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- Page 1 2012 recumbent technology Suspension Technology Operating manual and service instructions March 2012 Velotechnik www.hpvelotechnik.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General safety instructions Maintenance and care Intended use – 3 Wear and tear – 31 The first miles – 3 Brakes – 31 Legal requirements – 3 Gear system – 33 Load capacity – 4 Chain – 34 Carrying luggage –... - Page 3 Introduction Dear customer, thank you for buying a recumbent trike designed by HP V and congratulations on the purchase of your new TECHNIK Scorpion! With the Scorpion, a high-quality touring trike, you will enjoy many years of exhilarating riding pleasure. Your safety and your satisfaction are our main concern.
- Page 4 Introduction The manuals of component manufacturers The instructions in this manual apply only to a such as the brake manufacturer, the gear sys- completely assembled Scorpion with standard tem manufacturer, and the pedal manufacturer parts from the series production of also belong to this manual.They give detailed HP V ELOTECHNIK...
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Page 5: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions Intended use Legal requirements Your Scorpion is a tricycle for the use on When you ride your trike on public roads it streets and paved roads.The fully suspended must comply with national legislation and Scorpion fs trike can also be used on unpaved guidelines.These will vary from country to roads. -
Page 6: Load Capacity
The rear rack is designed for standard bike mum total weight must not be higher than 150 panniers or HP Velotechnik ‘banana-style’ bags. kg (330 lbs). Take care that your luggage does not cover... -
Page 7: Transport In The Car
Transport in the car Added parts and accessories The best way to transport your tricycle is in- Additional accessories may impair the function side the car.Take care that it does not lie on of your Scorpion.We advise you to generally the derailleur. -
Page 8: Replacement Of Parts
General safety instructions Replacement of parts Final assembly The replacement of parts relevant for safety Your trike has been delivered to your special- (especially brakes, lighting system, stem, handle- ist dealer only partly assembled. bar, knuckles, drivetrain, suspension elements) should only be done with original parts by a Your dealer has carefully finished the assembly, bicycle mechanic, since it requires a certain de- perhaps altered the specification of your trike... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Leg Length
Adjusting the leg length Before the first ride: adjusting your Adjusting the leg length: moving the new Scorpion front boom Your position on the Scorpion is essential for In order to adjust the leg length you have to your riding comfort, well-being and efficient move the front boom (the front part of the cycling.Therefore you should adjust the frame, frame where the cranks are mounted) in the... - Page 10 Adjusting the leg length Adjust the front boom in a way that your leg For riders with short leg length the front is fully extended when your heel (wearing flat boom has to be cut by a bicycle mechanic, so shoes) is in the foremost position on the ped- it can be inserted maximum possible.
- Page 11 The plastic bush between front boom and main frame must be The rear end of the front boon must never be visible in the visible at all time. clamping slot. Caution! The minimum insertion depth of the front boom into the main frame is 8 cm (3 1/5").The end of the front boom must not be visible in the clamping slot when you look at the main frame from below, since...
- Page 12 Adjusting the leg length After moving the bottom bracket tube your dealer has to adjust the chain length. By default the Scorpion comes with a very long chain so the adjustment range of the tricycle can be ful- ly used without the need to lengthen the chain.
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Page 13: Adjusting The Seat Position
Adjusting the seat position Adjusting the seat length Tighten all 4 screws with 5–6 Nm. Move the seat back rest to the preferred angle and close Your Scorpion is equipped either with the the quick release lever firmly. Reinstall the seat ErgoMesh mesh seat or the adjustable ®... - Page 14 Adjusting the seat position Adjusting the seat back angle is easy when you Adjusting the lumbar support push the seat back with your hands on the The BodyLink seat is ergonomically shaped ® backside close to the seat mounting into the and supports the natural S-curve of your desired position.
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Page 15: Adjusting The Handlebars
Adjusting the handlebars Adjusting the handlebar angle Danger! If the handlebar grips are adjusted By changing the angle of the handlebars you pointing too far forward or too wide, your can adjust the position of the grip to the hands or the brake levers can touch the length of your upper body and your arms. -
Page 16: Handlebar Grips
Adjusting the handlebars Adjusting the cable length Caution! When getting on and off the trike, Caution! After having adjusted the handle- make sure to avoid pulling at the handle bars bar position you have to readjust the length or stepping on the tie rods.To get off the of the brake cables and shifter cables.The trike, sit upright on the front seat edge and cables have to run smoothly without any... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Suspension
Adjusting the suspension Purpose of suspension adjustment Suspension and damping Your Scorpion is equipped with a rear swing The suspension system of the rear swing arm arm for the suspension of the rear wheel.This consists of a spring and a damper. system compensates slight bumps on the road to make riding more comfortable and to re- Often, the terms suspension and damping are... - Page 18 Adjusting the suspension You should always set the damping as low as Adjusting to load possible to give the tricycle the possibility to The luggage carrier of the Scorpion is quickly react even to several bumps in a row. mounted to the suspended part of the frame. That way your luggage is also fully suspended You can ride the Scorpion with a considerably and it spares the material.
- Page 19 Adjusting the rear suspension ele- Steel spring rear shock ment The preload determines how far the suspen- sion compresses when you are sitting on the tricycle while standing still. Danger! While adjusting the rear suspen- sion element never load the tricycle e.g. by For maximum riding comfort the suspension resting on the seat or loading the rear rack should compress by about 30% of the total...
- Page 20 Adjusting the suspension Danger! Take care that the rear wheel or mudguard or suspension element never hit the frame, seat, rear rack or luggage box while the suspension is fully compressed. Therefore relax the spring completely by turning the spring retention disc on the thread of the spring element as far as possi- ble (before this, push the possibly existing safety spring ring from its slot in the thread-...
- Page 21 Air shock DT.S XM180 Recommended pressure settings WISS Please follow the instructions in the separate load pressure manual provided by the rear shock manufac- up to 80 kg (183 lbs) 6.5 bar turer. up to 100 kg (230 lbs) 7.5 bar This rear shock contains pressurized air in a main („positive“) air chamber as suspension up to 130 kg (286 lbs)
- Page 22 Adjusting the suspension Adjusting the damping By adjusting the damping you can adjust the performance of the suspension precisely to your individual riding situation. A rough street with many harsh bumps that occur in a row or even cobblestones needs a low damping rate while a road with long stretched bumps that occur more regularly needs a stronger damp- ing to achieve a smooth road holding.
- Page 23 Adjusting the front suspension Your Scorpion fs has reached a sag of 20 mm when the upper edge of the knuckle which (Scorpion fs) you can feel underneath the shock boot coin- cides with the lower edge of the headtubes of Danger! While adjusting the front suspen- the main frame.You can fine tune this sag ac- sion, never load the tricycle, e.g.
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Page 24: Learning The New Riding Technique
Learning the new riding technique Learning the new riding technique Keep all three wheels on the ground while rid- ing. If you are cornering too fast, your trike Your new tricycle has been assembled by your can be upset and fall over. Lean into curves dealer and adjusted together with you as de- when turning sharply. -
Page 25: Wear Protective Clothing
Protective clothing, Clipless Pedals Wear protective clothing Use clipless pedals Riding a tricycle is a potentially dangerous The pedals of your Scorpion can be upgraded sport where accidents can happen even when on demand with a binding system. As soon as you take care of every safety instruction pre- you are comfortable with riding your Scorpion scribed. -
Page 26: Slowly Increase The Strain
Strain, Riding freehand,Way of riding Slowly increase the strain Your pedaling cadence should stay between 80-100 revolutions per minute and not fall be- We recommend you to perform only short low 60 revolutions when going uphill. If neces- rides without much power during the first sary have your specialist dealer adjust the gear weeks. -
Page 27: Quick Release Levers
Way of Riding, Quick release levers In the second half of the lever's movement the Caution! Always carry your tricycle over force on the leer should increase considerably, stairs and curb stones. Do not ride through corresponding in the end to 15-20 kg (46 lbs). big road holes. -
Page 28: Brakes
Brakes Brakes Do not brake in a bend, always brake before a bend. Braking increases the risk of slipping. The Scorpion is equipped with a powerful Especially when it is wet the rear wheel imme- high-quality braking system. Please read the diately slides out of the bend while braking separate manual of the brake manufacturer and this can result in a serious fall! -
Page 29: Parking Brake
Check before every ride: Danger! Always make sure that the disc and brake pads are free of oil and grease. If these that the braking system does not have any da ● parts are dirty please do not use your tricy- mages or leaks by activating the lever, holding cle.You can clean oily discs with alcohol or a it and checking the hose connections for... -
Page 30: Gear System
Gear system Gear system Caution! Under no circumstances allow the With the gear system you can adjust the ped- trike to roll back while changing the rear aling frequency, i.e. the number of revolutions gears, or try to pull the trike backwards of the crank per minute, to the terrain and the when the gear shifter lever has been moved, desired speed. -
Page 31: Light System
Lighting system Lighting system If you want to ride your trike on public streets, it must be equipped with a legal light system. Do not only use your lights in the dark but also in the twilight of dusk and dawn. Due to laws and regulations the brightness of bicy- cle lights may be considerably lower than that of other vehicles.Therefore always keep in... -
Page 32: Folding (Scorpion Fx / Fs)
Folding (Scorpion fx / fs) Taking off the seat Use your right hand to pull the whole hinge upwards a little bit. At the same time press the Open all three quick release levers of the seat securing tab (2) downwards with your thumb. mountings. -
Page 33: Maintenance And Care
Caution! Keep the brake cable clean where reason for a warranty claim against your deal- it is not protected by the cable housing. Due er or HP Velotechnik. to the mounting position of the brake lever, moisture and dirt may enter the cable and You will find more specific information on cause drag and excessive wear. - Page 34 Brakes Mechanical disc brakes Danger! If the brake pads or the brake disc To readjust the brake pads you have to use the are worn out (pads: thickness less than 2,5 big red knobs on each side of the brake mm including metal back, disc: thickness less caliper.
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Page 35: Gear System
Gear system Gear System Danger! If the trike falls over, the derailleur Please read the manual of the gear system ma- or its mounting can be bent which results in nufacturer carefully before working on the a change of the derailleur movement range. gear system. -
Page 36: Chain
Chain Chain Do not use any solvents to clean the chain! The solvent washes the oil off the bearing The chain is a wearing part that has to be lu- parts, stays there and dilutes the fresh oil so bricated regularly and to be changed at signs that a sufficient lubrication is not guaranteed. - Page 37 Changing the chain The chain length has to be fitted so that the The chain is one of the parts of the trike that arm of the derailleur is not fully stretched will wear out.This shows in a stretching of the when you shift on the big chain ring in front chain.Worn out chains do not fit the sprockets and the big rear sprocket.The derailleur must...
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Page 38: Chain Tubes
Chain tubes Chain tubes Caution! The rear ends of the upper chain The chain protection tubes are made of a long tube have to be secured against moving with lasting plastic that features very low friction, a tight rubber tube over the retention slow wear and good noise damping.The tubes spring.Without the rubber tube the chain protect your clothes against the chain oil as... - Page 39 If the tube is too short after you have cut it so Changing the lower chain tube that there is not enough protection anymore it The chain tube is connected to the mounting has to be replaced.You can buy spare tubes ei- plate by a rubber sleeve.
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Page 40: Chain Roller
Chain roller Chain roller Caution! The roller comes with two main- The chain roller guides the chain below the tenance free sealed bearings.The bearings seat to the rear wheel and is an essential part are exchangeable. Between the bearings of the HP V No Squat design. -
Page 41: Front Wheel Alignment
Front wheel alignment Measuring toe-in The distance between the front edges b must Both front wheels should be parallel to each be 0–2 mm (1/16“) smaller than the distance other, viewed from above the trike, compare between the rear edges b . - Page 42 Adjusting toe-in Danger! The rod-end must be screwed at The front wheels are held by knuckles which least 8 mm into the tie-rod. If it is screwed can turn at the ends of the main frame.The out to far, the thread could tear out and the knuckles are connected by tie rods to the trike could become unsteerable.This means handlebar stem.
- Page 43 Danger! Secure the thread of the bolt with Loctite adhesive. Check all connections of the steering system before every ride. If a connection loosens, the trike becomes un- steerable which may lad to serious injury. Scorpion / Scorpion fx:The rod end is mounted on top of the handlebar sheetmetal bracket with a washer in between.
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Page 44: Rear Suspension Element
Rear suspension element Rear suspension element Danger! If the bicycle does not stand on the ground while undoing the screws of the Changing the steel spring (DV-22) suspension element the rear swing arm may You can buy the spring for the rear suspension come down uncontrolled afterwards and element in different spring rates at your dealer. - Page 45 Secure the spring by tightening the adjustment ring until the spring doesn't show any play any more. If there is a safety spring ring, push it back into the slot on the thread. Move the rear swing arm back up and connect the rear end of the suspension element with the rear swing arm using the bolt.
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Page 46: Front Suspension (Scorpion Fs)
Front suspension (Scorpion fs) Customizing the front suspension The characteristic is referred to as progressive (or rising rate) when the spring rate increases The Scorpion fs' front suspension can be with suspension travel. In the diagram, this re- customized by different measures: sults in a curve with a left bend. - Page 47 A characteristic like this (3) can be achieved by a steel spring which is responsible for tak- ing all the load at first and will be supported by only a few elastomers towards the end of travel. (Example setup: empty-spacer-spacer- elastomer-elastomer) To exchange elastomers or spacers, the end cap and the preload adjuster (which is under...
- Page 48 Front suspension (Scorpion fs) Stabilizer bar Caution! Before inserting the countersunk To decrease body roll while cornering, the bolts, make sure the brackets are fitted pla- Scorpion fs is equipped with a stabilizer bar. As nar to the frame plates and the hole centers long as the spring deflection height is the same are aligned to each other.
- Page 49 Caution! Never clean your tricycle and Caution! Always secure the wishbones or especially parts of the suspension with a track rods by tying them to the frame (e.g. pressure washer or steam cleaner.These de- using zip ties) to make sure they won't move vices remove lubricant and transport dirt in- until their stop.This would damage the sphe- to the bearings which causes higher wear.
- Page 50 Front suspension (Scorpion fs) Slide off the washer H at the suspension strut's upper end. For further disassembly, cut the zip tie at the bottom of the shock boot 1 and slide the shock boot off the strut. Now screw in an auxiliary bolt, e.g. M6x20, on the underside of the strut for approximately 4mm.
- Page 51 Connect the suspension strut with the spheri- Adjusting the front axle geometry cal plain bearing in the wishbone by the (information for bicycle mechanics) M6x40 hex bolt (part order: strut - thin seal- The Scorpion fs is equipped with adjustable ing ring I - pivoting bearing J - spacer 6mm wishbones.
- Page 52 Front suspension (Scorpion fs) Measures to adjust the camber angle Caster angle τ on the suspension strut rotations of rotations of rotations of + screw out forward backward tie-rod To measure the front wheel's camber angle - screw in rod-end rod-end rod-end position a long square next to the wheel coni-...
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Page 53: Swing Arm Pivot
Swing arm pivot Swing arm pivot The bushings are exchangeable. For that pur- pose you will have to dismount the rear swing The rear swing arm pivot comes with mainte- arm and send it together with the axle via nance free bushings.They feature a self lubri- your specialist dealer to HP V . -
Page 54: Headset
Headset, Mudguards Adjusting the head set play If your bike is not equipped with mudguards, there will be a spacer (5 mm) between cap The knuckles that connect the front wheels to and clamp.When mudguards are installed, the the frame are supported by A-Head-type head- spacer is replaced by the mudguard mounting. -
Page 55: Water Bottle Cage
Mudguards,Water bottle cage After having performed service work or after To turn the mudguards in order to get a small- replacing mudguards check if the wheels turn er package, only the clamping bolt which faces freely.There has to be a distance of at least 7 the rider needs to be loosened. -
Page 56: Seat Cushion
Seat cushion Seat cushion For better ventilation, the Airflow Cushion is The standard seat cushion consists of a 1,4 cm available as accessory.This cushion consists of thick layer of flexible EVA foam.This is a black several layers: A rigid mesh and a soft mesh, foam material with closed cells that is also which provides for an approximately 1 cm used in the production of high quality camping... -
Page 57: Wheels
Wheels Wheels The correct air pressure is decisive for smooth running and a good protection against punctures.The maximum pressure is printed on the sidewall of your tire.You might find an indication of the minimum required pressure on the sidewall of the tire as well. Since the tubes in the tires gradually loose air you should check the air pressure before every ride. -
Page 58: Cleaning And Conservation
Wheels, Cleaning and conservation After you have exchanged the tires please check if the wheels turn freely and check the minimum distance between mudguards and frame. The spokes of the wheels connect the rim to the hub.They transmit the braking power of the disc brakes, and in addition they transmit the pedal forces at the rear wheel. - Page 59 The best things to clean your bicycle with are After cleaning the trike, dry it and treat the warm water and a soft cloth. If your bicycle is paintwork and the metal surfaces with wax. very dirty first take a wet sponge to soften the You can purchase this wax from your local dirt and then remove it.
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Page 60: Screws And Bolts
Storing the bicycle, Screws and bolts Storing the bicycle Screws and bolts Before storing your bicycle over a longer peri- Screws gradually settle in and hence they can od of time, e.g. during winter, please take care come loose.Therefore check the screws and of the following steps: bolts regularly if they are tightened appropri- ately with a torque wrench. -
Page 61: Tightening Torques For Screws
Tightening torques for screws The values indicated are meant for a friction value µ=0,125 (greased threads and screw heads).They only refer to the in- dicated parts. Please do always follow the values given in the manuals of the parts manufacturers since the following val- ues may not be up to date due to changes in the product line! part connection... -
Page 62: Warranty
Warranty Warranty In case of damage the dealer has to send the damaged frame to us so that we can check it, Your authorised dealer has to fully set up and if asked to do so by us. adjust your bicycle, so that safe function is guaranteed.The dealer has to make a final safe- In case of warranty we will replace or repair ty check and carry out a test ride. -
Page 63: Warranty Pass
Warranty Pass Warranty Pass With the HP V Warranty Pass you ELOTECHNIK can assure the safety and proper function of your tricycle for many years. Like any other vehicle your trike has to be checked for safe operation before riding.Your bicycle has to be maintained at regular inter- vals, at least once a year you will have to take your trike to a qualified bicycle mechanic for a... -
Page 64: Service Plan
Service Plan Service Plan part work lighting system check function adjust headlamp and rear light, check cable contacts clean reflectors, replace missing reflectors tires check air pressure check tread and sidewalls brakes check for damages check for leaking oil check rigid feel brake lever blades when pads reach rotor check brake pads for wear suspension element clean and oil thread, push rod, air chamber... - Page 65 see page before every ride monthly annually note ● ● ● ● ● 27 / 32 ● ● ● ● ● ● ▲ ● every 6 months ● ● ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ● ● ▲ ● ▲ ● ● ▲...
- Page 66 Warranty Pass Service plan (continued) parts work hubs check bearing play and brake discs mounting pedal check bearing play, check binding mechanism frame check clamping of the front boom clean and conserve check for damage, damage to paintwork quick release check correct closing derailleur check for movement and function...
- Page 67 see page before every ride monthly annually note ▲ ▲ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 13 / 52 replace stem ● ▲ every 2 years ▲ 32 / 34 The service intervals given in this Warranty The regular service maintains the safe opera- Pass refer to an average use and a riding per- tion and the value of your bicycle.
- Page 68 I am aware that I need to send the warranty registration form to HP Velotechnik within four weeks of the pur- chase to qualify for the extended warranty. Date: Customer’s Signature:...
- Page 69 1st service 2nd service No later than 300 kilometers or 2 months after No later than 3000 kilometers or one year af- the purchase. ter the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 70 Warranty Pass 3rd service 4th service No later than 6000 kilometers or two years af- No later than 9000 kilometers or three years ter the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature:...
- Page 71 5th service 6th service No later than 12000 kilometers or four years No later than 15000 kilometers or five years after the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 72 Warranty Pass 7th service 8th service No later than 18000 kilometers or six years af- No later than 21000 kilometers or seven years ter the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature:...
- Page 73 9th service 10th service No later than 24000 kilometers or eight years No later than 27000 kilometers or nine years after the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 74 Warranty Pass 11th service 12th service No later than 30000 kilometers or ten years No later than 33000 kilometers or eleven years after the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 75 13th service 14th service No later than 36000 kilometers or twelve years No later than 39000 kilometers or thirteen after the purchase. years after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: milage approx. km: milage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Dealer's Stamp and Signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
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