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SAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE
!! WARNING !!
This operator's manual contains important safety and maintenance information. Read it carefully and make sure
you understand all included information before riding. Failing to follow the warnings contained in this manual
could result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
It is important that this manual remain with the vehicle when you transfer it to another user or owner. All
information, illustrations, photographs and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be some
discrepancies in this manual. We reserve the right to make product changes at any time, without notice and without
incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to the vehicle previously built or sold.
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Carefully read and understand this manual and all labels and follow the operating procedures described.
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A Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) instruction manual may also provided with this motorcycle. Read and
understand the contents of that manual before operating the motorcycle . If this motorcycle is resold or otherwise
transferred to a new user or operator, the MSF instruction manual should remain with the vehicle.
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Always wear a helmet. The operator and passenger (if any) of this vehicle should always wear a helmet approved
by agencies such as Department of Transportation (DOT), Safety Helmet Council of America (SHCA), or Snell
Memorial Foundation (SNELL). Most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries. The operator should
also wear face shields or goggles, boots or closed-‐toe shoes, gloves, and other appropriate protective clothing.
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Take time to get to know this vehicle. The operator's ability to operate this motorcycle safely is largely de-‐
pendent upon the operator's ability to exercise proper judgment. The operator must be of sufficient age,
understanding, mental capacity, and physical capability to safely operate this vehicle. This vehicle should only be
operated after sufficient practice in an uncongested safe area. Safe operation includes responsibility for the safety
of a passenger (if any). We recommend that any inexperienced driver should take a certified course approved by
the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
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Ride defensively. A common accident happens when a car suddenly moves into your lane. Most motorcycle
collisions happen when a car turns left in front of a motorcycle. Pay extra attention to other vehicles around you.
Never expect that they can see you.
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Make yourself more visible by wearing bright reflective clothing. Use your horn when it will help others see you.
Always use your turn signal before turning.
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Do not ride beyond your abilities and never go faster than the posted speed limit.
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Never operate this vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication of any kind. Such operation
could be dangerous to yourself and/or others.
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Keep your vehicle in a safe condition. Proper maintenance will help ensure a safe ride. Perform all recommended
maintenance and inspect your vehicle before each ride. Never modify your vehicle in any way to make it unsafe.
NHTSA SAFETY NOTICE
If you believe your vehicle has a safety defect, which could cause serious injury or death, you should immediately
contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Cleveland CycleWerks.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Cleveland CycleWerks.