Baja motorsports BE500 User manual

BE500 Electric-assisted bicycle
Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.
No one under the age of 16 (14 in Québec) should operate this vehicle.
Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life!
Do not remove this operator’s manual from this vehicle.
Please obtain, review, and follow provincial / municipal government acts and
regulations pertaining to owning and operating this electric assisted bicycle.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Age Requirement:
-16 years or older in BC and
Ontario
-14 years or older in Québec
NOTE: In Québec operators
aged 14 through 17 are
required to obtain a license.
Rev.D (CAN)
031009

II
Congratulations on your purchase of the BAJA INC. BE500
power-assisted bicycle.
Your vehicle is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of
purchase. During the warranty period BAJA INC. will at its option,
repair, provide replacement parts or replace your BAJA INC. vehicle
at no charge. This warranty does not cover normal wear items or
damage caused by neglect or misuse of the product.
Motor Warranty – 90 days
Frame Warranty – 90 days
Warranty is void if:
Frame is bent or broken due to abuse.
Wheels are bent or broken.
Fender bent or broken due to abuse.
Any sign of impact, accident, jumping, spin-outs or roll over.
BAJA INC. is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim
personal or otherwise resulting from the operation of this product in
any way.
Should you experience a problem with your vehicle, please contact Baja
Inc. customer service line toll free at 1-866-250-7155 between the hours of
7am and 5pm Monday though Friday MST (mountain standard time). MDT
(mountain daylight time) during the daylight savings time. You will be
instructed how to proceed.
A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED.

III
This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold or
otherwise transferred to a new user or operator. The manual
contains important safety information and instructions
which should be read carefully before operating the vehicle.
All operators should obtain, review, and follow municipal,
provincial, and governmental acts and regulations pertaining
to owning and operating an on road power-assisted bicycle.
Children under the age of 16 (14 in Québec) should never
operate this vehicle.
WARNING
!
It is the operator’s responsibility to know and obey all applicable
municipal provincial and governmental laws at all times while
operating this vehicle including but not limited to trafc safety,
vehicle registration.
WARNING
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POWER ASSISTED BICYCLE
This vehicle is a power assisted bicycle and
meets all the requirements under section 1.2.1 of
the Canada motor vehicle safety regulations

NOTICE TO USERS ............................................................................................ 2
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS/WARNINGS ............................................................ 3
PRE RIDE CHECK LIST...................................................................................... 8
LOCATION OF WARNING LABEL...................................................................... 10
OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 11
CHARGING THE BATTERY/STARTING THE MOTOR............................... 11
DRIVING SAFELY........................................................................................ 12
MAIN SWITCH ............................................................................................. 13
RIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY....................................................................... 13
BRAKE LEVERS AND THROTTLE............................................................. 14
STOPPING THE MOTOR............................................................................. 14
PARKING ..................................................................................................... 14
SHUTTING OFF THE MOTOR..................................................................... 15
LEFT BRAKE/SWITCH ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 16
INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................................................................. 17
SEAT LOCK ................................................................................................. 17
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................... 18
BRAKES ...................................................................................................... 18
TIRES ........................................................................................................... 19
STORAGE PROCEDURE.................................................................................... 20
MAINTENANCE CHART ..................................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................... 22
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ 23
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM..................................................................................... 24
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ............................................................................ 25
Table of Contents
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Please read this manual and follow all instructions carefully. To emphasize
the special information, the symbol and the words WARNING or CAUTION
have some special meanings. Pay great attention to the messages.
NOTE: Indicating special information which is to make maintenance easier or
instructions clearer.
WARNING and CAUTION are arranged like this:
This user’s manual contains important safety and maintenance information.
Read it carefully before riding. Failing to follow the warnings contained in this
manual could result in INJURY or DEATH.
It is important that this manual remain with the vehicle when you transfer it to
another user or owner.
All information, illustrations, photographs and specications contained in
this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time
of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there will 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.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.
WARNING-or-CAUTION
The rst part will identify a POTENTIAL HAZARD.
The second part will describe WHAT COULD HAPPEN if you ignore
the WARNING or CAUTION.
The third part will describe HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD.
Important

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● Read and follow all instructions in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual,
any accompanying supplements, and the Motor Owner’s Manual
before attempting to operate this vehicle. Do not discard this
Owner’s Manual, safety video, or any other material or
documentation included with this vehicle.
● This vehicle may have been supplied to you completely assembled.
To prevent possible injury or death, read and follow the assembly
instructions to make sure the vehicle was assembled properly.
● Always perform the daily pre-ride inspection specied in this manual
before operating this vehicle.
● Modifying the vehicle and/or removing original equipment and/or
safety decals could make this vehicle unsafe for operation.
● Replace any safety decals that become unreadable or detached from
the vehicle. Decals provide critical warnings about potential hazards
or safety requirements.
● Never use this vehicle for stunt riding, spin-outs, donuts, racing , or
any form of competition.
WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND/OR OTHER
PROPERTY.
General Precautions
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Additional Warnings
Protective Clothing/Equipment
● Most accident fatalities are due to preventable head injuries. Always
wear a properly tting motorcycle type helmet approved by the
agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), Safety
Helmet Council of America (SHCA), or Snell Memorial Foundation
(SNELL).
● Always wear face shields or goggles, boots, gloves and other
appropriate protective clothing.
● Long hair, loose clothes, or jewelry can get caught in the moving
parts of the vehicle or the surrounding environment while riding.
Remove or tie back anything loose that could get caught in the
moving parts of the vehicle before riding.
Moving Parts
● Never place hands, feet, any body parts or clothing near the, wheels,
chain and other rotating parts while riding or running the vehicle.
● Use extreme caution while performing maintenance while battery is
attached
● Keep guards and pads in place at all times. Prevent accidental
contact with the vehicle whenever the vehicle is running.
● The guards over the brake, clutch, torque-converter, axle and drive
sprockets also help prevent mud and debris from contacting those
components.
Trafc Safety
● ALWAYS FOLLOW THE ENTIRE PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST PRIOR TO
STARTING OR RIDING THE VEHICLE.
● Your safety while riding this vehicle depends on your ability to
exercise proper judgment. You must be of sufcient age,
understanding, mental capacity, and physical capability to safely
operate this vehicle.

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Additional Warnings (continued)
Traffic Safety (continued)
● Always obtain mature, supervised instruction and sufcient practice
in a decongested area before operating this vehicle on any public
thoroughfare.
● Excessive vehicle speed is a leading cause of accidents, which can
cause death or serious harm to you, other people, and/or property.
Always obey all applicable trafc safety laws while operating this
vehicle, being sure to account for current weather and trafc
conditions and slow down if necessary. DRIVE TO ARRIVE!
● Use extreme caution when riding on wet, slippery, rough or slopped
terrain. There is an increased risk of loss of control, which can result
in injury, death, and/or property damage.
● Always slow down when turning. High-speed turning can cause loss
of control and/or possible death, injury, and/or property damage.
Turning on a slope increases the risk of rollover. Practice turning in a
safe area away from trafc until you are condent in your ability to
control the vehicle at all times.
● Operating this vehicle at an unsafe speed, especially while turning,
can cause death, injury, and/or property damage.
● Never use this vehicle to perform any type of racing, stunt riding,
jumps, spin-outs, donuts, or other maneuvers, You could kill or
injure yourself or others and/or cause property damage.
● Never operate vehicle while under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or
medication of any kind. Such operation is dangerous to yourself
and/or others and may be illegal in your area.
● Check the tire pressure before operating the vehicle using a properly
calibrated tire air pressure gauge.
● Stop the vehicle and shut off the motor immediately if the vehicle
makes unusual noises or vibrations. Check the vehicle for damage.
Excessive noise or vibration is a sign of loose or worn parts.
● Do not use this vehicle on rental tracks of any kind.

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Additional Warnings (continued)
Electric Motor Safety
● Keep the electric motor free of dirt and debris, especially in the throttle
linkage area.
● Never start the electric motor without checking to see that the throttle
control is in the idle position.
● Never start the electric motor unless you are properly seated with your
hands rmly on the controls.
● All guards must be in place prior to starting the electric motor.
● Operating the vehicle in conditions where water, mud, snow, dirt,
sand or other debris can get into the throttle cable conduit and/or the
throttle mechanism can cause the cable or throttle mechanism to bind,
which may lead to throttle sticking, loss of control, and possible death,
injury, and/or property damage.
Fasteners
● Make sure that all screws, nuts, and bolts are properly tightened. Never
over-tighten hardware that is designed to move, such as front wheels,
spindles, A-arm pivots, etc. Restricting moving parts can cause a loss
of control and possible injury or death.
● Always replace torque-type locknuts with new locknuts of the same
type after removing the old locknuts.
Charging
● Make sure master power switch located under the seat is turned on.
● Plug charger into outlet below seat cushion. A light will illuminate on the
charger to show that battery is being charged. When the battery has a
full charge a green light will illuminate. Charging time usually last 3-12
hours, however the initial charge should be 12-24 hours.
● Battery should be charged as soon as a lack of power is shown. Battery
should be charged at least once a month when unit is not being used
for a long period of time.

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Additional Warnings (continued)
Charging (continued)
● Do not use any other model of charger. Don’t use a quick charger
if possible, it will effect the service lift of the battery. Charging
should be done in a well ventilated area. Do not charge the battery
near gas or any highly flammable solvents.
● High temperatures of the battery or abnormal indicator of the
charger while in use could mean either battery or charger failure.
Stop charging at once and have it serviced by a certified Baja Inc.
service center.
NOTICE: To protect the environment, dispose of old/used
batteries at a certified battery disposal location.
Maintenance
● Do not modify the vehicle from the manufacturer’s original design
and conguration.
● Never wash or operate the vehicle in freezing temperatures. Water
can freeze in the throttle cable conduit and/or on the throttle
mechanism, possibly resulting in throttle sticking, which can cause
the motor to continue to run and result in loss of control.
● Assembly, maintenance, and/or repair of this vehicle should only be
performed by designated dealers or authorized small-engine repair
centers for motor repairs to ensure quality work and safe vehicle
condition.
● Always disconnect the batteries before commencing any work in
the electric motor vicinity or where there is a possibility that the
vehicle could move unexpectedly.
● Never adjust, repair, or clean the vehicle while it is in motion.

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Pre-Ride Checklist
WARNING! ALWAYS PERFORM THE ENTIRE PRE-RIDE
CHECKLIST BEFORE USING THE VEHICLE AS THIS CAN HELP
YOU SPOT PROBLEMS THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH SAFE
VEHICLE OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS ENTIRE
CHECKLIST BEFORE EVERY RIDE CAN CAUSE DEATH,
SERIOUS INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO YOURSELF
AND/OR OTHERS.
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BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
LOCATED UNDER
SEAT
FRONT BRAKE
LEVER
THROTTLE
GRIP
SEAT LOCK
SIDE STAND
TAIL LIGHT
RIGHT
PEDAL
TURN SIGNAL
CENTER
STAND
REAR BRAKE LEVER
TURN SIGNALS
HEADLIGHTS
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
LEFT
PEDAL
MIRRORS

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Pre-Ride Checklist (continued)
Before Starting the Electric Motor
1. Warning decals
a) Make sure all warning decals are legible and securely attached.
b) Replace as necessary.
2. Tires
a) Ensure that both tires have at least 3mm (.12 inches) tread depth at
center.
b) Both tires must be inflated to the pressure indicated on the tire
sidewalls.
c) Replace the tires if tread height is less then 1mm (0.04 inches) at the
center of tires.
3. Chain
a) Check condition and tension.
b) Lubricate and adjust tension as necessary.
4. Throttle
a) Check for smooth operation. Make sure the throttle “snaps” back to idle.
b) Check for frayed cable or damaged cable housing. Replace damaged
cable.
c) Check for mud, debris and ice in the throttle cable/mechanism. Clean out
any contamination.
5. Fasteners
a) Check that all axle nuts are secure.
b) Check for missing fasteners. Replace as necessary.
c) Check that all other fasteners are secure. Tighten as necessary.
6. Steering
a) Make sure steering turns freely.
b) Lubricate/adjust as necessary. See the Maintenance section.
7. Frame/chassis
Check for bent/damaged frame/chassis components. Replace as necessary.
8. Battery
Check the clamp bar and connections are tight and corrosion-free.
9. Lights
Check for proper operation. Replace bulbs as necessary.

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Read and follow the warning label on your vehicle. Make sure you understand
the label. Keep the label on the vehicle. Do not remove it for any reason. If
the label comes off or becomes difcult to read, you should get a replacement
by contacting BAJA INC.
Location of Warning Label
WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT
!
Read and understand Owners manual
before operating this vehicle.
Avant d’utiliser le véhicule vous devez lire
et comprendre le manuel de l’utilisateur.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection and
protective clothing.
Portez toujours un casque, une protection
des yeux et des vêtements de protection.

Operation
Charging the Battery
2. Turn master switch (1) to “ON” and plug charger into outlet below seat cushion.
A light will illuminate on the charger to show that battery is being charged. When
the battery has a full charge a green light will illuminate.
NOTICE: To protect the environment, dispose of old/used batteries at a
certied battery disposal location.
Starting the Electric Motor
Make sure the battery has been fully charged.
1. Turn ignition key switch to the ON “ “ position.
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Outlet
Charger
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1. Before charging the battery, make sure the ignition
key switch is set to the OFF “ “ position.
ON
OFF
LOCK
ON
OFF
LOCK

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Operation (continued)
Driving Safely
WARNING! FOLLOW ALL OF THE WARNINGS IN THIS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING
THE VEHICLE. IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW AND OBEY ALL APPLICABLE
LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS.
WARNING! NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE. THE
CARRYING CAPACITY IS 220 POUNDS (100Kg).
Before starting the electric motor, squeeze the rear (left) brake lever and the
rear hand hold, then gently push the vehicle forward off the center stand.
Straddle the seat while keeping one foot on the ground for stability. Slowly
turn the throttle to begin driving. Place your foot on the floorboard as the
vehicle begins moving.
Never attach any articles to the handlebar. Store any items/cargo in storage
compartment located behind the driver. Do not carry cargo weighing more
than 10 pounds (4.5 Kg) in the cargo compartment. Always hold the rear hand
hold when lifting the vehicle.
WARNING! ALWAYS WEAR A DOT-APPROVED HELMET,
EYE PROTECTION, AND SHOES WHEN RIDING YOUR
VEHICLE.
WARNING! NEVER DRIVE THE POWER-ASSISTED
BICYCLE WITH THE SIDE STAND EXTENDED.
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Operation (continued)
Main On/Off switch
The main on/off switch contains three positions:
● ON(1):Themotorcanstart,thekey
cannot be removed.
● OFF(2):Thispositionshutsoffthemotorand
allows you to remove the key.
● LOCK(3):FromtheOFFposition,pushinward
and turn the key counterclockwise to the LOCK
position while turning the steering column to the left and
shaking it lightly to engage the steering lock.
Remove key.
Right Switch Assembly
•LightSwitch(1)
The light switch must always be on while unit is in operation. Slide light
switch all the way to the left (2) to turn headlight on.
For parking lights, slide light switch to the middle position (3).
To turn lights off, slide light switch all the way to the right (4).
•HornButton(5)
Press button to sound the horn.
•On/Offswitch(6)
Switch must be placed in the “ON” (8) position in order for electric motor
to turn on.
To turn electric motor off, place switch in the “OFF” (7) position.
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Operation (continued)
Brake Levers and Throttle
● Rearbrake(4):Whenstoppingthevehicle,squeezetherearbrake 
smoothly and firmly. Always engage the rear brake first.
● Frontbrake(5):Squeezethelevergentlyatfirsttoavoidlockingthe 
front wheel. Most of you stopping power comes from the front wheel,
which should always be used to supplement the rear wheel.
WARNING! USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ENGAGING THE FRONT
BRAKE TO AVOID LOCKING THE FRONT WHEEL. LOCKING THE FRONT
WHEEL CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
● Throttlegrip(6):Therotarythrottlegripisontherighthandlebar.
Accelerate by rotating the throttle towards you. Decelerate by rotating the throttle
away from you. The throttle includes a safety spring that snaps the throttle back to
idle when released.
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Stopping the vehicle
WARNING! WET, OIL, OR SANDY ROADS REDUCE BRAKING
EFFECTIVENESS. HARD BRAKING ON THESE SURFACES COULD LEAD
TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ALWAYS REDUCE
SPEED AS GRADUALLY AS POSSIBLE.
When braking, always engage the rear brake first to retain maximum control of the
vehicle. Most of your stopping power comes from the front wheel.
Parking
Always leave the ignition switch in the lock position when parking the vehicle to
help prevent theft. Park on smooth hard surfaces, being sure to use the center
stand whenever possible.
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Operation (continued)
Shutting off the electric motor
Always shut off the motor by turning the ignition switch to “OFF” position (1).

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Operation (continued)
Left brake/switch assembly
● High/low beam light switch (1): To activate the high beam, move the
switch to position (2). For low beam, use position (3).
● Turn signal switch (4): Slide the switch plate left for a left signal and
right for a right signal. Press the center of the switch to cancel the turn signal.
● Horn (5): Press the bottom button to sound the horn.
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Operation (continued)
Instrumental panel
● Speedometer (1): Indicates
the current driving speed in both
km/h and mph.
● High beam indication lamp (2):
Illuminates when high beam is
selected.
● Turn signal lamp (3): Indicates
that the turn signal is activated.
● Battery (4): Indicates the life of the battery.
● Odometer (5): Indicates the total distance the vehicle has traveled, in km.
Seat lock
● To open: Insert the key just below the seat on the left side of the vehicle.
Press the seat down slightly while turning the key clockwise to release the
latch. Lift the seat.
● To close: Press down the seat until locked, then remove the key. Never
leave the key in the lock.
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Seat lock