How to put luggage on a motorcycle?

Before we prepare for an outing, let’s be clear about the most recommended charging accessories

Autumn is the favorite time for many motorcyclists to organize a motorcycle route, without the stifling heat of summer or the bleak weather of winter. But before we prepare for an outing, let’s be clear about the most recommended charging accessories. Initially, AMV recommends more rear cases and rigid side cases, because they are free
withstands any blow and also more resistant to bad weather, in autumn we can find it easier with rain and for that they are ideal. In addition, we can also find on the market soft bags, an alternative to rigid cargo accessories, including the most demanded side bags, tank bags, saddle bags, tunnel bags for scooters… classic, historic or custom-style bicycles, equipment manufacturers offer leather cases and saddlebags. And also other leather accessories such as hair rollers, bags or ties for the tank that facilitate the transport of personal items.

Once we have our luggage accessory, we have to prepare and choose the luggage to transport, something that is not the most complicated part of an outing, but placing and
secure it well on the bike It is something that turns many motorcyclists upside down.

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Securely attach the luggage accessory to the motorcycle: In order for the luggage accessories not to affect the riding of our motorcycle, we must first make sure that they are firmly attached to the vehicle, because if they come off while riding, they will not only affect the behavior of the motorcycle , but also, if they fall on the road, they pose a danger to other drivers and can cause a traffic accident in either case.

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control weight: Once we have securely fastened the loading accessories, we need to know how much weight our motorcycle can bear with rider, passenger and cargo. For this, it is best to consult the technical data sheet of our motorcycle, it contains some figures with the maximum capacity that we can transport your vehicle, MMA (Maximum Authorized Mass), and the curb weight of the vehicle, also called TARA. The difference between the two weights is the amount of payload we can carry. However, we must take into account that the TARRA displayed on the technical inspection sheet is the weight of the vehicle completely empty, without gasoline or oil, and of course also without driver. On the other hand, it should be borne in mind that the carrying capacity of the travel accessories is limited. In addition, in order not to endanger the stability of the motorcycle or cause damage to the vehicle, it is essential that the cases or side bags are of equal weight.

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Load the supplies and protect it well: It is very important not to go crazy when ‘packing our suitcase’, with clothes it is useful to see in advance how long it will take to select only the essential and fold it in such a way that it takes up space as little space as possible. Manufacturers sell completely waterproof bags to put in the charging accessories and in this way they are well protected and avoid getting wet in case we have a water leak. When not in use, it is highly recommended to keep the most delicate items in plastic bags.

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Organize our stuff well: When we start to load our stuff, and especially when we are going on a long trip, we have to put under the charging accessories what we are not going to use during the trip. And have the things that we may need during the trip more at hand, yes, you should always check whether the luggage is properly secured in the luggage accessories. If you are traveling with a tank bag, try to pack the heaviest items in it and store the lightest in the trunk or saddle bag. This way we distribute the weight better and the handling of the motorcycle is not affected. Incidentally, the tank bag must be placed in such a way that it does not affect the handling of the motorcycle or prevent the visualization of the instrumentation.

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Beware of being overweight: It is very important to know that excess weight can affect the center of gravity, suspension, turning angle, braking distance or light projection of the motorcycle. In the latter case, it can even dazzle other drivers.

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Don’t exceed the limits: For safe driving and to ensure that the luggage accessories are not dangerous, it is essential not to exceed the permitted width of the motorcycle according to the General Traffic Regulations. In particular, for vehicles with a width of less than one metre, the load shall not project more than 0.50 meters laterally on either side of the longitudinal axis. And it won’t be able to protrude through the front extremity either. No more than 0.25 meters from the rear.

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Check the tires and drive a few miles as a test: Once we have done all these tips and our motorcycle is already loaded and ready for the trip, we should check the tire pressure before we start. Best thing to do is go to a gas station and make sure it’s the right one for the weight we put on it. And before finally leaving, it is better not to rush and travel a few kilometers not far from our house to check that everything is in order and that there is no need to change the load or adjust the suspension. It should be taken into account that with a heavily loaded motorcycle, the handling of the motorcycle will be less stable, the braking distance will increase, the grip in bends will decrease, the overtaking maneuver will be less safe and other drivers will be dazzled.

Source: La Verdad

Ida

I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.