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TRIKKE eV5 Owner Manual March 2013
4.3 Frame
Keep bolts and fixtures clean to prevent corrosion and for good view during inspection. Check for cracks, bends
and other damage. Check all bolts. Check function of folding mechanism. Fix all irregularities before you drive.
4.4 Tires
Inspection
Tire pressure
(fig. 30)
affects energy consumption and range. Lower pressure makes a smooth ride, but will re-
quire more energy due to increased rolling resistance. Higher pressure reduces rolling resistance and increases
range, but it makes a bumpier ride. Check tire pressure once a week - using a tire gauge. Do not run with very low
pressure, as this can damage the tires and increase the risk of a fall.
Particularly the front wheel (motor wheel) should not be calibrated with a pressure higher than recommended,
as this can damage the engine due to the reduction in impact cushioning.
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. Use soapy water or grease to help the process of removal and mounting of the tire. Pay attention to the
direction of rotation of the tire marked with an arrow on the side wall of the tire. Make sure the inner tube
isn’t twisted inside the tire and the valve is pointed outwards.
fig. 30
The front and rear tires of the eV5 come with lower pressure from the factory, for transport reasons. You will have to
adjust tire pressure according to the weight of the rider and usage preferences. Do not exceed the recommended tire
pressure. Example of recommended pressure:
RIDER’S WEIGHT
75kg
TIRE
100kg
FRONT
4.1 bar (60 psi)
4.8 bar (70 psi)
REAR
4.8 bar (70 psi)
5.5 bar (80 psi)
