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Baja motorsports BE500 Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: Electric-assisted bicycle

Summary of BE500

  • 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. Always wear a helmet; it could save your life! Do not remove this operator’s manual from this vehicle. Please obtain, review, a...

  • Page 2

    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 rep...

  • Page 3: Warning

    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. Al...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Notice to users ............................................................................................ 2 general precautions/warnings ............................................................ 3 pre ride check list ................................................................................

  • Page 5: Important

    2 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...

  • Page 6: General Precautions

    3 ● 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 ve...

  • Page 7: Additional Warnings

    4 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 memori...

  • Page 8: Traffic Safety (Continued)

    5 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 seri...

  • Page 9: Electric Motor Safety

    6 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 ...

  • Page 10: Charging (Continued)

    7 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 solvent...

  • Page 11: Pre-Ride Checklist

    8 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 t...

  • Page 12

    9 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...

  • Page 13: Location of Warning Label

    10 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. Location of warning label warning/averti...

  • Page 14: Operation

    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, dispos...

  • Page 15: Operation (Continued)

    12 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 ...

  • Page 16: Operation (Continued)

    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 countercl...

  • Page 17: Operation (Continued)

    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 th...

  • Page 18: Operation (Continued)

    1 15 operation (continued) shutting off the electric motor always shut off the motor by turning the ignition switch to “off” position (1)..

  • Page 19: Operation (Continued)

    16 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 o...

  • Page 20: Operation (Continued)

    17 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...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    18 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. Check the brake fluid level through the sight hole on front of brake fluid reservoir (3) 4. To add brake fluid...

  • Page 22: Tires

    19 tires the vehicle is equipped with tires of the size and type listed below: tire air pressure check the air pressure in tires before riding. Improper air pressure would affect handling, steering response, traction, tire life and rider comfort. Be sure that the tires are inflated to the pressures ...

  • Page 23: Vehicle

    20 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 ...

  • Page 24: Maintenance Chart

    21 item each use initial 150/240 initial 500/800 initial 1000/1600 every 1000/1600 electric motor bearing c throttle grip control i brake fluid level i i i i i brake hose and joints i i i i i brakes i i i i i wheels i i wheel bearings i * brake caliper linings i i i i front and rear sus- pension i s...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    22 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. Check all wires and battery connection. Make sure the battery has been fully charged. ...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    23 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)...

  • Page 27: Electrical Diagram

    24 electrical diagram v m m ain s wit ch ig nition s wit ch r r b b b bl g y r w r b b r b r b r b 48v ba tt er y char ger socket + - r con tr ol module ca thode a node r phase line sig nal a nti-thef t con tr oller bl g y brushless m ot or hor n rec eiv er 1 3 4 5 6 1 4 5 6 2 b dr p 1 2 w b dc-s wi...

  • Page 28: Serial Number Location

    25 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 ...

  • Page 29: Baja Inc.

    26 baja inc. P.O. Box 61150 phoenix, az. 85082, u.S.A tel: 866-250-7155 service center line: 866-401-2252.