DC-Tri Commuter 2.3, Owner'S Manual

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your Trike. They are an integral part of the Trike’s safety system.
Removing the reflectors reduces your visibility to others using
the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles may result in
serious injury or death.
The reflector brackets may protect you from a brake straddle cable
catching on the tire in the event of brake cable failure. If a brake
straddle cable catches on the tire, it can cause the wheel to stop
suddenly, causing you to loosen control and fall.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you comply with
all local laws about night riding, and take the following strongly recommended additional
precautions:
• Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which
meet all regulatory requirements and provide adequate visibility.
• Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective vest,
reflective arm and leg bands, reflective stripes on your helmet, flashing lights
attached to your body and/or your Trike ... any reflective device or light source that
moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and
other traffic.
• Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the Trike does
not obstruct a reflector or light.
• Make sure that your Trike is equipped with correctly positioned and
securely mounted reflectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in traffic:
• Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your
movements.
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
• If you plan to ride in traffic often, ask your dealer about traffic safety classes or a
good book on Trike traffic safety.
WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements and articles
about bicycling /riding depict riders engaged in extreme riding, this
activity is extremely dangerous, increases your risk of injury or
death, and increases the severity of any injury. Remember that the
action depicted is being performed by professionals with many
years of training and experience. Know your limits and always wear
a helmet and other appropriate safety gear. Even with state-of-the-
art protective safety gear, you could be seriously injured or killed
when jumping, stunt riding, riding downhill at speed or in
competition.
WARNING: Trikes and Trike parts have limitations with regard to
strength and integrity, and this type of riding can exceed those