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:
Make sure that your XB-420M is equipped with correctly positioned and
securely mounted reflectors. Make sure your clothing or cargo does not
obstruct a reflector or light. Ensure that the front lights are on.
Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, any reflective
device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of
approaching motorists, pedestrians and other traffic.
Ride slowly. Avoid hazards, such as potholes and curbs.
Avoid areas of heavy traffic, dark areas, and roads with speed limit over
35 mph. If possible, ride on routes already familiar to you.
Ride at night only if necessary. Slow down and use familiar roads with
street lighting, if possible.
Other Reminders
The XB-420M works best on level ground. Use caution while going
down an incline, such as a hill or a ramp. Hill climbing and repeated
acceleration/braking will exhaust the battery much more rapidly.
The XB-420M has an electrical brake cutoff system. When you engage
either brake, the throttle becomes inoperative. Release the throttle before
braking. Do not “ride” the brakes.
The battery does NOT require deep discharging. If your XB-420M is put
into storage, re-charge its battery at least once every 90 days.
