YikeBike Bike, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual 6th edition August 2013 YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE USING THE YIKEBIKE Your safety and fun will be enhanced ...

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Page 3: ...nfolding the YikeBike 8 Folding the YikeBike 13 Changing and inflating the front tyre 14 How the charger works 15 How to charge your YikeBike 16 Getting to know your YikeBike 18 The controls and their functions 20 Learning to ride 22 Customer services 24 Servicing my YikeBike 25 Maintenance YikeBike care 26 Problem solver 26 Warranty 27 YikeBike online videos 27 Five key things to remember when le...

Page 4: ...ility for your safety the safety of others and consult your dealer or YikeBike s manufacturer Note This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use service repair or maintenance manual Please see our website www yikebike com for all service repair and maintenance details ...

Page 5: ...t Please read this manual completely and also read and abide by terms of sale Only use the YikeBike where permitted See your sales terms for details Follow the setup steps and practice correct folding and unfolding procedures Ensure the total rider weight plus backpack does not exceed 100kg 220 lbs Do not go down hills on a fully charged battery please refer to page 4 for more details ...

Page 6: ...2cm 5 foot 4 inches and 193 cm 6 foot 4 inches Do not overcharge the YikeBike When fully charged please refrain from excessive downhill braking as this could over charge the battery and cause the YikeBike to shut down or malfunction Please refer to page 4 Do not ride on surfaces where the wheel or pedals could get caught e g on train tram tracks or into steep curbs Do not ride with no hands Always...

Page 7: ...destrians and traffic e g vacant car park with the owner s permission Ensure correct maintenance of your YikeBike as this will greatly increase riding safety and performance Do not place forceful downward pressure on the handlebars as they may break causing injury The handlebars on the YikeBike are for steering and general balance and will not support your full weight Do not wear high heeled shoes...

Page 8: ...ike in traffic Keep this in mind when riding where traffic and people could appear in front of you so make sure you have a good field of view to avoid a collision The YikeBike is not recommended for use on hills over 5 degrees If you have a YikeBike that is fully charged and then immediately ride down a hill and brake this may over charge and damage the battery If this occurs the YikeBike will war...

Page 9: ...ains more 3 Part charge will lead to incorrect indications as it needs to reset to full charge state when being charged 4 Double flashes indicate need for a full recharge to reset indicator 5 Full battery should give around 30 minutes or 10 km use at full speed on flat paved ground with an 85 kg rider 6 The battery state percentage given above are a rough guide and as the battery ages these will v...

Page 10: ...rged for a new one if when it is needed for servicing which will increase the turnaround time for servicing or repair The YikeBike shoulder strap One of the key advantages to the YikeBike once folded is that it can be carried wherever you go To make the YikeBike easier to carry we have supplied a strap that can be attached to the front and back latch as shown here ...

Page 11: ...l find 1 x YikeBike 1 x Desktop Charger 1 x User manual 1 x Shoulder Strap 1 x Tool kit 1 x Valve adapter used to inflate front tyre 1 x Allen key for cover plate 4mm 1 x Small allen key for handle bar latch adjustment 3mm 3mm allen key 4mm allen key Valve adapter ...

Page 12: ... informative video of how to fold and unfold the YikeBike please go to www yikebike com owners Step 1 Stand with the YikeBike between your legs with the rear hinge facing away from you Unlatch rear leg joint as shown in Fig 1 Step 2 Swing the rear leg out 180 degrees and re secure the latch Carbon model as shown in Fig 2 Fig 1 Fig 2 Make sure the rear leg is fully unfolded and latch is fully down ...

Page 13: ...pull the handlebars out without the latches released Step 5 Grasp bars over rear lights area and slide handle bars into the steering beam as shown and re clamp the two back latches as shown in Fig 5 Step 4 Fold out handle bars until they are horizontal as shown in Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 4 Fig 3 ...

Page 14: ...in Fig 6 Step 7 Grasping at rear of seat lift the seat up as shown in Fig 7 WARNING keep fingers away from pivot point under seat as fingers may become jammed between seat and steering beam Step 8 Fasten seat latch as shown in Fig 8 Fig 6 Fig 8 Fig 7 ...

Page 15: ...e front latch is open as shown in Fig 9 Step 10 Lift YikeBike upwards and back so front wheel rolls forward as shown in Fig 10 Step 11 Fasten front latch to lock front wheel in place as shown in Fig 11 Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 11 ...

Page 16: ...ng outwards the opposite foot peg will open automatically as shown in Fig 12 DONE The YikeBike is now fully unfolded and ready to ride as shown in Fig 13 NOTE It is good practice to double check that all latches are securely fastened Fig 12 Fig 13 ...

Page 17: ...handlebars and unlatch the rear leg Remember to re latch the handle bar and rear leg once folded to secure the folded YikeBike together When folding the YikeBike it is important to fold the seat down first When folding the YikeBike important to fold the seat d WARNING When handling an unfolded YikeBike make sure you do not hold it under the seat as fingers can jam between seat and steering beam ...

Page 18: ... like on a normal bicycle 6 Half inflate the inner tube before placing it back into the wheel cavity 7 Place the valve back into the valve hole making sure it is flush with the side of the wheel i e not sticking out 8 Make sure the inner tube is distributed evenly with no folds 9 Stretch the tyre over the rim of the wheel also making sure it is distributed evenly 10 Using the tyre inflator with th...

Page 19: ...tched on and the red light is not lit you may need to check the fuse Plugged ready charger into empty YikeBike Charging Plugged charger into YikeBike Charge complete Charger recieving power from socket Charger ready Charger needs power Charger light indicator IMPORTANT If your charger does not look like the one shown please go to www yikebike com owners first version charger ...

Page 20: ...he green light should show on charger A red light shows while on charge Step 3 Step 4 Wait about 50 minutes for the fast 5 amp charger or 120 minutes for the default 2 amp charger 50MIN Optional 5 amp charger Default 2 amp charger 120MIN Step 2 Plug the charger into your YikeBike ...

Page 21: ... into the YikeBike for a few hours after charging is complete This will allow cell balancing within the battery pack Note If the YikeBike is to be stored for a long period of time it is best for battery life to have the battery around half charge in a cool environment It is good for the battery to be used it at least monthly Step 5 Step 6 ...

Page 22: ...r YikeBike Please refer to the diagram below for the names of various components on your YikeBike Left front light Right front light Foot pegs Front latch Cover plate user service access Charger port Seat latch Steering beam ...

Page 23: ...19 Seat Main frame Side indicator lights Front wheel Tyre pressure 65 psi Rear brake lights Handlebar latches Rear leg Rear wheel Tyre pressure 65 psi Rear leg latch Base plate user service access ...

Page 24: ...or Accelerator trigger OFF button Left turn indicator The battery indicator Brake trigger The controls and their functions The lights The lights will stay on whenever the YikeBike is turned on as a safety feature this draws minimal power ...

Page 25: ...re enable press the left indicator then hold the ON switch for 1 5 seconds The beeper will beep once and the YikeBike will start up ON button The ON button turns the YikeBike on when it is pressed for 1 second Horn The horn is an audible warning to people when riding It will only stay on while pressed OFF button The OFF button has two functions the first is to turn the YikeBike OFF when stationary...

Page 26: ... way at least the size of a basketball court Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and clothes as occasionally when learning you need to jump off the front at running speeds Wear appropriate shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip foot pegs Never ride barefoot in sandals or in high heels First ride Make sure your arms are kept very relaxed and keep most of your weight on the seat Have one f...

Page 27: ...ng off the front in a controlled way Turning your head to look behind either way just like on a normal bike or driving a car it takes practice to feel comfortable doing this Using indicators without looking at the buttons Using the horn without looking at the button Pre ride check Before you ride your YikeBike it is recommended that you check the following Make sure all three latches and handle ba...

Page 28: ...ould be able to quickly assist you If you need to organise a pick up of your YikeBike please repack the YikeBike in the reusable box Repair will usually be without cost if under warranty unless the fault is the result of misuse of your YikeBike or go to our contact us section at www yikebike com for details ...

Page 29: ...ld be contacted See the next page for basic maintenance and care instructions For servicing go to www yikebike com owners to login and find details If rapid 5 beeps occurs on start up of your YikeBike please contact YikeBike Ltd or service agent Where is my VIN number The VIN number is located underneath the mainframe The serial number is your unique individual number that can be traced to the ori...

Page 30: ...ikeBike without any friction and will not wear out Do not use the YikeBike in heavy rain keep the YikeBike dry where possible Do not ride on gravel or sandy areas No control cable adjustments are required Ensure all screws are firmly tightened Ensure all latches are working correctly Correct Tyre Pressure 65 PSI Problem solver YikeBike will not turn ON Hold the ON button for at least 1 second Make...

Page 31: ...nt failure Use of non genuine parts for repair Damage due to private repair or alteration by user or unauthorised service centre See your terms and conditions of sale for full warranty conditions and the full list of exceptions YikeBike online videos For up to date videos go online at www yikebike com owners where you can see YikeBike engineers demonstrate the following How to fold and unfold the ...

Page 32: ...ride in a large safe area 2 Relax keep arms relaxed and keep most of your weight on the seat and foot pegs 3 Smooth ensure smooth use of triggers 4 Slow go at a moderate pace until you can comfortably balance and steer 5 Knees together keep your knees pressed against the YikeBike ...