VENGEANCE 2007 Hotrod Bones, Owner'S Manual

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American Hotrod Manufacturing, LLC • 2220 Eastridge Avenue Riverside, CA 92507
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome.....................................................................................................................................................................3
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................................................................................4
“You and Your Motorcycle” - Riding Tips from the Motorcycle Safety Council ..........................................................7
Forward..........................................................................................................................................................7
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................7
The Rider – What to wear When You Ride ...................................................................................................8
You and Your Legal Responsibilities.............................................................................................................9
Know Your Motorcycle.................................................................................................................................10
The Highway, Byway, Street and Alley .......................................................................................................13
Handling Special Situations.........................................................................................................................15
Equipment Failures......................................................................................................................................17
Group Riding and Passengers ....................................................................................................................18
Loading the Motorcycle ...............................................................................................................................19
Drugs, Drinking and Driving.........................................................................................................................19
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................19
Motorcycle Skill Test Practice Guide ...........................................................................................................20
Familiarization – Major Components ........................................................................................................................26
Vehicle
Identification Number......................................................................................................................26
Frame ..........................................................................................................................................................26
Suspension System .....................................................................................................................................27
Powertrain....................................................................................................................................................28
Braking
system ............................................................................................................................................29
Electrical System .........................................................................................................................................30
Fuel System.................................................................................................................................................31
Controls and Operations...........................................................................................................................................33
Ignition-Light Key Switch .............................................................................................................................33
Instrument Cluster .......................................................................................................................................34
Speedometer ...............................................................................................................................................35
Turn Signal Indicators..................................................................................................................................36
Headlamp Hi/Lo Switch ...............................................................................................................................37
Electric Starter .............................................................................................................................................37
Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................................................38
Horn .............................................................................................................................................................38
Throttle Control Grip ....................................................................................................................................39
Fuel Supply Valve........................................................................................................................................39
Fuel Enrichener Controls.............................................................................................................................40
Fuel Caps ....................................................................................................................................................40
Brake System ..............................................................................................................................................41
Brake Light...................................................................................................................................................41
Clutch Hand Lever .......................................................................................................................................41
Gear Shifter .................................................................................................................................................42
Mirrors..........................................................................................................................................................42
Kickstand .....................................................................................................................................................43
Starting Your Motorcycle ..........................................................................................................................................44
Cold
Starting ................................................................................................................................................44
Hot Starting..................................................................................................................................................44