California Go-Ped GTR User manual

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ofinjury.
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*Never carrypassengers and objects that can hinder your abilitiesto safely operate your vehicle.
*Pregnantpersonsshouldnotusethisproduct.
*Neverusealcoholordrugsbeforeorwhileoperatingthis device.Theyslowreactiontimeandimpairjudgement.
*Thisproductshouldnotbeusedbyminorswithoutadultsupervision.
*Highspeeds,jumpsandtrickmaneuversaredangerousandcouldresult inlossofcontrolandotheraccidents.
*Whenacceleratingorclimbinghills,youwillneedtoleanforward,underbreakingconditionsyouwillneedtoleanback,tokeepwheelsincontactwiththe
ground.
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Contents:
Section 1: Important Information
1.1) About this Manual
1.2)ASPECIALNOTEFORPARENTS
Section 2: Safety
2.1) Equipment Safety
2.2) Mechanical Safety Check
2.3) Scooting Safety
2.4) Rules to Scoot By
2.5) Stunts, Wheelies, or Jumps
2.6) Wet Weather Riding
Section 3: Assembly
3.1) Rolling chassis
3.2) Some assembly required
3.3) Folding Feature
Section 4: Oil & Fuel Information
4.1) Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions
4.2) Fueling & Pre-Operation
Section 5: Controls
Section 6: Starting
6.1) Starting tip
6.2) Engine Starting Instructions
6.3) Motorized Riding
Section 7: Free Wheel Scooting
Section 8: Maintenance and Parts
8.1) Service and Maintenance Schedule
8.2) Special Engine Maintenance:
Section 9: Adjustment
9.1) Brakes
9.2) Control Levers and Cables
9.3) Wheels
9.4) Chain Care and Adjustments
9.5) Suspension adjustments
Attention: For more information on the California Go-Ped® Company, Go-Ped® brand products,
please visit us online at www.goped.com. There, you can also find your local Go-Ped® dealer,
buy OEM parts, learn about the latest news and Go-Ped® related events, receive product
support information, and get connected with other Go-Pedders.
• Your chain should be clean. A safe cleaning solvent can be used but the chain must be re-oiled
once it is dry.
• To reduce dirt and grime buildup and over spray on rear brake components, never over lubricate
the chain.
•Sprockets should be periodically checked for damage and wear. If you notice that there is any
damage to the sprockets or a tooth missing it should be replaced immediately.
CAUTION: Never lubricate chain while motor is running.
CAUTION: Your scooter requires the chain to be lubed and inspected before every ride to
prevent a premature chain failure. Replace the chain if you see any signs of distress or
excessive wear.
•Sprockets should be periodically checked for damage and wear. If you notice that there is any
damage to the sprockets or a tooth missing it should be replaced immediately.
CAUTION: Never lubricate chain while motor is running.
9.4) Chain Care and Adjustments
Your suspension works using a uniquely innovative torsion design. Cantilevered Independent
Dynamic Linkless Indispension (C.I.D.L.I.) offers adjustablity To accommodate various rider skills,
weights, and preferences, the suspension can be tuned from “plush” to “firm” through its
elastomer compression adjusters. These adjusters raise and lower its natural damping
characteristics as well.
Adjustments are made at the swing arm knuckle by screwing in the 4 adjusters to stiffen the
suspension or screw them out to soften the suspension. NOTE: dampening is also effected by
this action.
Once adjustments are made bouncing the suspension will help seat the suspension setting and
stabilizes the adjustment.
Warning: 1/2-20 nut found in the center of the suspension knuckle should be left tight
and check periodically for tightens. Removing this nut will cause the suspension
knuckle to come apart and can result serious injuryin and or damage to the scooter
Your sag setting should be beteen 1 and 21/2 inches using full rider weight with all riding gear.

Thank you for your recent acquisition of a California Go-Ped® brand product.
We are very happy and proud to welcome you to California Go-Ped®, the World’s Best in Extreme
Fun, Innovation and Quality.
By choosing California Go-Ped®, you have selected the highest quality scooter products in the
World, which have been handcrafted in the USA since 1985, using aircraft grade materials and
the highest quality components.
As the leader in innovation, design and performance California Go-Ped® has paved the way for
personal transportation by producing lightweight, fuel efficient, durable, performance minded,
and well-balanced machines.
As a new Go-Ped® owner and User, you now have access to the widest dealer network,
thousands of parts for your Go-Ped®, complete warranty coverage and instant access to
service.
You are now part of the fastest growing community of scooter enthusiasts in the world.
Section 1: Important Information
1.1) About this Manual
Why you should read this manual:
This manual was written to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It’s important for you to understand your new scooter, its features and its operation, so that, from
your first ride, you get the most from your new scooter and keep it maintained for optimum
performance and safety.
It is also important that your first ride on a new scooter is taken in a controlled environment,
away from vehicles, obstacles and other hazards.
Even if you have previous experience with motorized scooters, vehicles, bikes, or the like, you
probably need an update of your scooting habits, knowledge and assumptions. There are many
changes in technologies and construction which can affect function, handling, performance and
safety of your scooter/kart.
General Warning: Scooting can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances.
Proper maintenance of your scooter/kart is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of
injury. This manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the possible conse-
quences of failure to follow instructions, perform maintenance, or inspect your scooter. Any fall
can result in serious injury or even death, so operating within the guidelines outlined in this
manual will help reduce those risks.
Attention:
• The status of the Go-Ped® as a “motor vehicle” varies from state to state and is subject to
drivers licensing, insurance requirements and registration.
• You should check with a reliable authority in your state to see if the Go-Ped® must be
registered as a motor vehicle. Your police department or local department of motor vehicles may
be able to answer your questions or direct you to a reliable authority.
• Your insurance policies may not provide coverage for accidents involving the use of this
vehicle. To determine if coverage is provided you should contact your insurance company or
agent.
• The recommended age and minimum weight for the Go-Ped® is 16 years or older and
100 pounds, but this is subject to the physical coordination of the rider, the ability of the rider to
wear protective gear, use good decision making ablity, and to take responsibility for their own
actions.
1.2) ASPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS
It’s a tragic fact that most children are more likely to have an accident. As a parent or guardian,
you bear the responsibility for the activities and safety of your minor child. Among these
responsibilities are to make sure that the scooter/kart which your child is riding is properly fitted
to the child; that it is in good repair and in safe operating condition; that you and your child have
learned, understand and obey not only the applicable local motor vehicle and traffic laws, but
also the common sense rules of safe and responsible scooting. As a parent you should read this
manual and go over all key points with your child before letting your child ride the scooter/kart.
Adjustment: 1) Adjust the gap between rotor & outside pad with 3mm Allen driver via the center
hole of caliper, turn clockwise to move pad forward and counterclockwise to move pad back. 2)
Adjust gap between rotor & inside pad with 5mm Allen driver via center bolt on back cover, turn
clockwise to move pad forward and counterclockwise to move pad back.
Replacement of worn pads: 1) Remove the caliper from fork using 5mm Allen driver (both brake
lever adjustments barrels need to be screwed in all the way) 2) Use pointed nose pliers or
screwdriver to remove safety clip from pad guide. 3) Loosen pad guild screw with 3mm Allen
driver. 4) Remove complete pad assembly with inner plate spring. (Careful not to bend or twist
spring) 5) Fit replacement pad onto spring plate. 6) Insert pad/spring combination into pad slot and
relocate guide screw. 7) Fasten guide screw and push safety clip back into clip gap on guide
screw. 8) Adjust brakes as described in the mechanical safety check section.
Maintenance of disk brake caliper: 1) Keep all surfaces clean and free of debris.
9.2) Control Levers and Cables:
Throttle lever and cable: Make sure the cable is not frayed or kinked in any way. Also check
to be sure that the cable housing ends are securely seated. An adjustment is available at the
carburetor and you can increase or take up slack by screwing or unscrewing the adjustment
barrel.
Brake levers and cables: Make sure the cable is not frayed or kinked in any way and also
check to be sure that the cable housing ends are securely seated. An adjustment is available at
the brakes and you can increase or take up slack by screwing or unscrewing the adjustment
barrel.
9.3) Wheels
Front wheel removal: 1) Make a note of the location for the washers used on the front axle.
2) Remove the axle nut. 3) Slide the axle bolt out and remove wheel.
Rear Wheel Removal: 1) Make a note of the location for the washers used on the rear axle. 2)
Remove the axle nut. 3) Slide the axle bolt out and remove wheel. Note: On some units the fender
can pivot clear off the wheel for easy access once the axle nut is removed.
CAUTION: Only use original equipment for your Go-Ped®. Substituting with other brands may
have unforeseen dangers that could cause damage, making your Go-Ped® perform in an unsafe
manner, causing damage, and/or personal injury.
Replacing pneumatic tires and tubes: The tires and tubes are critical components requiring
precise reassembly to insure proper alignments. An authorized Go-Ped® dealer using OEM parts
should do this operation.
Warning: Completely deflate wheel before wheel disassembly. Failing to do so can
result in serious injury.
9.4) Chain tension adjustments
Proper chain care and maintenance is essential to longevity and wear of the drive components
on your chain drive scooter.
• Make sure that the sprockets are perfectly aligned to each other. Use a long straight edge or
you can check this visually by lining up the rear sprocket with the front and seeing that the chain
is straight.
• For scooters equipped with a pivoting motor mount chain tension adjustment: The motor mount
on units with a pivoting motor mount allows chain tension adjustment to accommodate chain
stretch and/or sprocket wear. To adjust the motor mount simply loosen the two 3/8 nylock nuts
located on the right side of the scooter and pivot the motor mount forward until the specified
chain tension is achieved (see illustration). Once the desired tension is achieved, retighten the
3/8 nuts. Failure to keep the chain properly adjusted will result in premature sprocket and chain
wear.
CAUTION: Tightening more than necessary will cause your drive components to wear
prematurely and add performance reducing drive system friction.
• The chain should be lubricated before each ride. NOTE: Use high grade dirt bike non o-ring
chain lube.

Section 2: Safety
2.1) Equipment Safety
Warning: Many States or regions require specific safety devices or equipment. It is
your responsibility to familiarize yourself with laws of the state or region in which
you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping your self
and your scooter.
A. Helmets: While not all States or regions require riders to wear approved protective head
gear, common sense dictates that you should wear a DOT, Snell, BSI or CPSC approved helmets.
Most serious incidences involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had
worn a helmet.
Your authorized Go-Ped® dealer may have a variety of attractive approved helmets, and can
recommend one to suit your needs. Make sure that it fits correctly, is worn correctly and is
properly secured. Ask your dealer to help with the fit and adjustment of your helmet, or refer to
the owner’s manual provided with the helmet. Buckle Up!
WARNING: Always wear an approved helmet when riding your scooter. Helmet should
be worn correctly as outlined in the owner’s manual for the helmet. Failure to wear
an approved helmet can result in serious injury.
B. Protective pads: Elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards are not required by most states
or regions. Again, common sense dictates that you should wear protective pads to help protect
against injury. Your authorized Go-Ped® dealer may have a variety of protective pads, and can
recommend one to suit your needs. A good set of pads should fit comfortably, stay in position at
all times and not have any excess strapping, Velcro, or other protrusions to catch on anything
that can cause you to lose control of your scooter/cart.
C. Shoes: Your shoes should have good grip, protection, and support. Your shoes should have
adequate strapping or laces so they stay on your feet. Make sure that laces or other strapping
can not catch or hang-up on any part of the scooter or other objects. Never ride barefoot or
wear sandals.
D. Clothing: Being seen is very important. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing will
help make riders more noticeable. Clothing should not be so loose that it can catch on moving
parts or be snagged on other objects.
E. Eye protection: Any kind of riding can involve airborne debris, dust, and bugs, so common
sense dictates that you should wear protective eyewear with protective lenses.
2.2) Mechanical Safety Check
Here is a simple procedure you should get in the habit of before you get on your scooter:
A. Nuts, bolts, and structural: Pick your scooter off the ground a few inches and bounce it off
the ground. Do a quick visual and tactile inspection of the whole scooter. Make sure you look at
all visible nuts, bolts and structural welds. If anything sounds, feels or looks loose or shows
signs of stress then replace, or secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with experience to
check, or ask an authorized dealer to show you what to look for in a mechanical safety check.
Check the frame, fork, and “t” handle, particularly in areas around all tube joints for any deep
scratches, cracks, or discoloration. These are signs of stress-caused “fatigue” or overloading
and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.
Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, tighten any which are not.
Check drive components for wear adjust or replace if necessary. If your scooter is fitted with a
chain drive, clean and oil chain and check chain tension.
5. As required: If any part fails your Mechanical Safety Check (see section 2.2) have those
parts serviced immediately.
6. Every 25 to 50 hours: Take your Go-Ped® to an authorized Go-Ped® dealer for a complete
check up. Idle speed, kill switch, bakes, steering, air-cleaner, spark plug (gap), cylinder, muffler
and bolts, bearings, drive components, and crankshaft should all be looked at and adjusted,
replaced or repaired as necessary.
8.2) Special Engine Maintenance:
There are a few things you can do to keep your Go-Ped® engine at its best performance and
cleanest for the environment.
WARNING: Due to High operating temperatures, make sure that the engine has
stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine.
A. Air Filter: If the air filter is clogged, this reduce the engine performance and life. Clean the
Air Filter every 1-3 hours of riding. Check and clean the element in warm, soapy water as
required. Properly oil with a foam airfilter oil before reinstalling. If the element is broken or shrunk,
replace with a new one. Foam air filter oil is available through your authorized Go-Ped® dealer.
B. Fuel Filter: When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the fuel cap and the fuel filter
for blockage. Have an authorized dealer service a blocked fuel filter.
C. Spark Plug: Starting failure and misfiring are often caused by a fouled spark plug. Clean the
spark plug and check that the plug gap in the correct range (Correct plug gap is .024 - .026”).
For a replacement plug, always use the correct type for your motor.
CAUTION: Using any spark plug other than those designated by the manufacture of the engine
may result in engine failing to operate properly or cause engine damage. To install the spark plug,
first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten at a quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
(87-104 in-lbs torque)
D. Things to remember: Keep air-intake clean of debris and the filter properly oiled and do
not touch the muffler or cylinder. These parts get extremely hot from operation, and remain hot
for a short time after the equipment is turned off.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage, or
corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it
repaired immediately. Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on
fire.
Section 9: Adjustment
9.1) Brakes:
Disc brake caliper
The brake caliper brake pads must be replaced when the pads are worn less then the thickness
of a dime. Brake pads are available threw your authorized Go-Ped® dealer