ELECTRIC MOTORBIKE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR USE WITH THE FOLLOWING PULSE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS™ • EM-1000 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL (866)-434-6067 NOTE: Manual illustrations are for reference purposes only. Illustrations may not reflect the exact appearance of the actual product. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 7.9.
Table of Contents Safety and Warnings Before You Start Assembly Hardware Maintenance Before You Ride Repair and Maintenance Troubleshooting Motorbike Components Warranty 2-3 4 5-7 8 8 9-14 15 16 17 Safety and Warnings WARNING: Riding an electric motorbike can be a dangerous activity. Certain conditions may cause components to fail without fault of the manufacturer.
Safety and Warnings Maintain a hold with both hands on the handlebars at all times. Never allow more than one person at a time to ride the motorbike. Never use near steps, water, or swimming pools. Keep your fingers and other body parts away from the chain, motor, steering system, wheels and all other moving components. Never ride while using a cell phone or wearing headphones. Never hitch on to or with another vehicle or pull anyone or anything.
Before You Start WARNING: Remove all packing and items from the display box. Make sure that the power switch is turned “OFF” before assembling the motorbike. Estimated Assembly Time • Allow up to 25 minutes for assembly, not including initial charge time. • Allow up to 14 hours for the initial charge (see page 7 for charging information).
Assembly Handlebar Assembly Number Plate Assembly Tools required: 6mm hex wrench Tools required: Phillips Screwdriver C D B A 1. Align handlebars vertically and horizontally onto clamps (A&B). Install the 4 clamp bolts (C) and washers; tighten even and securely with a 6mm hex wrench (D). Check to ensure handlebars are tight by applying pressure before riding, handlebars should not move backwards or forwards. 1.
Assembly Front Wheel Assembly Tools required: 13mm wrench, 15mm wrench 1. Install front axle and hardware through front wheel. 2. Ensure that safety washer tabs are inserted into fork leg hole and tighten axle hardware securely with a 13mm and 15mm wrench. Tire Inflation Tools required: Air/tire pump Tire is inflated to the maximum PSI prior to shipping however some air pressure maybe lost between the manufacture date and your purchase date.
Assembly Charging the Battery WARNING: Battery must be fully charged before you ride your electric motorbike. Required components: battery charger • Initial battery charge time - 14 hours • Recharges after initial charge - up to 10 hours • When motorbike is not in regular use batteries need to be charged on a monthly basis to maximize performance A 1. Make sure power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the charger. Insert charger into charging port (A) on the right side of the battery box.
Hardware Maintenance Brake Check the brakes for proper function. When you squeeze the lever, the brake should provide positive braking action. When you apply the brake with the throttle engaged, the brake cut off switch should stop the motor. Make sure that the brakes are not rubbing when the lever is not being applied. Frame, Fork and Handlebars Check for cracks or broken connections.
Repair and Maintenance WARNING: Turn the power switch “OFF” before conducting any maintenance procedures. Adjusting the Brakes Tools required: 10mm wrench Loosen Tighten 1. To adjust the brake cable thread clockwise (loosen) or counter clockwise (tighten) the adjuster barrel on the brake lever. Only turn the barrel in small increments until the desired adjustment is reached. If brake continues to need further adjustment proceed to the next step. 2.
Repair and Maintenance WARNING: Turn the power switch “OFF” before conducting any maintenance procedures. Rear Wheel Removal/Replacement Tools required: Phillips Screwdriver, 8mm wrench, 10mm wrench, 15mm wrench 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 6 screws from the chain guard and remove chain guard from frame. 2. Loosen brake cable pinch nut with a 10mm wrench. 4. Using two 15mm wrenches, loosen the rear axle nuts. Pull the chain tensioner away from the chain and remove chain from chain wheel.
Repair and Maintenance WARNING: Turn the power switch “OFF” before conducting any maintenance procedures. Rear Wheel Removal/Replacement (continued) Tools required: Phillips Screwdriver, 8mm wrench, 10mm wrench, 15mm wrench 6. Place chain onto chain wheel gear and install wheel into frame. Pull tensioner away from the chain and place chain around motor gear. Hand tighten axle nuts and rotate wheel to ensure chain is properly aligned. 7.
Repair and Maintenance WARNING: Turn the power switch “OFF” before conducting any maintenance procedures. Front Wheel Removal/Replacement Tools required: 13mm wrench, 15mm wrench 1. Loosen axle with 13mm and 15mm wrenches and remove wheel from fork. 12 2. Install front axle and hardware through front wheel. 3. Ensure that safety washer tabs are inserted into fork leg hole and tighten axle hardware securely with a 13mm and 15mm wrench. Questions or concerns? Visit our website at www.pulsescooters.
Repair and Maintenance Battery Care and Disposal Do not store the battery in temperatures above 70°F (21°C) or below 32°F (0°C). THIS MOTORBIKE CONTAINS SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES WHICH MUST BE RECYCLED IN ACCORDANCE TO YOUR LOCAL AND STATE LAWS. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Disposal: This product contains sealed lead acid batteries which must be disposed or recycled in an environmentally safe manner. Do not dispose of the batteries in your household trash.
Repair and Maintenance Battery Charger Only use the supplied battery charger. If battery charger is damaged discontinue use immediately and replace with a Pulse Performance Products™ electric motorbike recommended battery charger. Wheels Wheels and drive system components are subject to normal wear and tear. It is the responsibility of the user to regularly inspect wheels for excess wear and adjust and replace drive train components as required.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Motorbike will not run. Battery is not charged. Fully charge the battery. First charge should be 14 hours and up to 10 hours for recharges. Wires or connectors are loose or unplugged. Check to ensure that charger is tightly plugged into both the wall and the scooter. Battery requires charging. Fully charge the battery. First charge should be 14 hours and up to 10 hours for recharges. Motorbike run time is short.
Motorbike Components part 16 description part description part description 1 Front Wheel 14 Chain 27 Upper-left Side Cover 2 Front Wheel Axle 15 Chain Disc 28 Upper-right Side Cover 3 Fender 16 Rear Wheel 29 Motor 4 Number Plate 17 Tensioner 30 Drum 5 Right Side Cover 18 Frame 31 Drum Brake 6 Controller 19 Lower Chain Cover 32 Rear Plastic Cover 7 Battery Box Right Side Cover 20 Battery Press Plate 33 Exhaust Pipe 8 Upper Chain Cover 21 Battery 34 Seat
Warranty Pulse Performance Products™ Limited Warranty The manufacturer warranties this product to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, storage or use of this Pulse Performance Products™ electric motorbike.
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