Bultaco brinco User manual

THEELECTRIC MOTO-BIKE
USER MANUAL

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© 2015 BULTACO MOTORS S.L. , Madrid, Spain.
All rights reserved.
Printing and full or partial reproduction is prohibited
without written permission from BULTACO MOTORS S.L.

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First of all, thank you for buying a Bultaco. We are proud to have
your confidence. The new Brinco is a new and groundbreaking
concept, the Moto- Bike that you will enjoy in a way you have
never dreamed of before.
For Bultaco innovation is not only to reach new technological
goals, but also to oer new experiences. And Brinco is
something completely new and ground-breaking; it is the result
of the wanting to transport the Bultaco spirit to a new era, with
a new language, whilst always being true to the classic brand
values: passion, innovation, competition.
With Brinco, Bultaco proposes a whole new way to understand
and live the two wheels. A striking combination between the
worlds of the motorcycle and the bicycle: electric propulsion
and the physical experience of pedaling, independently, or by
combining the two systems. You decide at every moment how
to maximise the perfect symbiosis between the handlebar and
the pedals.
Whether for short or medium distances, the Brinco is above all
a friend like no other, for fun, games and for getting away from
it all. Because Bultaco Brinco will take you where you want,
where your heart desires, further and faster than where your
legs alone would be able to go.
Welcome
bultaquista

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Listed below is the most important information to enjoy your Brinco.
We recommend that you read this user manual carefully before using your
Brinco for the first time and consult it again every time you have any problems
or questions.
Your Brinco is a powerful and fun vehicle that can be used in many ways.
Mishandling it may cause danger to life, health and possible risk of serious
injury. Always ride with caution, using a helmet, gloves and protective clothing.
Be aware that you will be moving in a fast and quiet vehicle, so be careful with
people and animals around you.
In this manual we will give you advice and warnings so you can take
full advantage of your Brinco as keep it as good as new. That is why we
recommend using original parts /accessories and getting them fitted at a
Bultaco Motors Dealer.
You must pay very close attention to our safety warnings, because we
consider them essential to prevent falls and injuries.
If after reading this manual you have any doubts or need further information,
please contact your Bultaco Motors Dealer.
This user manual:
-Contains important technical and safety information.
-Describes generally the most important features of your Bultaco.
-It is intended for private users, and is not prepared for use by professional
sta.
-Reflects the version described at the time of printing, so there may be small
dierences, due to the continuous improvement of our Bultaco products.
All information in this manual is non-binding. Bultaco Motors S.L. reserves the
right to:
-Introduce, without notice and without disclosing the reasons, changes in
the technical data, maintenance services, colors, design, equipment and the
vehicle materials.
-Adapt their vehicles to local conditions in certain markets and to stop
production of a particular model without prior notice.
Bultaco Motors S.L. assumes no liability in connection with diculties in
the availability of vehicles, with dierences between images or descriptions
and the particular vehicle, nor errors or omissions in this manual. The models
portrayed partly contain special equipment which is not standard.
USER MANUAL
1st Edition, Janaury 2016
Important

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WARNING!
CHANGES MADE TO THE VEHICLE MAY AFFECT YOUR
SECURITY AND PRODUCE INJURIES TO PEOPLE
Any modification made to the vehicle without Bultaco Motors
S.L.’s approval will have the following eects:
- Loss of warranty rights granted by the manufacturer.
- Possible need to obtain another driving licence.
- Risk of accidents and serious injuries
INFORMATION
BEFORE USING YOUR BRINCO REVIEW ANY LOCAL
REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE USE OF ELECTRICAL
AND MOTOR VEHICLES.
THE BRINCO, AS IT DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED
APPROVAL FOR CIRCULATION, IS NOT SUITABLE FOR
USE ON PUBLIC ROADS.
Contact one of our Bultaco Motors Dealers if you have any
questions.
For your information, the applicable laws may include some
of the following items:
- Age requirement for vehicle use.
- Equipment required to travel on certain roads.
- Need for a special licence to use the vehicle.
- Areas of restricted use for the vehicle.
LEGAL PROVISIONS

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1. GENERAL SAFETY
1.1. General warnings 9
1.2. Operational Safety 10
1.3. Locating Power Components 11
2. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
2.1. Presentation 13
2.2. Location of Components 15
2. 3. Handlebar Controls 16
2.4. Dashboard 17
2.5. Dashboard Configuration 18
2.6. Power Control Button 20
2.7. Identification Numbers 21
2.8. Technical specifications 22
2.9. Dimensions 24
3. GENERAL OPERATION
3.1. Prior Checks 27
3.2. Battery Charge 29
3.2.1. Removing the Battery 29
3.2.2. Charging the Battery 31
3.3. Starting your Brinco 35
3.3.1 Starting card /wristband copy 37
3.4. During the ride45 38
3.5. Gear shift / Transmission 39
3.6. Stopping your Brinco 40
3.7. Instructions for Use 41
3.8. Directions for Parking 42
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1. Adjusting the Rear Suspension: Shock Absorber 44
4.2. Adjusting the Front Suspension: Fork 46
4.3. Brakes 48
4.4. Wheels and Tyres 51
4. 5. Transmission: Chain and Bottom Bracket 56
4.6. Cleaning 57
4.7. Torque Settings 58
4.8. Maintenance Table 59
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1.Troubleshooting 61
6. WARRANTY
6.1. General Warranty 64
6.2. Warranty Exclusions 64
6.3. Management of Warranty Consultations 67
6.4. Warranty Rights of the Owner 68
6.5. Warranty Term 69
INDEX

1. GENERAL WARNING

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You are the only person responsible for the use of this motorbike. Do not allow other
people to ride the vehicle without having received appropriate instructions and / or
reading this manual. Remember that neither the seller of this Brinco nor Bultaco Motors
S.L. can be hold responsible for the misuse or negligence when using the Brinco.
Your Brinco is not a competition vehicle and it is not designed for such use. Thus, its use in
competition will mean the loss of the warranty provided by Bultaco Motors S.L.
Follow the inspection and maintenance periods indicated here, that along with good
riding technique will help you to enjoy your Binco safely and reliably. Make sure you
understand the importance of checking all vehicle components carefully before riding.
Before each trip, you should check the condition of the vehicle in accordance with section
3.1 as well as the battery charge level and connection.
Remember that the power components of your Brinco should be handled only by
authorised personnel of Bultaco Motors S.L. [See section 1.3].
Throughout these instructions you will find dierent types of indications. The symbols
used are described in the next section.
With these symbols we are letting you know that if if you do not follow them or comply
with them, you will not be using your Brinco correctly or it may not work properly.
Remember that, in addition to the loss of warranty, you will endanger yourself and other
people around you.
INDICATES THE EXISTENCE OF
POSSIBLE DANGERS TO THE VEHICLE
OR OTHER PARTIES.
WARNS OF HEALTH HAZARD AND
POSSIBLE RISKS OF SERIOUS INJURY.
INDICATES THE EXISTENCE OF USEFUL
TIPS AND SPECIAL INFORMATION.
1.1. General Warning

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Listed below are several things to keep in mind regarding the operation of the vehicle:
Whenever you do not use your Brinco, put the engine
stop button in the OFF position [See section 2.3]. It is
easy to forget when it is on and an accident could occur
when getting on or o the bike.
Similarly, to move the vehicle without riding it, make sure
the engine stop button is in the OFF position [See section
2.3].
If you are not going to use the vehicle for more than
30 days, we recommend unplugging the battery from the
motorbike and keeping it connected to the charger during
this period. If you cannot keep it plugged in, we recommend
that a full battery charge is done at least once every 30 days.
Leave the battery plugged in whenever possible, always use
the cable / charger supplied by us, it has been designed to
be used with the electrical components of this motorbike
[See section 3.2].
To get the most out of the battery, recharge it immediately
after each ride. If you leave the battery discharged it could
be damaged.
If you do not follow the instructions for charging and storing
the battery described in these operating instructions you
will lose the warranty on it. These guidelines have been
rigorously tested to ensure maximum eciency and
durability of the battery.
1.2. Operational Safety
ALWAYS USE THE ORIGINAL BULTACO BATTERY CHARGER.
THE BATTERY MAY BE DAMAGED IF FULLY DISCHARGED.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGING AND
STORAGE.

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The power components handle voltages up to 59V that can be health hazards and
potential risks of serious injury:
Their handling (except for assembly / disassembly and charging the battery and engine
disconnection to handle the rear wheel) must only be carried out by a Bultaco Motors
Dealer.
Any damage to any of the power components must be repaired immediately by a Bultaco
Motors Dealer.
POWER PARTS WILL REMAIN ACTIVE
FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AFTER THE
VEHICLE HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF.
NEVER CUT CABLES OR HANDLE THE
POWER COMPONENTS.
1.3. Locating Power Components
Power Zones

2.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

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The Bultaco Brinco surprises with its innovative design,
technology and the eectiveness of each of its elements. The
Bultaco engineering and design teams have worked together
to create the first Motorbike with a spectacular, very sporty
and beautiful result.
From the first time you see a Bultaco Brinco it is clear that it
is something new and uncomparable to everything we knew
before. Its features might ressemble those of a competition
mountain bike, a dirt bike, a crossbike or an urban trail bike, but
its design and the engineering solutions that define it reveal it
as a special machine that exceeds the established labels.
Brinco opens the door to multiple riding choices, oering
everyone the opportunity to decide how “to equalise” the
best motor / pedal combination for their Brinco under every
situation: engine, independent pedalling or a combination of
both.
Thanks to its impressive torque of 60Nm, weighing just 39 kg
and with a range of up to 100 km, the Brinco oers pure fun.
Brinco is 100% Bultaco enthusiasm for all ages. Brinco is
hyperlight, hyperconnected and hyperfun.
2.1. Presentation

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2.2. Location of Components
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Three-phase Permanent Magnet Motor. [See section 2.9]
Planetary gearbox [See section 3. 5]
Possibility of Change: Overdrive - Low Range Gearbox (2) by
touching the button located at the base of the rod: Pressing
with the right foot it goes to the gear ratio of higher speed.
DC / AC Three Phase Controller [See 2.9]
Power Cell Li-Ion Matrix Battery [See 2.9]
Battery Connector [See 3.2.1]
Disconnect your battery power system quickly with a simple
twist of the connector in a counterclockwise direction.
Battery safety lock [See 3.2.1]
The battery has a single key safety lock for each vehicle. The
battery will be attached to the chassis and the key is required
to remove it.
Seat Adjustment [See 2.9]
With the standard sub-chassis, the seat can reach a minimum
height of 1 metre from the ground (cutting the seat bar). There
is also the option to purchase a LowSeat sub-chassis that
allows you to further reduce the seat height.
Rear Suspension Adjustment [See 4.1]
Front Suspension Adjustment [See 4.2]
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2.3. Handlebar Controls
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7
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Dashboard [See 2.3]
Front brake lever [See 2.9 - 4.3]
CHECK THE BRAKE POSITION PROPERLY. The front brake
lever is on the right handlebar grip.
Rear brake lever [See 2.9 - 4.3]
CHECK THE BRAKE POSITION PROPERLY. The rear brake
lever is on the left handlebar grip.
Throttle control
Always make sure that the accelerator returns correctly
to its initial position when you release it after accelerating
before switching ON your Brinco.
Stop button [See 3.3]
ALWAYS check that the vehicle is turned o after use.
Button in OFF position.
Power Control Button [See 2.6]
It allows you to select and set a cruise power level so that
constant electric power is used without operating the
throttle.
Shifter [See 3.5]
9-speed gear ratio.
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2.4. Dashboard
WHENEVER THE DASHBOARD
IS ILLUMINATED YOUR BRINCO
WILL BE ON BUT IT ONLY WILL BE
IN RUNNING CONDITION WHEN
THE STOP BUTTON IS ON.
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Speedometer (km/h - mph) [See 2.5]
Driving mode: ECO - SPORT – TOUR [See 4.5 - 2.9]
To the right of the mode the instantaneous power is shown
in W.
Battery Level
When the battery level falls below 2 bars (22% battery),
the low battery indicator will be shown.
Odometer / Trip [See 2.5]
In-use Indicator
Will be alight when the Brinco is powered on.
Low battery Indicator
Will be alight when 2 or less battery bars are displayed.
Warning Indicator [See 5]
This light flashes when you turn on your Brinco and testing
is being performed. Once testing has finished, the light
will remain on until the motorbike is put in driving position
(and the power button is ON).
Normally, the light will be o. If this light is on it will mean
that something on your Brinco is not working properly, that
it is in self-protection mode or that a system failure has
been detected.
MODE Function [See 2.4]
SET function [See 2.4]
NFC Antenna to lock/unlock your Brinco.
The antenna is connected to the “Biker Manager”, a system
to start the vehicle by means of a pilot wristband/card.
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2.5. Dashboard Configuration
COMMUTATION ENTRE KM/H ET MPH CHANGING DRIVING MODE
Press the “MODE”
and “SET” buttons
simultaneously for more
than 4 seconds.
The riding mode when starting the vehicle will be ECO by
default.
The riding mode can be changed by pressing with a short
press the “MODE” button.
The viability of the mode change takes into account the
following parameters:
- Battery level between 2 bars (22%) - 8 bars (100%)
Changement possible
- Battery level from 1 bar (11%) - 2 bars (22%)
It allows change from
- Battery level between 0 bars (0%) - 1 bar (11%)
Only allows ECO mode
The measurement unit will
change automatically.
ECO MODE TOUR MODE SPORT MODE
ÉCO
TOUR
SPORT
TOUR
SPORT
ÉCO
to
to
to
ÉCO TOUR
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ODOMETER - TRIP 1 - TRIP 2 SUMMARY OF FEATURES
This option can be changed by pressing the “MODE” button
with a long press for more than 4 seconds until the display
shows ODO - TRIP1 - TRIP2.
The TRIP can be reset once selected by pressing the “SET”
button for more than 2 seconds.
Dashboard buttons
Display
Short
press
“MODE”
Long
press
“MODE”
& “SET”
Long
press
“MODE”
(4 sec.)
Long
press
“SET”
(2 sec.)
ODO TRIP 1
Change
driving
mode
Change
measurement
units
-
TRIP 1 TRIP 2 TRIP 1
reset
TRIP 2 ODO TRIP 2
reset

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The Power Control button [See 2.3] allows you to select and maintain the same level
of power during your ride.
To use the power button, you accelerate to achieve the desired power level (you can
check its value on the dashboard) and then press the Power Control button to maintain
that power level.
Once this is done you can stop accelerating and the vehicle will continue its ride at the
desired power.
To turn o Power Control you just need to press any brake lever or press the “Power
Control” button again.
When in the Power Control mode you can accelerate to exceed the value of cruising
power if necessary.
In normal riding mode (with Power Control o), you can view the instantaneous power
level on the display, at the right of the driving mode (“POT” in the image shown).
Once the cruise power is selected it will be set and displayed on the dashboard display
until Power Control is turned o.
2.6. Using the POWER CONTROL Button
POWER CONTROL WILL BE
DEACTIVATED BY:
- PUSHING THE POWER CON-
TROL BUTTON
- PRESSING ANY OF THE
BRAKE LEVERS
RIDE WITH EXTREME CAUTION WHENEVER POWER CONTROL IS ON.