Hyper Rip Rail, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...B M X S C O O T E R O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...ou will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you choose to write or call us concerning missing parts service questions operating advice and or assembly questions Bottom View SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION serial number WRITE YOUR SERIAL NUMBER HERE IMPORTANT NOTICE Keep your serial number handy in case of damage loss or theft 410 S Adele Avenue Joplin Mo 64801 Call Toll Fre...

Page 3: ...arranty 36 Purchase Record 37 SAFETY Contents ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT NEW OWNER M A X W E I G H T 2 2 0 l b s This manual contains important safety performance and maintenance information Please read this manual before taking your first ride on your new BMX Scooter and keep this manual handy for future reference If you have a problem do not return to the store call 1 866 424 0500 Adult...

Page 4: ...t handlebar and steering to height 3 Always wear safety equipment such as helmet knee pads and elbow pads Always wear a helmet when riding your scooter and keep the chin strap securely buckled Always wear shoes 4 Avoid sharp bumps drainage grates and sudden surface changes Scooter may suddenly stop 5 Ride on smooth paved surfaces away from motor vehicles 6 Avoid streets and surfaces with water san...

Page 5: ...details and recommended tire pressures 2 LIGHTS We strongly recommend that children not ride after dusk or before daylight If you must ride your BMX Scooter after dusk or before full daylight your BMX Scooter must be equipped with lights so that you can see the road and avoid road hazards and so that others can see you Vehicle laws treat BMX Scooters like any other vehicle That means you must have...

Page 6: ...d shape Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall Replace damaged tires before riding the bike Wheels true Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side to side wobble If a wheel wobbles side to side or hits the brake pads take the bike to a qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued CAUTION Wheels must be true for hand brakes to work effectively Wheel truing is ...

Page 7: ...ere supposed to stop P A G E 5 RIDING SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY The RIP RAIL BMX Scooter is not designed or intended for use on public streets DO NOT OPERATE YOUR RIP RAIL ON THE STREET OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES NOTE Like any sport BMX Scooter riding involves risk of injury and damage By choosing to ride a BMX Scooter you assume the responsibility for that risk Not the people who sold y...

Page 8: ...ter dark on a bike the thing to do is to call you for a ride home One suggestions is to tape phone They just thought it would be OK this time or they may have been distracted The thing to impress upon your child is that while he she may not get hit every time running stop signs will eventually result in an accident What can you do Take your child to a stop sign near home Explain what it means by e...

Page 9: ... bike so that in an emergency the child will be able to call home Following the Leader There is increased risk of car bike collision if children are following each other because if the first one does something dangerous those following may do it too What can you do Teach your child to always assess the traffic situation for him herself When a group is riding around each cyclist should stop for sto...

Page 10: ...12 Don t do stunts wheelies or jumps They can cause you injury and damage your bike 13 Don t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road 14 Observe and yield the right of way 2 You are sharing the road or the path with others motorists pedestrians and other cyclists Respect their rights and be tolerant if they infringe on yours 3 Ride defensi...

Page 11: ... or death CAUTION If you have any doubt about the condition of the BMX Scooter or any of its parts take it to your dealer for a thorough check 15 Never ride your BMX Scooter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 16 If possible avoid riding in bad weather when visibility is obscured at dusk or in the dark or when extremely tired Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident RULES ...

Page 12: ...approaching motorists pedestrians and other traffic Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the BMX Scooter does not obstruct a reflector or light WET WEATHER RIDING Under wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dramatically reduced and your tires don t grip nearly as well This makes it harder to control speed ...

Page 13: ...nd adjustment instructions exactly as written in this manual and any Special Instructions supplied with the BMX Scooter The owner must make sure all components are securely attached If the BMX Scooter was purchased assembled it the owner s responsibility before riding the BMX Scooter for the first time to make sure the BMX Scooter is assembled and adjusted exactly As written in this manual and any...

Page 14: ...levant sections in this manual If you need replacement parts or have questions pertaining to assembly of your BMX Scooter call HYPER direct at To avoid injury this product must be properly assembled before use If your BMX Scooter was obtained after assembled we strongly recommended that you review the complete assembly instructions and maintenance checks specified in this manual before riding HYPE...

Page 15: ...otate freely the adjuster bolt is too tight and needs to be loosened WARNING Do not over tighten the adjuster bolt Its function is to adjust the headset The stem binder bolts function is to hold the fork and stem in place 4 Once the headset is adjusted tighten the two stem binder bolts to the recommended torque of 140 pounds per inch Do not over tighten these bolts WARNING Do not over tighten the ...

Page 16: ...hten the stem bolt just enough that the stem will not fall into the locknut 2 Assemble the handlebar to the stem Put the handlebar 8 into the stem but do not tighten the handlebar clamp 6 at this time Align the stem with the front wheel and tighten the stem bolt 3 Assemble the brake lever to the handlebar Loosen the clamp screw of each brake lever If necessary move the handlebar to each side to in...

Page 17: ...ut turning the front wheel realign the stem with the front wheel Tighten the bolt tighter than you did before about half a revolution only at a time Do this test again until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the wheel 6 Test the tightness of the handlebar Hold the BMX Scooter stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar forward or backward If the handlebar moves loosen bol...

Page 18: ...ts without serrations to attach the front wheel Put the wheel in the center of the fork and tighten both nuts to the recommended torque of 21 ft lbs Assemble the front wheel to the fork as shown ADJUSTMENT BMX Scooter ASSEMBLY If the BMX Scooter has a front caliper brake and the tire will not go down between the brake shoes 1 remove one brake shoe WARNING If you remove a brake shoe to install the ...

Page 19: ...Pull the link wire on the rear brake assembly until the brake shoes are touching the rim wall and tighten the brake bolt The lower cable tension should be tight Ensure that the brake shoes are positioned as per the diagram Adjust the tension on the upper cable at the Y junction to ensure that there is sufficient tension on the cable stops to keep the cable ends in place in the rotor unit CABLE END...

Page 20: ... and the left lever controlling the front brake The braking action of BMX Scooter hand brakes is a function of the friction between the brake shoes and wheel rim To make sure that you have maximum friction available keep your wheel rims and brake shoes clean and free of lubricants waxes or polishes Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers comfortably If your hands are too s...

Page 21: ...hrough the adjuster slot until cable is seated in adjuster Turn adjuster slightly counter clockwise so adjuster slot is not aligned with the cable slot This keeps the brake cable attached to the lever Squeeze and releasing the lever to test if the brake cable is securely in installed on the brake lever 2 3 Brake Cable Installation ADJUSTER CABLE END CABLE LEVER CABLE END SLOT CABLE SLOT ...

Page 22: ...f each brake shoe Try to move each brake shoe out of position If a brake shoe moves do Step 1 again but tighten the nut tighter than before Do this test again until each brake shoe does not move 3 Stretch the cable Hold both brake shoes against the rim Loosen the cable clamp Pull the cable tight and tighten the cable clamp WARNING Do not overtighten the cable clamp Overtightening the cable clamp m...

Page 23: ... away from the rim If brake shoe distance is off first try turning the rotor adjusting barrels in or out to make the adjustment NOTE You may need to loosen or tighten locknut s before and after turning adjusting barrels 3 Adjust Cable If the brake shoes cannot be positioned to correct distance from the rim hold both brake shoes against the rim and loosen the cable anchor bolt Position each brake s...

Page 24: ...f the sheath are fully recessed in the brake lever sheath stops if equipped and brakes If not install sheath in correct position and do Step 3 again Do this test again until the sheath is in the correct position 5 Test the tightness of the cable clamp Squeeze each brake lever with firm pressure Make sure the cable does not move in the cable clamp If the cable moves in the cable clamp do Steps 3 an...

Page 25: ...r brakes are adjusted correctly Using a small adjustable wrench bend each caliper arm so the front edge of each brake shoe is the first part to touch the rim WARNING Bend each caliper only a small amount If you bend the caliper arm too far the caliper brake can be damaged and performance of the caliper brake reduced Operate the brakes as follows Squeeze the brake lever on the handlebar The brake l...

Page 26: ...le turning To reduce the chance of skidding apply brakes intermittently If the rims are wet start to brake earlier than normal because a longer distance to stop the BMX Scooter will be necessary Be careful when riding downhill or at a high speed because as your speed increases a longer distance to stop the BMX Scooter will be necessary Slow for curves because too much speed can force you to make a...

Page 27: ...the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object The Presta Shown has a narrower diameter and is only found on BMX Scooter tires To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed BMX Scooter pump remove the valve cap unscrew counterclockwise the valve stem lock nut and push down on the valve stem to free it up Then push the pump head on to the valve head an...

Page 28: ...the tire tools and the tire bead or rim Once you have got the bead off for about one fourth of the circumference of the tire using the tools the rest can usually be pulled off by hand With the bead on one side of the tire completely off the rim you can now pull the inner tube out from between the tire and rim everywhere except in the area of the valve stem It should now be easy to pull the tire th...

Page 29: ...e poorly Overtightened parts can be damaged Make sure any replacement fasteners are the correct size and type If your frame is aluminum inspect the BMX Scooter frame carefully and frequently Aluminum frames can develop very small cracks due to stress severe shocks etc If you see any small cracks stop riding the BMX Scooter Have the frame inspected by a qualified professional at a bicycle service s...

Page 30: ...he inner tubes Service station meter regulated air hoses are also acceptable The correct inflation pressure is shown on the tire sidewall Before adding air to any tire make sure the edge of the tire the bead is the same distance from the rim all around the rim on both sides of the tire If the tire does not appear to be seated correctly release air from the inner tube until you can push the bead of...

Page 31: ...he spoke reflector when you put it toward the front or rear of the BMX Scooter causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times There is no side to side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side with light force WARNING Do not over lubricate If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes it will reduce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the BMX Scooter will be nece...

Page 32: ...ths Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each brake lever Caliper Brakes every six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each caliper brake Brake Cables every six months Put four drops of oil into both ends of each cable Allow the oil to soak back along the cable wire P A G E 30 ADJUSTMENT BMX Scooter ASSEMBLY ...

Page 33: ...aight Lift each wheel off the ground and spin them to see if they are crooked or out of round If wheels are not straight they will need to be adjusted This is quite difficult and is best left to a BMX Scooter specialist Broken or loose spokes Check that all spokes are tight and that none are missing or damaged Caution Such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not cor...

Page 34: ...rranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident abuse misuse neglect or theft Claims involving these issues will not be honored 1 Your BMX Scooter has been designed for general transportation and recreational use but has not been designed to withstand abuse associated with stunting and jumping This warranty ceases when you rent sell or give away the BMX Scooter ride with more than one p...

Page 35: ...d Model Name Wheel Size Serial Number Place of Purchase Color ALSO RECORD AND RETAIN SERIAL NUMBER IN DESIGNATED SPOT IN FRONT OF THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT NOTICE 410 S Adele Avenue Joplin Mo 64801 Call Toll Free 1 866 424 0500 Local 417 206 0563 Fax 775 248 5155 Monday Friday 8 00AM to 5 00PM CST VISIT US ONLINE For product related questions email us at info motiontrendz com For customer service ques...

Page 36: ... Adele Joplin Mo 64801 Call Toll Free 1 866 424 0500 Local 417 206 0563 Fax 775 248 5155 Monday Friday 8 00AM to 5 00PM CST For product related questions email us at info motiontrendz com For customer service questions email us at service motiontrendz com ...