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Important Information.fm
A L U M I N U M C H A S S I S
C O M P ON E N T S
The aluminum chassis components of your vehicle
have a finite, limited useful life. The length of that life
varies depending on the material used in their
manufacture, the amount of use they are subjected
to and the care they receive while in service. Regular
inspection by a Cannondale Motorsports Dealer is
important.
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Frame - a main support structure for the
engine, various components, and rider.
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Subframe - adds structural support.
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Swingarm - a suspension component
Use in competitive events, hard and aggressive
riding, riding on severe terrain, riding in severe
climates and riding fast can dramatically shorten the
life of the aluminum (frame) components. Any one
and/or a combination of these conditions may result
in an unpredictable failure.
We recommend that you carefully inspect your
vehicle’s chassis components for cracking, bending,
deep scratches and/or other damage before every
ride.
If you have crashed or rolled your vehicle, there
could be damage hidden from your view. DO NOT
ride a vehicle with any crack, even a small one. It
must be carefully inspected by an authorized
Cannondale Motorsports Dealer before it is used
again.
Riding a cracked frame could lead to complete
frame failure. If you have any questions contact your
Cannondale dealer or call 1-800-MOTO-USA.
Inspect the frame (1), lower frame rails (2) and
subframe (3) for cracks, deep scratches, or other
damage. If any damage is found, contact an
authorized Cannondale Motorsports Dealer for
servicing.
NOTE :
The frame and subframe are shown removed from
the vehicle for clarity.
Inspect the swingarm for cracks, deep scratches,
or other damage.
Inspect the weldments (individual welded
components comprising the total swingarm) and
fastener fixtures for any sign of cracking or damage.
Place the vehicle on a stand with the rear wheel
suspended. The swingarm should move freely up
and down with no play side to side.
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Operating with a bent, corroded/rusted, cracked,
dented, or damaged frame, subframe, swingarm or
other aluminum component.
(2) Attempting to repair the frame, subframe, or
swingarm on this vehicle.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) Riding on a damaged frame can lead to a
complete frame failure.
(2) Aluminum frame (and components) are heat
treated. Welding, drilling, or modifying the frame,
subframe, or swingarm may weaken the component
and result in complete failure leading to a serious
accident with subsequent injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1 & 2) Contact an authorized Cannondale
motorsports dealer for servicing if either the frame,
subframe, or swingarm is damaged; never try to
repair the frame, subframe, swingarm, or other
components.
1. Frame
2. Lower frame rails
3. Subframe
(2)
(1)
(3)