Handling instructions
21
HP
Velotechnik
26
Brakes
The Gekko fx is equipped with a powerful
high-quality braking system. Please read the
separate manual of the brake manufacturer
that comes with your trike for details.
Make yourself familiar with the braking system.
In the standard assembly, both front wheel
brakes are operated separately:The left brake
lever operates the left front brake, the right
brake lever operates the right front brake.
If your trike is equipped with a rear brake or a
parking brake, use this brake only as an emer-
gency brake in the unlikely event of a failure of
the front brakes. If the rear wheel is locked up,
the trike can immediately spin around and
slide to the side. Remember which lever pulls
the front brake and which the rear brake.
Do not brake in a bend, always brake before a
bend. Braking increases the risk of slipping.
Especially when it is wet the rear wheel imme-
diately slides out of the bend while braking
and this can result in a serious fall!
As an option, you trike can be equipped with a
coupled braking system with one brake lever
operating both front brakes.
For optimum handling soem braking systems
provide the option to adjust the distance be-
tween the brake grip and the handlebar with a
small hex-headed screw at the grip, please see
the respective manual for details.
The braking effect of modern braking systems
can be more powerful than what you have
been used to until now. Brake carefully.When
you brake too hard with the front brake the
rear wheel may lift off the street and the trike
may tumble over.
If you should hear any unusual sounds while
braking the brake pads might be worn out. Do
not use your trike any further until you have
checked the brake pads according to the man-
ual of the brake manufacturer or asked your
local dealer to do so.
Brakes
Danger!
Make sure to brake evenly using
both hands. Braking unevenly or only one
side could influence the steering of your
trike. Maximum braking performance is only
achieved when braking with both hands.
Danger!
In case you get into a situation like
that during an emergency stop you have to
let go of the brakes immediately, balance
your trike and brake again. If you are not fa-
miliar with the brakes we recommend you
to train at first at low speed and with little
braking effect until you find the correct dose
for an emergency stop.
Danger!
Please note that the braking dis-
tance is much longer when it is wet or when
the trike is heavily loaded.When riding on
wet, sandy, icy or slippery roads you have to
use the front brake very carefully to avoid
that your front wheels slip. If they do so you
will no longer be able to control your trike,
which might lead to a serious crash.
