Your notes EXTEND YOUR STANDARD WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS WWW.HUKA.CO.UK/WARRANTY...
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Congratulations on your new Copilot 3 Would you like to ride carefree? With your Copilot 3, we would like to make your world easier. You would probably rather go cycling than read the manual. That is why we have put together a manual that covers the most important and necessary information on how to use the Copilot 3 safely.
Your notes ....................2 General Indication & intended use ............7 Warranty ......................8 EU Declaration of Conformity ..............10 First ride on the Copilot 3 ................ 11 Boarding and cycling ..................12 Brakes ......................13 Parking Brake ....................14 Cycling with pedal assistance ..............
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Changes ......................38 Removal product ..................39 Recycling the battery ................... 39 Huka makes your world easier ..............40...
• The Copilot 3 complies with all laws and regulations applicable for use on public roads. The use of the Copilot 3 as a racing or cross bike is beyond responsibility of Huka. •...
WARRANTY Huka has a standard 5-year warranty on the frame and front fork of your Copilot 3. You also have a 2 year warranty on the battery and other parts. All warranties are carried out by your Huka dealer. •...
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TIP FROM DANNY Write down the frame and key number of your Copilot 3 below. The number is important for warranties, repairs or in case your tandem is stolen for reporting to your insurance company. The number can be found just above the bottom bracket on the back of the frame tube where the seat post is inserted.
Risk Class: Class 1 Huka uses the following procedures for the CE marking of their products according to Regulation MDR 2017/745: Class 1: according to (EU) 2017/745 Annex VIII. This declaration of conformity is provided under the exclusive responsibility of Huka. We hereby declare that medical device(s) specified above comply with the provision of Regulation (EU) MDR 2017/745 for medical devices.
In addition to your agility on the Copilot 3, which will continue to improve as you use it, it is important that your tandem is in optimal condition when you hit the road.
• The Copilot 3 is largely made of steel which is considered non- flammable. The other materials used such as plastic, rubber and the like are not fireproof. • Check always that the lights are working and replace batteries in a timely manner.
TIP FROM DANNY When cycling, steer from your arms and not your body. Cycling around corners you will need getting used to. To maintain stability, in sharp turns, lean your body slightly to the inside of the turn. Be careful when making short turns. Adjust your speed.
CYCLING WITH PEDAL ASSISTANCE If your Copilot 3 is equipped with pedal assistance, the electric motor is turned on as soon as you start pedaling. Pedaling then becomes lighter. If you stop pedaling, the pedal assistance will also stop.
Control keys Bafang BATTERY INDICATION If your Copilot 3 is equipped with pedal assistance, the display will indicate how full the battery is. Check if the battery is full when you want to travel long distances. The pad gets shorter as the battery gets empty. If the pad is completely black, the battery is full.
MOVING AND CARRYING THE TANDEM To move or carry the tandem, you can grab the tandem at the back side by the luggage carrier and at the front by the head tube. We recommend lifting the tandem with at least two people. While lifting, also hold the handlebars to prevent the front wheels and handlebars from spinning and possibly causing injury.
Product Description Your Copilot 3 consists of several components. We describe the most important parts in this section. BIKE FRAME The frame of the Copilot 3 consists of tubular metal construction supplemented by aluminum and stainless steel components. Most metal parts are phosphated and then provided with an impact-resistant powder coating.
Optionally, the tandem can be delivered with a freewheel hub with rim brake at the rear instead of a coaster brake. The Copilot 3 is also equipped with a parking brake that you use when getting on and off the bike.
GEARS Your Copilot 3 has standard an 8-speed Shimano Nexus hub with coaster brake. Optional a 8-speed Nexus freewheel hub is available. If your Copilot 3 is equipped with electric pedal assistance, a 7 speed derailleur gear will be used. At delivery your Huka dealer has checked and adjusted the gears. The explanation of the gear hub can be found in the manual of Shimano.
SADDLE The saddles are adjustable in height, depth and angle. It is very important to adjust the saddle correctly to cycle efficiently, comfortably and safely. A different saddle model is optional. When adjusting the height, make sure that the seat post sticks into the frame enough so that the safety marking ''MIN'' is not visible.
The luggage carrier is made of steel or aluminum. There are several options for carrying luggage. Ask at your Huka dealer, so that the right materials are used and the whole is mounted safely. For a Copilot 3 with electrical support the battery pack is mounted under this carrier.
ELECTRIC PEDAL ASSISTANCE The Copilot 3 can be equipped with electric pedal assistance. The tandem is equipped with an electric motor in the rear wheel, a battery pack and an electronics box on the luggage rack. A clear display with controls is also mounted on the handlebar.
ACCESSORIES Your Copilot 3 can be expanded with various accessories. Think of trunk support, foot catch, bags, etc. More about these options can be found on our price list on our website www.huka.nl or contact your dealer.
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FIXING PARTS It is important that crucial parts on the tandem are properly tightened. These parts should be tightened to the correct torque. The table below shows the values for these tightening torques. Section Tightening torque (Nm) Bolt handlebar clamp Bolt stem Bolt saddle 24,4...
Optimal use Upon delivery of your new Huka, the components are properly adjusted to your body and tailored to your needs. To make sure you sit comfortably, there are adjustment options to flexibly adjust the saddle and handlebars. SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1.
SETTING THE SADDLE ANGLE 1. Using a size 13 socket wrench, loosen the saddle bolt slightly to allow the saddle to rotate. 2. Pull or push the saddle to the desired angle. 3. Tighten the saddle bolt securely according to the described tightening torque on page 24.
1. Using a size 6 Allen wrench, loosen the handlebar bolt slightly to allow the handlebar to rotate. 2. Slide the handlebar into the desired position. Make sure that the handlebar stem sticks into the frame enough so that the safety marking is not visible.
Make sure you always inflate your tires properly. This will prevent wear and tear on the tires of your Copilot 3. It also makes cycling more comfortable and allows you to react better to braking and steering movements. The correct tire pressure is reached when you can press the tire just a little with your thumb.
Check tire pressure and tread regularly for optimal grip on the road. The tires of the Copilot 3 can be inflated with a normal bicycle pump. The desired tire pressure is 4 bar. After inflating, check that the valve does not leak. Spread some saliva over the valve stem.
TIRE PASTE Did you find out that a tire on the Copilot 3 is flat and do you want to repair it yourself? Needed: a repair kit (with tire levers, glue, stickers and sandpaper), trestle or jack, scissors, bicycle pump and a bucket of water.
The spoke check is easily performed by strumming the finger along the spokes like on a guitar. A spoke with an abnormal tone is likely to be loose. Your Huka dealer can do the repair for you. CHAIN The chain should be cleaned and lubricated once a quarter.
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So always pay close attention to the + and - signs of the battery. If your Copilot 3 is equipped with electric pedal assistance, the lights are connected to the battery and do not contain separate batteries. You turn...
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Is your Copilot 3 defective or do you need to replace parts? We advise you to have this done by your Huka dealer. This will help you to avoid voiding the factory warranty.
Specifications 3/24 Copilot 3/24 Standard version Frame material anti-corrosion treated steel Finish exterior grade epoxy powder coating Color white (RAL9016) or pearl gray (RAL9023) double-walled, aluminum rim with stainless steel Wheels spokes Tires A-brand anti-puncture tires Rims double-walled aluminium Lighting...
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Copilot 3/24 Director Co-driver Length total in mm (L) 2040-2080 Length to torque point 1700 in mm (J) Width total in mm Weight in kg Crank length in mm Inside leg length in mm 500*-780 710-900 (A,B) Inside leg length in mm...
Specifications 3/26 Copilot 3/26 Standard version Frame material anti-corrosion treated steel Finish exterior grade epoxy powder coating Color white (RAL9016) or pearl gray (RAL9023) double-walled, aluminum rim with stainless steel Wheels spokes Tires A-brand anti-puncture tires Lighting LED battery lighting front and rear...
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Copilot 3/26 Director Co-driver Length total in mm (L) 2150 Length to torque point in 1860 mm (J) Width total in mm Weight in kg Crank length in mm Saddle height to ground 860*-1000 940-1080 in mm (D) Entry space in mm (E,F)
7575 ED Oldenzaal +31 (0)541-572472 info@huka.nl www.huka.nl For questions about servicing your Copilot 3, please refer to your Huka dealer. CHANGES Huka follows the philosophy of continuous product development and improvement. As a result, the product delivered may differ from the images shown.
We recommend that you have the bike checked by your Huka dealer before the sale to ensure that the Copilot 3 is sold in good condition. Do you want to buy a used Huka bike? Then we advise you to have it checked by your Huka dealer beforehand.
To best meet the needs of individual riders, we believe good service is essential! Huka is known for its good service and far-reaching commitment. Do you own a Huka bike and would like to have periodic maintenance done? Our dealers are happy to perform all maintenance...
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