Kuberg CROSS 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...el the motorcycle to a rapid speed almost instantly For developing good riding skills this is a wonderful feature as it will teach riders throttle control gradually with lower power If the maximum power and torque is set too aggressively the rider may accelerate to a speed he she is not comfortable with Your KUBERG motorcycle has great capabilities and can grow with the skills of the rider to very...

Page 4: ...ECIFICATIONS KUBERG CROSS 16 BEFORE FIRST RIDE 18 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 18 FIRST SETUP 18 BREAK IN PERIOD 19 MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS 19 DRIVE TRAIN 20 ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION 20 MOTOR PERFORMANCE 21 WEATHER EFFECTS ON PERFORMANCE 21 MAINTENANCE 21 BEFORE EACH RIDE 21 DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 22 CLEANING 22 FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 22 REAR WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 23 FRONT BRAK...

Page 5: ... INSTALLATION 29 LONG TERM STORAGE 29 BATTERY DISPOSAL 30 SETTING UP KUBERG START TRIAL E CROSS FOR RIDING 31 SETTING POWER TORQUE MODES 31 SETTING THE TOP SPEED LIMIT 32 SETTING UP THE BRAKES 33 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY TIPS NOVICE RIDERS 33 STATIONARY LEARNING 33 FIRST RIDE NOVICE RIDERS 34 LEARNING TO STAND UP 35 CORRECT RIDING TECHNIQUE 35 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 37 HELMETS 37 CLOTHING 37 ACCES...

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Page 7: ...ual If you do not understand any of this important infor mation please contact your selling dealer distributor or the KUBERG Customer Service kuberg kuberg com 420 608 757 353 Prop 65 WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Batteries also contain chemicals known to the Sta...

Page 8: ...signed primarily for OFF ROAD use Please check your local state and country regulations whether single track motorized electric vehicles are legal for road use in your area Kuberg Start Trial E Cross are not homologated for road use in the European Union ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN The fully electric drivetrain of this motorcycle is different than any gasoline motorcycle 1 There is very little engine brak...

Page 9: ...er control of the motorcycle The rider should keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on rider s footrests during operation to maintain control of the motorcycle Never ride under the influence of alco hol or other drugs Go to page xxx to find detailed instructions for a proper riding technique ONE RIDER ONLY Your bike was engineered to carry one rider and no 0 passengers Carrying a passenge...

Page 10: ...hly advanced sealed lead acid batter ies Go to page xxx to learn about the correct charging procedure and batteries MIND THE MOTORCYCLE S CHAIN Under no circumstances should any hands or other body parts be close to a moving chain Riders should wear motorcycle boots without laces and not have any loose clothing that could be caught by the chain ...

Page 11: ...itching for fun Ideal for kids from 3 to 5 years 1 Throttle 2 Handlebar 3 Steering column 4 Front brake 5 Rear brake 6 Number plate 7 Safety kill switch 8 On off switch Battery level indicator 9 Fender 10 Tire 11 Front fork 12 Speed torque control button 13 Foot pegs 14 Kick stand 15 Motor 16 Shock absorber 17 Charge port 18 Controller 19 Seat 20 Battery 1 8 4 9 10 5 3 13 6 2 7 19 ...

Page 12: ...caught by the chain WARNING ALWAYS RIDE WITH THE CHAIN COVER The chain cover helps to prevent accidental injuries from the chain Never ride your motorcycle when the chain cover is not in place Operating your motorcycle without the chain cover may result in serious injury TOP SPEED 24 KMH 15 MPH WEIGHT 21 kg 46 lbs POWER 1000 watts 24 V motor BATTERIES 2 9 Ah12 V sealed lead acid CONTROLLER PWM 30 ...

Page 13: ... COLORS White WIFI WiFi ready adapter sold separately CARRYING CAPACITY Maximum 220 lbs 100 kg SPECIFICATIONS KUBERG START WARNING The KUBERG START is designed to operate at 24 volts only Use of any battery voltage other than 24 volts will result in motor failure KUBERG Inc considers modifications and or changes to its electrical components to be a material alteration of its products thereby cance...

Page 14: ...rip up anything from tracks to trails 1 Throttle 2 Handlebar 3 Steering column 4 Front brake 5 Rear brake 6 Number plate 7 Safety kill switch 8 On off switch Battery level indicator 9 Fender 10 Tire 11 Front fork 12 Speed torque control button 13 Foot pegs 14 Kick stand 15 Motor 16 Shock absorber 17 Charge port 18 Controller 19 Battery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 17 ...

Page 15: ...WAYS RIDE WITH CHAIN COVER The chain cover helps to prevent accidental injuries from the chain Never ride your motorcycle when the chain cover is not in place Operating your motorcycle without the chain cover may result in serious injury SPECIFICATIONS KUBERG TRIAL E TOP SPEED 27 KMH 17 MPH WEIGHT 33 kg 72 lbs POWER 3000 watts 36 V motor BATTERIES 3 12 Ah 12 V sealed lead acid CONTROLLER PWM 40 am...

Page 16: ...2 4 KENDA WEIGHT 72 lbs 33 kg COLORS White WIFI WiFi ready adapter sold separately CARRYING CAPACITY Maximum 220 lbs 100 kg WARNING The KUBERG TRIAL E is designed to operate at 36 volts only Use of any battery voltage other than 24 volts will result in motor failure KUBERG Inc considers modifications and or changes to its electrical components to be a material alteration of its products thereby ca...

Page 17: ...want to push their riding to the limits 1 Throttle 2 Handlebar 3 Steering column 4 Front brake 5 Rear brake 6 Number plate 7 Safety kill switch 8 On off switch Battery level indicator 9 Fender 10 Tire 11 Front fork 12 Speed torque control button 13 Foot pegs 14 Kick stand 15 Motor 16 Shock absorber 17 Charge port 18 Controller 19 Seat 20 Battery 1 2 19 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 13 17 ...

Page 18: ...LWAYS RIDE WITH CHAIN COVER The chain cover helps to prevent accidental injuries from the chain Never ride your motorcycle when the chain cover is not in place Operating your motorcycle without the chain cover may result in serious injury SPECIFICATIONS KUBERG CROSS TOP SPEED 27 KMH 17 MPH WEIGHT 35 kg 76 lbs POWER 3000 watts 36 V motor BATTERIES 3 12 Ah 12 V sealed lead acid CONTROLLER PWM 40 amp...

Page 19: ... 77 lbs 35 kg COLORS White WIFI WiFi ready adapter sold separately CARRYING CAPACITY Maximum 220 lbs 100 kg WARNING The KUBERG CROSS is designed to operate at 36 volts only Use of any battery voltage other than 24 volts will result in motor failure KUBERG Inc considers modifications and or changes to its electrical components to be a material alteration of its products thereby cancelling any warra...

Page 20: ...re the handlebars tightly in the steering stem Double check tightness and alignment 5 Adjust the brake lever positions to suit the rider FIRST SETUP 1 Check tire pressure of both tires and confirm they are properly inflated The optimal tire pressure for Kuberg Start Trial E Cross is 35 40 PSI 2 4 2 8 bar for general use and should never exceed 50 PSI 3 4 bar 2 Unpack charger from its box and charg...

Page 21: ...raking New brakes need some time to break in with moderate use for the first 15 km 10 miles or three full charges MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS POWER SWITCH Power switch is located on the right hand side of the handle bars Always switch the bike into Off position when stopped or parked WARNING If power is turned on while the throttle is open the bike will accelerate immediately This is poten tially very dan...

Page 22: ...he off position before attaching and plugging in the charger MAGNETIC KILL SWITCH The magnetic kill switch is a safety switch that is located on the left hand side of the handlebars and will not allow the bike to operate when the red plug is not attached to it Always put the lan yard on the left wrist of the rider and fasten it properly before each ride Make sure that the rider has this lanyard on...

Page 23: ...ws the state of the batter ies The indicator lights are also an indication as to whether the bike is turned on or off The battery charge indicators are also used to indicate which power mode is selected Go to page xxx to find detailed instructions concerning the set up of different power and top speed modes ...

Page 24: ... and band brake mount bolt 4 Turn adjustment nuts evenly on both sides Very small movements can make a big differ ence Do not tighten so much there is no slack at all It should be taught not tight 5 While the chain guard is off lubricate the chain check the sprocket bolts for tightness 6 Reverse the above procedure ensuring all bolts are tight 7 Check the wheel for alignment and the chain for tens...

Page 25: ...ely 15 to 30 minutes Motor thermal shutdown can occur when riding in situations that stress the motor such as long up hills or continuous full throttle operation when there is no rest period for the motor WEATHER EFFECTS ON PERFORMANCE Very cold weather is hard on the motorcycles batteries and as a result the battery charge won t last as long compared to warm weather This is normal and does not re...

Page 26: ... freely Adjust and lubricate the drive chain as necessary This vehicle should be returned for periodic maintenance to your selling dealer AT LEAST once per year but more frequently if used under severe conditions DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Keep your KUBERG Start Trial E Cross clean and dry Regularly check all components for tightness and adjustment including handlebars levers axles chain brake...

Page 27: ...rized dealer or call the KUBERG Customer Service for assistance FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1 Make sure the power is switched off 2 Lift the bike onto a block or stand so that both wheels are off the ground 3 On Kuberg Start disconnect the V Brake cable by squeezing the two sides together and release the cable end from the mount Kuberg Trial E and Kuberg Cross have disc brakes which do no...

Page 28: ... the sprockets 7 Pull back on the wheel to remove it FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT KUBERG START 1 Using an Allen wrench Allen key adjust the vertical height and rotation of each brake pad so each pad is level and square on the rim 2 Re tighten each pad once it is in the correct position Make certain that the pads are cen tered on the rim and do not rub on the tire or fall below the rim 3 Using an Allen w...

Page 29: ...aler for maintenance Improper adjustment of your brakes can cause poor braking and could lead to an accident and or injury FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEM KUBERG CROSS AND TRIAL E GENERAL MAINTENANCE Pad replacement pads should be replaced if they become contaminated or have less than 0 8mm thickness Before riding 1 Check if the brake system is operating correctly 2 Check the hose for cracking wear of...

Page 30: ...New pads require about 30 40 full stops to achieve their optimum braking power This process is called bedding in After bedding in is complete you may need to readjust the pads Warning Tektro hydraulic disc brake offers considerable braking power Test your Tektro hydraulic disc brake gradually on a flat surface until you become accustomed to the braking power SERVICE When to bleed system You should...

Page 31: ...tice air bubbles in the tube see photo f 5 7 Start filling the reservoir with new mineral oil by pushing the syringe Air bubbles may come out the tube from the outlet valve on the reservoir tank of the brake lever s bracket Be sure to fill the oil by pushing the syringe until the oil is out of the outlet valve on the reservoir tank of the brake lever s bracket so that no air gets into the system s...

Page 32: ...up for a quicker and stronger response from the brake lever BRAKE SQUEAL Dirt and humidity can cause noisy or squealing brakes These are normally temporary and should gradually disappear with regular use Repair is not required If you hear a metallic screeching sound you might need to replace the brake pads Visit your Kuberg dealer to replace the brake pads Unscrew pad retainer bolt Replace pads an...

Page 33: ...n severe injury or death and property damage WARNING Never manipulate the battery never open the battery pack and do not puncture the battery cover and the battery itself CAUTION Keep the battery away from excessive heat and or open flames Avoid long term exposure to direct rays from the sun CAUTION Protect the batteries from water or other moisture If the batteries become wet from rain during use...

Page 34: ...ing The LED light on the charger will illuminate GREEN when the battery is fully charged CAUTION The battery charger supplied with your Kuberg Start is for INDOOR use only CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS KUBERG TRIAL E Always follow these steps when charging your Kuberg Trial E 1 Make sure your Kuberg Trial E is turned off 2 Make sure the electricity cable is plugged into the charger 3 Connect your charger ...

Page 35: ... CAUTION The battery charger supplied with your Kuberg Start is for INDOOR use only CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS KUBERG CROSS Always follow these steps when charging your Kuberg Cross 1 Make sure your Kuberg Cross is turned off 2 Make sure the electricity cable is plugged into the charger 3 Connect your charger to an electrical outlet AC 4 Connect the charger cable to the battery connector on your Kuberg...

Page 36: ...ervision of an adult Children must not oper ate the charger Keep the charger and the motorcycle away from flammable items during charging Never dismantle or disassemble the supplied charger Never use the supplied charger for any other purpose other than charging a KUBERG Trial E motorcycle BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION During normal use KUBERG does not recommend removing the batteries from the ...

Page 37: ...ake sure the batteries are kept in place with temperature above 5 C 41 F Lower tempera tures will permanently damage the batteries If you have any questions about the batteries or their usage please do not hesitate to contact the Kuberg Customer Service kuberg kuberg com BATTERY DISPOSAL We are confident that you will enjoy many kilometers or miles of thrilling riding with your KUBERG motorcycle B...

Page 38: ... speed is set too high or the brakes too severe an accident could occur RIDE SAFE SETTING POWER TORQUE MODES Follow these steps to limit the maximum power and torque on your KUBERG Start Trial E and Cross 1 With the bike off hold in the programming button 2 Continue to hold the button and turn the bike on using the magnetic switch wait a short time whilst still holding the button and the bike will...

Page 39: ...ights will flash This means that programming mode has been selected 2 Release the button and lift the back of the bike carefully and turn the throttle Hold the throttle at the desired top speed until the throttle lights flash again The bike will then automatically turn off and back on again this means the bike has now programmed to that top speed The top speed will now be set at that speed The bik...

Page 40: ...Always this check before the rider gets back on SETTING UP BRAKES The brakes on Kuberg motorcycles are adjustable Novice riders should have the front brake backed off somewhat so it does not bite too suddenly As the rider gets better the brake can be tightened up for a quicker reaction and a stronger braking force Go to page xxx to find detailed instructions to set up brakes ...

Page 41: ...nd Either way make sure the rider is wearing boots with no laces and no loose clothing 6 Start with both hands on the handlebars Instruct the rider to flip the power swich to the ON position on his her own by using the right hand 7 With the power ON and the rider s hands back on the bars have the rider practice opening and closing the throttle The aim is to get some throttle control and not use it...

Page 42: ...wist the throttle and move forward Encourage them to go and stop go and stop using the brakes to stop Always support the bike with your hand on the rear fender 9 Once comfortable the rider can try to lift his her feet onto the foot pegs as he she rides 10 Once stopped turn the power switch to the OFF position and unplug the magnetic kill switch LEARNING TO STAND UP Once the basics are mastered the...

Page 43: ...IDING TECHNIQUE Learning a correct riding techniques will prepare the rider for all forms of riding that come later The rider needs to learn to control the bike at slow speeds and use correct technique to execute tight turns The natural approach of many riders is to turn the handlebars but this is not a correct riding technique The correct technique is to lean and use so called counter steering Co...

Page 44: ...rcycle jacket from tear resistant materials leather or Kevlar 8 Clothing that is brightly colored so other motorists and traffic participants can see you WARNING THE RIDER MUST WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY HELMET BOOTS AND EYE PROTECTION HELMETS There is no single factor that works better at reducing the severity of injuries sustained in acci dents more than a quality helmet Don t ever all...

Page 45: ...ON The total weight of the rider accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit WARNING Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar front fork or front fender Genuine KUBERG accessories have been specifically designed for use on this motorcycle Since KUBERG cannot test all other accessories that may be available you are personally responsible for the proper selection insta...

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Page 47: ...apply to any KUBERG product used for rental or commercial purposes unless the specific product is designated labeled or marketed by KUBERG as acceptable for rental or commercial use All warranty claims must be made directly to selling retailer The selling retailer is the primary provider of warranty support and customer service KUBERG may choose to perform warranty service at the sole choice of KU...

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