Owner`s Manual

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Owner`s Manual

Trikke USA Owner’s Manual v2 04/14/09
Electric Commuter / Carving Vehicle
Twist Grip Throttle with
Charge Level Indicator LEDs
36 Volt Lithium Battery
Pack with On-off Key
Brake Levers with
Parking Lock Feature
Dual Speed
Econo & Turbo
Adjustable Handlebar Height
with Quick Release
Dual Independent
Rear Disc Brakes
T8air Deluxe Carving
Vehicle with Foldable
Aluminum Frame
Powerful 10’’ Hub Motor in
Front Wheel (250W)
Patented
High Performance
3CV Cambering System
8.5" High Pressure Air
Tires on Alloy Rims
Owner’s Manual
Trikke Tribred Pon‐e Owner's Manual ‐ V2 04/14/09
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Table of Contents
Important must read warnings, safety information and riding tips………………….…….. pg 3
Trikke Tribred Pon‐e assembly manual…………………………………………………………….…….. pg 6
Trikke riding manual (Safety issues)………………………………………………………………..………. pg 18
Trikke riding manual (How to ride manually)……………………………………………….…….…….
manually)
pg 21
Electric users guide……………………………………………………………………………………...........….. pg 25
Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………….............. pg 29
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………..……….
Pg 31
Trikke Tribred Pon‐e specifications……………………………………………………………..……..…… pg 32
Trikke products…………………………………………………………………………………………………....… pg 33
Trikke accessories………………………………………………………………………………………...………… pg 35
Warranty, useful product lifecycle, disclaimer…………………………………………………………. pg 37
Patent and trademark information…………………………………………………………………………. pg 39
Contact information……………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 39
Warning page…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 40
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Important Must Read Warnings, Safety Information and Riding Tips
Thank you for purchasing a Trikke™ product. This owner’s manual is designed to help you make
the most of your Pon‐e vehicle. Instructions and warnings have been carefully prepared to make
your experience as safe and enjoyable as possible. Use common sense while riding and enjoy
your new Pon‐e. Read additional information on page 18.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY SECTIONS OF THE
OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE RIDING. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PAY ATTENTION
TO ALL WARNINGS.
• ALWAYS WEAR PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN RIDING THE PON‐E INCLUDING AN ANSI,
SNELL,, CPSC,, ASTM OR DIN EN 1078 APPROVED HELMET. USE PROPER FOOTWEAR AND SECURE
LACES ON SHOES BEFORE RIDING.
• AVOID WATER, BUMPS, GRAVEL, SAND, CRACKS, UNEVEN SURFACES OR OBSTACLES THAT
MAY STOP YOU SUDDENLY OR CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL. THE PON‐E IS NOT INTENDED FOR
OFF‐ROAD USE. AVOID RIDING AT NIGHT.
• HANDS FREE RIDING CAN BE DANGEROUS. USE BOTH HANDS TO HOLD THE HANDLEBARS
FIRMLY AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT PUSH TOO HARD ON OR APPLY UNEVEN PRESSURE TO EITHER
SIDE OF THE HANDLEBARS. DO NOT MAKE SUDDEN SHARP TURNS OR APPLY YOUR BODY
WEIGHT TO THE HANDLEBARS WHEN TURNING. SUCH ACTIONS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO
“JACK‐KNIFE” OR STOP SUDDENLY, WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIDER.
• STUNT RIDING, RIDING BACKWARDS AND/OR EXTREME RIDING ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
ON THE PON‐E. RIDING IN THIS FASHION MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOIDS THE
WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
• DO NOT LEAN BACK OR PULL BACK ON THE HANDLEBARS.
HANDLEBARS DOING SO CAN CAUSE THE RIDER
TO FALL OFF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• DOWNHILL RIDING IS NOT RECOMMENDED, ESPECIALLY FOR NOVICE RIDERS. THE PON‐E IS
DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR USE ON DRY FLAT PAVEMENT. EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN RIDING ON ANY HILL.
• WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT EXCEED THE INDICATED MAXIMUM RIDER WEIGHT
LIMIT OF 250lbs.
250lbs ON THE PON‐E.
PON‐E
• ALWAYS INSPECT THE VEHICLE BEFORE EACH RIDE AND MAKE SURE THAT THE HANDLEBAR
QUICK RELEASE AND THE FOLDING MECHANISMS ARE SECURELY LOCKED IN THE PROPER RIDING
POSITION. READ THE ASSEMBLY SECTION OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY
AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.
• TEST THE BRAKES FOR PROPER FUNCTION BEFORE EACH RIDE ALWAYS APPLY BOTH BRAKES
EVENLY WITH YOUR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTED EVENLY OVER EACH REAR WHEEL.
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• CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT WHEN RIDING.
IT IS THE PARENT
OR GUARDIAN’S RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND INSPECT THE VEHICLE
BEFORE EACH RIDING SESSION. THE PON‐E IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12
YEARS OF AGE OR UNDER 5’‐2” TALL.
•ALWAYS EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN YOU ARE RIDING IN PROXIMITY TO OTHER
VEHICLES, PEDESTRIANS, AND ESPESSIALLY IN PROXIMITY TO CARS IF YOU ARE RIDING ON A
STREET. BE SURE TO OBEY ALL RULES OF THE ROAD. PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO RIDERS OF
OTHER VEHICLES AND ALL PEDESTRIANS.
PEDESTRIANS SHARE THE PATH!
• DO NOT MODIFY YOUR PON‐E VEHICLE. ONLY USE TRIKKE TECH, INC. APPROVED PARTS OR
ACCESSORIES. SEE THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR OTHER USE RESTRICTIONS.
• ANY MODIFICATION OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR SYSTEM WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTEMPTING TO INCREASE THE SPEED OR PERFORMANCE OF
THE MOTOR, USING WHEELS OR TIRES NOT RECOMMENDED BY TRIKKE TECH INC., AND/OR
EQUIPPING
Q
THE MOTOR WITH NON TRIKKE COMPONENTS.
• THE ELECTRIC MOTOR SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH 36 VOLTS ONLY. USE OF ANY
BATTERIES OTHER THAN THE 36V‐9Ah LI‐ION BATTERY SUPPLIED WITH THE PON‐E OR THE YIKLIK
CHARGER PROVIDED MAY RESULT IN SYSTEM FAILURE. ANY SUCH MODIFICATIONS WILL VOID
THE WARRANTY. TRIKKE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND/OR ALL INJURIES OR DEATH
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE(S) CAUSED BY SUCH MODIFICATION.
• THE PON‐E IS A LOW POWER, ULTRA‐LIGHT SYSTEM AND ITS INTENDED USE IS TO ENHANCE
THE CARVING EXPERIENCE OF THE TRIKKE CARVING VEHICLE AND ADD A POWER ASSIST. IT IS
THE INTENTION THAT THE ELECTRIC MOTOR WILL BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH STANDARD
CARVING PROPULSION.
• THE USE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR WILL PROPELL YOU AT SPEEDS YOU MAY NOT BE
ACCUSTOMED TO WHICH MAY BE BEYOND YOUR SKILL LEVEL. PRACTICE AT LOWER SPEEDS IS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY.
• LOOK FURTHER AHEAD AS OBSTACLES AND TURNS WILL BE COMING AT YOU FASTER.
FASTER
• DUE TO INCREASED SPEEDS, RISK OF INJURY AND DEATH ARE VASTLY INCREASED WHILE
RIDING WITH THE ELECTRIC MOTOR. OPERATOR FOCUS IS A CONSTANT REQUIREMENT.
• THE BRAKING DISTANCE REQUIRED FOR A FULL STOP WILL INCREASE WITH THE USE OF THE
ELECTRIC MOTOR. PRACTICE BRAKING FROM FULL SPEED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO ASSESS
THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP.
• BE AWARE OF LOW OBJECTS.
OBJECTS YOU ARE TALLER THAN YOU THINK WHILE RIDING.
RIDING YOU MAY
NEED TO DUCK UNDER TREE BRANCHES, STREET SIGNS, ETC.
• WHENEVER YOU RIDE, FOLLOW ALL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, INCLUDING STOP SIGNS, TRAFFIC
SIGNALS AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ANY SPECIAL LAWS THAT
GOVERN THE OPERATION OF THE TRIKKE TRIBRED VEHICLE, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL POLICE
STATION OR DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR INFORMATION.
• TIRE WEAR,, PUNCTURES OR RUPTURES CAN RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AND MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. ALWAYS BE SURE TO MAINTAIN THE TIRES PROPERLY.
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• IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE PROPERLY, DO NOT RIDE YOUR PON E CONTACT TRIKKE TECH SUPPORT AT 877 4TRIKKE (877 487 4553)
PON‐E. CONTACT TRIKKE TECH SUPPORT AT 877‐4TRIKKE (877‐487‐4553).
• BREAKING AND LOCKING THE REAR WHEELS OR “SKIDDING” THE REAR WHEELS WILL DAMAGE THE TIRES AND IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. • IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS OR FIND THAT YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND
THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, HAVE A QUALIFIED TRIKKE DEALER ASSEMBLE THE PON‐E FOR
YOU. IF A TRIKKE DEALER ASSEMBLES THE VEHICLE FOR YOU, BE SURE TO READ THE RIDING AND
SAFETY SECTIONS OF THE OWNER
OWNER’SS MANUAL AND WATCH THE RIDING AND SAFETY VIDEO
MANUAL BEFORE RIDING FOR THE FIRST TIME.
• STOP RIDING IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SUSPECT THAT ANY PART OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSPECT THE VEHICLE CLOSELY TO CONFIRM WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR TRIKKE TECH, INC. DIRECTLY IF YOU SUSPECT THAT A
MALFUNCTIONING OR DEFECTIVE PART IS AFFECTING ITS SAFE OPERATION.
• THE FRONT WHEEL IS TURNED EXACTLY 180 DEGREES TO THAT OF A BICYCLE. UNLIKE A BIKE,
A CARVING VEHICLE’S FRONT WHEEL ACTUALLY TRAILS BEHIND THE FORK. ALTERING THIS WHEEL
POSITION WILL CHANGE THE INTENDED PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. SEE THE PHOTOS ON
PAGE 6 OF THIS MANUAL TO SEE THE PROPER MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED POSITION OF THE
FRONT FORK.
• RIDERS PERFORMING IN TRIKKE TECH, INC. PRODUCED VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ARE HIGHLY
SKILLED AND SPECIALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. DO NOT TRY THESE TRICKS YOURSELF OR YOU
MAY LOSE CONTROL AND FALL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY AND EVEN DEATH.
• IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE AN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO IN THE BOX, OR IF THE WRITTEN OR
VIDEO MANUAL IS DAMAGED, PLEASE CONTACT TRIKKE TECH, INC. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
ASSEMBLE OR RIDE THE CARVING VEHICLE.
• THE PON‐E IS AN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE AND AS SUCH THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR SHOCK AND
OR FIRE IF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS TAMPERED WITH OR EXPOSED TO WET CONDITIONS.
• USE OF A CHARGER OTHER THAN THE YIKLIK CHARGER PROVIDED MAY CAUSE THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT AND/OR CAUSE A FIRE.
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Trikke Tribred Pon‐e Assembly Manual
Your pre‐assembled Pon‐e requires handlebar and front fork/motor assembly attachment , cable
connections and a quick maintenance checklist before riding. All of the following information and
more can be found on the www.trikke.com website.
This owner’s manual is also supplemented by the video Owner’ss by the video Owner
Manual with step‐by‐
step instructions on the assembly process, how it works, and how to ride.
Frame
Motor
Handlebar
The various Pon‐e vehicle components are labeled for your reference below. You may need to
refer to these images to finish the assembly of your Pon‐e.
Brake Lever
Brake Lever
Stem
Steering Axle
Front Tube
Handlebar
Handlebar Height Adjustment Quick Release
Battery
Motor
Motor Controler Box
Right Arm
Brake Caliper
Cambering Axle
Steering Stopper
Front Fork
Front Wheel/Motor Front
Wheel/Motor
Assembly
Deck
Rear Wheel
Left Arm
Folding Mechanism
Cambering Joint
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TRIKKE TRIBRED PON‐E POWER PACK
POWER PACK
36V‐9Ah Li‐Ion Battery
Battery Rail
Speed Limiter Switch
Battery Base Plate
Controller Box
Controller
TRIKKE TRIBRED PON‐E TRIKKE
TRIBRED PON‐E
POWER COMPONENTS
Speed Throttle
Handgrips
Controller Box
d
And Battery
Badge
Motor
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Step 1: Unfolding the Legs
At the front of each leg there is a
folding joint near the cambering
mechanism. Each of the two joints
has a spring‐loaded
p g
bolt action q
quick ‐
release mechanism with a notch to allow the bolt to be held in the open position.
Bolt in
open position
The same procedure also applies to
collapsing the vehicle. When the Pon‐e
i new, sometimes
is
i
the
h joints
j i
are tight.
i h
This is normal, and they will loosen up
after some use. If tightness continues,
use “3 in 1” oil to lubricate the joints.
The vehicle should be in its unfolded
standing position in order to attach the
h dl b
handlebars.
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Step 2: Attaching the Handlebars
Position the handlebars with the brake cables crossing once behind the steering column and again
in front. This simple method insures that the left brake lever actually operates the left rear brake.
If you find that your brakes are crossing, please start again and properly mount the handlebars.
Note: the throttle cable should be taped to the right brake cable.
Once your brake cables are
properly routed you can secure
the handlebars. Loosen the two
bolts on the stem that fasten
the stem to the stem post using
the supplied 4mm Hex wrench.
Slide
the
handlebar/stem
assembly onto the stem post.
Align
the
handlebar
perpendicular to the front fork
pushpin which should be facing
in the direction the vehicle will
be traveling. Center the bars
and tighten (but do not torque)
the two hex bolts evenly. The
final torque will happen after
properly aligning the handlebars
later in the assembly procedure.
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Step 3: Attaching the Front Fork
Putting the front fork/motor assembly on
in the proper riding position requires a
5mm Hex wrench (supplied). First, turn
the vehicle upside down so the fork post
(arrow right) is aiming towards the sky.
Note: place the plastic packaging support
underneath the handlebar to avoid
damaging the throttle. You should do this
procedure on carpet or soft surface to
prevent scratching the handlebars or foot
platforms.
Loosen the two Hex bolts on the fork collar using the supplied 5mm wrench. Simply align the
locking pin with the hole and push the front fork onto the fork post until the top of the fork and
the
h locking
l ki pin
i meet. Align
li the
h plastic
l i fender
f d with
i h the
h wheel
h l and
d push
h the
h neckk off the
h fender
f d allll
the way in the fork collar (arrow). Tighten the Hex bolts on the fork collar.
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Step 4: Check the front fork/motor assembly cable alignment
From the front fork/motor assembly, be sure the motor cable is behind the front fork and
fastened to the upper arm of the fork with a zip‐tie. Allowing a little slack, use one of the zip‐
ties provided to tie the motor cable to the outside edge of the cambering mechanism. Cut the
excess zip‐tie material.
Slack
Step 5: Check the handlebar alignment
Step 5: Check the handlebar alignment
Turn the vehicle right side up and look down the front post. Adjust the stem post by aligning the
front wheel axle with the handlebar (You may need to loosen the stem bolts to adjust the
handlebar alignment).
Now all you need to do is use the 5mm Hex wrench to lock the handlebar in place.
place
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Step 6: Connecting the cables of the electrical system
a. Unscrew the bottom tray
of the controller box to
access the cable connectors.
a.
b. Connect the throttle
cable.
Connect the
two–pin
i and
d the
h four‐
f
pin wire connectors
from the throttle to the
two–pin and four‐pin
connectors from the
controller
labeled
“Throttle
Throttle.”
b.
c. Connect the motor. Connect the six‐pin connector from the motor to the six‐pin connector from
the controller labeled “Motor.” Connect the three wires from the motor to the same colored
individual wires from the controller labeled “Motor.” Slide the clear rubber sleeve (arrow) that
covers the metal connector portion of the wire down the wire to expose the metal. Connect the
wires
i
t th and
together
d slide
lid the
th clear
l
rubber
bb sleeve
l
b k over the
back
th connection.
ti
Thi will
This
ill insulate
i l t the
th
connection as well as keep the connection together.
c
c.
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d. Connect the batteries. Connect the black connector from the controller to the black
connector from the battery. Note: You may hear a pop sound when the connection is initially
made. This is normal.
d.
e. Pack the wiring into the controller box
and fasten the tray back into place. (NOTE:
There are two unused connectors from the
controller
controller.
One unused connector is
attached to a green wire, the other is
attached to black and yellow wires. These
connectors are for future accessories.)
Torque the bolt.
e.
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Step 7: Raising the Handlebars
Raise the handlebar riser tube by first unlocking the quick release lever. Notice that there are
round holes down the back of the handlebar riser tube providing a number of height‐locking
positions. There is a spring loaded steel locking pin that snaps into these holes to provide a
second level of safety while riding. Push the steel pin in to release the riser tube and telescope
the handlebars up to your preferred riding height. Make sure the quick release firmly locks the
telescoping steering column in place.
If the quick release is loose, use the
adjustment finger nut to tighten the
quick release. Properly adjusted, it
requires a firm hand to close.
After learning how to ride, you can
adjust the handlebar position to
better suit your preferred riding
posture, but don’t rock them too far
back as to inhibit proper folding.
You can also adjust the brake levers’
angle for riding comfort and ease of
use.
Quick Release
Push‐pin
Step 8: Adjusting the brakes
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inner pad
outer pad
The following are basic disk brake
adjustment procedures. For a more in
depth disk brake adjustment procedure,
procedure
please visit technical support
at
www.trikke.com .
The image to the left shows a
properly installed disk brake.
There should be an even gap on
either side of the disk brake rotor
between the rotor and the inner
and outer brake pad.
Before adjusting the disk brakes,
squeeze the brake levers a few
times to stretch the brake cable
and to properly seat the brake
pads.
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Loosen the set screw (2a below, 2.5mm allen wrench) to unlock the inner brake pad. Screw the
inner brake pad all the way in (a bolt at the side of the inner pad body, 2b below), then back it off.
The inner brake pad should be backed off until it doesn’t touch the disk. A light rub is okay.
2a
2b
3
Back off the outer brake pad until it doesn’t touch the disk (3mm allen wrench bolt INSIDE the
caliper lever bolt. Please do not unscrew the 5mm bolt.) Again, a light rube is okay.
Spin each wheel. If the disc wobbles when rotated, mark the extreme point of the disc that is off
and correct it by using your fingers to bend the disc in or out. Repeat this correction until the disc
i “true”
is
“
” or no longer
l
shows
h
any wobble
bbl when
h you spin
i it.
i (this
( hi is
i a common procedure
d
b
because
bicycle discs are very thin and may get deformed easily).
4a
4b
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After truing the discs in step 4, you
might need to make minor adjustments
to the inner and outer pads. When
adjustments are final, use a 2.5mm
allen wrench to lock the inner pad
adjustment screw by tightening its
locking bolt
After some use, the brake pads will
wear down a bit and seat properly with
the disc. Also, the brake cable will
stretch. Re‐adjust your brakes using the
fine adjustment screws at the brake
lever and at the caliper as seen in steps
2 & 3.
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PNEUMATIC TIRES ON THE PON‐E
The front and rear tires on the Pon‐e come with lower pressure from the factory for
transportation reasons. You will need to adjust the tire pressure according to the rider’s
weight and riding preferences. Please do not exceed 80 psi (5.6 bar) maximum inflation.
Example of recommended pressure:
Rider’s weight/tires pressure:
170 lbs (77kg) tire pressure: front 50 – 70 psi (5.1 bar)/rear 60‐80 psi (5.6 bar)
Tire pressure affects the riding performance: lower pressure makes for a smooth but
slower ride, higher pressure makes for a faster but slightly bumpier ride. Check tire pressure once
a week – use a tire gauge.
gauge Do not ride with low pressure as this can damage the tires and pose
more risk falling.
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Final Assembly Check List for the Pon‐e
1. When you think that you have completed the assembly process, study the vehicle one more
time and compare it to the photograph on page 6.
2. Check the bolts that secure the front fork and handlebars. A good push and pull on the
handlebars will immediately indicate whether or not the stem is properly secured. The
handlebars should not be able to rotate on the stem ‐‐‐ even with all of your weight pushing
on it.
3. Do a final brake check by spinning both rear wheels. They should spin freely until you apply
the brakes. You should be able to vigorously squeeze the brake levers without the levers
depressing all the way to the handlebar.
4. Check the folding mechanism to insure that both of the rear legs are locked in the riding
position.
Assembly Questions or Replacement Parts
For any questions regarding assembling your Pon‐e, replacement parts or accessories, please go to
the www.trikke.com website or contact customer service at 1‐877‐4TRIKKE (877‐487‐4553) for
further details.
Caution!
Before riding for the first time, please take several minutes to go over the
Important Riding and Safety Tips on pages 3‐5 of this manual.
For safety of friends and others who will try your new Pon‐e,
Pon e it’s your
responsibility to coach them about safe riding. Make sure they read and
understand all warnings and safety information in this owner’s manual
before riding.
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Trikke Riding Manual – Safety Issues
Now that you have successfully assembled your new Pon‐e vehicle,
vehicle we will take you through
some simple riding tips to help you get started. These tips are focused on helping you with the
manual side of powering your ultra light hybrid vehicle. We always recommend that you ride
with a helmet and safety gear. Pay special attention to where you are riding, your proximity to
other people, and especially your proximity to cars if you are learning to ride on a street or in a
parking lot.
Please exercise respectful path etiquette where other
riders and pedestrians are on the same path.
Athletes who are accustomed to skiing or inline skating
typically pick it up in a matter of minutes. Don’t be
discouraged if you can’t climb on and speed away at 15
miles per hour. Being and entirely new vehicle, it requires
some new skills. Regardless of your athletic background,
you can learn to ride a Pon‐e vehicle in a relatively short
period of time ‐‐‐ usually in less than an hour.
The greatest words of wisdom are:
“Keep going until you feel the sweet spot.” You’ll know it when you feel it. With the Pon‐e, the
electric power assist will help you to feel the sweet spot. Try to mimic the feeling manually. If
friends or family are riding for the first time,
time for their safety please take the time to properly
instruct them and have them wear safety equipment.
You are now embarking on a totally new experience for mankind. It is once in a century that a
truly new technology emerges to change our way of thinking about motion and its application.
Conservation of angular momentum is the physical principle that the Pon‐e vehicle harnesses in
order to transfer the rider’s energy
gy into forward momentum. It is the p
painstakingg research and
development by Trikke Tech over the period of 12 years that has optimized the melding of this
principle with a human powered vehicle. That propulsion technology is now combined with an
electric motor assist on your Pon‐e. The combination of manual and electric power creates an
entirely new carving experience and makes the Pon‐e a practical commuter vehicle as well as an
exciting recreational vehicle.
The exclusive 3CV™ technology developed by Trikke
Tech is the mechanism that makes this forward
propulsion possible.
The unique cambering
mechanism is elegantly simple yet provides the
necessary rigidity, geometry and resistance to the
rider’s motion to allow for optimum control, speed,
comfort durability and especially rider confidence.
comfort,
confidence
You are now the owner of the original Pon‐e .
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The following five warning have been selected from the list at the beginning of this manual for
more in depth description and instruction.
instruction Please read and understand these and all warnings
before riding.
Safety Issue #1: Riding in Wet Conditions
Because Trikke™ Tribred vehicles use electricity to power the hub motor, riding in wet conditions
is not recommended. Always
y keep
p in mind that the Pon‐e is an electric vehicle and as such
common sense regarding safety around electricity should be practiced.
Additionally, the tires become slick when riding in wet conditions and extreme caution should be
used as rider control will be affected. Always try to avoid wet riding conditions.
Safetyy Issue #2: Weight
g Distribution
When using the motor from a dead stop, it is important to distribute your weight over the front
wheel as shown below. This will ensure proper traction of the front tire.
Once the Pon‐e is in motion, it is quite easy to go over backwards by leaning back. Be careful to
not lean back or distribute your body weight behind the rear wheels. This warning is especially
important for riders with restricted movement or reaction time. If you are standing still on the
vehicle it is always recommended that you keep the brakes on.
on If for some reason you feel
yourself going off the back, putting the brakes
on will help stop the vehicle from scooting
out from under you, but you should always
step off as a precaution.
In order to brake more effectively, distribute
more of your weight over the back wheels as
shown below. Be careful not to fall over
backwards.
The best way to insure that you are always
positioned properly on the vehicle and to
minimize the potential for going off the back
is to distribute yyour weight
g evenlyy between
Starting
Braking
the front and rear wheels.
Accordingly, you should not lean forward over or onto the handlebars either but rather move your
toes up to the front of the foot platforms and always let the balls of your feet and toes carry most
of your weight. Avoid rocking back on your heels, pulling back on the handlebars or sticking you
butt out behind them (in the case of sticking your butt out) you will inevitably un‐weight the front
wheel.
Besides the risk of going off the back, the other reason for evenly distributing your weight is to
insure that your front wheel has plenty of traction, which leads us to the next safety issue.
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Safety Issue #3: Handlebar Etiquette
Properly managing the handlebars and especially how far to the left and right you turn them while
yyou are ridingg is vital to yyour safety.
y Because the front wheel has been designed
g
to trail the fork,,
the handlebars have a tendency to turn on their own in the direction that you are leaning the
vehicle. Unlike a bicycle, which wants to go in a straight line, the front wheel will actually
accentuate a turn. Because of this condition, new riders need to pay special attention to not over
steer. Over steering can cause the handlebars to cross up or “jack knife” which will stop the
vehicle suddenly and possibly cause an injury. Always maintain firm control of the handlebars
with both hands and never ride with one or no hands. The Pon‐e requires both hands on the
handlebars at all times.
First time riders have a tendency to muscle the handlebars and throw their weight from side to
side. What manually propels the Trikke carving vehicle forward is a combination of turning and
leaning the steering column, not jerking or thrusting the handlebars from side to side. It is best to
think in terms of more rocking and less turning. Long smooth turns are best for beginners.
Safety Issue #4: Riding Downhill
Safety Issue #4: Riding Downhill
Because the Pon‐e is a totally new machine with completely foreign riding characteristics, we
strongly recommend that you take your time when familiarizing yourself with the vehicle and
gradually test the performance boundaries of its riding characteristics. This is especially
important before attempting to ride up or down hills. Both hill climbing and downhill riding are
advanced and require that you become a strong competent rider before even attempting hills ‐‐‐
up or down.
down As far as downhill riding is concerned,
concerned we strongly recommend that you only ride
down hills in which you can control your speed with turns as you traverse the hill. Riding hills at
speeds that require constant braking is not recommended for three reasons: you can get up to
speeds where your braking distances are too long to stop you safely, you can fall causing serious
injury or death, and you will quite simply wear down your brake pads and rear wheels long before
their expected functional life expectancy.
The Pon‐e will accelerate q
quicklyy down even the mildest ggrades,, so onlyy ride at speeds
p
and in an
environment that are suitable for your skill level.
Safety Issue #5: Safety Equipment
Always wear safety equipment, especially a helmet. A helmet is a must when riding a Pon‐e or
any wheeled vehicle for that matter. We also recommend that you wear elbow and knee pads,
especially for children and inexperienced riders. As stable a platform as the vehicle is, there are
always environmental considerations that might catch you by surprise like cracks in the pavement
or other vehicles.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY SECTIONS
OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE RIDING. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND PAY ATTENTION TO ALL WARNINGS.
Visit our website at www.trikke.com
www trikke com for information,
information replacement parts,
parts new Trikke products,
products and
custom Trikke accessories like carry bags, hats, t‐shirts, high performance wheels, water bottles,
backpacks and more.
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Trikke Riding Manual ‐ How to Ride Manually
Step 1: Mount the Trikke
h
ikk
First, find some smooth, flat and open terrain to ride on. Parking lots, basketball courts or
tennis courts are perfect places to learn. It is best to spend plenty of time riding on flat ground
before attempting hills ‐‐‐ up or down, and do not assume that you already know how to ride a
carving vehicle. Even though it has familiar features like handlebars and hand brakes, carving
q ridingg and balance characteristics that require
q
a familiarization p
period.
vehicles have unique
The vehicle is easy to stand on. We recommend that you step up onto the vehicle and spend a
few minutes getting used to the riding position, the braking system, and especially the range
with which you can rock the steering column left and right. This is especially important
because it is exactly this rocking capability that propels the vehicle forward. Get used to letting
your arms do the rocking ‐‐‐ not your body.
Step 2: Rock the Trikke
We recommend that you push off a few times like a scooter and simply ride around for a few
minutes to get used to the feel. It is especially important to establish a good riding position that
properly balances your weight between the front and rear wheels. First time riders have a
tendency to pop unnecessary wheelies. This can be dangerous because you can fall back and
injure yourself. Scooting your toes to the front of the platforms and riding on the balls of your
feet will help to distribute your weight to the front wheel. Also, properly set, the handlebar
height should force you to lean a bit forward. This riding posture will give you much better
stability, control, and quick braking response. Never lean back or pull back on the handlebars.
You can actually start moving without touching your feet to
the ground by rapidly turning the front wheel back and
forth. You will begin to pickup speed but will peak at only a
few miles an hour. Here is where it all comes together!
You are now turning the wheel back and forth to generate
forward motion and establishing a rhythm. No matter how
bad you might be as a dancer, the Trikke experience is very
rhythmic in movement and timing. Stick with it. You’ll get
it. The beauty of what drives the Trikke carving vehicle’s
design forward is the addition of one final ingredient:
ROCKING THE STEERING COLUMN LEFT AND RIGHT
AS YOU TURN THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. A LEFT
HAND TURN GETS A LEFT HAND ROCK.
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When you add the rock to the roll you are essentially
putting the rear wheels in a subtle yet responsive position
to generate forward
f
d thrust.
h
It will
ill take
k a few
f
minutes
i
to
catch on to a coordinated combination of turning and
rocking, but to
those who have
any skiing
or inline skatingg
experience you
will immediately
feel
the
similarities.
Your speed should pickup dramatically, and you will
begin to thrust forward with each turn. Please note
that it does not require that you make tight turns.
Rather, you should allow the vehicle to kind of steer
itself in a more graceful curving path.
Many first time riders tend to exaggerate the turning of
the handlebars thinking that they need to continue with
tight turns. Not so! The degree of your turns should
diminish as you begin to add the rocking motion and as
your speed
increases.
Turning
i too
hard
can
cause the
vehicle to
“Jack‐
Knife”
potentially
causing you
to
fall.
Take your
time.
Whatever you do, do not muscle the handlebars.
Experienced riders use a light touch on the handlebars
mostly for balance.
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Step 3: Weight Transfer
By this time you have dramatically increased your speed and should be getting to know where the
sweet spot is. When we say “sweet spot,” we mean the part of your turn where most of your
propulsion is generated. Typically, you will feel the outside wheel (your left rear wheel during a
right hand turn) drift away from you as you rock the vehicle to the right. If you apply a little
weight or a kick to that left foot as you turn you will accelerate even more. A seasoned rider can
actually propel the vehicle up to 18 miles per hour or better on flat ground…which is really
moving.
moving
The combination of these techniques will be new to you for sure, but be assured that riding time
will help you to create a smooth and beautifully coordinated movement. You will be able to travel
for miles with long graceful strides and rapid sprints. The beauty of it is that you will always be
looking ahead for places to carve and to add the skiing dimension to what would have been a
straight line ride on any other vehicle.
Step 4: Hill Climbing
Don’t be afraid to tackle hills, but make a point of graduating to steeper and steeper climbs as your
riding skills increase. We always say to new riders that hill climbing is an acquired skill. You can try
it, but you’ll probably frustrate yourself more than anything if you don’t first learn and master the
basic skills of ridingg on flat gground. The Trikke™ carvingg vehicle does slow down dramaticallyy as
you begin to climb a hill, requiring a new and physically challenging technique to be added to your
growing Trikke repertoire.
Hill climbs require much more upper body finesse ‐‐‐ especially on steep grades. If you are riding in
an area that has unavoidable hills, we recommend climbing as much as you can just to challenge
yourself and then just walk or run it to the top.
Hill climbing really brings you full circle as you actually diminish the rocking and increase the
tightness of your turns as the steepness of the hill’s grade increases. It becomes almost like a
series of rapid punching motions to force the front wheel around in order to gain a few more feet
of pavement.
Whatever you do,
do take your time to graduate to steeper and steeper hills.
hills In the end,
end the most
challenging of hill climbs will be attainable giving you a full body workout rarely found in any other
sport…if any at all.
Step 5: Downhill
Please read the Safety Issue #4 on page 20 of this manual.
manual
recommendations about riding downhill.
It best describes our
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Step 6: Proper Braking Technique
Because the Pon‐e vehicle has brakes on both rear wheels, it is important to learn how to
optimize their effectiveness with some simple rules. First, always apply both brakes together and
evenly. Second, dispersing your weight evenly to each rear wheel is crucial for maximum braking
effectiveness. If you lift your weight from one foot platform while braking you will cause that
wheel to lose traction with the ground. Finally, do not lean on the handlebars while braking.
Step 7: Adding Upper Body Power
Once you get up to speed with normal riding technique you can move into a more advanced
practice of twisting your upper body and thrusting the vehicle into each lean with your arms and
shoulders. Essentially, you are throwing your upper body weight in the direction of your turn in
order to gain more speed. This technique is especially useful when accelerating or hill climbing,
and it definitely comes after learning the basics of riding a carving vehicle. The whole learning
process will be a gradual development of our skills with each time that you ride, but the beauty of
it is that you will always learn something new with each ride. Enjoy your new hybrid carving
vehicle.
Reminder: Trikke carving vehicles are designed to roll forward only.
Please refrain from rolling backwards as there is the potential of
damaging the trailing arms of the carving vehicle.
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ELECTRIC Users Guide
OPERATION
1. To turn the power pack on, press the green button on the throttle in for 3‐seconds, then
release. The battery life indicators on the throttle will illuminate – all the way green
indicates a full charge. The lights on the throttle are a rough estimate of the battery life.
There is also a battery life indicator on the battery cap (arrow), which will remain illuminated
when the battery key is in the “on” position.
Throttle
Battery Life
Indicators
On/Off On/Off
Button
2. There is a speed limiter switch (arrow) on the controller box cap. When turned on (on = “1”
position, off = “2”), the switch will limit the speed of the Pon‐e to 12mph. When turned off, the
top speed of the Pon‐e is 17mph,
though
g the Trikke CV can be accelerated
to a faster top speed. Beginners should
use the speed governor and limit their
top speed to 12mph or less until they
are comfortable enough to switch to
the faster speed.
3. To power the motor, simply turn the
throttle. The throttle is sensitive to
the amount it is turned and will
increase the power as it is turned
further. Use caution when starting
from a complete stop and only turn
the throttle slightly. Also, begin with
your weight forward. This ensures
proper traction of the front wheel
when power is supplied to it. When
in motion, it is more appropriate to
turn the throttle further. Once in
motion,
i
return your weight
i h to the
h
balanced position.
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4. To remove the battery from the Pon‐e, push the key in and turn to the unlock position. Pull
th handle
the
h dl off the
th battery
b tt
up toward
t
d the
th handlebars.
h dl b
Th battery
The
b tt
should
h ld slide
lid freely
f l up the
th
battery rail until the battery is loose. Reverse these instructions to install the battery.
5. Make sure that the front wheel is pointed straight before applying power to the Pon‐e.
6. When crossing the street, allow enough time for a slow acceleration.
7. Riders should allow a generous amount of breaking room as a faster top speed requires more
room to stop.
8. Riders should avoid riding on wet or flooded terrain. The Pon
Pon‐ee can withstand a small amount
of moisture, however it is not recommended for riding in wet conditions. In the event the
vehicle gets wet, open all the flaps to the power pack assembly and place the entire system in
a clean dry area to dry the components thoroughly. Do not operate the Pon‐e with wet
components.
9. Riders should avoid jumping, curbs, speed bumps, grass, gravel and sand as these may cause
the rider to lose control of the Pon‐e. Possible impacts can damage the motor and battery
brackets.
10. When riding up a hill, it is important to assist the motor by carving up the hill.
11. To turn off the Pon‐e, press the green button on the throttle for 3‐seconds. The battery life
indicator lights on the throttle will turn off – signaling that the system is off. The Pon‐e should
be turned off when not in use to avoid accidental movement of the vehicle.
11. The Pon‐e will automatically shut off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
12 The
12.
h Pon‐e will
ill automatically
i ll stop supplying
l i power to the
h motor if the
h motor stalls.
ll
An
example of stalling would be to place the wheel motor against a wall and then turn the
throttle. Another example would be stalling while climbing a steep hill without carving. The
motor will be unable to turn, even though power is being supplied. This action will cause the
electrical components to overheat and fail. It is important to avoid stalling the motor.
13. Very high outside temperatures may cause the controller to shut down before the batteries
are empty.
empty It is very important to keep the vents to the batteries open to allow maximum
cooling to the controller.
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14. When the batteries are just about empty, there will be an intermittent pause in the power
supplied to the motor. The operator will need to release the throttle and then turn the
throttle
h
l again
i to re‐apply
l the
h power. When
h this
hi happens,
h
there
h
i approximately
is
i
l 1 mile
il off
life left in the batteries. The operator should assist the Pon‐e with the standard Trikke CV
carving technique to conserve as much power as possible and head to the nearest charging
station.
15. Rider etiquette is very important while operating the Pon‐e. Riders should use courtesy
while riding and share the roads and sidewalks on which they ride. Pedestrians always have
the right of way.
way When in traffic,
traffic stay to the right and stop carving to avoid causing
confusion to the drivers passing by.
CHARGING
1. The Pon‐e should need to charge for no more than 5 hours before its first use, or when fully
discharged.
2. To charge the battery, first connect the charging unit to the plug located on the key side of
th battery
the
b tt
casing
i near the
th top.
t
Th plug
Then
l the
th charging
h i unit
it into
i t a normall 110V socket.
k t
3. When the battery is charging, the light on the charger will be red. Once the battery is fully
charged, the light on the charger will turn green. Note that when the Pon‐e is unplugged
from the charger, the light on the charger will be green.
4. The Lithium‐Ion battery included in the Pon‐e vehicle should last for 600 Full Cycles. A full
cycle is a full discharge and recharge.
5 Good charging practice would be to plug the battery into the charger at every opportunity
5.
and keep the battery topped off.
6. If the Pon‐e will be unused for an extended period of time, it should be topped off once a
month.
7. Always unplug the charger by the plug (arrow) and not the wire.
8. It takes 0.4 KW/H to fully charge the discharged battery.
PARKING
1. Use the locking parking brake feature found on the brake lever of the Pon‐e. Pull the brake
lever toward the handle to engage the brakes. Push the pin down to secure the brake lever in
the locked position. Release the brake lever while pushing the locking pin down so that the
tension of the brake lever holds the locking pin in place. To release the locking pin, squeeze the
brake lever toward the handle again and the locking pin will spring out of the locked position.
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2. To park the Pon‐e, turn the
handlebars all the way to one
side and lean the vehicle in the
opposite direction.
For
example, turn the handlebars
all the way to the left, then
lean the vehicle to the right.
3 Another possibility is to lean
3.
the Pon‐e against a wall.
4. Always try to find a ledge for
the front wheel to rest against
to
avoid
unexpected
movement due to a slope, etc.
Engage
g g the lockingg brake levers
to assist securing and parking
the Pon‐e.
5. When a ledge is unavailable,
find a flat surface to minimize
unwanted movement.
6. In the event the above
methods are not working, lay
the Pon‐e down.
FOLDING
Folding your Pon‐e is exactly the
same as before.
before
See the
folding instructions earlier in
this manual for more
information on how to fold
your Pon‐e.
RANGE
1. The range of the Pon‐e’s power pack depends on many things including topography, rider
weight, wind, temperature, how much the rider assists, how much throttle the rider applies,
and the speed setting of the vehicle (Econo vs. Speed).
2. To maximize the range of the Pon‐e, set the speed switch to the 12mph Econo setting, avoid
climbingg hills for extended p
periods of time,, assist the vehicle as much as p
possible usingg
standard carving propulsion, and use less throttle.
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Maintenance
TIRES
1.Tire pressure should be between 60‐70 psi in the front wheel.
2.Periodically check tires for wear and/or faults.
TIRE REPLACEMENT
Front Tire (Motor)
1.Cut the zip‐tie that holds the wire connecting the motor to the controller on the front fork.
2.Remove the motor from the fork.
3
3.To work on the tire, either disconnect the motor cable from the controller and bring the motor k
h i
i h di
h
bl f
h
ll
db i
h
assembly to a workbench, or leave the motor connected and bring a chair near the Pon‐e to place the motor on while the motor is still connected to the power pack. It is recommended to keep the motor attached to the power pack to avoid wear on the connectors. Whichever method, use caution to avoid damaging the motor wire.
4.It is recommended to use a nylon tire tool to remove the tire from the motor. The nylon tool will avoid damaging the motor rim and tire
will avoid damaging the motor rim and tire.
5.Use soapy water to help the tire removal and tire assembly process.
6.Once the tire is replaced, insert motor back in the fork with the motor cable on the right side –
making sure to keep the motor cable behind the fork. There are two spacers for each side. The large spacers on the motor axle should be inside the fork. 7.Make sure that the motor axle is pushed firmly into the fork. The axle should be all the way to the top of the fork dropouts.
the top of the fork dropouts.
8.The small locking washers that have a small ledge go outside the fork. These washers help lock the axle to the fork. The ledge should fit inside the fork dropouts.
9.Tighten the nuts firmly with a 19mm wrench to 400 lb‐in (45 Nm).
10.Use a zip tie to fasten the motor cable to the upper arm of the fork, on the right side and behind the fork.
Rear Tires
1.Remove the rear wheel from the rear fork. The disk will not need to be removed to replace the tire.
2.It is recommended to use a nylon tire tool to remove the tire from the wheel. The nylon tool will avoid damaging the wheel rim and tire.
3.Use soapy water to help the tire removal and tire assembly process.
4.When replacing the tube, be sure to insert the valve stem so that it will stick out to the outside h
l i
h
b b
i
h
l
h i ill i k
h
id
of the vehicle when the wheel is assembled.
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BATTERY
1.The battery included with the Pon‐e is a 36V‐9AH Li‐Ion battery.
2.The battery life is rated for 600 full cycles. A full cycle is a full discharge and recharge.
3.Battery disposal: Many states have regulations in place requiring some form of battery recycling. To locate a battery recycling facility nearest you, call 1‐800‐8‐BATTERY.
MOTOR
1.The Pon‐e motor is a 250W‐36V brushless geared hub motor.
2.The motor will freewheel forward.
3.The motor’s top speed is 17mph. This means that if the Pon‐e is travelling faster than 17mph,
the motor will no longer be assisting you,
you but rather it will spin freely at the equivalent of 17mph
(full throttle).
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Troubleshooting
1.Everything is connected, but the lights won’t come on.
•Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
•Check the fuse located along the power cable at the top of the battery case.
•Check the connectors and make sure all the connections are installed properly.
•Check the connectors and make sure none of the wires from the controller are p
popping
pp g out.
2.The charger stays red or is blinking red.
•The charger is most likely broken and will need to be replaced.
3.Motor applies intermittent power and/or makes intermittent noises.
•Make sure the wiring from the controller to the motor is properly connected (colors match).
•Make sure the wiring is not popping out of the connectors.
•The motor cable may be damaged. Contact Trikke Tech Support for more assistance.
4.Lights on throttle will not turn off.
•Controller will have to be replaced.
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Trikke Tribred Pon‐e Specifications
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Trikke Products
Trikke offers a range of products including human powered vehicles (HPV) and even a downhill
snow ski vehicle. All of our vehicles and more can be found on our website at
http://www.trikke.com or through your Trikke dealer.
Bye Bye Boot Pain, Hello Free Ride! The Skki is equipped with custom,
shaped skis and generous foam‐padded handlebars; you only need to
grab the handlebars and lean them in the direction of the turn you
want to carve. It is easy to share with your friends or family because
there are no bindings that need to be set to your particular boot size,
and one size fits ages 13 and up! It is also very easy to walk up hills or
on the flats – just walk between the foot platforms! Plus, no more ski‐
boot pain: any durable, waterproof boots should work. Just step on
the knobby, dished foot platforms and let her rip! The skis are easily
removed for transport. Not heavy either, the entire package only
weighs 37 lbs. It is much easier to learn than skiing or snowboarding.
Feel the control of skiing with handlebars. Feel the freedom of riding
without bindings. Feel something really new and really fun!
SKKI
T12 Roadster
The Trikke T12 Roadster with its customized, high‐pressure
pneumatic tires and disc brakes eats up bad road and pushes the edge
of the T8 carving envelope times 10. Carve deeper and ride harder
with confidence and control, and tackle hills like a giant slalom skier
tackles the mountain. Perfect for athletes wanting to combine a fast
and exhilarating ride with excellent cross‐training for endurance,
balance, agility and strength. If you want the ultimate cambering
vehicle that you can take to the limit, this one's got the girth. Also,
because of its larger wheels and heavier frame, you
you'llll find that it takes
less turns to keep your speed – essential for anyone interested in long
distance carving. It's the best ride we currently offer; not for the faint
of heart.
The T8 Air is the ultimate ride for all around utility. It is more portable
than the T12 Roadster, but equipped with the much sought‐after air‐
filled tires for better hill climbing and smooth travel over varied
terrain. The 2008 model also comes equipped with custom fenders,
handlebars and animal‐free leather grips. The T8 Air allows the same
sticky ride as the T12 so that you can throw all of your energy into
your turns, but at 20 pounds can easily be tossed into your trunk or
carried up stairs, onto the subway or through a café. It looks like it
could be the best iteration yet of the Ultimate Fun‐Fitness Machine.
T8 AIR
T8 AIR
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The T78AIR is the new adult ride for comfort and deep carving fun. The
all Air set
set‐up
up means improved traction and a stickier and smoother feel
while carving. The buck‐knife folding system is a plus for ease of folding
and set‐up. Mounts both 7” and 8” polyurethane wheels as well on the
same steel frame in case you want to change it up. What's not to like?
T78AIR
The T67 cambering vehicle is the perfect ride for kids ten and up to
smaller adults. The T67's scaled‐down foldable steel frame was designed
for riders who are too big for the Trikke T5 but a bit too small for the adult
size Trikke T8. It features a 7
7" pu wheel on the front and 6
6" pu wheels on
the back ‐ can be customized to all 7" wheels for a faster ride. Light and
compact enough for girls and boys to take to school, buzz around town or
just rip through the neighborhood, the T67 is the easy‐to‐manage carving
vehicle for cruising fun, transportation and super‐portable fitness.
Teenagers wanting a bigger, faster frame size than the T5 for park riding
will bust it out on the T67. Smaller adults wanting to start getting in the
groove can start here.
T67s
Awarded both the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2004 and The
National Parenting Center 2004 Seal of Approval, The Trikke T5 is sized
perfectly for kids up to 10 years old. The colorful foot platforms,
handgrips, wheels and wind screen are super cool and super durable. The
three point stance and excellent dual handbrakes increase stability and
control. The T5 is the coolest new way to buzz around the neighborhood.
To collapse the frame you simply unscrew and remove the cambering axle.
The steel trailing arms make the T5ws more durable for aggressive riders
who want to do tricks.
T5ws
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Trikke Accessories
Trikke offers a range of custom accessories designed
specifically for use with Trikke carving vehicles. All of our
accessories and more can be found on our website at
http://www.trikke.com or through your Trikke dealer.
Trikke Carrying Bags: Trikke carrying bags have been
designed to custom fit each of the available model sizes.
They are made from durable nylon fabric, are double
stitched for strength and have extra padding for high
friction areas. The bags have pockets, handles and a
shoulder strap. They are great for storing your vehicle
and for travel.
travel
Protective Gear: Helmet and gloves.
Lights Kit: Everyone loves riding their Trikke Tribred
anywhere, anytime, but now you can ride it at night and
still be safe with these add on lights. Trikke Tech has
developed the Lights Kit that includes a set of 3 lights,
lights
brackets and batteries that mount easily to your Trikke
Tribred vehicle.
Stability Weights: Adding additional weight
to the front end of the Trikke Tribred can
help make the Tribred even more stable.
More weight over the front wheel means
more traction for the motor to pull you
along. Sold in sets of two weights that are
5lbs. each.
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Nylon Tire Lever: Blue nylon tire lever set (3); for pneumatic tire removal; a
must have tool.
Trikke Hydration Pack: Trikke hydration packs are essential for hot
days or long distance carving. Expandable compartment, tuck‐away
sport flap and tuck‐away waist belt make this pack extremely versatile.
2‐liter bladder, comes in blue, black and green.
Water Bottle: This water bottle is a necessity for Trikke
riders on the go. Fill it up with water, your favorite sports
drink or anything else you might desire. Easy to use,
durable, washable, and it looks cool.
Trikke Apparel: Trikke Tech has designed a line of cool Trikke shirts and
caps for girls and guys. Check out the available styles and colors at
www.trikke.com
REPLACEMENT PARTS: To replace tires, inner tubes, bearings or other commonly replaced
parts, contact our sales department at 1‐877‐4TRIKKE or email store@trikke.com. You can also
visit our website at www.trikke.com and click on the store link.
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Trikke Tribred Limited Warranty
Subject to the following limitations, terms and conditions, Trikke Tech, Inc. (“Company”) warrants
to the original owner of each new Trikke™ Tribred cambering vehicle (“Vehicle”) that the Vehicle
when new is free of defective materials and workmanship. This warranty (excluding all electrical
components) shall expire twelve months from the date of the original purchase from Company or
an authorized dealer or representative. The warranty for the electrical components such as the
motor, battery pack, throttle, controller and wire harness shall expire ninety (90) days from the
d
date
off the
h original
i i l purchase
h
f
from
C
Company
or an authorized
h i d dealer
d l or representative.
i
Thi
This
warranty is conditioned upon the Vehicle being operated under normal conditions and use, and
properly maintained. This warranty is void if the Vehicle was not purchased new or not properly
assembled. Make sure to send in your Owner Registration Card to Trikke Tech by mail or log on to
www.trikke.com/registration and register online.
If the Vehicle frame should break due to faulty materials or workmanship during the warranty
period the Vehicle will be replaced subject to the Conditions of Warranty below.
period,
below If any part of
the Vehicle fails to function properly due to faulty materials or workmanship during the warranty
period, such part will be repaired or replaced, at Company’s discretion, subject to the Conditions
of Warranty below.
Conditions of Warranty
This Limited Warranty is made only to the original owner of the new Vehicle purchased from
Company or an authorized dealer or representative, and it shall remain in force only as long as the
original owner retains ownership of the Vehicle. This Limited Warranty is not transferable.
In order to exercise your rights under this limited warranty, the warranty claim must be presented
during the warranty period to Company or one of its authorized representatives, together with a
receipt bill of sale or other appropriate written proof of purchase.
receipt,
purchase The original owner shall pay
all delivery or shipping charges connected with delivery or shipment of the defective frame or
part to Company or its authorized dealer. Under no circumstances does this limited warranty
include the cost of travel, delivery or shipment to Company or its authorized dealer. Such costs, if
any, shall be borne by the original owner. Company shall pay the shipping costs associated with
shipment of a replacement Vehicle and/or the shipment of a replacement or repaired part to the
original owner. The original owner shall be responsible for any re
re‐assembly
assembly of the Vehicle
required in connection with any replacement or repair.
It is the responsibility of the original owner to ensure that all parts included in the factory‐sealed
carton are properly installed and that all functional parts are adjusted properly. It is also the
responsibility of the original owner to perform or provide all reasonable and necessary
maintenance and adjustments to keep the Vehicle in good working condition.
This limited warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, nor to claimed defects,
malfunctions or failures that result from abuse, neglect, shipping damage, damage caused
accidentally or deliberately, exceeding weight limits, improper assembly, improper maintenance,
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alteration, collision, crash or misuse or improper use. The Vehicle has not been designed,
engineered, distributed, manufactured, or retailed for uses in trick riding, ramp riding, jumping,
aggressive
i riding,
idi
riding
idi on severe terrain,
i riding
idi in
i severe climates,
li
riding
idi with
i h heavy
h
l d
loads,
commercial activities, or any similar activities; such uses may damage the Vehicle, can cause
serious injury to the rider, and in all cases will void this warranty. The user assumes all risk of
personal injuries relating to use of the Vehicle, damage to or failure of the Vehicle and any such
injury, damage or loss if the Vehicle is altered in any way or if it is used for stunt‐riding, ramp
jumping, or similar activities.
Useful Product Life Cycle
Every Trikke™ cambering vehicle has a useful product life cycle. The length of that useful product
life cycle will vary with the maintenance and care received over its useful product life, and the
type and amount of use the Trikke Tribred cambering vehicle is subject to. The Trikke Tribred
cambering vehicle should be checked periodically for indicators of stress and any other indicators
of pote
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potential
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problems.
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accidents, bodily injury to the rider and shortened useful product life cycle of the vehicle.
THIS IS AN INTEGRATED AND FINAL STATEMENT OF TRIKKE’S LIMITED WARRANTY. COMPANY
DOES NOT AUTHORIZE OR ALLOW FOR ANYONE, INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR
REPRESENTATIVES, TO EXTEND ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NO OTHER
REPRESENTATION AND NO STATEMENT OF ANYONE BUT THE COMPANY, INCLUDING A
DEMONSTRATION OF ANY KIND BY ANYONE, SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE
TRIKKE CAMBERING VEHICLE. ALL OF THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ARE
STATED HEREIN.
IT IS AGREED THAT TRIKKE TECH, INC.’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE NO
GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL
TRIKKE TECH,
TECH INC.
INC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
DAMAGES
DISCLAIMER
All other remedies, obligations, liabilities, rights, warranties, express or implied, arising from
law or otherwise, including but not limited to, any claimed implied warranty of merchantability,
any claimed implied warranty arising from course of performance, course of dealing or usage of
trade and any claimed implied warranty of fitness,
trade,
fitness are disclaimed by Company and waived by
the original owner.
Some states, jurisdictions, countries, do not allow some or all of the limitations set for herein,
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If any provision is found
unenforceable, only that provision shall be stricken and all others shall apply. This limited
a a ty does p
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province.
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Patent & Trademark Information
The
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Trikke Tech, Inc.’s Patents: US 6,220,612; 6,499,751; 6,827,358;
6,976,687; Europe 1235709; Canada 2,390,224; China ZL 00 8
18040.7 ‐ Additional U.S., European and other International
Patents are pending.
TRIKKE is
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T ikk Tech,
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Contact Information
Most inquiries can be addressed at our website www.trikke.com.
There you will find assembly, riding, and maintenance
information as well as product information, accessories, videos,
photos and more.
more
If you don’t find the replacement part on our website, please
contact Trikke Tech via e‐mail at tech@trikke.com.
Trikke Tech, Inc.
85 Industrial Way ‐ suite F
Buellton, California USA 93427
office: 805‐693‐0800 fax: 805‐693‐0811
International inquiries: The www.trikke.com
www trikke com home page has links to all of our international
websites for contact information in your country.
This manual and its contents are the property of Trikke Tech, Inc.
No portion of the text or images in this manual can be reproduced
without the prior written permission of Trikke Tech, Inc.
Copyright © 2009 Trikke Tech Inc
Copyright © 2009 Trikke Tech, Inc.
All Rights Reserved 2009
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•READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY SECTIONS OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE
RIDING THE TRIKKE™ CAMBERING VEHICLE. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PAY ATTENTION TO ALL
WARNINGS.
•ALWAYS WEAR PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN RIDING TH TRIKKE CAMBERING VEHICLE, INCLUDING AN ANSI,
SNELL, CPSC, ASTM, OR DIN EN 1078 APPROVED HELMET. WAER PROPER FOOTWARE AND SECURE LACES BEFORE
RIDING.
•AVOID WATER, BUMPS, GRAVEL, SAND, CRACKS, UNEVEN SURFACES OR OBSTACLES THAT MAY STOP YOU
SUDDENLY OR CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL. THE TRIKKE CAMBERING VEHICLE IS NOT INTENDED FOR OFF‐ROAD
USE AND AVOID RIDING AT NIGHT.
•USE BOTH HANDS TO HOLD THE HANDLEBARS FIRMLY AT ALL TIMES. ONE‐HANDED OR HANDS FREE RIDING IS
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DO NOT PUSH TOO HARD ON OR APPLY UNEVEN PRESSURE TO EITHER SIDE OF THE
HANDLEBARS. DO NOT MAKE SUDDEN SHARP TURNS OR APPLY YOUR BODY WEIGHT TO THE HANDLEBARS WHEN
TURNING. SUCH ACTIONS MAY CAUSE TH EVEHICLE TO “JACK‐KNIFE” OR TO STOP SUDDENLY WHICH CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIDER.
•DO NOT LEAN BACK OR PULL BACK ON THE HANDLEBARS. DOING SO CAN CAUSE THE RIDER TO FALL OFF THE BACK
OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
•DOWNHILL
DOWNHILL RIDING IS NOT RECOMMENDED, EPECIALLY FOR NOVICE RIDERS. THE TRIKKE CAMBERING VEHICLE IS
DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR USE ON FLAT, DRY PAVEMENT. RIDING DOWN STEEP HILLS OR DOING PROLONGED
DOWNHILL RIDES IS NOT RECOMMENDED. PROLONGED USE OF THE BRAKESCAN CAUSE THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR
DOWN PREMATURELY, DRAMATICALLY REDUCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES OR EVEN CAUSING THEM TO
FAIL. EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN RIDING ON ANY HILL.
•ALWAYS INSPECT THE VEHICLE BEFORE EACH RIDE AND MAKE SURE THAT THE HANDLEBAR, QUICK RELEASE AND
FOLDING MECHANISMS ARE SECURELY LOCKED IN THE PROPER RIDING POSITION. READ THE ASSEMBLY SECTION OF
THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.
•TEST THE BRAKES FOR PROPER FUNCTION BEFORE EACH RIDE. ALWAYS APPLY BOTH BRAKES EVENLY WITH YOUR
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTED EVENLY OVER EACH REAR WHEEL.
•CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT WHEN RIDING. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT
OR GUARDIAN TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND INSPECT THE VEHICLE BEFORE EACH RIDING SESSION BY A CHILD. THE
TRIKKE CAMBERING VEHICLE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS OF AGE.
•ALWAYS EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN YOU ARE RIDING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OTHER VEHICLES,
PEDESTRIANS, AND ESPECIALLY TO CARS IF YOU ARE RIDING ON A STREET. BE SURE TO OBEY ALL RULES OF THE ROAD.
PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHER RIDERS AND PEDESTRIANS WHO MAY BE SHARING THE PAVEMENT WITH YOU.
•DO NOT MODIFY YOUR TRIKKE TRIBRED VEHICLE. ONLY USE TRIKKE TECH, INC. APPROVED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
SEE THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR USE RESTRICTIONS.
•WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED RIDER WEIGHT RESTRICTION OF 250 lbs. OR 114 kg.
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