How to Load a Motorcycle
July 1, 2009

One common cause of motorcycle accidents is an improperly loaded bike. Ideally, a rider would never have to put anything other than himself on the machine. Sometimes, however, carrying additional material is necessary.

Here are some tips to help avoid a motorcycle accident:

  • Practice with a light load before heading onto the streets
  • Never hold something in the lap; always tie down extra items
  • Having large amounts of weight off-center can result in a motorcycle crash. The best place to keep stuff is in the tank bag, near the center of the bike.

The best place for stowing items is in saddle bags on the sides of a bike. These relatively inexpensive accessories keep things stowed away safely.

Following these steps when loading your bike will reduce your risk of an accident. A poorly loaded bike could lead to a motorcycle fatality.

This post was written by avalencia on July 1, 2009
Posted Under: Motorcycle Safety Tags: , , ,

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