1. First
NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride. At
the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and
refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand. Please
note that not all Trikes have all the features described in this Manual. Ask your dealer to
point out the features of your Trike.
A. Trike fit
1.
Is your trike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your Trike is too large
or too small for you, you may lose control and fall. If your new trike is not the
right size, ask your dealer how to adjust to suit or whether the trike is suitable
for you before you ride it.
2.
Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? If not, see Section
3.C.
3.
Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be able to adjust
their angle and reach. See Section 3.D and 3.E.
4.
Do you fully understand how to operate your new Trike? If not, before your first
ride, have your dealer explain any functions or features which you do not
understand.
B. Safety first
1
Always wear an approved helmet when riding your trike, and follow the
helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care.
2
Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment It’s
your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you
ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
3
Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels? Check to
make sure. Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to
wobble or disengage from the Trike, and cause serious injury or death.
4
Does your trike have suspension? If so, check Suspension can change the way
a Trike performs. Follow the suspension manufacturer’s instructions for use,
adjustment and care.
C. M echanical Safety Check
Routinely check the condition of your Trike before every ride.
q Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners: Because manufacturers use a wide variety
of fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of materials, often differing by model and
component, the correct tightening force or torque cannot be generalized. To make sure
that the many fasteners on your Trike are correctly tightened, refer to the Fastener Torque
Specifications
in Appendix D of this manual or to the torque specifications in the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the component in question. Correctly
tightening a fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench. A professional Trike mechanic
with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on you Trike. If you choose to work on
your own Trike, you must use a torque wrench and the correct tightening torque
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