EBR EBR 1190RS 2013, Owner'S Manual

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CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE
EMISSION CONTROL
All new 2012 EBR motorcycles sold in the state of Califor-
nia are equipped with an evaporative emission control sys-
tem.
This system is designed to meet the CARB regulations in
effect at the time of manufacture.
The system requires a small amount of maintenance. Peri-
odic inspection is required to make sure hoses are properly
routed, not kinked or blocked, and that all fittings are se-
cure. Mounting hardware should also be checked periodi-
cally for tightness.
EPA NOISE REGULATIONS IN
THE UNITED STATES
EPA Noise regulations require that the following state-
ments be included in the Owner‟s Manual.
TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM
PROHIBITED: Federal law prohibits the following
acts of the causing thereof. (1.) The removal or ren-
dering inoperative by any person other than for the
purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement of
any device or element of design incorporated into any
new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to
its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while
it is in use, or (2) the use of the vehicle after such
device or element of design has been removed or ren-
dered inoperative by any person.
AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTI-
TUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BE-
LOW.
1. Replacing the muffler(s) and/or entire exhaust
system with parts not certified to be noise legal
for street use.
2. Removing or modifying the muffler internal baf-
fles in any way.
3. Replacing the air intake/cleaner assembly with
one not certified to be noise legal for street use.
4. Modifying the air intake/cleaner assembly in
such a way as to make the vehicle no longer
noise legal for street use.
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