Adventure Service Manual
Adventure Service Manual
Adventure Service Manual
MANUAL
MOTOR TRIKE INCORPORATED
P.O. Box 611
22667 FM 15
Troup, Texas 75789-0611
(800) 90- TRIKE
(The Adventure is based on the GL1800 and the Phoenix on the GL1500)
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 3
SAFELY OPERATING YOUR TRIKE ....................................................................................................... 3
CAPACITY LIMITS .................................................................................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 5
AIR SUSPENSION OPERATION ............................................................................................................... 6
APPROPRIATE AIR SUSPENSION PRESSURES .................................................................................... 8
TRUNK OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 9
PARKING ................................................................................................................................................... 10
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS ............................................................................................ 11
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 13
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 16
THANK YOU ............................................................................................................................................. 16
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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
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.
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Follow the maintenance schedule for your particular model in order to ensure the vehicle is
mechanically functioning properly. The maintenance schedule can be found in the Maintenance/
Service section of the 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.
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GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING FRONT (GAWRF) 485 LBS MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT ON FRONT WHEEL
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING REAR (GAWRR) 1222 LBS* MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT ON REAR WHEELS
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.
*add 50 lbs for the Phoenix (GL1500)
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications shown in Table 2 and Table 3 are taken from a base model GL 1800
Adventure kit and GL1500 Phoenix kit, respectively, without any additional accessories.
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*The wheel base is measured with the stock rake. With a 4 ½” degree rake, the wheel base and
overall length is increased by 3”.
ADVENTURE OPERATION:
The pressure is adjusted using the stock preload adjustment button. The air spring pressure and
battery voltage display replaces the MEMO 1 and MEMO 2 buttons found on the same panel. 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 air compressor
control panel.
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PRESSURE (PSI)
AIR SUSPENSION
CONTROL
The suspension control module also displays the voltage of the 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
bike’s 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.
PHOENIX OPERATION:
The pressure is adjusted using the stock air pressure control buttons on the right side of the bike.
See Figure 3. Hold the “P. CHECK” button and press “INCREASE” or “DECREASE” until the pressure
reaches the desired level. While holding down the “P. CHECK” button the current air pressure is
displayed on the screen between the tachometer and speedometer. DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE
WITH LESS THAN 15 PSI OR MORE THAN 100 PSI IN THE AIR SPRINGS.
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TRUNK LOCK
The trunk in the Adventure is locked and unlocked simultaneously with the tour trunk. The key
slot for the trunk lock can be seen in Figure 5 above. The key fob can be used as well (if
equipped).
To close the trunk, place your hands on the upper corners of the door and press firmly until it
latches.
If the trike trunk is left open the information screen on your dash will indicate that it has been left
open by showing that a saddle bag is open. Early models of the Adventure do not include this
feature.
NOTE: Before pulling on the latch, please make sure the trunk is unlocked. The latch
mechanism that came with the GL1800 is fragile and can be bent or broken if you attempt to
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T-HANDLES
Figure 6: Opening and closing the trunk (Shown with optional chrome bumper)
To close the trunk, place your hands on the t-handles, press the door shut, and rotate the t-handles
in the closed direction shown in Figure 6.
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.
PARKING
A runaway vehicle can cause property damage, personal injury, or even death. When parking
your trike, use these precautionary steps to ensure the vehicle does not roll away.
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ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS DESCRIPTION
CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIKE WITH NEW REAR WHEELS OR
WIDE SELECTION OF WHEELS
ADD A MATCHING FRONT WHEEL.
REAR SPOILER* ADD SOME SERIOUS STYLE TO YOUR RIDE
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
4 ½° 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
AQUA SHIELDS PROTECT YOUR FEET FROM THE ELEMENTS WITH STYLE
FOG LIGHTS FOR AQUA SHIELDS SEE AND BE SEEN WITH THIS GREAT ADDITION
KEEP YOUR STOCK ABS FULLY FUNCTIONAL ON YOUR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM*
TRIKE
TRAILER RECEIVER HITCH PULL ONE OF OUR TRAILERS THAT MATCHES YOUR TRIKE
GLT TRAILER ADD 4 TIMES MORE STORAGE IN A SLEEK PACKAGE
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!
ECHO EXHAUST ADD A DISTINCT SOUND TO YOUR TRIKE
CUSTOM PAINT GET THE LOOK YOU WANT THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS
*Feature not available for the Phoenix (GL1500)
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DRAW BAR
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ANTI-RATTLE BOLT
MAINTENANCE
If your vehicle requires professional services, Motor Trike has an extensive dealer network with
specially trained technicians capable of servicing or repairing your vehicle. To locate the authorized
Motor Trike dealer nearest you, go to the Motor Trike web site (WWW.MOTORTRIKE.COM) and
access the Dealer Locator link. To help ensure your vehicle is serviced at the proper intervals, we have
included a maintenance schedule found below in Table 5.
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LIGHTING
Check that all lights are working properly before you ride your trike. This includes the brake
lights, head lights, turn signals, and marker lights.
DRIVE SHAFT
At each 6,000 mile interval, it is necessary to grease the U-Joints on the drive shaft. Using
automotive grade moly based grease and a grease gun, apply grease to the fitting located on the front and
rear U-Joints.
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
It is only necessary to change the differential oil every 100,000 miles. A vacuum pump is needed
to pump the differential oil out of the housing through the fill plug on the front of the rear end housing.
This can be done by an authorized Motor Trike dealer. The acceptable oil level is 3/8” to ½” below the
fill plug.
CV BOOTS
The CV boots should be cleaned and checked at 6,000 mile intervals. Clean the CV boots by
wiping them down with a rag; do not use any chemicals. Thoroughly inspect the boots for cracks, tears,
or holes which could allow contaminants to damage the CV joints. If you do encounter any damage to the
CV boots, contact your local Motor Trike dealer and have it replaced as soon as possible. Prolonged use
of the vehicle with a damaged CV boot will cause damage to the CV joint and surrounding components.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
In order to increase the life of the tires and to ensure proper ride and handling characteristics, the
rear suspension alignment should be checked every 12,000 miles by an authorized Motor Trike dealer. If
you notice that the tires are wearing prematurely or in an unusual fashion, have the alignment checked
before the 12,000 mile increment.
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WARRANTY
Your Motor Trike, Inc. trike kit carries a 3 year/ 60,000 mile warranty. The start date of warranty
coverage will be determined by the registration date of the warranty card or online warranty registration.
Any modification or changes to the Motor Trike kit, failure to follow the guidelines noted above
and/or improper maintenance will void all warranties. Misuse, abuse, accidents, unreasonable use, or
Acts of God will not be covered under warranty. Normal wear items are not covered under warranty.
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing our trike conversion. We hope you have many safe, comfortable riding
miles on our product. We invite you, in your travels, to stop by our manufacturing plant in Troup, Texas,
for a tour and to meet the people who designed and manufactured your Motor Trike. We believe you will
be impressed by what you witness and the people you will meet.
Again, thank you for your business and we look forward to meeting you in the future.
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