Crossfire CF140L, Owner'S Manual

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RESOLVING THE UNEXPECTED
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
How you handle a nat tire on the trail will depend on the severity of the damage to the tire and/or the inner tube
and what tools and supplies you keep with you. If you have a slow leak or a minor puncture, there are two ways
you can try to make a tempora,y repair:
I. Use an aerosol tire sealer to seal the puncture and inflate the tube. You can do this without removing the wheel.
2. Use a tube repair kit to patch the hole in the inner tube. This requires removal of the wheel and tire.
If the leak is more severe, or a temporary repair does not hold up, you will need to replace the inner tube.
If the tire is also severely damaged, you will need to replace the tire as well.
If you cannot repair the nat tire on the trail, you will need to push the motorcycle back to your base or send for
help. Do not ride on a flat tire. The motorcycle will be hard to handle, and if the tire comes of the rim, it can lock
up the wheel and cause you to crash.
IF YOU CRASH
Personal safety is the first priority after an accident. If you or anyone else has been injured, take plenty of time to
assess the severity of the injuries and determine if it is safe to continue tiding. If you cannot ride safely, send
someone for help. Do not ride if you will risk further injury or if your motorcycle has been damaged too severely.
If you decide you are capable of riding safely, carefully inspect the motorcycle for damage. Check the tightness of
critical nuts and bolts such as the handle bars, control levers, brakes and wheels. If there is minor damage, or you
are not sure about possible damage but decide to ride back to your base, ride slowly and cautiously.
Sometimes crash damage is hidden or not immediately apparent. Once you get home, go over your motorcycle
thoroughly and fix any problems that you find. Also. be sure to have your Xmotos dealer inspect the frame and
suspension after a serious crash.
IF A COMPONENT FAILS
The drive chain, master link, control cables, brake controls, and other components can be damaged if you ride in
dense brush or over rocky terrain. As mentioned earlier, making the repair on the trail will depend on the severity
of the damage, tools, supplies, and skills that you have.
I. If the drive chain comes off because the master link clip has been knocked off, you may be able to repair the
chain with a new master link. However, if the chain is broken or causes damage when it comes off, you may not
be able to make a trailside repair.
2. If any component of the front braking system is damaged, you may be able to ride back to your base carefully
using the rear brake for slowing and stopping. Likewise, if a component of the rear braking system fails, you can
use the f
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3. lf you damage the throttle cable or some other critical component, the motorcycle may be unsafe to ride.
Carefully assess the damage and make any repairs that you can. But if you have any doubts, it is best to be
conservative and safe.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
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As a parent, your child's safety is your first priority. Riding an off-road motorcycle is very fun.
However, just like riding a bicycle, bad decisions can result in injury. As a parent, you can greatly
prevent accidents by making informed decisions about if, when and how your child will ride. Always
supervise your child when he/she is riding.
Before you allow your child to ride, you need to decide if he/she is capable of riding. Riding readiness
can vary tremendously from one person to another. Age and size are not being the only factors that help
dctenninc one's riding readiness. There arc three other factors that you should also consider before
deciding if your child is ready to ride.
First, consider the physical ability of your child. Riders must be able to hold the motorcycle up, get on,
and sit comfortably with both feet on the ground. The rider must also be able to reach all of the controls
on the handlebars and work the brakes and clutch. Second, consider your child's athletic ability. Your
child should be good at riding a bicycle before riding a motorcycle. Determine if your child can judge
speeds and distances while riding a bicycle and react with the proper hand and foot actions. Any person
who does not have good coordination, balance, and agility should not ride this motorcycle.
Finally, detenninc your child's level of mental maturity. It is imperative that you arc honest with
yourself when you ask yourself the following questions: Does your child think through problems and
come to logical conclusions? Does your child obey your rules when they ride their bicycle? If your child
makes bad judgments, takes un-warranted risks and/or does not obey your rules, they should not ride this
motorcycle.
If you have decided that your child is ready to ride, please remember the following points and never let
your child ride without a helmet. lt is up to you (parent) to ensure your child's safety, even if they learn
to ride from another experienced adult. Never push your child to try things faster tban they are willing or
capable. Always supervise your child when they are riding and regularly remind them about safety rules.
As a parent it is your responsibility to be sure that the motorcycle is properly maintained and kept in safe
operating condition.
Modifying this motorcycle or using parts not manufactured by Crossfire Motorcycles can make your
motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider making any modifications or adding an accessory, please read
the following information carefully.
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Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed. Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding and accessories.
Crossfire Motorcycles strongly recommends that you do not remove any original equipment or modify
your motorcycle in any way that may alter the design and/or operation. Such a change could drastically
impair the stability, handling, acceleration, and braking capabilities of the motorcycle and cause a crash.
We also strongly suggest that you do not make any modifications to the exhaust system, noise control
system or emission control components.
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