Adjustment For Leg Length - Vision R82 Owner's Manual

Chapter 3: Riding your VISION Chapter 3: Riding your VISION
Chapter 3: Riding your VISION Chapter 3: Riding your VISION Chapter 3: Riding your VISION
can spin the cranks and shift the gears. Don't forget that you
should only shift when pedaling!
As you gain experience you will find yourself thinking ahead
and shifting into your favorite "start-up" gear before you come
to a stop. Your VISION's gears are shifted with "push-button"
type shifters - they're right under your hands, and are very easy
to use. Practice shifting a few times before you get into traffic!
Now let's get on the bike. I tend to always mount from the left,
like on a horse, but the important thing is to establish a pattern
and do it the same way every time so it becomes a habit. Starting
on the left side, hold the seat back with your right hand. Standing
in front of the handlebar and facing the bike, swing your right leg
over the front boom. You are now looking forward, straddling
the bike.
Now reach down and grab the handlebar grips, apply the brakes,
and sit down. Settle yourself into the seat and get comfortable,
remember, let's try this alone for the first couple of rides. The
Double Vision rides beautifully with only a captain, and you can
spend some time getting comfortable with the bike without
having to worry about what the stoker is doing.
Sit awhile, rock back and forth and from side to side. Notice
how the seat cradles you, and how comfortably close to the
ground you are. Grasp the handlebars and rock the front wheel
from side to side. Squeeze the brake levers. Yodel a few times.
Do whatever it takes to relax. Many first time riders try to sit
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Chapter 2 - Set-Up & Adjustment Chapter 2 - Set-Up & Adjustment
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Adjustment for Leg length

Adjustment for Leg length Adjustment for Leg length
Adjustment for Leg length Adjustment for Leg length
The nose boom is how the bike is adjusted for the captain's leg
length. Set the boom so the rider's leg reaches full extension
when at the far end of the pedal stroke. The rider's knee should
not lock. When the boom is in position, align it square, and lock
it into place with the pinch bolts. Tighten to 45 inch pounds. See
the section on "Captain's Chain Tensioner" to check chain length
after any adjustments are made—and BEFORE you ride.
The stoker's leg length is accommodated by sliding the rear seat
on it's track. Loosen both quick release skewers and slide the
seat to an appropriate position, and re-tighten both skewers
completely. Do not attempt to do this while in the seat!
Note: Replace the boom pinch and/or main frame pinch bolts
after every 10 adjustments to prevent the bolt shearing off
in the frame!
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