2009 ZERO S / DS OWNER'S MANUAL
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1. Thisisaperformancemotorcycleandshouldbetreatedwithextremecaution.
2. Proper safety gear including a 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.
3. Nevercarryapassenger.ThismotorcycleisdesignedforanOPERATORONLY.
4. Donotrideonwet,frozen,oilyorpittedsurfaces.Avoidpotholes,surfacecracks,andotherobstacles.
5. Priortoeachusetheridermustcheckthetirepressure,brakes,andpowerpackfunction.
6. Never use alcohol or mind-altering drugs before operating a Zero Motorcycle.
7. Never permit a guest to ride your Zero Motorcycle without proper instruction. These are performance
motorcycles and should be treated with extreme caution.
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. Read all additional warnings and product instructions in this owner’s manual and safety labels before
operating the Zero Motorcycle.
10. Yoursafetydependsinpartonthegoodmechanicalconditionofthemotorcycle.Besuretofollowthe
maintenance schedule and adjustment requirements contained in this manual. Be sure you understand the
importance of checking all items thoroughly before riding.
11. Modicationsofthemotorcyclemayrenderthevehicleunsafeandmaycauseseverepersonalinjury.
12. Beverycarefulwhenloadingoraddingaccessoriestoyourmotorcycle.Large,bulkyorheavyitemsmay
adversely affect the handling and performance of your motorcycle.
YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE USE
OF THIS MOTORCYCLE. TO DETERMINE IF COVERAGE IS PROVIDED, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR
INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION
