Zero DS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Safety Information
General Safety Precautions
1. This is a performance motorcycle and should
be treated with extreme caution.
2. Proper safety gear, including a regionally approved
helmet, riding boots, gloves, and protective
clothing should be worn while riding to reduce
the risk of potential injury. We highly recommend
the use of full height riding boots since the vast
majority of motorcycle injuries are leg and foot
injuries. It is not recommended to ride without
protective clothing; this applies to even short
journeys, and to every season of the year.
3. Read all additional warnings and product
instructions in this owner’s manual, and safety
labels, before operating the electric motorcycle.
4. Never carry a passenger unless your motorcycle
is upfitted with the passenger optional accessory,
which can be found on the Zero Motorcycles
website.
5. Never permit a guest to ride your electric
motorcycle without proper instruction.
These are performance motorcycles and should
be treated with extreme caution.
6. Do not ride on frozen, oily, or pitted surfaces.
Avoid potholes, surface cracks, and other
obstacles.
7. Never use alcohol or mind-altering drugs before
operating an electric motorcycle.
8. Persons unwilling or unable to take responsibility
for their actions should not use this motorcycle.
You assume all responsibility while operating your
motorcycle. The seller will assume no liability for
misuse or operator negligence.
9. Prior to each use, the rider must check everything
in the “every ride” column of the maintenance
schedules on pages 5-24 through 5-26, and the
charge level of the power pack as indicated on
the instrument panel charge indicator.
10. Your safety depends in part on the good
mechanical condition of the motorcycle. Be sure
to follow the maintenance schedule and
adjustment requirements contained in this
manual. Be sure you understand the importance
of checking all items thoroughly before riding.