Instruments and Gauges. (3)
Power Meter
– On the right side of the instrument panel (A) is a power gauge (B). Only
when the needle is at the top of the arc is the bike charged for good road use. When it
enters the broad band arc areas the bike is in danger of running out of power. When it
reaches the bottom arc it will shut off to protect itself. A clock is in the center bottom
and can be set by the two buttons to the right.
Volt Meter
– On the left of all newer model bikes is a voltmeter gauge. This is your most
accurate indication of power available. 13 volts is maximum charge, At 11 volts the
battery is dead and the bike cannot move.
Just below the power meter is the indicator light for the high beams of the headlights.
While the speed is indicated in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour, the
odometer reads only in kilometers per hour.
Some new owners note that there is oil around the top of the front fork boots or which
may have drooled down the fork leg. This is the corrosion protection placed on the leg
and under the boots while the bikes are in storage or shipping. It is not an indication of
some seal problem. Just wipe off the excess and it will shortly dry up. Some bikes
have a light “Vaseline” on the upper fork leg also.
WARNING CUSTOMERS ON THE FIRST DRIVE ARE PRONE TO DRIVING THE
BIKE TO MAXIMUM ACCELERATION AND SPEED AND WILL CUT THE RANGE IN
HALF IN THEIR EXUBERANCE. PLAN AHEAD AND DO NOT RUN THE BIKE
DEAD.
DAILY USE OF THE VEHICLE
The throttle on the bike is equipped with an extremely light return spring in comparison
with gas powered vehicles. It is therefore easy to “grab a big hand full of throttle”. Easy
does it. The road racer habit of riding with your thumb around the part of the throttle
