Razor Trikke Owner s Manual + Safety Handbook

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2 Razor Trikke Owner s Manual + Safety Handbook Table of Contents Parts of the Trikke Assembly Maintenance Trikke Riding Tips General Warnings Razor Safety Tips Limited Warranty and Owner Registration NOTE: This manual contains many Warnings and Cautions concerning the consequences of failing to maintain or inspect your Razor Trikke 5. Because any incident can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible serious injury or death each time such a warning is mentioned. WARNING: Riding the Razor Trikke 5 can be hazardous. Proper inspection and maintenance of the product is your responsibility and can reduce the risk of injury. WARNING: The Trikke 5 has been built to Razor s design specifications. All the original equipment supplied at the time of sale 2

3 were selected on the basis of their compatibility with the frame, fork and all other parts. Certain after-market products may or may not be compatible with your Razor Trikke 5. Consult your retailer or call Razor prior to modifying or replacing any component with a non-factory specified product. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ONLY Two 5mm hex (Allen) keys (supplied) 1. Parts of the Trikke L J K I M H M G E F D C B A A. Front wheel B. Front fork C. Cambering mechanism D. Clamp E. Foot platform F. Headset (steering bearings) G. Collar clamp H. Quick release clamp I. T-tube J. Handlebar K. Brake levers L. Grips M. Brake cables 3

Position the wheel spacers so the rim is facing the wheel bearing as shown in Figure 2. Using the two 5mm Allen key wrenches, tighten the axle securely as shown in Figure 3.

4 Assembly Your pre-assembled Trikke requires only handlebar and footrest attachment and a quick maintenance checklist before riding. F Install front wheel by removing the axle from the fork, Arrange the hardware sequence as shown in figure 1. Figure 1. Position the wheel spacers so the rim is facing the wheel bearing as shown in Figure 2. Using the two 5mm Allen key wrenches, tighten the axle securely as shown in Figure 3. Figure 2. Figure 3. Note that the fork offers three axle positions. For the time being, position the axle as shown. Later, when you become more experienced, you can try the alternative axle positions for climbing, speed, and agility variations. Install the left and right footrests as shown in Figures 4 and 5. Tighten the retaining clamp securely as shown in Figure 6. 4

5 Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6. 5

To install the handlebars, align the spring-loaded locking pins with the holes on the horizontal crossbar.

Figure 7. Make sure that the brake levers are facing forward like a bike, and that the front wheel is trailing behind the fork.

To secure the adjustment, close the lever firmly as shown in Figure 9.

6 To install the handlebars, align the spring-loaded locking pins with the holes on the horizontal crossbar. Depress the locking pins and insert the handles into the tubes until the locking pins snap into the holes as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7. Make sure that the brake levers are facing forward like a bike, and that the front wheel is trailing behind the fork. Extend the T-tube to a comfortable height by opening the quick release lever as shown in Figure 8. To secure the adjustment, close the lever firmly as shown in Figure 9. Figure 8. Figure 9. Maintenance As with any machine, always check your brakes and the tightness of all of the bolts before riding - especially the handlebar stem bolts, wheel axles, folding joint bolts, and the cambering axle and bushings. Also be aware that - unlike a bicycle - the Trikke s front wheel is actually 6

7 trailing the front fork to optimize carving and uphill performance. See photograph on page 3 for reference. Brake adjustment Your brakes are preadjusted at the factory, but if they require adjustment, flip the Trikke over. Using a 2mm Allen wrench (not supplied), release the cable. A small access hole is drilled through the wheel mount plate to allow you to get the wrench to the cable stay. The cable stay is a barrel shaped object through which the cable runs with an Allen screw at one end to lock the cable in place. Adjust the brake lever position to one eighth of an inch from the wheel. Firmly tighten the cable stay and stow the remaining cable by loosely twisting it back around itself. Return the Trikke to its upright position and depress the brakes firmly several times to stretch the cables. After riding for several hours, check the tension of the brake cables. If the brake levers depress all the way to the handgrip, use the brake lever tension adjusters (found where the cable enters the brake handle) to optimize braking effectiveness. Before riding your Trikke for the first time, please take a few minutes to go over the following Trikke Riding Tips and Razor Safety Tips and pass it on to friends and other new riders. Trikke Riding Tips Important Must Read Warnings and safety information: This User s Guide is designed to help you make the most of your Trikke. Instructions and warnings have been carefully prepared to make your Trikke experience as safe and enjoyable as possible. Use common sense while riding and be sure to properly instruct friends who ride your Trikke. About Kids on Trikkes: Kids under the age of 8 should be supervised by an adult. It is the parent s responsibility to properly inspect and maintain your child s Trikke before each riding session. About Safety Equipment: Always wear industry approved safety equipment when riding your Trikke. Even under the most ideal circumstances, riding can be hazardous. Wear athletic shoes, and do not ride barefoot or in sandals. About obstacles: As with any wheeled sport, avoid water, bumps, gravel, sand, cracks or obstacles that may stop you suddenly or cause you to lose control. 7

8 About riding with both hands: The Trikke requires that you ride with both hands holding the handlebars firmly at all times. Hands free riding can be hazardous. About riding on wet surfaces: Polyurethane wheels do not perform well on wet pavement or any other wet surface and riding the Trikke in any wet condition is not recommended. Polyurethane loses traction on most wet surfaces, and water on the wheels can dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. About riding on hills: The Trikke is designed for use on flat dry pavement. Do not ride on steep hills or do prolonged downhill rides during which the brakes are constantly applied. Prolonged use of the brakes for this purpose will rapidly wear out the polyurethane wheel and dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. About the front wheel: The Trikke s front fork is turned exactly 180 degrees to that of a bicycle. Unlike a bike, the Trikke front wheel actually trails behind the fork like a caster. About maintaining your Trikke: Always inspect your Trikke before each ride for lose bolts and for proper brake function. Make sure that the handlebar quick release and folding mechanisms are locked in place before riding. Do not modify your Trikke. About your safety: Always wear proper protective equipment when you ride your Trikke such as an industry approved helmet. Pay special attention to where you are riding, your proximity to other people, and especially your proximity to cars. How to Ride a Trikke Now that you have successfully assembled your new Trikke, we will take you through some simple riding tips to help you get started. Always ride with a helmet, pay special attention to where you are riding, your proximity to other people, and especially your proximity to cars. Athletes who are accustomed to skiing or inline skating typically pick up the Trikke immediately; don t be discouraged if you don t climb on and speed away. Being an entirely new vehicle, it requires some new skills. Regardless of your athletic background, you can learn to ride a Trikke in a matter of minutes. The greatest words of Trikke wisdom are: Keep going until you feel the sweet spot. You ll know it when you feel it. If friends or family are riding your Trikke for the first time, for their safety please take the time to properly instruct them. 8

9 Important Must Read Notes: MOUNT UP First, find some smooth, flat and open terrain to ride on. Parking lots, basketball courts or tennis courts are perfect places to learn. Because of its three-wheeled stance, the Trikke is an exceptionally stable vehicle. Also, because most of your weight is centered over the rear wheels (where the brakes are), the Trikke s braking system is excellent (see warnings about riding in wet conditions on page 8). The Trikke is easy to stand on. We recommend that you step up onto the Trikke and spend a few minutes getting used to the riding posture, the braking system, and especially the range with which you can rock the steering column left and right. This is especially important because it is exactly this rocking capability that propels the Trikke forward. Get used to letting your arms do the rocking - not your body. YOUR FIRST RIDE We recommend that you push off like a scooter and simply ride the Trikke around for a few minutes to get used to the ride and feel of the Trikke. It is especially important to establish a good riding position that properly balances your weight between the front and rear wheels. First time riders have a tendency to lean back onto their heels and to pop unnecessary wheelies. Scooting your toes to the front of the platforms and riding on your toes will help to distribute your weight to the front wheel. Also, properly set, the handlebar height should force you to lean a bit forward. This riding posture will give you much better stability, control, and quick braking response. START FROM SCRATCH You can actually start moving without touching your feet to the ground by turning the front wheel back and forth in a serpentine fashion. You will begin to pickup speed but will peak at only a few miles an hour. Here is where it all comes together! ROCK N ROLL You are now turning the wheel back and forth to generate forward motion and establishing a rhythm. No matter how bad you might be as a dancer, the Trikke experience is very rhythmic in movement and timing. Stick with it. You ll get it. The entirety of what the Trikke is and the beauty of what drives its design forward is the addition of one final ingredient: ROCK THE STEERING COLUMN LEFT AND RIGHT AS YOU TURN THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. 9

10 A LEFT HAND TURN GETS A LEFT HAND ROCK. Thus, the slogan: No pushing No pedaling just Rock n Roll When you add the rock to the roll you are essentially putting the rear wheels in a subtle yet responsive position to generate forward thrust. It will take a few minutes to catch on to a coordinated combination of turning and rocking, but to those who have any skiing or inline skating experience you will immediately feel the similarities. Your speed should pickup dramatically, and you will feel the Trikke lunge forward with each turn. Please note that it does not require that you make tight turns. Rather, you should allow the Trikke to kind of steer itself in a more graceful S -shaped path. Many first time riders tend to exaggerate the turning of the handlebars thinking that they need to continue with the tight turns. Not so! The degree of your turns should diminish as you begin to add the rocking motion and as your speed increases. Do not muscle the handlebars. Experienced riders use a light touch on the handlebars mostly for balance and allow the Trikke to carve its own path. WEIGHT TRANSFER THE FINAL STEP By this time you have dramatically increased your speed and should be getting to know where the sweet spot is. When we say sweet spot, we mean the part of your turn where most of your propulsion is generated. Typically, you will feel the outside wheel (your left rear wheel during a right hand turn) drift away from you as you rock the Trikke to the right. If you apply a little weight or a kick to that left foot as you turn you will accelerate even more. A seasoned rider can actually propel the Trikke up to 18 miles per hour on flat ground... which is really moving. The combination of these techniques will be new to you for sure, but be assured that riding time will help you to create a smooth and beautifully coordinated movement. You will be able to travel for miles on end with long graceful strides and rapid sprints. The beauty of it is that you will always be looking ahead for places to carve and to add the skiing dimension to what would have been a boring straight line on any other vehicle. 10

11 CLIMBING HILLS Don t be afraid to tackle hills, but make a point of graduating to steeper and steeper climbs as your riding skills increase. We always say to new riders that hill climbing is an acquired skill. You can try it, but you ll probably frustrate yourself more than anything if you don t first learn and master the basic skills of riding on flat ground. The Trikke does slow down dramatically as you begin to climb a hill requiring a new and physically challenging technique to be added to your growing Trikke repertoire. Hill climbs require much more upper body finesse -- especially on steep grades. If you are riding in an area that has unavoidable hills, we recommend climbing as much as you can just to challenge yourself and then just walk or run it to the top. You ll be glad you did when you are carving down the other side. Hill climbing really brings you full circle as you actually diminish the rocking and increase the tightness of your turns as the steepness of the hill s grade increases. It becomes almost like a series of punching motions to force the front wheel around in order to gain a few more feet of pavement. Whatever you do, take your time to graduate to steeper and steeper hills. In the end, the most challenging of hill climbs will be attainable giving you a full body workout rarely found in any other sport... if any at all. WARNING: If you do not have the proper tools or find that you are unable to understand the assembly instructions, have a qualified mechanic assemble the Trikke for you. Failure to properly assemble the Trikke may cause the handlebars to dislodge while riding and may cause you to lose control and fall. Because any fall can result in serious injury or death, Razor USA LLC assumes no responsibility for such events. Polyurethane wheels do not perform well on wet pavement or any other wet surface and riding the Trikke in any wet condition is not recommended. Polyurethane loses traction on most wet surfaces, and water on the wheels can dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. Although the Trikke is safer than most other forms of personal transportation, riding can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances. Razor strongly recommends the use of appropriately 11

12 rated helmets and safety equipment when riding the Trikke or any other vehicle under any condition and at any speed. Properly maintain your Trikke and immediately stop riding if any part of the Trikke is not functioning properly. Contact your dealer or Razor directly if you suspect a malfunction or manufacturing defect that might affect the safe performance of your Trikke. Do not ride down steep hills, and only ride at controlled speeds that allow for safe braking distances. Riders performing in some of our videos and pictures are highly skilled and specially trained. Do not try these tricks yourself or you may lose control and fall. Obey all laws and restrictions, exercise common sense when riding the Trikke, and always do a maintenance inspection before riding to insure your safety. WARNING: Important Note to Parents For your child s safety, it is your responsibility to review all instructions, warnings, cautions and safety topics with your child, and frequently inspect and maintain your child s Trikke. Patent Information: The Trikke Cambering Vehicle and Mechanisms are protected by Trikke Tech, Inc. s US Patents # 6,220,612 and 6,499,751 and Chinese patent ZL US and International Patents are pending. Trikke and 3CV are trademarks of Trikke Tech, Inc. Contact Information: Most inquiries can be addressed through the Razor.com website or by phone at (866) Razor Safety Tips WARNING TO PARENTS: Kids need to be taught and be frequently reinforced of the importance of safe riding, the rules of the road and the dangers and hazards of traffic, especially motor vehicle traffic. Parents and children are urged to read and understand these safety tips together. Rules of the road Do not play in the road or street. Do not ride on streets. 12

13 Do not ride at night. Stop for all stop signs. Use crosswalks to cross streets. Always walk at crosswalks. Never use near steps or swimming pools. Your driveway. Driveway accidents are frequent and often fatal. Realize the danger of your own and all other driveways. There may be obscured vision caused by trees, bushes or cars. Your driveway is not a launching pad for fast roll-outs! Observe the following driveway safety tips: Look left, right and left again before exiting onto sidewalks or into playground areas. Stop signs. Running a stop sign is a sure way to get hit by a car and killed. Remember, always stop at every stop sign or stop light. Always stop and walk across only when it is clear. Do not assume that drivers of motor vehicles can see you. In fact, assume that every driver cannot see you and that they are not paying attention. Observe the following safety tips: Stop at all stop signs and lights, regardless of traffic conditions. Look in every direction of traffic before proceeding to walk across. Watch especially for oncoming traffic making left turns. Watch for cars behind you or next to you making right turns. Wait for traffic to clear before proceeding. Turning without warning. Children are often struck from behind because they made unexpected turns into traffic, or they inadvertently veered into traffic when looking over their shoulder. Observe the following safety tips for left turns: Do not cut across the street, cross only at intersections. Practice looking over your shoulder to the rear without accidentally turning (do this only in an open space free from traffic and obstructions). Riding at night and in low visibility. Do not ride at night or in low visibility. See section 4 for more information. Rules of the Road. Wear a helmet. Wear shoes. Learn local bicycle laws and regulations. Most states and communities have rules regarding helmet use, bicycle licensing, riding on sidewalks, grinding and so on. It is the responsibility of parents to make sure their children know and obey all rules and regulations. The Trikke is intended for sidewalk and playground use. You must share 13

14 this space with others including, pedestrians, skaters and other players. Respect their rights! Ride defensive. Assume that pedestrians, skaters and other players are so absorbed in their own world that they are not paying any attention to you and that they will run you down or step out in front of you, all without any warning. Watch for obstacles such as pot holes, sewer grates, expansion cracks, and road or construction debris (such as nails or other foreign objects) that could catch your wheel or force you to swerve into traffic or lose control. Stop at all stop signs and lights. Never ride with headphones or use a cell phone when riding. Never carry a passenger. Never hitch a ride with another vehicle. Do not weave into traffic or make sudden turns. Observe and yield the right-of-way as prescribed by local traffic rules. Riding the Trikke may be a hazardous activity and has inherent dangers that no amount of care, caution, instruction or expertise can eliminate. Certain conditions may cause the equipment to fail without fault of the manufacturer. Activities involving the use of bicycles carry the risk of injury or death. 14

15 Razor Limited Warranty and Registration The Limited Warranty is the only warranty for the Trikke. There are no other express or implied warranties. The warranty only covers appropriate transportation or recreational use, and any other use or misuse will void the warranty. Razor USA LLC defines appropriate use as a single rider propelling the Trikke on flat pavement or light grades. The Trikke is not intended to be used for trick riding in which the frame comes in contact with metal or concrete surfaces and especially prolonged downhill rides. Razor USA LLC warranties the Trikke to be free of defects due to manufacturing or workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, nor any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, storage or use. Razor USA LLC is not liable for incidental or consequential losses or damages due directly or indirectly from the use of the Trikke. This Limited Warranty will be void if the product is ever: used in a manner other than for recreation or transportation; modified in any way; rented. Check local laws and regulations to see where you can ride your Trikke legally. To obtain service under this warranty you must, within the warranty period, contact Razor USA LLC directly by at warranty@razorusa.com. Razor will provide warranty replacement at its sole discretion. Authorized warranty service is ONLY available from Razor USA LLC. 15

QUESTIONS? Please read the owner s manual thoroughly. If you still have questions, check the website for updates and contact information. Spare rear wheels are available!

16 QUESTIONS? Please read the owner s manual thoroughly. If you still have questions, check the website for updates and contact information. Spare rear wheels are available! Keep your Trikke running for years with these and other genuine Razor spare parts. Visit our website and us for more information on spare part availability. Specifications subject to change without notice. Rev. 1/28/04 ; Manual text reprinted with permission Copyright 2003 Trikke Tech, Inc. All Rights Reserved Photos by Arthur Cambridge IMPORTANT! If your Trikke has a problem call Razor USA Toll Free (866) For warranty assistance please call (866) razor usa llc cerritos, ca

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