Printed : 8/13/01
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P/N 951-05002032
Im po rtan t
Info rm atio n
We strongly suggest that you do the following before
operating the vehicle:
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READ and UNDERSTAND this Owner’s Manual.
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Perform the Pre-Ride Inspection found in this
manual.
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Wear appropriate protective gear - approved full
faced helmet, gloves, boots, long-sleeve shirt,
pants). Consider specially designed protective off-
road vehicle riding apparel.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The purpose of this manual is to provide the owner with
important safety, service, maintenance, and tuning
information, and should be thoroughly read before operating
or working on the vehicle.
This manual is divided into sections which contain easy-to-
follow procedures which are reasonably straight-forward.
Anyone with the mechanical ability and the proper tools
should be able to perform them. Each procedure is
accompanied by illustrations and photos to aid in proper
vehicle operation, basic maintenance, tuning, etc.
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Read and understand the entire procedure before
performing any work. If you are unfamiliar with or
doubt your own abilities to complete a procedure as
described, have an authorized Cannondale
motorsports dealer service your vehicle.
Please keep your Owner's Manual in a safe and convenient
place, and consider it an integral part of your vehicle.
For detailed servicing information refer to the Service
Manual for your vehicle or contact an authorized
Cannondale motorsports dealer for a list of available
publications. If this manual is lost or damaged, contact an
authorized Cannondale motorsports dealer for a
replacement.
LIMITATIONS
Meticulous engineering and aggressive product designs
represent the spirit of innovation - always a driving force at
Cannondale. All information, illustrations, and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. Cannondale Corporation
reserves the right to make changes at any time, without
notice.
This vehicle has U.S. and International patents pending.
Cannondale Motorsports
Cannondale Corporation
EXPERIENCED RIDERS ONLY
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This vehicle is not for beginners.
All Cannondale motorsports products are designed for use
by trained and experienced riders only. All are very high
performance, competition sport machines and should only
be operated by licensed competition riders in excellent
physical condition, who are well-trained and experienced in
the operation of high performance competition vehicles.
GOOD JUDGEMENT
There is always a risk involved when riding a vehicle;
however, making sure you and the vehicle are in the best
condition possible will ensure a great riding experience. Use
sound judgement when riding.
Never ride under the influence of alcohol, medication, or
drugs. Doing so will greatly reduce your ability to properly
operate this vehicle and could lead to an accident, injury,
and/or death. If you are taking medications prescribed by
your doctor, consult him/her before riding.
MODIFICATIONS
We recommend that you do not substitute parts, change or
modify your vehicle. Such changes could seriously impair
your vehicle’s handling, stability, and braking, making it
unsafe to ride and causing serious injury and/or vehicle
damage.
NO PASSENGERS
Do not overload this vehicle or carry passengers. Doing so
could seriously impair your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
braking, making it unsafe to ride which could result in
damage to the vehicle or serious injury or death to the
operator and/or passenger.
