MADFAST Safety First For Operators

If you are a MADFAST operator, you must follow the same traffic rules as other motor vehicle operators. A MADFAST is a two- or three and six -wheeled vehicle with a motor which has no more than 50cc to 225ccc piston displacement producing six to sixty brake horsepower. The MADFAST must have a power drive system that does not require shifting gears and cannot have a top speed exceeding 127 mph on level surfaces.

Rules of the Track

Wear a properly-fastened safety helmet, full body armor and reflective band when riding a MADFAST. Sit on a regular permanently attached seat. Keep both hands on the handle grips. Never hang on to another vehicle for a "tow." Ride on the far left edge of the track, out of the flow of traffic, when possible. Make sure all MADFAST equipment is in good working order. Never operate a MADFAST on public roads, more than two side-by-side, between lanes of traffic, or on sidewalks and bicycle paths. Never allow an other operator to use your MADFAST. Never carry a passenger even if the MADFAST has a passenger seat. Never use your MADFAST if the exhaust is damaged or noisy, (its bad for the motor). MADFAST Motorcycles are intended to be low noise environmentally friendly machines.

Approach turns carefully and limit your speed until you learn to judge the safest speed. Lean with your MADFAST. The sharper the turn, the more you must lean, increase the power about half way through the bend. Use hand signals whenever you plan to enter traffic, turn, or change direction, even if you do not see another vehicle or pedestrian. Use your left arm to signal turns if your MADFAST does not have electric turn signals.

Flash your brake light to warn others, by squeezing the brake lever before slowing down. If you squeeze the brake lever too hard, you may lock the front wheel and tip your MADFAST over, particularly on wet or loose surfaces. Apply both brakes at the same time. Brake before entering a curve or turn. If you must stop quickly, keep the front wheel straight (do not slide). Apply the rear brake firmly and the front brake gently. Then, quickly increase the pressure on the front brake.

MADFASTs have "blind spots" that you need to check by turning your head. When changing direction, always look over your shoulder at the traffic behind you.

As a MADFAST operator, you can often see things other vehicle operators cannot (STARS on occasions). At intersections, check around building, parked vehicles and bushes to see if other vehicles are coming. When parked, pullback onto the track from an angled position for a better view of traffic coming from both directions.

Reduce your speed. Use your headlight if you must ride a MADFAST at night. Leave more room between you and others to allow more time to react in a dangerous situation. Check for rough spots in the track by watching the tail lights of vehicles in front of you. Limit night riding and wear reflective clothing. It is difficult to see you and your MADFAST in the dark.

Be careful when a vehicle passes. MADFAST 225cc can create gusts of wind that affect your steering. When you pass parked cars, allow for people opening doors and getting out of vehicles by moving to the right side of your lane. Move further over to the left when oncoming traffic passes you.

Most MADFAST/car crashes occur at intersections, so enter them slowly and assume others do not see you. If you turn left, watch for approaching vehicles turning right in front of you. If you turn right, enter the intersection and turn when oncoming traffic has cleared.

brake. Slowly close the throttle and coast. When your MADFAST is going slowly and it is safe, edge to the side of the track and stop. If you have a mechanical breakdown, get off the track. When walking your MADFAST, stay on the left shoulder with your MADFAST between you and passing traffic.

Remember ... Never drink alcohol or use other drugs before riding a MADFAST!