genuine Triumph accessory. For all Triumph Fitting Instructions, see www. triumphinstructions. com.
Never install genuine Triumph accessories to a Triumph motorcycle model that is not listed in the associated Triumph Fitting Instruction, as this may affect handling, stability or other aspects of the motorcycle operation that may result in an accident causing severe injuries or death.
Warning: Never ride an accessory equipped motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a payload of any kind, at speeds above 80 mph (130 km/h). In either/both of these conditions, speeds in excess of 80 mph (130 km/h) should not be attempted even where the legal speed limit permits this.
The presence of accessories and/or payload will cause changes in the stability and handling of the motorcycle.
Failure to allow for changes in motorcycle stability may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
When riding at high speed, always be aware that various motorcycle configuration and environmental factors can adversely affect the stability of your motorcycle. For example:
- Incorrectly balanced loads on both sides of the motorcycle
- Incorrectly adjusted front and rear suspension settings
- Incorrectly adjusted tire pressures
- Excessively or unevenly worn tires
- Side winds and turbulence from other vehicles
- Loose clothing.
Remember that the 80 mph (130 km/h) absolute limit will be reduced by the installation of non-approved accessories, incorrect loading, worn tires, overall motorcycle condition and poor road or weather conditions.
Loading
Warning: Always make sure that any loads carried are evenly distributed on both sides of the motorcycle. Make sure that the load is correctly secured so that it will not move around while the motorcycle is in motion.
Evenly distribute the load within each pannier (if equipped). Pack heavy items at the bottom and on the inboard side of the pannier.
Always check the load security regularly (though not while the motorcycle is in motion) and make sure that the load does not extend beyond the rear of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the maximum vehicle loading weight as specified in the Specifications section.
This maximum loading weight is made up from the combined weight of the rider, passenger, any accessories installed and any load carried.
For models that have adjustable suspension settings, make sure that front and rear spring preload and damping settings are suitable for the loading condition of the motorcycle.
Note: the maximum permissible payload for the panniers is stated on a label inside the pannier.
Incorrect loading may result in an unsafe riding condition leading to an accident.
Warning: Never attempt to store any items between the frame and the fuel tank.
This can restrict the steering and will cause loss of control leading to an accident.
Weight attached to the handlebar or front fork will increase the mass of the steering assembly and can result in loss of steering control leading to an accident.
Warning: The maximum safe load for each pannier is stated on a label inside the pannier.
Never exceed this loading limit as this may cause the motorcycle to become unstable leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning: If the passenger seat is used to carry small objects, they must not exceed 11 lb (5 kg) in weight, must not impair control of the motorcycle, must be securely attached and must not extend beyond the rear or sides of the motorcycle.
Carrying objects in excess of 11 lb (5 kg) in weight, that are insecure, impair control or extend beyond the rear or sides of the motorcycle may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Even if small objects are correctly loaded onto the passenger seat, the maximum speed of the motorcycle must be reduced to 80 mph (130 km/h).
Passengers
Warning: The handling and braking capabilities of a motorcycle will be affected by the presence of a passenger.
The rider must make allowances for these changes when operating the motorcycle with a passenger and should not attempt such operation unless trained to do so and without becoming familiar and comfortable with the changes in motorcycle operating characteristics that this brings about.
Motorcycle operation without making allowances for the presence of a passenger could lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning: Do not carry a passenger unless they are tall enough to reach the footrests provided.
A passenger who is not tall enough to reach the footrests will be unable to sit securely on the motorcycle and may cause instability leading to loss of control and an accident.
Warning: Your passenger should be instructed that they can cause loss of motorcycle control by making sudden movements or by adopting an incorrect seated position.
The rider should instruct the passenger as follows:
- It is important that the passenger sits still while the motorcycle is in motion and does not interfere with the operation of the motorcycle.
- To keep their feet on the passenger footrests and to firmly hold onto the seat strap or the rider's waist or hips.
- Advise the passenger to lean with the rider when traveling around corners and not to lean unless the rider does so.
Warning: Do not carry animals on your motorcycle.
An animal could make sudden and unpredictable movements that could lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
See also:
Triumph Street Triple S - Owner's Manual > How to Ride the Motorcycle
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