Cake Kalk User manual

Kalk&
Manual

We are extremely flattered that you have chosen to ride a CAKE electric
motorbike. It’s our obligation to do the best we can to serve you with
product, information, service and spare parts for an eortless experience.
Our ambition is to develop uncompromising high-performance o-road
motorbikes. CAKE’s mission is to inspire people, contributing to speeding
up the journey towards a zero-emission society, combining excitement with
responsibility.
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To optimize the performance and benefits for an o-road motorbike with
an electric drivetrain, establishing a new category, we needed to start from
scratch. Every little detail, hard and software has been engineered, designed
and chiseled for perfection while considering the perspectives
of sustainability.
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This manual should be your tool and guidance for general maintenance,
safety precautions, service matters - stretching from what may be dealt
with by yourself and what needs to be handed over to professional
mechanics, tuning, warranty aspects, handling, and troubleshooting.
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Explore with Respect
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Stefan Ytterborn Founder & CEO
Hello &
Welcome!

Table of contents
1. Introduction and Getting started
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Unboxing
1.3 Getting started
2. General information
2.1 Safety advice
2.2 Controls and Power modes
2.3 Starting procedure
2.4 Charging
2.5 Specifications
3. Regular inspection and Maintenance
3.1 Before each ride
3.2 Service table and Service intervals
3.3 Wheels and Tires
3.4 Handlebar and Cockpit
3.5 Suspension
3.6 Drivetrain and Chain
3.7 Brakes
4. Remove and Installation
4.1 Battery and Seat
5. Owning and Operation
5.1 Maintenance
5.2 Cleaning
5.3 Storing
5.4 Locking the bike
5.5 Crash
5.6 Troubleshooting
5.7 Tools
6. Contact and Support
Table of contents

1. Introduction and Getting started
1.1 Introduction
Please read the manual to its entirety to ensure that you understand
the functions and operation of this vehicle before you drive.
To get the most out of your Kalk&, electric motorcycle, and to ensure safe
operation, it’s critical that you fully understand the features of this bike.
This manual includes important information that every rider needs to fully
understand. Please study this manual cautiously in its entirety before your
first ride on your new CAKE, Kalk&. Do not ride the motorcycle until you’ve
attained enough understanding of its controls and features.
Make sure that you have the latest version of the manual by visiting
www.ridecake.com/manuals
We also have instruction videos teaching you how to ride and maintaining
your bikes.
1.2 Unboxing
You will receive your CAKE Kalk& in a cardboard box. To ensure that the
unpacking process is smooth and that you don’t damage the Kalk& or yourself,
make sure to go to www.ridecake.com/manuals and see the unboxing
manual and how to unpack and assemble the bike.
The manual features easy step-by-step guidance with pictures and what tools
are needed.
1.3 Getting started
Before you are ready to take your first ride on the KALK&. Please follow the
steps below to make sure to not make any damage to the vehicle, property
or injure yourself or others.
During transportation, the bike might have become damaged. We can’t guarantee
the bikes rideability as it’s been strapped down for up to several weeks before
you receive it. During this time, some components might have become loose
or even damaged.

• Read the manual and understand the information. If anything is unclear,
please get in touch with us.
• Charge the battery. Start with plugging the charger in the bike before
connecting the charger to the outlet.
• Make sure that the handlebar is tightened firmly and in a comfortable
driving position.
• Check the suspension.
• Go to www.ridecake.com/manuals and see the Öhlins user manual on
how to tune your suspension properly. The suspension is racing grade,
in order to get the most of your CAKE Kalk&, it’s important to tune
the suspension according to your body weight and riding style.
• Make sure that the headset is tightened correctly.
• Go through the chapter ”Regular inspection and Maintenance”
and go through the checklist on ”Before each ride”.
2. General information
2.1 Safety advice
Riding
When riding a CAKE bike for the first time, there are a few things to consider.
The bike has an electric motor with instant torque and a primary drive with
no gears or clutch, which means you have all the power available at all
times in the throttle. It’s very sensitive and it’s highly recommended to start
riding in the 1st riding mode to get used to riding the Kalk&.
• Never ride the bike under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Always check your local laws and regulations where to ride

2.2 Controls and Power modes
Rider controls and components
• Grips
• Throttle
• Kill switch
• Front brake
• Stem
• Display
• Handlebar control
Brakes
As the Kalk& bike is built for o-road use, it does not have ABS brakes to
give the rider full control over the bike when riding in o-road conditions.
Please be cautious not to lock the wheels when braking in trac. The front
brake is located on the right side on the handlebar, and the rear brake is
located by the right foot peg and is operated by the right foot.
Kill switchStem
Handlebar
control Display Front brake
Throttle
Grip

Kill switch
The kill switch is located on the right side of the handlebar. When the kill switch
is connected with the magnet, the bike is turned on.
When you are done riding or in case of an emergency, pull the kill switch
to turn o the bike.
ALWAYS wear the kill switch strap around your wrist when riding. This is to
prevent further damage to the rider, the vehicle or other property. When
falling, losing control or feeling unsafe, release your right hand from the
handlebar and pull it back, this will disconnect the kill switch and turn the
bike o.
ALWAYS disconnect the kill switch when not riding. As the bike is electric,
it’s hard for bystanders to know if the bike is on or not. This can cause
accidents if people are pulling the throttle while expecting a turned o bike.
Display
The display on the stem is the bike’s control panel. Here, you will be able
to see the speedometer, odometer, trip meter, Power mode, Brake mode,
Service intervals, Warning signals and Limiters and Error codes.
Operating the display
When the bike has been turned on. Press and hold the button to the left
to activate the bike.
Changing Power mode
When the bike has been activated. Press the button middle left to change
Power mode. You will always change the Power mode, starting from “1 -
Easy” to “2 - Medium to “3 - Full” and back to “1 - Easy” again, one press
at a time. The bike will make a dierent sound depending on the selected
riding mode.

Changing Brake mode
When the bike has been activated. Press the button middle right to
change Brake mode. You will always change the Brake mode, starting
from “1 – No brake” to “2 – Medium brake” to “3 – Hard brake” and back
to “1 – No brake” again, one press at a time. The bike will make a die-
rent sound depending on the selected riding mode.
WARNING: When riding in trac and utilizing the brake mode, the braking
light will not be activated and alarm other in trac that you are slowing
down. Use with caution and always use the real brakes as a mean to stop
your bike when riding.
Change between Miles per hour and Kilometers per hour
When the bike has been activated. Press and hold middle left button on the
display in order to change between Mph and Kmh.
Start and Cancel the tripmeter
When the bike has been activated. Press and hold middle right button in
order to start a new trip, or to cancel your current trip.
See information about the software and bike information
When you are starting the bike and the display is loading. When you get
to the screen “Press to start”, press and hold the button on the right side
of your display to access this information. This can be useful in service and
maintenance.
Brake modes
You can put the bike into 3 dierent Braking modes.
Ranging from a freewheel experience that keeps you rolling after you release
the throttle, to a harder motor brake that deaccelerates you slowly as you
release the throttle. All braking power is regenerated back into the battery
for extended range.
Brake mode 1
No motor brakes. Gives the same sensation as riding a bike, perfect for
mellow riding and the ultimate freedom experience.

Brake mode 2
Moderate motor brake. As you release the throttle you feel the bike slowing
down at a slow pace. This can boost your confidence when riding a bit more
technical terrain as you get better control over the bike. The braking power
is regenerated to the battery for extra range.
Brake mode 3
Hard motor break. When releasing the throttle, the bike will slow down
significantly. This could be uncomfortable for novice riders as the braking
is quite hard. This brake mode is best suited for technical tracks where full
control for the bike is needed. All the braking power is regenerated back to
charge the battery for extended range.
Power mode, the knob to the left
There are 3 dierent Power modes to choose from when riding the bike.
Never ride the bike above your comfort level and always ride according to
your personal riding skills. We always recommend a new CAKE-rider to start
on the first mode to get used to the bike and the dierences between an
electric motor and an internal combustion engine. The 3 dierent Power
modes have dierent attributes in terms of top speed, acceleration, and
torque to suit riders of all riding levels, from beginners to professionals.
Power mode 1 - Easy
This mode is ALWAYS recommended when riding a CAKE bike for the first
time. It has a limited top speed of 45kmh (28mph) and soft acceleration.
This Power mode still has a high torque for rideability o-road as well as
something for new riders to progress with. This mode is perfect for tracks
where control is more valued than power.
Power mode 2 - Medium
With a top speed of 70kmh and a good acceleration, this mode is perfect
for enduro riding out in the woods.

Power mode 3 - Full
With no restrictions when it comes to the performance, this mode is perfect
when you need all the power available. This mode is highly recommended
for highly skilled riders only.
Charging screen
As a safety measure, you are not able to ride your bike while charging the
bike. The display will have the loading screen when charging. Unplug the
charger to use the display.
Limited performance
The bike has a level of self-preservation, which means that during certain
conditions, the performance will be limited or even stopped completely.
During the following conditions, the performance will be limited.
Batter Overvoltage or Battery Undervoltage
If the voltage is out of the ordinary range of the battery pack, such as an
overcharged battery pack or an empty battery pack, the performance will
be limited as to not damage the battery or other components in the drivetrain.
Note: This occurs naturally when you turn o the bike and it is not an issue.
Battery overtemperature and Battery undertemperature
If the battery pack is too warm or too cold. The performance is limited as it
could otherwise cause damage and decrease the life cycles of the battery
pack. The limiter is proportional to the temperature and will stop the bike
completely if it’s too hot or cold.
Note: In order to avoid potential limiters when out riding. It’s recommended
to keep your bike inside during if the outside temperature ranges outside of
+2°C to +35°C (36 F to 95 F)
Controller overtemperature
If the controller is getting too hot, the performance will gradually be limited.
Go easy on the throttle or take a short break if this occurs.