46
HP
Velotechnik
Stabilizer bar
To decrease body roll while cornering, the
Scorpion fs is equipped with a stabilizer bar.As
long as the spring deflection height is the same
on both front wheels, the stabilizer bar has no
effect. If one single wheel is moving upwards
(e.g. the outside wheel due to the dynamic
forces at high speed cornering), the stabilizer
bar works as a torsional spring and increases
the spring rate of this wheel. Besides, it trans-
mits parts of this wheel's load to the opposite
wheel's suspension strut which then supports
the higher-loaded wheel.As a result of this the
single-sided suspension on bad quality roads
will be harder compared to both wheels mov-
ing at the same time in the same direction.
If you prefer a very comfortable ride, it is pos-
sible to mount the soft (white) stabilizer bar in
spite of high loads and appropriate spring set-
up. However, the Scoprion fs will lean more
outwards in fast driven corners.
If you prefer a sporty style of riding whith a
minimum of body roll, you may also use the
hard (grey) stabilizer bar with a soft spring set-
up.
To remove the stabilizer bar, simply unscrew
both bolts which connect the stabilizer bar
brackets to the frame plates. Now the stabiliz-
er bar can be pulled out of its bushings in the
wishbones.The aluminium brackets can be re-
moved afterwards.Assembly is done in re-
versed order.
Removing and disassembling the sus-
pension struts
To provide a long lasting, faultless function of
the front suspension, the struts must be main-
tained regularly according to the service plan
on page 62. During design, great importance
was attached to keep the bearings of the front
suspension free from dirt and moisture.That's
why the struts are equipped with a shock boot
with vent holes situated inside the frame's
steering tubes.This makes sure that predomi-
nantly clean and dry air is exchanged.
Depending on the area and conditions the
Scorpion fs is operated in and under, dirt and
moisture could nevertheless reach the bear-
ings inside. Hence it is neccessary, especially af-
ter riding under rainy and snowy or offroad
conditions, to check the struts for dirt and
clean them. Under extreme conditions, we
recommend to shorten the maintenance inter-
vals given in the service plan.
Front suspension (Scorpion fs)
Caution!
Before inserting the countersunk
bolts, make sure the brackets are fitted pla-
nar to the frame plates and the hole centers
are aligned to each other. Otherwise you
may damage the threads and destroy the
brackets.
Caution!
Use aging-resistant, lithium soap
based grease to lubricate. Never use grease
containing solid lubricants such as molybde-
num disulfide or zinc sulfide.
Danger!
While adjusting the front suspen-
sion, never load the tricycle, e.g. by resting
on the seat or loading the racks when your
hands or tools are close to the suspension
struts.Your hands may be bruised when the
suspension compresses.