Cannondale S440 - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
INSPECTION OF ALUMINUM CHASSIS
COMPONENTS
The aluminum chassis components of your vehicle
have a finite, limited, useful life. The length of that life
varies depending on the material used in their manu-
facture, the amount of use they are subjected to, and
the care they receive while in service. Regular
inspection by a Cannondale Motorsports Dealer is
important.
• Frame - a main support structure for the engine,
various components, and rider.
• Subframe - adds structural support.
• Swingarm - a suspension component
Use in competitive events, hard and aggressive
riding, riding on severe terrain, riding in severe cli-
mates, and riding fast can dramatically shorten the
life of the aluminum (frame) components. Any one
and/or a combination of these conditions may result
in an unpredictable failure.
We recommend that you carefully inspect your
vehicle’s chassis components for cracking, bending,
deep scratches and/or other damage before every
ride.
If you have crashed or rolled your vehicle, there
could be damage hidden from your view. DO NOT
ride a vehicle with any crack, even a small one. It
must be carefully inspected by an authorized Can-
nondale Motorsports Dealer before it is operated
again.
Riding a cracked frame could lead to complete frame
failure. If you have any questions, contact your Can-
nondale dealer or call 1-800-MOTO-USA.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Riding on a cracked or damaged frame.
(2) Attempting to fix a damaged frame.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) Riding on a cracked or damaged frame
can lead to a complete frame failure.
(2) Aluminum frame (and components) are
heat treated. Welding, drilling, or modifying
the frame, subframe, or swingarm may
weaken the component and result in com-
plete failure, leading to a serious accident
with subsequent injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Inspect carefully before riding.
Don’t ride on a cracked or damaged frame.
Don’t try to repair the frame, subframe, swin-
garm, or other components.
Have your Cannondale dealer inspect the
frame at every visit and at the 25 hour main-
tenance interval.
Call 1-800-MOTO-USA with any questions.