
General safety instructions
Intended use – 3
The first miles – 3
Legal requirements – 3
Load capacity – 4
Carrying luggage – 4
Transport in the car – 5
Do not take kids with you – 5
Trailers – 5
Added parts and accessories – 5
Fairings – 5
Replacement of parts – 6
No alteration of parts – 6
Final assembly – 6
Screws and bolts – 6
Adjusting your new trike
Adjusting the leg length – 7
Adjusting the seat position – 11
Adjusting the handlebars – 13
Adjusting the suspension – 15
Handling instructions
Learning the new riding technique – 22
Wear protective clothing – 23
Use clipless pedals – 23
Slowly increase the strain – 24
Do not ride freehand – 24
How to ride correctly and safely – 24
Quick release levers – 25
Brakes – 26
Gear system – 28
Light system – 29
Folding (Scorpion fx / fs) – 30
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Maintenance and care
Wear and tear – 31
Brakes – 31
Gear system – 33
Chain – 34
Chain tubes – 36
Chain roller – 38
Front wheel alignment – 39
Rear suspension element – 42
Front suspension (Scorpion fs) – 44
Swing arm pivot – 51
Headset – 52
Mudguards – 52
Water bottle cage – 53
Seat cushion – 54
Wheels – 55
Cleaning and conservation – 56
Storing the trike – 58
Screws and bolts – 58
Tightening torques for screws – 59
Warranty pass
Warranty – 60
Warranty Pass – 61
Service Plan – 62
Proofs of service – 66
Revision March 2012. For latest product infor-
mation, please check out our website at
www.hpvelotechnik.com.All trademarks be-
long to their respective owners.
HP V
ELOTECHNIK
Elisabethenstrasse 1
65830 Kriftel / Germany
Tel. ++49 (0) 61 92 - 97 99 2-0
Fax ++49 (0) 61 92 - 91 02 18