User guide
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b) Installing the rear motor wheel
The rear motorized wheel easily installs onto the rear frame dropouts within a few minutes. Follow the instructions below
on installing the rear motor wheel. Additional cable ties are included with the Storm 500. One cable tie will be needed to
install the motor. Read the instructions fully before attempting to install the wheel. (SEE PHOTOS)
Pull or push the rear derailleur lower pulley with chain out of the way of the dropouts.
Now check to make sure the chain is not in the way and align the wheel above (below if bike is on kick stand and not upside
down) the dropouts and pay attention to the lining up of the disk brake rotor into the brake caliper (between the pads).
Prior to inserting the wheel into the dropouts, pull the chain onto the cassette.
Slide the motor into the frame dropouts by aligning the axle into the dropouts. The axle has flat edges which require the axle
to enter the dropouts with the flat edges facing front and back. The axle with the motor wire protruding is to enter the left side
dropout (the left side is when standing behind the handlebar).
Now check to make sure the chain is not in the way and align the wheel above (below if bike is on kick stand and not upside
down) the dropouts and pay attention to the lining up of the disk brake rotor into the brake caliper (between the pads).
Each axle side has washers and a nut. Slide the washers over the axles and tighten nuts by hand.
Using a wrench, fully tighten axle nuts. Axle nuts should be tightened to 250 lb*in.
Plug motor connection by aligning arrows on each end of the connector and slide together.
Once connectors are plugged, you must test the connection. Install the battery as described in Chapter 8 ―Battery
Management‖ section c ―Installing and locking the battery‖. Turn the ignition key to ―ON‖ at the battery mount. LED lights on
throttle will light up displaying power to the motor. Pull the motor wheel off the ground (if the bicycle is not upside down) and
turn the throttle to test the motor. If the motor turns, the connection is solid. If motor does not turn, turn key to ―OFF‖ position
at battery mount and then check the motor connector to ensure a solid connection has be made. Test again after checking.
After confirming a solid connection, use a new cable tie to connect the motor cable to the side of the frame and once
tightened, cut off any excess amount.
c) Removing and installing the front wheel
The front wheel on the Storm 500 can be removed or installed without tools. A quick release skewer through a hollow axle is
utilized for easy and quick wheel removal. A quick release skewer is a rod that has a threaded acorn nut on one end and a cam
lever assembly on the other end. The cam lever applies pressure and locks the axle in place. The majority of higher quality
bicycles produced in the last decade incorporates this design.
When removing the wheel, it will be easier to turn the bicycle upside down and rest the bicycle in its saddle and handlebar. Place a
few blankets on the ground as not to scratch the saddle or handlebar controls. To remove the wheel, follow these steps:
Locate the quick release and pull the quick release lever open and away from the fork dropout.
Opening the quick release lever will loosen the grip on the fork and then loosen the acorn nut to clear the safety tabs at fork dropouts.
When installing the wheel, it is the reverse process of ―removing the wheel’. Follow these instructions to install the wheel:
Slide the wheel axle into the fork dropouts, confirming they are mounted in the dropouts with no space.
Install the axle quick release skewer. With the quick release fully open, tighten the acorn nut until a slight resistance.
Once tightened, close the quick release lever with force to clamp and lock the axle into the dropouts. The force must be
strong enough for the axle not to later become loose. It should take some effort to close the lever but not so much that you
are straining or feel you are damaging the quick release. You should not be able to easily open the quick release lever.
Test to see if the quick release lever will open with 1 finger. If it opens, you must perform the previous step again until the
quick release lever clamp is tight.
d) Replacing a tube or tire
Read the previous sections a. and b. to learn how to remove and replace the front and rear wheel. You will need to understand
how to remove the wheel prior to replacing a tube or tire. This section only explains how to remove the tire from the rim and
how to replace a tube.
Before explaining how to replace a tube and tire, details on the Storm 500’s tubes and tires are discussed. Tubes and tires are
2 of the most important components on your new bicycle and must always be in optimum condition. It is important you
understand about the tubes and tires equipped on your bicycle.
The Storm 500 uses high-performance Continental Double Fighter II Low Resistance UNI-Directional tires with a 65 PSI rating.
Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tires designed to
perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions. If, once you’ve gained experience with your new bicycle, you
feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs; your dealer can help you select the most appropriate design.
The size, pressure rating, and on some high-performance tires the specific recommended use, are marked on the sidewall of
the tire. The most important part of this information for you is Tire Pressure. The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to
the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump that has a built-in pressure gauge.