Summary of Contents for Black Tea Motorbikes BONFIRE
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BONFIRE Owner’s Manual Version 1.1 Made in Germany with Love...
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You are now a proud owner of a Black Tea Bonfire. We are extremely flattered that you have chosen Black Tea Motorbikes for your upcoming adventures. Welcome to our Rider Community. It’s now our obligation to do the best we can to serve you with product information, service, and spare parts for an effortless experience.
We want both you and those around you to get through everyday life safely. Therefore, we ask you to pay attention to a few things when you are on the road with your Bonfire. Keep to the traffic rules. To minimize risk of serious injury, protective equipment should be worn at all times including a helmet.
Riding When riding a Bonfire bike for the first time, there are a few things to be aware of. The bike has an electric motor with instant torque and a primary drive with no gears which means you have all the power available at all times in the throttle.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The VIN / Chassis Number is a 17-digit number stamped on the head tube of the frame. Do not alter or remove this number as it is the legal identifier for your motorcycle. You can also find the VIN on the statutory plate/ certification label. Battery Serial Number The battery serial number is located on the battery.
Turn off your Bonfire 1. Fold out the side stand & make sure that your Bonfire is stable. 2. To turn off your bike turn your key to left & remove it. 3. Lock your bike, see Chapter 5.4...
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Power mode 1 - Eco This mode is ALWAYS recommended when riding a Bonfire for the first time. It has a limited top speed of 35 km/h (35 mph in the US) and soft acceleration.
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Good to know Side stand The side stand can be conveniently folded out even when sitting on your bike and activates a switch that interrupts the power supply to the motor for safety. As long as the side stand is folded out, the bike will not ride. Mirrors You can easily adjust the alignment of the mirrors.
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Emergency Operation Battery Overvoltage or Battery Undervoltage If the voltage is out of the ordinary range of the battery pack, such as an overcharged battery pack or an empty battery pack, the performance will be limited as to not damage the battery or other components in the drivetrain.
Before & after each ride Make sure that your bike is always in good condition and avoid injury or damage, please make sure to always take care of your Bonfire by the following steps. • Check your whole bike (according to Chapter 3.2.) •...
3.3. Wheels and Tires The wheels should be inflated to a pressure of 230 kPa. Keep checking your spokes regularly. You just need to make sure that there are no loose spokes in the wheel. • Check that the tires are inflated with the correct pressure •...
4. Removing & Charging the Battery 4.1. Removing the Battery As a safety measure, you are not able to ride your bike while charging the bike. Make sure that the bike is standing securely before removing the battery pack. Use your key to open the battery box. If your bike is standing on a flat ground, the door should stay open.
5.2. Storing Follow these steps to ensure that your Bonfire is always in a good condition and to extend the life of the bike. We recommend you to ride the bike at least once every month as some of the bike’s components needs to be used in order for them to be in the best condition.
Maintenance”. In case of a broken or damaged component, visit www.blackteamotorbikes.com to order spare components. If you can’t find what you are looking for or have any questions, please get in contact with Black Tea Motorbikes directly. Good Vibes & Nice Bikes...
If your bike isn’t working properly, please read the following use cases to find a solution. If you can’t find the problem you are experiencing or a solution that works for you, contact Black Tea Motorbikes directly. My bike won’t turn on Start with checking that the battery, the ignition and kill switch is turned on properly.
5.6. Tools To properly maintain and to keep your Bonfire in good condition, we always recommend using quality tools and to handle the bike with care. If you can’t perform and need maintenance, please get in touch with someone who has the proper experience.
6. General Vehicle Overview 6.1. Overall Vehicle Specifications Item Specifications Drivetrain 3 kW Electric Rear PSM Hub Motor Drive Modes Eco/ Normal/ Sport Riding Range per battery (km) 75 / 65 / 55 Top Speed in EU (km/h) 35 / 40 / 45 Top Speed in USA (mph) 35 / 40 / 45 Battery Type...
Item Specifications Battery Pack Configuration 14S12P Battery Management System (BMS) Safe and efficient charging. Balancing of each cell. Overcharge protection (cut off at 4.25 V +/- 50 mV). Overdischarge protection (cut off at 2.8 V +/-80 mV). Battery Connector QS8-S Connectors with resistors Battery Life Cycle Rated for 800 Charge Cycles Motor Controller Type...
6.4. Wheels & Tire Specifications Item Specifications Wheel Rim Size 1.85 x 18 ‘’ Tire Configuration Spoke Rim + Inner Liner + Inner Tube + Tire Standard Tire Size 3 ‘’ Front and Rear Maximum Possible Tire Width 3.50 ‘’ Front and Rear Tire Options Street Offroad...
If you have any problems or questions regarding the bike, send an email to service@blackteamotorbikes.com. For general questions and information, get in contact with us at hi@blackteamotorbikes.com. www.blackteamotorbikes.com Black Tea Motorbikes GmbH Gollierstr. 70 80339 Munich, Germany This manual is constantly being updated. Please make sure that you have the latest one on www.blackteamotorbikes.com/service...
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