Motor Trike GTX-1200 User manual

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GLADIATOR & GTX-1200
OWNER’S MANUAL
Motor Trike, Inc.
P.O. Box 611
22667 FM 15
Troup, Texas 75789-0611
(800) 90-TRIKE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 3
SAFELY OPERATING YOUR TRIKE....................................................................................................... 3
CAPACITY LIMITS.................................................................................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 5
AIR SUSPENSION OPERATION............................................................................................................... 6
TRUNK OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 7
PARKING..................................................................................................................................................... 7
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS.............................................................................................. 8
RECEIVER HITCH & DRAW BAR (IF EQUIPPED)............................................................................ 8
ELECTRIC REVERSE (IF EQUIPPED)................................................................................................. 9
MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................................... 11
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 14
THANK YOU............................................................................................................................................. 14

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on acquiring your new Motor Trike conversion. Please take the necessary time
to become familiar with your vehicle by reading this owner’s manual. The more you know and
understand about your particular unit the safer and more enjoyable your riding experience will be.
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
SAFELY OPERATING YOUR TRIKE
Motor Trike is committed to offering safe vehicle platforms which accommodate user friendly
operation; however, it is necessary for the user to take precautions and follow safety guidelines while
operating the vehicle. In order to safely operate your trike, please carefully follow these guidelines as
well as the general guidelines for motorcycle operation which can be found in the original motorcycle
manual:
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.
Figure 1: Vehicle Operation Warning Sticker (Gladiator Sticker Shown)

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Follow the maintenance schedule set forth by this owner’s manual and the original motorcycle
owner’s manual in order to ensure the vehicle functions properly. The maintenance schedule can
be found in the Maintenance/ Service section of each 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 either Table 1 or Table 2. 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. See Table 3.
Table 1: Gladiator Capacity Limits
CAPACITY
LIMIT
DESCRIPTION
MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT
CAPACITY
500 LBS
INCLUDES PASSENGERS, CARGO, ACCESSORIES, AND TRAILER
TONGUE WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TOTAL CARGO
CAPACITY
60 LBS
TOTAL CARGO CAPACITY OF THE TOURING AND TRIKE TRUNK
TOURING TRUNK CARGO
CAPACITY
20 LBS
TRIKE TRUNK CARGO CAPACITY
40 LBS
MAXIMUM TRAILER TONGUE
WEIGHT
100 LBS
MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
400 LBS
EXCLUDED FROM THE MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT CAPACITY
Table 2: GTX-1200 Capacity Limits
CAPACITY
LIMIT
DESCRIPTION
MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT
CAPACITY
420 LBS
INCLUDES PASSENGERS, CARGO, ACCESSORIES, AND TRAILER
TONGUE WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TOTAL CARGO
CAPACITY
40 LBS
TOTAL CARGO CAPACITY OF THE TRIKE TRUNK
MAXIMUM TRAILER TONGUE
WEIGHT
100 LBS
MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
400 LBS
EXCLUDED FROM THE MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT CAPACITY

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Table 3: Load Limits and Guidelines
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications shown in Table 4 and Table 5 are taken from a base model kit.
Table 4: Gladiator Specifications
OVERALL LENGTH*:
104"
WHEEL BASE*:
64"
OVERALL WIDTH:
55"
TRACK WIDTH:
43.5"
BASE WEIGHT:
1200 lbs
TIRE SIZE:
225/60/R15
WHEEL SIZE:
15" X 7" Bolt Pattern: 5 X 4.5"
MAX. LOAD CAPACITY:
500 lbs
*Measured with stock rake. 4° rake kit adds 3 inches to the overall length and wheel base
Table 5: GTX-1200 Specifications
OVERAL LENGTH:
101"
WHEEL BASE:
61"
OVERALL WIDTH:
55"
TRACK WIDTH
43.5"
BASE WEIGHT:
920 lbs
TIRE SIZE:
225/60/R15
WHEEL SIZE:
15"x7" Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5"
MAX. LOAD CAPACITY:
420 lbs