Motor Trike GLADIATOR Manuale utente

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GLADIATOR OWNER’S MANUAL

Motor Trike, Inc.

P.O. Box 611

22667 FM 15

Troup, Texas 75789-0611

(800) 90-TRIKE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 3

SAFELY OPERATING YOUR TRIKE....................................................................................................... 3

CAPACITY LIMITS.................................................................................................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 4

AIR SUSPENSION OPERATION............................................................................................................... 5

TRUNK OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 6

PARKING..................................................................................................................................................... 7

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS.............................................................................................. 7

RECEIVER HITCH & DRAW BAR (IF EQUIPPED)............................................................................ 8

ELECTRIC REVERSE (IF EQUIPPED)................................................................................................. 9

MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................................... 11

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 14

THANK YOU............................................................................................................................................. 14

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on acquiring your new Motor Trike conversion. Please take the necessary time

to become familiar with your vehicle by reading this owner’s manual. The more you know and

understand about your particular unit the safer and more enjoyable your riding experience will be.

This manual is a supplement to the motorcycle owner’s manual, not a replacement for it. Follow all

procedures required and recommended by the motorcycle owner’s manual.

For more information on Motor Trike, Inc. and the products we offer please visit our website.

WWW.MOTORTRIKE.COM

SAFELY OPERATING YOUR TRIKE

Motor Trike is committed to offering safe vehicle platforms which accommodate user friendly

operation; however, it is necessary for the user to take precautions and follow safety guidelines while

operating the vehicle. In order to safely operate your trike, please carefully follow these guidelines as

well as the general guidelines for motorcycle operation which can be found in the original motorcycle

manual:

Only operate the vehicle if you have the proper licensing in your state. Most states require a

motorcycle license or a trike license to operate a three wheeled vehicle.

Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear while operating/riding this vehicle.

Become familiar with the vehicle’s controls before operating the vehicle, using the motorcycle’s

owner’s manual as a reference.

Follow all traffic laws while operating the vehicle.

Notice the sticker located on your unit’s fuel tank and/or trunk door inner skin: DO NOT LEAN.

STEER THROUGH TURNS. Unlike a motorcycle, a trike has to be steered through the turns.

Refer to Figure 1.

Figure 1: Vehicle Operation Warning Sticker (Gladiator Sticker Shown)

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Follow the maintenance schedule set forth by this owner’s manual and the original motorcycle

owner’s manual in order to ensure the vehicle functions properly. The maintenance schedule can

be found in the Maintenance/ Service section of each owner’s manual.

Do not load the trike with passengers, cargo, accessories, etc. that will result in exceeding the

recommended load capacity. This will ensure the vehicle is operating within its designed

conditions.

CAPACITY LIMITS

In order to ensure safe operating conditions for your trike, it is imperative to follow the load

limits and guidelines listed below in Table 1. These guidelines and load limits are a combination of the

motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended capacity limits, found in the original owner’s manual, and

Motor Trike’s capacity limits.

Table 1: Gladiator Capacity Limits

CAPCITY

LIMIT

DESCRIPTION

MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT

CAPACITY

500 LBS

INCLUDES PASSENGERS, CARGO, ACCESSORIES, AND TRAILER

TONGUE WEIGHT

MAXIMUM TOTAL CARGO

CAPCITY

60 LBS

TOTAL CARGO CAPACITY OF THE TOURING AND TRIKE TRUNK

TOURING TRUNK CARGO

CAPACITY

20 LBS

TRIKE TRUNK CARGO CAPCITY

40 LBS

MAXIMUM TRAILER TONQUE

WEIGHT

100 LBS

MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT

400 LBS

EXCLUDED FROM THE MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT CAPACITY

LOAD LIMITS & GUIDELINES

YOUR TRIKE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO CARRY ONE DRIVER AND ONE PASSENGER. DIFFERENCES IN ACCELERATION

AND BRAKING MAY BE NOTICED WHEN RIDING WITH AND WITHOUT A PASSENGER, CARGO, OR TRAILER. AS LONG AS

THESE ITEMS ARE WITHIN THE GIVEN LOAD LIMITS AND GUIDELINES, SAFE OPERATION OF THE TRIKE CAN STILL BE

ACHIEVED.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY OR IMPROPERLY LOADING YOUR TRIKE CAN

SERIOUSLY IMPAIR THE TRIKE'S HANDLING, BRAKING, AND STABILITY. DISREGARDING THE LOAD LIMITS AND

GUIDELINES OUTLINED ABOVE CAN LEAD TO A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.

SPECIFICATIONS

The specifications shown in Table 2 are taken from a base model Gladiator kit without any

additional accessories.

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Table 2: Gladiator Specifications

OVERALL LENGTH*:

104"

WHEEL BASE*:

64"

OVERALL WIDTH:

55"

TRACK WIDTH:

43.5"

BASE WEIGHT:

1200 lbs

TIRE SIZE:

225/60/R15

WHEEL SIZE:

15" X 7" Bolt Pattern: 5 X 4.5"

MAX. LOAD CAPACITY:

500 lbs

*Measured with stock rake. 4° rake kit adds 3 inches to the overall length and wheel base

AIR SUSPENSION OPERATION

An on-board air compressor allows for on-the-fly air suspension pressure adjustment. The

pressure is adjusted using the suspension control module mounted to the handle bars. To increase air

spring pressure, press and hold the “UP” button until the desired pressure is reached. To reduce the

pressure, press the “DOWN” button. DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 15 PSI

OR MORE THAN 100 PSI IN THE AIR SPRINGS. Figure 2 shows the suspension control module.

Figure 2: Suspension Control Module

In order to ensure proper tire wear, ground clearance, and handling characteristics please follow

the guidelines listed on the sticker found on the interior of the trunk and/or top of gas tank. These

guidelines are set in order to ensure the riders safety and comfort. The sticker is shown in Figure 3

below:

VOLTAGE (V)

PRESSURE (PSI)

SUSPENSION

CONTROL MODULE

DWN

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Figure 3: Air Spring Pressure Sticker Trunk Location

The suspension control module also displays the voltage of the 12v system. The acceptable range

for your vehicle’s voltage is between 11V and 14V. If the displayed voltage is greater than 14 volts,

contact your local Motor Trike dealer to have the electrical system inspected on your vehicle. If the

displayed voltage is below 11V despite how much you have ridden the bike, you may have a problem

with the bikes charging system. Follow the recommended procedure for inspecting and charging the

battery found in your owner’s manual. If this does not resolve the issue, contact your local Motor Trike

dealer for assistance.

TRUNK OPERATION

The trunk door is opened by rotating the t-handles on the trunk door to unlatch the trunk door.

Refer to Figure 4.

Figure 4: Opening Trunk (Shown with Optional Chrome Nerf Bumper)

To close the trunk, place your hands on the t-handles, press the door shut, and rotate the t-handles

in the reverse direction shown in Figure 4.

Lock both t-handles with the keys provided with your trike. If you lose your keys please contact

your local Motor Trike dealer to arrange replacements.

OPEN

T-HANDLES

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PARKING

When parking your trike, extra precaution needs to be taken in order to ensure the vehicle cannot

roll away which could cause vehicle damage or personal injury. Several recommended steps that will

help to ensure the trike is securely parked include:

Lock the steering lock.

Leave the transmission in gear.

Park on level ground.

Apply parking brake if equipped.

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

Motor Trike offers an extensive line of accessories in order to further customize your trike. The

accessories can be ordered and installed through your local Motor Trike dealer or ordered directly through

Motor Trike. See Table 3 for a list of our most popular accessories and options.

Table 3: Available Accessories and Options

Visit WWW.MOTORTRIKE.COM or contact your local Motor Trike dealer for more details.

ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

WIDE SELECTION OF WHEELS

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIKE WITH NEW REAR WHEELS OR ADD

A MATCHING FRONT WHEEL.

FENDER BRAS PLAIN

PROTECT THE FRONT OF YOUR TRIKE FENDERS

FENDER BRAS EMBROIDERED

LOOK GOOD PROTECTING YOUR TRIKE FENDERS

TRUNK CARPET

GIVE YOUR TRUNK A FINISHED LOOK

EMBROIDERED TRUNK MAT

PROTECT YOUR TRUNK CARPET WITH STYLE

RAKE KIT

REDUCE STEERING EFFORT AND RIDER FATIGUE

CHROME NERF BUMPER

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIKE WITH A CHROME BUMPER

LIGHT BAR

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIKE AND BE MORE VISIBLE

CENTRAMATICS

INCREASE FRONT TIRE LIFE WITH A SMOOTH FRONT END

TROG TRAX

PROTECT YOUR FEET FROM THE ELEMENTS WITH STYLE

FOG LIGHTS FOR TROX TRAX

SEE AND BE SEEN. ADD LIGHTS TO YOUR TROG TRAX

TRAILER RECEIVER HITCH

PULL ONE OF OUR TRAILERS THAT MATCHES YOUR TRIKE

LIL'DUECE TRAILER

ADD 4 TIMES MORE STORAGE IN A SLEEK PACKAGE

ELECTRIC REVERSE

EASILY BACK YOUR TRIKE UP AND GET ON THE ROAD

TRIKE COVER

PROTECT YOUR TRIKE

MOTOR TRIKE LUGGAGE BAG

LUGGAGE THAT MATCHES YOUR TRIKE

PARKING BRAKE

KNOW YOUR TRIKE ISN'T GOING TO ROLL AWAY!

CUSTOM PAINT

GET THE LOOK YOU WANT THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS

LED TAIL LIGHT UPGRADE

UPGRADE AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIKE

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RECEIVER HITCH & DRAW BAR (IF EQUIPPED)

Proper installation of the draw bar into the receiver hitch is critical for your safety while towing a

trailer. There is a bolt located on the bottom of the draw bar receiver tube that eliminates the draw bar

from rattling. Use a 9/16” wrench when adjusting this bolt. It is necessary to remove this bolt in order to

remove the draw bar. Warning, this bolt is not intended to retain the drawbar when towing a trailer. The

draw bar pin and safety pin must be installed. Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 below.

In order to properly install the draw bar:

Loosen the bolt located on the bottom of the receiver tube.

Slide the draw bar into the receiver tube.

Insert the draw bar pin through the receiver tube and the hole in the draw bar.

Clip the safety pin into the groove put into the draw bar pin.

Tighten the bolt supplied under the receiver tube against the draw bar to prevent it from rattling.

Figure 5:Draw Bar Components

DRAW BAR PIN

DRAW BAR

SAFETY PIN

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Figure 6: Properly Installed Draw Bar Safety Pin

ELECTRIC REVERSE (IF EQUIPPED)

If used within the recommendations below, the electric reverse will meet all of your expectations.

Before reversing, always check that the path behind the trike is clear and announce that you are backing

up to anyone nearby. Be sure to follow these guidelines will using your reverse:

The electric reverse should not be operated longer than 15 seconds at a time.

The bike should be driven several miles in between reverse uses to allow the battery to fully

charge. Use the motorcycles voltmeter as a guide.

Do not stall the reverse for more than 3 seconds. If you encounter a hill or curb that can not be

climbed, remove as much weight as possible and try again. If the reverse still does not climb the

hill, you may be asking it do something beyond its capability. Do not make further repeated

attempts.

Always operate the reverse while sitting on the driver’s seat with both feet on the floor boards

and both hands on the handlebars.

Extended use and limited charging can and will lead to electric reverse and battery damage. Motor

Trike is not responsible for damage that is caused by exceeding the recommended duration or frequency

of use.

The electric reverse will not perform well if the motorcycles battery is in poor condition or if the

battery doesn’t have a sufficient charge.

PROPERLY

INSTALLED DRAW

BAR WITH SAFETY

CLIP

ANTI-RATTLE BOLT

RECIEVER

TUBE

DRAW BAR

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HOW TO USE THE ELECTRIC REVERSE:

1. Turn the ignition on and start the bike. Never use the reverse when the bike is not running.

2. Put the bike in neutral.

3. Turn the activation switch on and look for the red indicator light on the switch to illuminate. See

switch location in Figure 7. NOTE: With the activation switch on and the neutral light on, the

function of your horn button and start button has been changed to operate the reverse.

Figure 7: Activation Switch Location. View of Right Side of Bike

4. Press and hold the horn button. The horn should not sound.

5. Check that there is a clear path behind you. And announce that you are backing up to anyone

nearby.

6. Press the start button to back up. Warning: Always check that the bike is in neutral, the activation

switch is illuminated, and press and hold the horn button before pressing the start button. If the

horn sounds, do not press the start button. This could cause damage to your motorcycles starting

system.

7. Disable the reverse by switching the activation switch off. The function of your horn and start

buttons are returned to normal. The red indicator light on the activation switch should be off.

Repeated use without charging time, stalling the reverse for too long or other abuse will cause the

integrated circuit breaker(s) to trip. They are located under the seat and must be manually reset for the

reverse to function again. Warning: The breakers will not protect the reverse against all forms of abuse.

Be sure to follow the guidelines outlined in this manual. If the breakers flip, the reverse is being used far

and above its intended use. Repeated operation of this nature will void the warranty for the electric

reverse system. See Figure 8 for instructions on resetting the breaker(s). If you have style A there are two

breakers. If you have style B there is only one breaker.

ACTIVATION

SWITCH

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