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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Trikke Electric Vehicle. The warnings and instructions have been carefully prepared to make your experience safer and more enjoyable. Use common sense when riding. Read an understand the Safety Information section on page 17. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 1...
  • Page 3: Read And Understand

    Ÿ Avoid water, bumps, gravel, sand, cracks, uneven surfaces or obstacles that may suddenly block your way or cause you to lose control. The Trikke EV is not intended for off road use. Avoid using at night. Riding with only one hand or no hands can be extremely dangerous. Use both hands to Ÿ...
  • Page 4 The braking to a full stop, at high speed, in a safe environment, to assess the distance Ÿ required to stop. Be aware of low objects. You are taller than you think when you ride the Trikke EV. Be Ÿ ready to duck for tree branches, street signs, etc..
  • Page 5 TRIKKE battery and charger can result in system failure. Any modification will void the warranty. Trikke Tech; Inc. is not liable for injuries and / or death or any other damages caused by such changes.
  • Page 6 The Trikke EV is an electric vehicle and as such there is potential for shock or fire, if the Ÿ electrical system is tampered with or exposed to conditions of high humidity, causing possible short circuit or overload of the electric system. Electrical components must be protected from conditions of high humidity and physical damage.
  • Page 7 Battery Front Box* Tube Right Arm Controler Box* Decks Cambering Axle Steering Stopper Left Folding Mechanism Brake Cambering Joint Motor* Rear Wheel Front Fork Front Wheel * - POWER COMPONENTS Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 6...
  • Page 8: Unfolding The Frame

    (part of the packaging) The vehicle should be on the floor to in its unfolded standing protect and stabilize the position in order to frame for step 2. attach the handlebars. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 7...
  • Page 9 45˚ 2 bolts. Position the handlebar raked forward at 45˚ angle to the steering column, center it on the stem and tighten the 2 bolts evenly. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 8...
  • Page 10: Adjusting Handlebar Height

    On the fork, you will for the also find a slot to secure the assembly. locking pin on the front face of it. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 9...
  • Page 11 This is very important in order to allow enough slack on the cable while turning the wheel left-and-right. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 10...
  • Page 12: Adjusting Brakes

    Before riding the first time, please take a few minutes and review the Safety Riding Tips on pages 3-6 of this manual. For the safety of friends and others who will try your new Colt it is your responsibility to guide them how to ride safely. Make sure you have read and understood all warnings and safety information contained in this owner's manual before riding.
  • Page 13: Vehicle Operation

    Lock the parking brakes for safety. 4. If the above methods do not work, fold your Colt and rest it against the wall or lay on the floor. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 12...
  • Page 14: Operation

    To extend the riding range of the Colt avoid long or steep climbing, help the vehicle as much as possible with body propulsion and use the throttle sparingly and keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure.
  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Run time will vary with riding conditions: rider's weight, speed, tire pressure, wind, Ÿ flat or hilly terrain. Constant start stop will shorten the riding range. Average battery life for a properly maintained unit is approximately 250 full Ÿ charge/discharge cycles. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 14...
  • Page 16 RED indica ng that the ba ery is charging up. When the ba ery becomes fully charged, the status light will turn GREEN. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 15...
  • Page 17 DO NOT dispose the ba ery in your regular household trash. The incinera on, land filling or mixing of sealed lead- acid ba eries with household trash is prohibited by law. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 16...
  • Page 18: Safety Warnings

    Apply both brakes simultaneously (Trikke EV has independent brakes on rear wheels left and right respectively actuated by levers on the handlebars left and right). Distributing your weight evenly over each rear wheel is crucial for maximum braking efficiency.
  • Page 19 Safety Warning 4: DOWNHILL As the Trikke EV is a totally new machine, with a unique handling, we recommend that you take time to familiarize yourself with the vehicle and to gradually explore the limits of performance with each ride.
  • Page 20 The Trikke EV will accelerate quickly, so try to ride at speeds appropriate to your skill level. Safety Warning 5: SAFETY EQUIPMENT ALWAYS USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY A HELMET.
  • Page 21: Basic Maintenance

    Check the table below for the adequate air pressure. The tires of the Trikke EV come with lower pressure from the factory, for transport reasons. You will have to pump the tires before riding.
  • Page 22: Brake Adjustment

    Tighten the 2 bolts back. WARNING: brakes will work satisfactory when tires are inflated to proper pressure range. Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 21...
  • Page 23 Check ba ery charge level (at power Damaged ba eries connector) with a voltmeter. 20-28V OK Charger light doesn't Damaged charger or Try another power outlet. power cable Try another charger. come on Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 22...
  • Page 24 200lbs (91kg) - suggested below 150lbs (68kg) for RIDER'S WEIGHT LIMIT improved performance 37lbs (17kg) - without ba ery VEHICLE WEIGHT 46lbs (21kg) - with ba ery MINIMUM RIDER’S AGE 13 years old Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 23...
  • Page 25: Basic Dimensions

    Basic Dimensions 22.4 in 45.2 in (570mm) (1149mm) Folded 23.5 in 14 in (596mm) (350mm) Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 24...
  • Page 26 BODY POWERED VEHICLE Trikke BPV are vehicles that use just body movement for propulsion. An excellent form of low impact exercise that involves the entire body while providing fun combined with transportation. This simple and elegant frame provides a stable 3-point platform that leans into the turn with the rider while all three wheels remain in contact with the ground for maximum stability.
  • Page 27 Hi-performance BLDC hub motor Ÿ Trikke EVs Higher power output Ÿ Extended range Ÿ Aluminum frame Ÿ Lithium battery Ÿ Disc brakes Ÿ Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 26...
  • Page 28: Warranty Conditions

    Subject to the following limitations, terms and conditions, Trikke Tech, Inc. ("Company") warrants to the original owner of each new vehicle Trikke ™ Trikke EV ("Vehicle") that the vehicle when new is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is valid for the Term listed below, from the date of purchase from the Company or an authorized dealer or representative.
  • Page 29 Product Life Cycle The Trikke ™ Trikke EV vehicle has a lifecycle. The duration of this cycle varies with the maintenance and care received during their time of use, and the type and amount of use that the vehicle is subjected.
  • Page 30 Trikke Colt Owner’s Manual - V0 11/18/14 - page 29...
  • Page 31 TECHNOLOGY Patent & Trademark Information The Trikke EV vehicle is a product developed, patented and property of Trikke Tech, Inc. protected by the following International Patents: U.S. 6,220,612, 6,499,751, 6,827,358, 6,976,687; 1235709 Europe, Canada 2,390,224; China ZL 00 8 18040.7 - Other patents pending.
  • Page 32 ROAD. PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHER RIDERS AND PEDESTRIANS WHO MAY BE SHARING THE PAVEMENT WITH YOU. • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR Trikke EV VEHICLE. ONLY USE TRIKKE TECH, INC. APPROVED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. SEE THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR USE RESTRICTIONS.

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