D-ring
safety strap
bike frame
If needed,
insert star
washer here.
Installation Instructions
throttle
hook and loop straps
Step 2: Attach Throttle
Attach the throttle to one of the handlebars/grips,
keeping your comfort in mind.
Avoid interference with
braking and shifting operations,
and use the hook and
loop straps attached to the throttle to secure the throttle
to the handlebar. After installation, test the throttle to
ensure it stays in place and that the brakes and gear
shifters function properly.
throttle
cord
throttle
cable
Step 3: Connect Throttle Cord
and Cable
Returning to the rear axle, connect the throttle cord
to the throttle cable on the hitch arm.
keeper wire
hitch arm
hitch plate
quick-release lever
hitch pin
bike frame
skewer
Small screw
goes
I
N THE
BACK SIDE
of the hitch
plate.
Step 1: Attach Ridekick Power Trailer
Unsnap the keeper wire from the hitch pin on the end of the hitch arm and remove the pin and hitch plate from
the hitch arm. Open and unscrew the quick-release lever* on the rear axle of your bike/trike. Hold the lever and
pull the axle skewer all the way out. Unscrew the small screw on the back of the hitch plate and set it aside as
you position the hitch plate over the axle hole/drop-out. Note which hole on the hitch plate is not blocked by
the frame of the bike/trike, and screw the small screw snugly back into that hole
ON THE BACK
of the hitch
plate. The screw is designed to stop rotation of the hitch plate.
Thread the skewer through the hole in the hitch plate and through the rear axle. Angle hitch plate at the “3:00”
position and securely tighten the quick-release lever. It should be snug enough that there is NO movement
when you push down firmly on the hitch plate. If it moves, either tighten the skewer/nut more, or change the
location of the small screw on the hitch plate. If it is still able to move, you may insert a star washer between
the bike/trike frame and the hitch plate.
*Note: if there is no quick-release lever, remove rear axle nut, thread hitch plate onto bolt, and retighten nut.
Slide the hitch arm onto the hitch plate aligning the hole in the hitch arm to the hole in the hitch plate. Insert
the hitch pin through both holes and snap the keeper wire closed. Loop the safety strap around the bike frame*
and clip it to the D-ring. *Note: If there is excess safety strap that may interfere with your biking operations,
wrap it around the hitch arm or bike frame so it does not get caught in your spokes. Go t
o www.ridekick.
com/installation to
watch Ridekick power trailer installation video.
Setting Your Latch Combination
(see www.bit.ly/RKLatchCombo)
When you receive the Ridekick power trailer, the latch combination will be set to
“0-0-0”. You can select and set a different number that is easy for you to remember.
1. Remove the Ridekick lid by opening the lid to about 45 degrees.
2. Remove battery.
3. Detach trailer from bike/trike.
4. Turn trailer over.
5. Now you can see the underside of the latch. The “coder” looks like a tiny gear and is
on the left side as you look at the underside of the latch.
6. With a pen, push the coder to the right, then away from you. It should stay in position.
7. Spin the cylinders to the desired numbers. If they don’t spin, check to see if there’s a
plastic red tab next to the cylinder. Remove it, then set the numbers.
8. Return the coder to the original position.
9. Turn the trailer back over, attach to the hitch plate, return the battery and lid, and test
the latch.
Maintenance
Lubricate the drive chain with a bicycle chain lubricant every 100 miles or once a month, whichever is more frequent.
Always disconnect the battery before working with the drive train.
‘Kickin’ Tips
General
•
Reduce the Ridekick trailer tire pressure to 15 - 20 psi to get the best grip and smooth ride.
•
Spin the combination cylinder one number to secure the lid while riding on bumpy surfaces.
• When turning corners, don’t use the boost, and swing wide to avoid hitting curbs (flipping can result.)
•
Two-way Radio Interference - Using walkie-talkies or 2-way radios anywhere near the Ridekick trailer can possibly
affect the controller.
DO NOT use these devices while operating the Ridekick power trailer!
Hills
- When climbing hills with the Ridekick power trailer, it is necessary to
pedal along to maintain a speed of no
less than 7 miles per hour.
If your speed drops below 7 mph, the controller will become warm, and automatically turn
off the system so the motor doesn’t overheat. It will cool off in a minute and automatically reset (turn on) for use again.
To Go Farther on a Charge
- Use it to start from a stop and to get you up to your desired speed, then pedal at
speed without power. OR only use it to go up hills and into the wind. OR only use it AFTER you get to speed (~12
mph/19 km/h) to move you faster than average pedal speed. OR use it at half-power rather than full. OR change your
power setting (see below!)
Power Settings to Extend Range
- There are three power settings, P0, P1 and P2, in the controller. P0 and P1
will be less power in torque, but will give better range. P2 gives you more power starting from a stop and climbing hills,
but will use the battery quicker. P0 is low torque like P1, and speed is limited to 15 mph. The controller comes preset to
P2. To change between P0, P1 and P2:
•
Turn on the controller
•
Press and hold the BATTERY button AND the arrow (>) button simultaneously. P2 will appear.
•
Press the ARROW button to toggle between P0, P1 and P2.
•
Press the BATTERY button to save the power setting and get back to the battery level mode.
See photos at:
www.ridekick.com/installation
Battery Settings
The Ridekick power trailer display is calibrated for SLA (LA) or LiFePO4 (Li) batteries. To change the setting:
1) Turn on controller.
2) Press and hold the BATTERY button.
3) While still pressing the BATTERY button, press the PLUS button (LA or Li should appear in the display window)
4) Release all buttons.
5) Press the ARROW button to toggle between LA and Li.
6) When you are at the desired setting, press the BATTERY button.
