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TRIKKE

eV5

OWNER MANUAL

Made in Holland

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Summary of Contents for eV5

Page 1: ...TRIKKE eV5 OWNER MANUAL Made in Holland ...

Page 2: ...ever Trikke Europe may make improvements and or changes to the products in this manual at any time without notice No portion of the text or images in this manual can be reproduced without the prior written permission of Trikke Europe Copyright 2013 Trikke Europe All Rights Reserved 2013 ...

Page 3: ...hnology The unique 3CV technology developed by Trikke Tech uses a mechanism that allows the eV5 frame to camber and the sus pension to adapt to the surface and lean into turns while keep ing three points always in contact with the ground to ensure optimal stability at any speed This cambering mechanism is elegantly simple and provides the necessary rigidity geometry and assistance to the rider s m...

Page 4: ...n also find addi tional information on our website with product information accessories videos photos and more If youcannotfindareplacementpartonourwebsite pleasecontactTrikkeEuropeviae mailattsp trikke europe com Trikke Europe Spoorlaan 5A 2495 ALThe Hague Netherlands Phone 31 0 70 3300 341 E mail info trikke europe com Website www trikke europe com ...

Page 5: ...ng the battery 11 3 Operating your eV5 3 1 Pre ride inspection 12 3 2 Power on off 12 3 3 Accelerating 13 3 4 Riding 14 3 5 Taking turns 17 3 6 Slowing down braking 17 3 7 Parking locking 18 3 8 Storage 19 3 9 Transport 19 4 Inspection maintenance and adjustments 4 1 Battery 19 4 2 Handlebar 20 4 3 Frame 21 4 4 Tires 21 4 5 Brakes 24 4 6 Fairings and skirts 25 4 7 Maintenance schedule 26 5 Warning...

Page 6: ... skirt folding mechanism front fork cambering system front wheel with motor speed throttle handgrip stem handlebar height adjustment quick release brake lever steering axle battery left arm decks right arm ignition key fig 1 Vehicle Identification Number VIN Engraved in front structure underneath fairings ...

Page 7: ...geared hub motor with free wheel clutch battery 48V 11250mAh 540Wh Li Ion Panasonic cells brakes 2 x disk brake 126mm rear wheels dependent 1 brake lever or independant 2 brake levers wheels alloy rim with sealed bearings tires non marking motorcycle grade high pressure inflatable tire with inner tube front 10 x 2 5 rear 9 5 x2 5 charger 54 6V 2A charge time 5h controller PWM 48V 22A speed throttl...

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Page 9: ...olding the frame Unfolding the folding mechanism can be found at the front of each arm and has knob that must be pulled and twisted to keep the lock open to allow the folding process fig 3 Position the vehicle so that it is standing on its rear wheels to access and operate the folding levers fig 4 Once unlocked put the vehicle on the ground and lift the front structure Twist the knobs back to rele...

Page 10: ...h side locking individually fig 9 2 3Mounting the handlebar The vehicle must be positioned in its standing position to mount the handlebar We recommend that you lock the parking brakes see 3 7 before putting on the handlebar to keep the vehicle stationary during installation Position the handlebar with brake cables ahead fig 10 Note The throttle cable is attached to the brake cable Loosen the two ...

Page 11: ...e sure the battery key is set to unlocked OPEN position before in stalling Slide the battery down on the rail until it sits on the tray Do not force the battery in an angle make sure it will slide straight on the rail Turn the key clockwise to locked position OFF while pushing the battery down the battery is pre adjusted for a tight fit Turn the key to the next position clockwise to turn the batte...

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Page 13: ... of the folding mechanism as reference see 4 3 Check the brakes by turning the rear wheels They should spin freely until you apply the brakes It must be possible to vigorously squeeze the brake levers without the brake levers touching the handlebar see 4 5 Check tires for tear and wear and check pressure see 4 4 3 2Power on off To turn power ON turn the battery key to ON position see 2 4 and press...

Page 14: ...forward and force your weight onto your toes fig 19 This ensures the necessary weight on the front wheel which is the traction wheel Once in motion distribute your weight evenly between the front and rear wheels When moving you can turn over the throttle to increase speed and control Avoid burning of rubber spinning the motor freely at the start to not leave marks on the floor and prevent motor da...

Page 15: ...ording to most European Traffic Laws any vehicle moving more slowly than normal traffic must drive in the right hand lane as close as practicable to the right edge of the road The best position for an eV5 rider depends on the width of the lane and the speed eV5 riders should ride far enough from the curb to travel in a straight line and avoid sewer grates potholes debris and the doors of parked ca...

Page 16: ...urfaces covered by sand gravel or mud because the wheels may skid and braking distance can be affected causing loss of control and a possible crash If necessary travel on slippery surface try to travel in a straight line and avoid leaning the vehicle to maximize stability and control The eV5 can withstand a small amount of moisture however is not recommended for continuous use in rain or wet In th...

Page 17: ...own permanently Battery will need to be re charged 3 5 Taking turns Proper use of the handlebar and especially how to push it to the left and right is vital for your safety Because the front wheel is designed to trail the fork the handlebar tends to turn in the direction you tilt the vehicle Unlike a bicycle which tends to follow a straight line the front wheel will actually accentuate the turn Be...

Page 18: ...o that the tension of the brake lever will keep the lock pin triggered fig 23 To release the brake squeeze the brake lever and the lock pin will jump and release from the locked position Preferably find a flat surface for parking fig 24 If the parking spot is in an incline point the front wheel up Do not park across the ramp Try to find a shoulder or lip to rest the front wheel against in order to...

Page 19: ...ificantly reduced life span or overall failure of the battery When you retrieve your eV5 from a longer period of storage make sure to do a thorough pre ride inspection before starting to use it again see 3 1 3 9 Transport For transportation of your eV5 in a regular car we recommend you take out the battery first and put it in a safe dry location in the car not in contact with other metal objects T...

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Page 21: ... charge the battery first plug the charger to the charging port on the battery top cap Then plug the power cord from the charger to a 110V 220V 50 60Hz power outlet When the battery is charging the charger light stays red When the battery is fully charged the charger light turns green Note that when the charger is disconnected from the battery the charger will turn green too Green light can also m...

Page 22: ...normally Height adjustment To adjust the handlebar height it is necessary to unlock the clamp Note that there are holes in the back of the steering shaft establishing a num ber of positions for height positioning There is a locking pin fig 28 that fits these holes to provide a second level of security while driving Push the locking pin to release the steering post and slide up and or down tothedes...

Page 23: ...ioning Replacing the front tire motor fig 31 1 Remove the controller box pan of the baattery and cut the zip tie that attaches the cable from the motor to the front fork and disconnect the cable connectors 2 Remove the wheel from the fork and take it to a workbench 3 It is recommended to use a tire lever appropriate to remove the tire from the wheel A nylon lever helps prevent damage to the rim 4 ...

Page 24: ...tch of the fork 6 The washers have a locking small projection tooth to fit in the notch of the fork These projections help to lock the axle in the fork to prevent rotation 7 Tighten the nuts with a 19mm wrench to a torque of 45 Nm 8 Use a plastic zip tie to attach the motor cable to the right and back side of the fork Replacing the rear tires fig 32 1 Remove the wheel from the rear fork first defl...

Page 25: ...ide the tire Attaching the motor cable to fork and frame The motor cable must be connected to the front fork and to the arm extension using plastic zip tie Important route the cable pointing to the back keeping a slack tummy to the back to allow sufficient length for turning the front wheel without stretching and or damaging the cable fig 33 fig 32 motor cable inner side of the fork zip ties slack...

Page 26: ...akes work enough to stop the moving vehicle and parking brakes hold up well when locked Fix all irregularities and adjust brakes when needed before you ride Adjusting the brakes Thefollowingdescribesthebasicprocedures theimagesbelowshowadiscbrakeinstalledcorrectly Thereshould be a gap on both sides of the brake disc to the inside and outside brake pads fig 35 Before adjusting disc brakes squeeze t...

Page 27: ...or the adjustment screw of the cable stay at the brake caliper fig 34 39 Adjusting the brake cables First make sure that the brake cables are in place on the stays behind the battery rail top and bottom and the cable adjustment is set to a mini mum both adjusting screws at the brake handle and at the brake caliper must be fully retracted The brake cables should be in proper positions inserted in t...

Page 28: ...28 TRIKKE eV5 Owner Manual March 2013 4 7 Maintenance We recommend to have your eV5 serviced twice a year by an authorized Trikke Service Point ...

Page 29: ...y Do not pull up on the handlebar because in doing so the rider can slip off the foot platforms resulting in serious injury The rider must keep his weight within the area delineated by the three wheels and step on the center of the deck never on the back of the deck Ridingdownhillsisnotrecommended especiallyfornoviceriders TheeV5isdesignedprimarilyforuseon flat dry asphalt Extreme caution should b...

Page 30: ... caution when you are riding close to other vehicles pedestrians and especially near cars if you re riding on a street Obey all traffic laws Be courteous to drivers of other vehicles and pedestrians Share the road Do not modify your eV5 Use only original Trikke parts or accessories See limited warranty for restrictions on use of non original parts Any modification of the electrical system will voi...

Page 31: ...E ROADS AND SIDEWALKS PEDESTRIANS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY WHEN RIDING ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS KEEP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REDUCE YOUR CARVING ACTION TO MINIMIZE CAUSING CONFUSION WITH THE OTHER DRIVERS ON THE SAME ROUTE REMINDER TRIKKE VEHICLES ARE DESIGNED TO RIDE FORWARD ONLY PLEASE DO NOT RIDE BACKWARDS AS THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THE FRAME ...

Page 32: ...al number is altered deleted removed or made unreadable 1 5 The guarantee can only be invoked by the first owner of the product 1 6 This warranty does not cover transportation costs or risks associated with transporting your product to Trikke Europe Costs for return to the owner in case of warranty is covered by Trikke Europe 1 7 The warranty ends in accordance with Articles 3 1 and 3 2 1 8 For ad...

Page 33: ...g of electronic components is opened short circuit damaged exterior damaged cable s damage to housing damage to motor nylon gears indicates abuse and or water damage in motor housing f If the model name or serial number is altered deleted removed or made unreadable 3 2 Furthermore Trikke Europe is expressly excluded from liability for damage to parts of the vehicle due to a Incorrect adjustment te...

Page 34: ... loss related to faulty or malfunctioning of the product or associated products through defects or because the product is not available leading to downtime loss of use time or an interruption of work 7 3 This applies to loss and damages under any statutory interpretation including negligence and other irreg ularities breach of contract express or implied warranty and strict liability even if Trikk...

Page 35: ...rchase Name Address Postal code City Country E mail Age male female Trikke Owner Warranty registration form Register online at http trikke europe com registration or fill in the form below and mail to Trikke Europe P O Box 93016 2509 AA Den Haag Netherlands ...

Page 36: ...TRIKKE EUROPE OWNER WARRANTY REGISTRATION P O BOX 93016 2509 AA DEN HAAG NETHERLANDS SENDER POSTAGE REQUIRED ...

Page 37: ...ell light set basic light set deluxe blinking light anti theft cable lock Transportation bag holder baskets glove box cargo net towing trailer Electrical accessories spare battery spare charger car charger from12V dc Trikke basic spare parts wheels brakes hand grips brake pads tires tubes For more information visit your dealer or http www trikke europe com ...

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Page 39: ...d levels of ability Freedom to ski with no attachment or special boots It is like driving a race car in the snow with total control Trikke hpV Trikke hpV are vehicles that use just human power body movement for propulsion An excellent form of low impact exercise that involves the entire body while providing fun combined with transportation This simple and elegant frame provides a stable 3 point pl...

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