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the joint head must be carefully locked with the lock nut after the adjustment. For larger adjustments, 
they distribute the changes in length to both tie rods so that the steering swivel arm is not crooked. 
  
Note: if you notice signs of wear on the front tires after less than 600 km, you should check your wheel 
alignment! 
 

5.5 Idlers 

 

The tight strand chain runs under 2 idlers. 
In very rare cases, the chain may pop out from under these idlers. 
This can be the case with extreme potholes if you pedal at the same time or if the vehicle is lying on 
its side and you crank the chain with a relaxed chain. 
Driving with a jumped off chain makes loud rattling noises. 
In such cases, you should not use force to step on, as this could damage the side windows of the U-
roller. 
What to do in such cases? 
Slide the chain back under the pulley. It is helpful to push the chain backwards at  the same time. A 
screwdriver or stick can help. It is advisable to have a pair of disposable gloves in the vehicle for such 
cases, otherwise the chain oil will be spread everywhere. 

 

5.6 Flat tires and tire changes 

 

You can change the tires and inner tubes of the wheels without dismantling the wheels because they 
are hung on one side. For all work under the vehicle, it is easiest to place the Bülk on the side or rotated 
180 degrees on 2 trestles. The bucks should be padded with a soft pad and secured against each other 
so that they cannot tip over. The support points should be chosen so that the stiffened parts of the Bülk 
are supported so that the body does not buckle. 
Remove luggage, seat and battery beforehand. 
For safety, it is very important that when mounting the tires and tubes, no part of the tube is pinched 
by the casing, that the tube is not installed twisted and that the valve is exactly 90 degrees to the rim. 
To be on the safe side, 2 layers of rim tape are always installed in the Bülk, keep this if you change 
anything on the wheels. Use talcum powder to keep the hoses supple and slip well into the jacket. 

 

5.7 Correct adjustment of the seat 

 

With  its  modular  concept,  the  Bülk  offers  various  adjustment  options  for  small  to  large  drivers.  A 
distinction must be made between basic settings and quick settings. The basic setting should be made 
for the main user and always includes the setting of the bottom bracket slide and the chain length. The 
quick settings are intended more for friends or family members who want to share the vehicle but are 
not the primary user. 

 

5.7.1 Basic settings 

 

Adjust the bottom bracket slide and the seating position so that you sit as far forward in the vehicle as 
possible.  As  a  result,  they  have  more  stable  driving  dynamics  and  make  optimal  use  of  the  sporty 
advantages of the vehicle. 
To do this, they sit in the vehicle, loosen the clamp screws of the bottom bracket slide and push the 
slide far enough forward that they still have enough space forward with their toes. Lock the sled and 

Summary of Contents for Bulk MK1

Page 1: ...d vehicles 4 3 While driving 5 4 Information on the special features of the vehicle 5 4 1 Brakes 5 4 2 Steering 6 4 3 Cornering 6 4 4 Speed 7 4 5 Lighting 7 4 6 Body 7 4 7 Behaviour in traffic 7 4 8 L...

Page 2: ...seat 12 5 7 1 Basic settings 12 5 7 2 Quick settings 13 5 8 Correct setting of the tiller cable 13 6 Hoods and lids 13 6 1 Foam combi lid 13 6 2 Hood for daily use with moped visor 14 6 3 Racehood 14...

Page 3: ...carefully and to follow them The B lk MK1 has like velomobiles in general some special riding characteristics that are not known from normal bicycles and that can lead to dangerous situations if the r...

Page 4: ...t should never be less than 6 mm The end of the trailing arm which leads through the wheel housing should definitely be screwed on with a self locking nut and have a sufficient thread protruding The c...

Page 5: ...y e g because you shifted while stationary the chain can jam with the rear derailleur and cause damage Stop the backward movement immediately if you feel resistance or hear a suspicious noise Since th...

Page 6: ...g using the steering levers on the front wheel housing it is in principle possible to steer with one lever but note that in braking situations both hands are needed to operate the left and right brake...

Page 7: ...rly visible in traffic 4 6 Body With the B lk MK1 the body takes on a supporting function and is not only responsible for wind and weather protection However so that the body can be built as lightly a...

Page 8: ...t feel any pressure while riding but the distance to your shoulders is no more than about 1 cm 4 10 The tiller cable The steel cable with which the steering column tiller is adjusted in its inclinatio...

Page 9: ...aching them as obliquely as possible Do not under any circumstances drive over deadlocks at high speed Potholes can also lead to bottoming Feel your way towards these conditions 4 14 Boarding and dise...

Page 10: ...with the visor becomes too poor you should open the visor a little 5 Maintenance and Self Help The wear on the drive components is significantly lower than on a normal bicycle This is because the chai...

Page 11: ...en these elastomeric rubbers are worn out they must be replaced Sometimes simply tightening the screw connection is enough The important thing here is that the screw connection must not be tightened t...

Page 12: ...oft pad and secured against each other so that they cannot tip over The support points should be chosen so that the stiffened parts of the B lk are supported so that the body does not buckle Remove lu...

Page 13: ...ated behind the seat so that it fits the head position in the head rest adapter The head should neither be looking too far into the sky poor vision with varifocals nor should it be bent too far forwar...

Page 14: ...hen the inlet will open When you push the actuator back up you close it again Under no circumstances should you try to open it by turning the actuator The actuator may only be pulled or pushed otherwi...

Page 15: ...chapter 5 7 Here are the approximate sizes again Persons from 145 165 cm choose the adapter small Persons from 165 180 cm choose the adapter medium People over 180 cm usually do not need an adapter a...

Page 16: ...cause then they will be pushed out of your ideal line and the drive will no longer run efficiently The chain then rubs in the chain tube With the carbon cover you can avoid this and use the space behi...

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