How do you know if your motor is overloaded? It depends upon terrain, rider weight
and ambient temperature, but generally – the motor is overloaded anytime when at
full throttle the cycle is not able to maintain normal maximum speed.
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If you are driving at full throttle (in GO FAST) and your speed is substantially
below (around 16 mph, 25kph) the normal top speed (around 23 mph, 37kph),
your motor is overloaded. This will generally occur on rather steep hills. The
motor can safely tolerate only short bursts (30 seconds or less) of such ‘high
load’ driving, without a significant cool-down period (sometimes hours.) If the
hill is very steep, the motor can handle even shorter periods. If the hill is less
steep, the motor can handle the overload for a longer period of time.
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Never continue operating your Cycle if your speed at full throttle drops
below 12 miles per hour (fast jogging speed), or if starting from a stop the
Cycle is unable to accelerate to normal speed ‘smartly’ (in 5 to 10 seconds.)
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If your typical route includes steep hills (those that slow you down to
nearly 15mph) that take longer than 30 seconds or so to climb, find an
alternative route that allows the cycle to maintain nearly top speed. When
climbing steep or long hills, get a full speed running start, always climb hills at
full throttle in the GO FAST mode, and avoid stopping, and more importantly
starting, on a hill.
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Motor ‘Break-in’ This is important! To ensure that your Helio motor
provides years of healthy service, please drive gently for the first 4 or so hours
of use. Avoid riding up OR down steep hills. Avoid aggressive acceleration
OR deceleration. Being conscientious during the break-in period will help to
maximize motor efficiency, and reliability.
The Cargo Rack
An aluminum rear cargo rack is standard equipment on your Helio Cycle. There are a
few things to keep in mind when using the rack. First, do not carry anything that
weights over 10 pounds (5 Kg). (This means no passengers,
especially
the very light
ones known as “babies”!). Second, make sure you secure your cargo well (use the
integrated tie posts along the sides of the rack.) Third, make sure there are no
hanging or loose straps that might get tangled in the rear wheel or drive belt. Also,
keep in mind that carrying cargo will make your Helio Cycle handle differently than it
otherwise would.
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When you use the rack, make sure nothing can slip, shift, or come loose and
get tangled in the wheel or drive belt. If you don’t, you might crash. As you
know, that could cause severe injury or even death.
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Carrying heavy objects will change the handling characteristics of your Helio
Cycle. Allow more time and distance for stopping and starting, and reduce your
speed when going around turns. If you don’t, well, severe injury or even death
might result.
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