Gocycle GX Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Owner’s Manual ® for Gocycle Version May 2019 www.gocycle.com...
Page 2 Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your Gocycle, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase, or other accessories or modes of operation may also be available. Make sure that your Gocycle dealer has given you all the manufacturers’...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Intended Use ........................29 Modifications and Refinishing ..................... 29 Maximum Weight Design Limit.................... 30 The lifespan of your Gocycle and its components .............. 30 Fastener Torque Specifications ..................35 Warranty, Limitations, & Contact ..................36 Un-boxing Your Gocycle ......................39...
Page 4 Front and Rear Reflectors ....................53 Assembling the Bell ......................55 Charging Your Gocycle ........................ 57 Getting to Know Your Gocycle Lithium Battery ..............57 Charing the Gocycle Battery ....................58 Switching the Battery On (Wakes up the Battery for Use) ..........71 Turning the Battery Off ......................
Page 5 Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while riding, this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the Gocycle under all conditions. There are risks associated with the use of any Gocycle which cannot be predicted or avoided, and which are the sole responsibility of the rider.
Page 6: Setup, Configuration, And Getting Started
Please note that not all Gocycles have all of the features described in this Manual. Ask your Gocycle dealer to point out the features of your Gocycle or contact Gocycle if you have purchased your Gocycle from Gocycle.
Page 9: 2.1 Pre-Ride Checks
Always have your Gocycle dealer make the adjustments on your Gocycle; or, if you have the experience, skill and tools, have your Gocycle dealer check your work before riding. We strongly recommend that you use the GocycleConnect App to complete the Pre-ride Checks.
Page 10 5. Check latches are locked. Latches should not open 4. Check the fold strap is stowed. (GX models) when pushed hard in direction shown. (GX models) 6. Check handlebar quick-release is closed. (GS &...
Page 11: Bike Fit And Adjustment
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle 8. Check kickstand is fully stowed in the up 9. Check brakes and know which lever operates position. the front and rear brakes. 10. Turn on the battery using the battery on/off button. Rotate the pedals to operate the motor. Stop pedalling to stop the motor.
Page 12: Safety First
WARNING: An insufficiently tightened fork clamp bolt may compromise steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Place the front wheel of the Gocycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/stem assembly. If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel, turn the handlebars in relation to the stem, the bolts are insufficiently tightened.
Page 13 Gocycle dealer or Gocycle directly. WARNING: Gocycle wheel rims are subject to wear. Riding a wheel that is at the end of its usable life can result in wheel failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall.
Page 14: First Ride
Practice shifting the gears (see Section 5). Check out the handling and response of the Gocycle; and check the comfort. If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the Gocycle is not as it should be, consult your Gocycle dealer or Gocycle before you ride again.
Page 15: Safety
Gocycle before venturing onto busy streets. We strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with your new Gocycle by first riding it in a controlled environment, away from potential hazards such as moving traffic and obstacles. It is important to become familiar with the modes of operation, controls, brakes and the different performance characteristics inherent in the electric motor.
Page 16: Riding Safety
® Gocycle  Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the Gocycle or snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail.  Protective eyewear, to protect against airborne dirt, dust and bugs — tinted when the sun is bright, clear when it’s not.
Page 17: Stopping The Gocycle
In the event that an emergency stop is required, apply the brakes appropriately and in a safe and controlled manner until you have brought the Gocycle to a complete stop. Do not release the brakes until it is safe to do so.
Page 18: Night Riding
Gocycle Night Riding Riding a Gocycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. Adults who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding at dawn, at dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing specialized equipment that helps reduce that risk.
Page 19: Riding In Low Light Conditions
How to Charge your Gocycle 1. Ensure that your Gocycle is not wet. If it is, wipe down with a cloth or wait until it is dry. 2. Plug the charger into the wall main power socket. Switch on the wall mains power.
Page 20: Important Information: Lithium-Ion Batteries
RV, boat, or car, ensure that an appropriate smoke detector is fitted.  Do not use a used or second hand lithium battery in your Gocycle that has not been approved by Gocycle. When in doubt, contact customerservice@gocycle.com.
Page 21: Understanding Your Gocycle
It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your Gocycle. We urge you to ask your Gocycle dealer how to do the things described in this section before you attempt them yourself, and that you have your Gocycle dealer check your work before you ride the bike.
Page 22: Fast Folding Frame And Handlebar Latches
The latch should not open. If the latch opens, the latch lock is not engaged and it is not safe to ride the Gocycle. Consult your Gocycle dealer or Gocycle for assistance. Never ride your Gocycle without first checking that the frame and handlebar latches are locked and the latch lock is fully engaged.
Page 23: Shifting Gears
Gocycle dealer or contact the brake manufacturer.  If replacing worn or damaged parts, use only manufacturer-approved genuine replacement parts. Shifting gears Your multi-speed Gocycle has a 3 speed internal gear hub drivetrain. 5.4.1 Shifting Gears Your Gocycle comes fitted with rotary shifting controls.
Page 24: Pedals
We recommend that you operate Gocycle with tyre pressures of 30-35 psi on the front and 40–50 psi on the rear. This will give the best balance of low rolling resistance and comfort. Running a relatively softer front acts as a “cushioning effect”, reducing shock loads to the motor fork components—...
Page 25 If you need help with tires, ask your Gocycle dealer to recommend the best tire pressure for the kind of riding you will most often do, and have the Gocycle dealer inflate your tires to that pressure. Then, check inflation as described in Section 1.C so you’ll know how correctly inflated tires should look and...
Page 26: Service
3. Ask your local bicycle dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area. We recommend that you ask your Gocycle dealer to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything correctly.
Page 27 2. Before every ride: Pre-ride Checks 3. After every long or hard ride; if the Gocycle has been exposed to water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the Gocycle. 4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding: ...
Page 28 6. As required: If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. Have your Gocycle dealer check the brakes or contact Gocycle for assistance. 7. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your bike to your Gocycle dealer for a complete check-up.
Page 29: Appendix
Such modifications or refinishing will void any applicable warranty and is not safe and may cause the Gocycle to fail unexpectedly causing you to lose control resulting in injury or even death. Do not modify your Gocycle with firmware not compliant with your local regional laws and regulations.
Page 30: Maximum Weight Design Limit
Gocycle that require visual inspection from time to time. An impact to your Gocycle, either major or minor, can cause stress and fatigue on the Gocycle and its components or compromise the integrity of the electronics, including the battery, electronic controller, motor drive system or wiring.
Page 31 We cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your Gocycle; and that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your Gocycle to your Gocycle dealer or seek appropriate assistance from Gocycle or a qualified bicycle mechanic for professional care and attention.
Page 32 Any structure that must be light and strong will have a finite fatigue life. Aircraft, race cars, motorcycles all have parts with finite fatigue lives. If you wanted a Gocycle with an infinite fatigue life, it would weigh far more than any bicycle sold today. The wonderful, lightweight performance we want requires that we inspect the structure.
Page 33 Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but here are some general factors to help you and your Gocycle dealer or Gocycle determine how often your Gocycle should be inspected. The more you fit the “shorten product life” profile, the more frequent your need to inspect. The more you fit the “lengthen product life”...
Page 34 Delamination is serious damage. Composites are made from layers of fabric. Delamination means that the layers of fabric are no longer bonded together. Do not ride any Gocycle or component that has any delamination. These are some delamination clues: A cloudy or white area.
Page 35: Fastener Torque Specifications
7.4.20 Original Equipment components Gocycle tests the fatigue life of the components that are original equipment on your bike. This means that they have met test criteria and have reasonable fatigue life. It does not mean that the original components will last forever. They won’t.
Page 36: Warranty, Limitations, & Contact
Crank Arm Bolts 28.0 31.0 Warranty, Limitations, & Contact Please view current warranty terms and conditions at the webstore you purchased your Gocycle from. www.gocycle.com/webstore. 7.6.1 Warranty Registration and Setup In the event that you wish to make a warranty claim, you must provide your original proof of purchase (sales receipt or order confirmation).
Page 37 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle 7.6.3 Gocycle Frame Number Your Gocycle comes with a unique identifier called a frame number, positioned on the rear of the Gocycle. An example is shown below: Frame number Compliance information (European Specification...
Page 38 Pitstoplock™, GocycleConnect™, Gocycle-to-Work™, MyGocycle™, Vgonomic™ Adjustment, Lockshock™, Shocklock™ and Performance Commuting™ are trademarks of Karbon Kinetics Limited. All trademarks and the Gocycle logo may not be used without the prior written approval of Karbon Kinetics Limited, a United Kingdom Registered Company Number 4357956. 7.6.7...
Page 39: Un-Boxing Your Gocycle
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle BOXING OCYCLE Small Parts Bag Kickstand Rubber Front Reflector Security Screws Kickstand Smart Phone Mounts /208349172 HTTPS VIMEO Bell /210230342 HTTPS VIMEO Gocycle 2A Charger, Kickstand bolt Power Lead for your region...
Page 40: Unboxing And Attaching Kickstand
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Unboxing and Attaching Kickstand Open the GX box. Remove the seat collar tube. Insert the seat post. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 42 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Carefully open the kickstand as shown. CAUTION: Use extreme caution when opening the kickstand which is spring loaded and can open un- expectedly with high force. Align the kickstand with the kickstand rubber.
Page 43 Fit the kickstand bolt as shown using the shorter end of the 5mm hex key to tighten the kickstand bolt to 8-10 Nm. Carefully lift the Gocycle out of the box. CAUTION: Take care when lifting the Gocycle out of the box.
Page 44: Unfolding
Gocycle Place Gocycle on the ground as shown. We strongly recommend that you keep the Gocycle box. In the event that you need to ship your Gocycle for personal reasons or service, you must ship it in the original Gocycle box which has been specifically designed to protect the Gocycle during shipping.
Page 45 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Insert the seat post into the frame as shown. Ensure the minimum insert line is not visible. Tighten the thumbscrew. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 46 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Rotate and clip the Seat-post multi-tool to the seat rail as shown. Un-clip the fold strap from the handlebar stem hook. Stowe the fold strap on the Lockshock pin as shown. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 47 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Unfold the handlebars. CAUTION: Keep fingers out of the folding mechanism Close the handlebar latch as shown. The latch should begin feel tight between 25 and 35mm from fully closed position. See section 11 for maintenance and adjustment.
Page 48 If the red latch lock is not visible as shown or is not engaged with the stem, do not ride the Gocycle. Contact your local Gocycle dealer or techsupport@gocycle.com for support.
Page 49 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Rotate the pedals so that the right-hand pedal is in the green highlighted section CAUTION: Failure to correctly position the pedals may result in damage to the paint. Unfold the frame CAUTION: Keep fingers out of folding mechanism Close the frame latch as shown.
Page 50 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Pull the frame latch closed. Check the latch is closed. WARNING: Ensure that the red latch lock is visible and engaged with the frame as shown. If the red latch lock is not visible as shown or is not engaged with the frame, do not ride the Gocycle.
Page 51: Adjusting The Saddle Height
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Assembled Gocycle. Adjusting the Saddle Height Locate the allen key under the saddle. Remove the allen key from the tool holder. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 52 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Loosen the seat-post bolt using the allen key as shown. CAUTION: Do not exceed the minimum insertion mark on the seat post Adjust the saddle to the appropriate height. Tighten the seat-post clamp to 5-6 Nm.
Page 53: Front And Rear Reflectors
Gocycle Front and Rear Reflectors Front and rear reflectors are supplied as standard with your Gocycle. The Front Reflector can be found in the small parts bag. The Rear Reflector is pre-installed under the saddle. WARNING: Reflector angles and mounting positions may vary from region to region.
Page 54 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Mount the front (white) reflector onto the bracket as shown. Ensure that the reflector is completely engaged with the bracket. Adjust the bracket to ensure that the reflector is vertical and tighten the bolt to 4-6 Nm.
Page 55: Assembling The Bell
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Assembling the Bell Bell and mounting bracket. (Supplied in small parts bag.) Clip the mounting bracket over the left brake lever as shown. Tighten the bell mounting bracket with a Torx T10 to 2-3 Nm.
Page 56 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Assembled bell. CAUTION: Ensure that the bell makes a sound when used. The angle of the bell may need to be adjusted before first use. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 57: Charging Your Gocycle
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle HARGING OCYCLE Getting to Know Your Gocycle Lithium Battery Part Description Battery fuel LEDs 1 to 4 On/Off Button Battery fuel indicator button Charing Port Mini Dash (Battery fuel LEDs) Charging port cover...
Page 58: Charing The Gocycle Battery
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Charing the Gocycle Battery 9.2.1 Charging the Battery Inside the Gocycle Frame Open the rubber charging port cover, as shown. Insert the charging lead as shown. Plug the charger into the mains electricity supply and turn on where applicable.
Page 59 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle The charger light will turn orange to indicate charging. Charge time will vary from 3.5 to 7 hours depending on model and charger used. The charger shown is the standard charge supplied with your Gocycle and will take 7 hours to fully charge an empty battery.
Page 60 Hold for ½ seconds or more before releasing. See section 10.5.2 Turning the Battery Off for more information. In any event, leaving the Gocycle on charge continuously for more than 24 hours is not recommended. WARNING: Ensure that the rubber charging port cover is securely in place before riding.
Page 61 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle 9.2.2 Charging the Battery Outside of the Gocycle Turn off the battery by pressing and holding the on/off button. Hold for ½ seconds or more before releasing. WARNING: Do not attempt to remove...
Page 62 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Fold the Gocycle so the wheels are next to each other. Press the red latch lock and open the latch. Fold the handlebars. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 63 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Hook the fold strap to the handlebar hook as shown. CAUTION: Ensure that the fold strap is secure before attempting to remove the battery Remove the detent pin as shown. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 64 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Open the latch as shown. Lift the battery ring as shown. Turn the ring 180° as shown so that the battery ring is at the bottom. This releases the battery from the frame.
Page 65 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Pull robustly in a downwards direction as shown. CAUTION: The battery can un- expectedly slide out of the frame. Use extreme caution to avoid damaging the battery or injury. We recommend using both hands to steady your pulling force against the battery and the frame.
Page 66 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Plug the charger into mains electricity supply and turn on (where applicable). The charger light will turn orange to indicate charging. Charge time will vary from 3.5 to 7 hours depending on model and charger used.
Page 67 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle With the battery turned off, insert the battery into the frame as shown. WARNING: Ensure that the battery is switched off before inserting into the frame. Push the battery up, into the frame. There will be some resistance as the battery connectors engage.
Page 68 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Stowe the red ring as shown. Reassemble the frame latch as shown ensuring that the detent pin is fully engaged in the position as shown. Close the frame latch as shown. The latch should begin feel tight between 45 and 55mm from the fully closed position.
Page 69 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Pull the frame latch closed. Check the latch is closed. WARNING: Ensure that the red latch lock is visible and engaged with the frame as shown. If the red latch lock is not visible as shown or is not engaged with the frame, do not ride the Gocycle.
Page 70: Operation
10.1 Brakes The Gocycle is equipped with front and rear hydraulic disk brakes, operated by two levers on the handlebars (shown below). Before riding, it is important to familiarise yourself with which brake lever operates the front brake and which lever operates the rear brake. Proper use of your brakes will slow and bring your Gocycle to a safe and controlled stop.
Page 71: Switching The Battery On (Wakes Up The Battery For Use)
Gocycle will provide full motor assist if the pedals are turning. If the Gocycle is configured and being used in a region that enables the use of a throttle, the boost button and be held and pedalling is not required for motor assistance.
Page 72: Turning The Battery Off
20% of the battery capacity. 10.5.2 Turning the Battery Off If no activity is detected by the Gocycle, the battery will turn off automatically after approximately 30 minutes. To turn the battery off, press and hold the button for ½ seconds or more. The LEDs on the mini dash and the LEDs on the rear of the battery will turn off.
Page 73: Riding Modes
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle 10.7 Riding Modes You can operate your Gocycle in different pre-set modes or generate a custom mode to suit your personal riding style with the GocycleConnect app. 10.7.1 Riding Modes Reference Table Continuously...
Page 74 10.7.2.3 On Demand Mode In On Demand mode, the rider can choose whether or not to have motor assistance. Select this mode if you wish to ride the Gocycle without motor assistance—and have assistance when required by pressing the boost button.
Page 75 Consult your local transport authority for information on legal restrictions. 10.7.2.5 Gocycle GX Power Save Your Gocycle GX will default to Power Save when the battery has reached a low level. This is after the dash displays shows one (1) LED.
Page 76: Maximising Your Gocycle's Motor Performance And Reliability
As with a car, top speed and range (related to fuel consumption) are difficult to define as both factors are greatly affected by a large number of variables. For the Gocycle, this is includes but is not limited to rider weight (including clothing and luggage), tyre type, tyre pressure, terrain, surface texture, wind and weather conditions and of course, how much pedal input the rider is providing.
Page 77: Motor
Compared with traditional ebike motors, Gocycle’s motor is more compact and lightweight. While this design offers benefits, certain drawbacks exist—specifically, the motor can get hot. Gocycle’s motor will get hot under normal operation similar to the exhaust pipe or engine of a motorcycle or moped.
Page 78: 10.10 Folding
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle 10.10 Folding 10.10.1 Folding the Gocycle Press in the red latch lock whilst pulling the frame latch open as shown. Hold the saddle and handlebars and fold the frame. Fold the frame so that the wheels are touching as shown.
Page 79 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Whilst pressing the red latch lock, pull the handlebar latch open as shown. Fold the handlebars as shown. Unhook the fold strap from the Lockshock pin. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 80 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Attach the fold strap to the handlebar hook as shown. Unclip the saddle multi-tool as shown. Open the fold strap and insert he seat post. CAUTION! Take care not to touch the frame when inserting the seat post through the fold strap and into the seat post collar.
Page 81 Folded Gocycle. 10.10.2 Storage Strap When storing or transporting such as lifting the Gocycle in its folded state, the storage strap must be used in conjunction with the fold strap. This ensures that the wheels are securely held together during lifting and handling.
Page 82 Gocycle. 10.10.3 Rolling When folded, the Gocycle can be manoeuvred on the two wheels by holding the saddle. To roll the Gocycle place you foot behind one of the wheels and pull the saddle towards you.
Page 83 There is a risk of injury. When you have finished rolling the Gocycle, place a foot behind the wheel and pivot the Gocycle forwards so that it rests on the kickstand and wheels. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 84: Maintenance And Adjustments
Gocycle 11 M AINTENANCE AND DJUSTMENTS 11.1 Maintenance and Service Contact your nearest Gocycle dealer for service and maintenance. A list of approved dealers can be found at www.gocycle.com/store-locator. Before attempting any maintenance on your Gocycle you must visit www.gocycle.com/safety for up to date important safety related information such as Technical Bulletins and the latest owner’s manual.
Page 85: Visual Inspection Guide - (Every 3 Months/ 500 Miles)
Gocycle. Nevertheless, you must inspect the Gocycle every 500 miles to see if any of the components have cracks and need replacing. To do this, clean the Gocycle thoroughly with a damp cloth. Wipe away all dust or dirt. Look carefully at all the components under good lighting.
Page 86 16. Check and remove any dust or dirt from the shear pin holes. 17. Ensure the Gocycle firmware is up to date. Go to Settings in your GocycleConnect App and scroll down to Firmware. Update the firmware is a new version is available.
Page 89: Cleaning And Preventing Corrosion
Cleaning and Preventing Corrosion We do not recommend that you ride your Gocycle in heavy rain or store it in damp or wet areas. If you do find yourself riding while it is raining, we recommend that you use the motor when safe to do so.
Page 90: Adjusting The Shifting
As part of regular maintenance or in the event that your Gocycle Lockshock™ develops a noise whilst riding, the Lockshock™ can be lubricated using a suitable silicone lubricant. With the Gocycle supported, remove the Fold Strap Assembly and rotate the Lockshock™...
Page 91: Adjusting The Saddle
Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little. Your Gocycle dealer can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it. If you choose to make your own saddle angle adjustment and you have a single bolt saddle clamp on your seat post, it is critical that you loosen the clamp bolt sufficiently to allow any serrations on the mechanism to disengage before changing the saddle’s angle, and then that the serrations fully...
Page 92 As with all hydraulic brakes, for the best possible performance, we recommend that the hydraulic brakes on your Gocycle are bled every 12 months. We advise that your Gocycle brakes are bled by a skilled bicycle mechanic with experience with bleeding hydraulic cycle brakes.
Page 93 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Locate and remove the two calliper securing bolts Slide the calliper off the disk rotor Compress the split pin using a pair of pliers, as shown. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 94 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle With the split pin compressed, pull the pin out using a pair of pliers. Carefully push the brake pads from the top of the calliper, as shown. Pinch both brake pads and remove from the calliper.
Page 95 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Replace the brake pads as necessary before reassembly. Replace the brake pads as necessary. Pinch together with the spring and reassemble into the calliper. Replace the split pin to secure the brake pads in position.
Page 96 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Using pliers, bend open the split pin to lock it in place. WARNING! Do not attempt to ride your Gocycle without re- installing the brake pads and securing split pin. Doing so may result in injury.
Page 98 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Replace the six motor cover securing screws. Tighten to a torque of 3– 4Nm. WARNING! The braking performance of new brake pads will increase over time. Ensure that you “bed-in” your brakes by performing a number of stops.
Page 99 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle 11.8.2.2 Replacing the Rear Brake Pads Locate the two rear calliper securing bolts, shown. Compress the split pin using a pair of pliers, as shown. With the split pin compressed, pull the pin out of the calliper.
Page 100 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Pinch both brake pads and remove from the calliper. CAUTION! The pads are sprung. Be careful not to accidentally release the spring Replace the brake pads as necessary before reassembly. Replace the brake pads as necessary.
Page 101 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Replace the split pin to secure the brake pads in position. Using pliers, bend open the split pin to lock it in place. WARNING! Do not attempt to ride your Gocycle without re- installing the brake pads and securing split pin.
Page 102 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Ensure that the brake calliper is parallel to the disk rotor when tightened in order to prevent disk rub. WARNING! The braking performance of new brake pads will increase over time. Ensure that you “bed-in”...
Page 103: Tyres
11.9.2 Tyre Pressures We recommend that you operate Gocycle with tyre pressures of 35 psi on the front and 40–50 psi on the rear. This will give the best balance of low rolling resistance and comfort. Running a relatively softer front acts as a “cushioning effect”, reducing shock loads to the motor fork components—...
Page 104: 11.10 Adjusting The Headset
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Forwards Centreline groove Fitting the tyres and tyre tread orientation 11.10 Adjusting the Headset From time to time it may be necessary to tighten the headset if it becomes loose. This process is explained by the following steps: Check for loose headset.
Page 105 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle WARNING: NEVER ADJUST THESE FRONT 3 ADJUST THESE 2 BOLTS FORK CROWN BOLTS Remove the rubber dust boot as shown and loosen the two fork crown bolts approximately 1-2 turns. Ensure that the front fork and handlebars are able to rotate independently.
Page 106: 11.11 Adjusting The Stem Latch
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle WARNING: NEVER ADJUST THESE Ensuring that the front fork and FRONT 3 BOLTS handlebars are aligned, tighten the two fork crown bolts to 10-12 WARNING: You will need to recheck both bolts twice to ensure that torque is even between each bolt.
Page 107 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Locate the nut and latch pivot pin. Using a 4mm hex key and an 8mm spanner, loosen the nut and latch pivot pin. Remove the latch pivot pin. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 108 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle If the latch is too tight, rotate the latch strut clockwise to shorten the strut by ½ a turn. If the latch is too loose, rotate the latch strut anti-clockwise to lengthen the latch strut by 1/2 a turn.
Page 109 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Close the stem latch. It should begin to feel tight 25-35mm from the stem. If it does not, repeat the above steps as required. WARNING: Ensure correct adjustment. Incorrect adjustment may reduce the...
Page 110: 11.12 Adjusting The Frame Latch
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle 11.12 Adjusting the Frame Latch From time to time it might be necessary to adjust the frame latch. Whilst pressing the red latch lock, pull the latch open as shown. Open the frame to be able to access the detent pin.
Page 111 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Locate the frame latch detent pin as shown. Press the frame latch detent pin in the direction shown. Remove the frame latch detent pin. © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Page 112 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle If the latch is too tight, rotate the latch strut clockwise to shorten the strut by ½ a turn. If the latch is tool loose, rotate the latch strut anti-clockwise to lengthen the latch strut by 1/2 a turn.
Page 113 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle Unfold the frame as shown. Close the frame latch as shown. The latch should begin feel tight between 45 and 55mm from the fully closed position. See section 11 for maintenance and adjustment.
Page 114: 11.13 Adjusting The Bearings On The Rear Hub
WARNING! Check the hub gear bearing adjustment every 500 miles (800 km) or 3 months. Regular checks will ensure best possible performance for your Gocycle. Failure to inspect the hub gear bearing adjustment may have serious consequences and could result in serious bodily injury or even death.
Page 116 Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019 ® Gocycle First, loosen the lock nut. Using two 14mm cone adjustment spanners, adjust the rear hub gear bearing cone. Second, tighten the inner adjuster nut. Between adjustments, check that the rear hub rotates in the freewheel direction.
Page 117: Troubleshooting
12.2 Log Upload To assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting our support team may request for the Gocycle log to be uploaded. Uploading the log data will enable our Gocycle Tech Support team to analyse data from the sensors, motor controller, and settings on the Gocycle which could assist with fault diagnosis.

Gocycle GX Owner's Manual

1 Contents

2 Setup, Configuration, and Getting Started

3 Safety

4 Charging Your Gocycle

5 Understanding Your Gocycle

6 Service

7 Appendix

8 Un-Boxing Your Gocycle

9 Charging Your Gocycle

10 Operation

11 Maintenance and Adjustments

12 Troubleshooting

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