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LOADING INFORMATION

WARNINGIncorrect loading, improper in-stallation or use of accessories,or modification of your motorcy-cle may result in an unsafe ridingcondition. Before you ride themotorcycle, make sure it is notoverloaded and that you havefollowed these instructions.

With the exception of genuineKawasaki Parts and Accessories,Kawasaki has no control over thedesign or application of accessories.In some cases, improper installationor use of accessories, or motorcyclemodification, will void the motorcyclewarranty. In selecting and using acces-sories, and in loading the motorcycle,

you are personally responsible for yourown safety and the safety of other per-sons involved.

NOTEKawasaki Parts and Accessorieshave been specially designed foruse on Kawasaki motorcycles. Westrongly recommend that all partsand accessories you add to yourmotorcycle be genuine Kawasakicomponents.

Because a motorcycle is sensitive tochanges in weight and aerodynamicforces, you must take extreme carein carrying cargo, passengers and/orin the fitting of additional accessories.The following general guidelines have

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been prepared to assist you in makingyour determinations.

1. Any passenger should be thor-oughly familiar with motorcycle op-eration. The passenger can affectcontrol of the motorcycle by im-proper positioning during corneringand sudden movements. It is impor-tant that the passenger sit still whilethe motorcycle is in motion and notinterfere with the operation of themotorcycle. Do not carry animalson your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passengerbefore riding to keep his feet on thepassenger footpegs and hold on tothe operator or seat strap. Do notcarry a passenger unless he or sheis tall enough to reach the footpegsand footpegs are provided.

3. All baggage should be carried aslow as possible to reduce the effect

on the motorcycle center of gravity.Baggage weight should also be dis-tributed equally on both sides of themotorcycle. Avoid carrying baggagethat extends beyond the rear of themotorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at-tached. Make sure that the baggagewill not move around while you areriding. Recheck baggage securityas often as possible (not while themotorcycle is in motion) and adjustas necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items ona luggage rack. They are designedfor light items, and overloading canaffect handling due to changes inweight distribution and aerodynamicforces.

6. Do not install accessories or carrybaggage that impairs the perfor-mance of the motorcycle. Makesure that you have not adversely

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affected any lighting components,road clearance, banking capability(i.e., lean angle), control operation,wheel travel, front fork movement,or any other aspect of the motorcy-cle’s operation.

7. Weight attached to the handlebar orfront fork will increase the mass ofthe steering assembly and can re-sult in an unsafe riding condition.

8. Fairings, windshields, backrests,and other large items have the ca-pability of adversely affecting stabil-ity and handling of the motorcycle,not only because of their weight, butalso due to the aerodynamic forcesacting on these surfaces while themotorcycle is in operation. Poorlydesigned or installed items can re-sult in an unsafe riding condition.

9. This motorcycle was not intendedto be equipped with a sidecar or to

be used to tow any trailer or othervehicle. Kawasaki does not manu-facture sidecars or trailers for mo-torcycles and cannot predict the ef-fects of such accessories on han-dling or stability, but can only warnthat the effects can be adverse andthat Kawasaki cannot assume re-sponsibility for the results of suchunintended use of the motorcycle.Furthermore, any adverse effects onmotorcycle components caused bythe use of such accessories will notbe remedied under warranty.

Maximum LoadWeight of rider, passenger, baggage,and accessories must not exceed 181 kg(399 lb).