X-TREME XB-502 Owner's Manual page 5

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If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or
when you are very tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident.
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Never allow children to ride. Never allow others to ride without reading and understanding
these instructions.
Operating Reminders and Suggestions
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Review all instructions carefully before riding the XB-502.
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Follow all rules and regulations in your area for operating a motorized bicycle. Obey the same
road laws as all other road vehicles, including yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians, and
stopping at red lights and stop signs.
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Ride predictably and in a straight line. Never ride against traffic.
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Ride defensively. To other road users, you may be hard to see.
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Concentrate on the path ahead. Avoid potholes, gravel, dirt, wet road, oil, curbs, speed
bumps, drain grates and other obstacles.
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Be alert for unexpected events, such as opening car doors or cars backing out of concealed
driveways.
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Be extra careful at intersections and when preparing to pass other vehicles.
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Don't carry packages or passengers that will interfere with your visibility or control of the
bike. Don't use items that may restrict your hearing.
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Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other riders, vehicles and objects. Safe
braking distance and forces are subject to the prevailing weather and road conditions.
Wet Weather Riding
Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the rider and for other vehicles
sharing the road. The risk of accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions. In wet
weather you need to take extra care. In wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as
well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced. This makes it
harder to control speed and easier to lose control. To make sure that you can slow down and
stop safely in wet conditions, apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would
under normal, dry conditions.
Decrease your riding speed, avoid sudden braking, and take corners with additional caution.
Keep in mind that there is a direct, but inverse, relationship between speed and controllability.
Be more visible on the road. Wear reflective clothing and use safety lights.
Potholes and slippery surfaces such as lane markings and train tracks all become more
hazardous when wet.
Night Riding
A rider is very difficult for motorists to see at dusk, at night, or at other times of poor visibility. If
you must ride under these conditions, check and be sure you comply with all local laws about
night riding; follow the Rules of the Road, and take the following precautions:
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