Gocycle G2 - Page 48

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Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015
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1. Pedalling: We recommend that for the best performance you continue to pedal at all times. The
motor should be used to “top-up” or “boost” power. Not providing pedal input (when a
riding mode allows) will dramatically reduce battery range.
2. Excess weight: Where possible, try to keep the total combined weight of clothing, luggage and
accessories to a minimum. Overloading a Gocycle will reduce the battery range. Overloading
will also affect your Gocycle’s handling and increase the stresses on the clutch, gearbox and
motor, potentially reducing the service life of the product.
3. Tyres: Ensure the tyres are correctly inflated. See 7.9 Tyres for more information.
4. Riding style: Where rough terrains (e.g., poor road surfaces, potholes, speed bumps, etc.) are
unavoidable, you should adapt your riding style accordingly.
WARNING! Never use the motor when passing over obstacles such as ruts in the road or speed
bumps, etc. Doing so will increase the stresses on the drive components and will reduce the service
life of the product, possibly invalidating your warranty.
5. Deceleration/braking: Do not use motor power whilst decelerating or braking. Consciously
using the motor assistance only when required will ensure the maximum possible battery
range.
6. Energy consumption meter: Pay attention to your energy consumption meter. Whilst riding,
when the motor is in operation, the power usage is interactively displayed in place of the
battery charge level. The higher the number of LEDs displayed, the more power is being used
by the motor and the faster your battery will drain. See 6.4 Energy Consumption Meter for
more information.
7. Wet conditions: Gocycle is a British product, designed with British weather in mind. However,
it is important that your Gocycle is dry before storage. A city atmosphere can be a corrosive
environment made worse with high humidity. We recommend a simple check and towel-
down (if necessary) after using your Gocycle in wet conditions. See 7.1 Maintenance and
Service Centre Location
In the event that you require maintenance and service please refer to your nearest authorized Gocycle
service center. A list of approved service centers can be found at www.gocycle.com. Before
attempting any maintenance on your Gocycle you must visit www.gocycle.com/safety for up to date
important safety related information.
8. Service interval
9. Recommended Service
Interval
Performed By
Distance Ridden
Time
Pre-Ride Checklist
Owner
Before each ride
Before each ride
Service
Authorised Gocycle
Reseller
After first 100
miles/160 kms
2 months after
first ride