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Baja motorsports BE500 Owner's Manual

Electric-assisted bicycle
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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.
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.
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.
Rev.D (CAN)
031009

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  • Page 1 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. OWNER’S MANUAL Age Requirement: -16 years or older in BC and Ontario -14 years or older in Québec NOTE: In Québec operators...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 WARNING 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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 ...............

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    Important 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. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury. CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.

  • Page 6: General Precautions/Warnings

    General Precautions 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. ● 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.
  • Page 7 Additional Warnings Protective Clothing/Equipment ● Most accident fatalities are due to preventable head injuries. Always wear a properly fitting 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).
  • Page 8 Additional Warnings (continued) Traffic Safety (continued) ● Always obtain mature, supervised instruction and sufficient 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 traffic safety laws while operating this vehicle, being sure to account for current weather and traffic conditions and slow down if necessary.
  • Page 9 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. ●...
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Pre-Ride Checklist

    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.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Location Of Warning Label

    Location of Warning Label 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 difficult to read, you should get a replacement by contacting BAJA INC.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Charging the Battery 1. Before charging the battery, make sure the ignition key switch is set to the OFF “ “ position. LOCK Charger Outlet 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.

  • Page 15: Driving Safely

    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).

  • Page 16: Main Switch

    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.

  • Page 17: Brake Levers And Throttle

    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.

  • Page 18: Shutting Off The Motor

    Operation (continued) Shutting off the electric motor Always shut off the motor by turning the ignition switch to “OFF” position (1).

  • Page 19: Left Brake/Switch Assembly

    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.

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    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) ●...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Brakes FRONT HYDRAULIC DISK BRAKE INSPECTION 1. Inspect front disk brake caliper (1) for leakage. If brake fluid leaks, the safety of riding could be affected. 2. Inspect the brake hose (2) for cracks, and the joint for leakage. 3.

  • Page 22: Tires

    Maintenance (continued) Tires The vehicle is equipped with tires of the size and type listed below: 3.0 mm (0.12 in) Front Rear Size 3.00 x 10 3.00 x 10 Tire Tread Condition WARNING Operating this vehicle with improper tires, or even improper tire air pressure could be hazardous.

  • Page 23: Storage Procedure

    Storage Procedure If you do not use your vehicle for a long time, it will need special service requiring appropriate materials, equipment and skill. For this reason, we recommend that you trust this maintenance work to your authorized service center. If you wish to service the machine for storage yourself, follow the general guidelines below: VEHICLE Place the vehicle on level ground and wash the entire vehicle.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Chart

    Maintenance Chart It is very important to inspect and maintain your vehicle regularly. Follow the guidelines in the chart. The intervals between periodic services in miles are shown. At the end of each interval be sure to perform the maintenance listed. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Interval (miles/kilométres) Item...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide is provided to help you to find the cause of some common complaints. COMPLAINT: Electric Motor is hard to start or does not start at all. Something is probably wrong with the battery. CAUTION Failing to troubleshoot a problem correctly would damage your vehicle.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Description Data Motor type Electric Overall length 1676mm (66 inches) Overall width 762mm (30 inches) Overall height 1041mm (41 inches) Seat height 800mm (31.5 inches) Wheelbase 1333mm (52.5 inches) Ground clearance 152mm (6 inches) Dead weight 86kg (191lbs.) Payload 99kg (219lbs) Suspension Front- Telescopic fork...

  • Page 27: Electrical Diagram

    Electrical Diagram...

  • Page 28: Serial Number Location

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION You need to know the frame and motor serial numbers to get warranty work, theft recovery and consumer safety information. You also need these numbers to help your authorized service center or BAJA INC. order parts. The frame number is stamped on left side of rear swing arm (you will need to remove the side cover).
  • Page 29 BAJA INC. P.O. Box 61150 Phoenix, AZ. 85082, U.S.A Tel: 866-250-7155 Service Center Line: 866-401-2252...

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