You're packing a heavy duffel bag for a weekend ride. Where should you strap it?
Right! Keep loads low and over the axles; loads behind the rear axle upset balance and braking. 📖 p. 33
From chapter 3 of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Manual
Massachusetts Motorcycle Passengers, Night and Breakdowns Practice Test
Passengers, loads, groups, night riding and mechanical trouble.
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What the Massachusetts Motorcycle Manual says about passengers, night and breakdowns
Group Riding
Massachusetts's manual on group riding: keep groups small and split into two if more than five or six riders. p. 33-34
Staggered Formation and Passing
In Massachusetts's staggered formation the leader rides on the left side of the lane, the second rider just behind on the right, the third behind the first and the fourth behind the second, each at least two seconds behind the rider ahead in the same track. p. 34
Tire Failure & Blowouts
Massachusetts's manual: poor handling and stability often signal tire failure. p. 49
Chain Problems and Engine Seizure
Massachusetts's manual: a slipping or breaking chain can lock the rear wheel. p. 50
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