Yolo Electric Bolt User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

WELCOME TO THE YOLO® TRIBE _____________________________ 3
WHAT’S INCLUDED AND TOOLS NEEDED ______________________ 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS YOLO BOLT ________________________ 5
SAFETY AND PRODUCT WARNING ____________________________ 9
OPERATING YOUR NEW YOLO® ELECTRIC BIKE:
BATTERY AND CHARGER __________________________________ 11
GEARS __________________________________________________ 13
BRAKES _________________________________________________ 14
TIRES ___________________________________________________ 15
KICKSTAND AND KEYS _____________________________________ 16
LCD DISPLAY PROGRAMMING AND USE ______________________ 17
ADDITIONAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE _____________________ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ______________________________________ 20
WARRANTY ______________________________________________ 21
SERIAL NUMBERS _________________________________________ 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The “YOLO Tribe” got its beginning when a few people would meet at the beach
with their new YOLO® Boards before sunset. As the group grew, so did its eclectic
mix of people from all walks of life with a shared connection of discovering a
new world on the water. The motto You Only Live Once (YOLO) was something
that spoke to each person and aligned their journey along a path of lifestyle
experiences. A Tribe emerged around the notion of living life to the fullest…of
“making it count”. And before we knew it, that unique vibe began to grow far
beyond our local community.
Since you can’t spend all your time on the water, it wasn’t long before we had
a growing demand to apply the same manufacturing expertise we’d honed
designing and building the best boards to build a better beach cruiser bike. We
discovered boards and bikes were the perfect complement to each other and that
same sense of community quickly coalesced in trail rides every Saturday morning
from our store. We are now so excited to introduce our YOLO® Electric line of
bikes. Built to the same high standards of quality, and designed to let you climb
higher, journey farther, and enjoy longer.
For more than a decade our Tribe has grown to include team riders and
ambassadors, independent retailers, the YOLO®/30A Bike Club, SUP events, yoga
or kid’s camps, or those who join us for uncommon travel experiences to Costa
Rica, Hawaii or Nicaragua. Whether we’ve connected through our boards, paddles,
beach cruisers, electric bikes, apparel or signature coffee, the common ground has
become that shared understanding of the message that You Only Live Once. So no
matter how you first found us, by land or sea or coffee tree, you are an important
part of our YOLO Tribe and we’re proud that your story includes us. As a part of
the YOLO Tribe, you are now the best one to spread the vibe!
And above all else, with your new YOLO Bolt…Enjoy the Ride!
WELCOME TO THE YOLO
®TRIBE

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BOX
If you find any of the following items are missing please contact us at
844.965.6262 or at www.yolobike.com
- Your New Bolt with Tires On and Wired Handle Bar Assembly
- Two Ignition Keys (Cable Tied to Saddle Frame)
- Bundle of Two Pedals
- Small Box Containing Battery Charger and One Black Cap
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR ASSEMBLY
• 15 mm open end spanner
• 5 mm hex key
• 4 mm hex key
• Philips screwdriver
• Small amount of lubricant such as lithium grease
• Standard Scissors
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Your bike has been largely pre-assembled and only requires a few additional
assembly steps before you’re ready to ride. In addition, its settings and functions
have been tested prior to shipping from our manufacturing facility.
1. Remove the bike from the box and
remove packaging materials. Stand the
bike frame upright with the kickstand
down. Remove all materials and set parts
aside for assembly. Please follow the
guidelines below for correct assembly.
2. Carefully remove all packaging materials
from the box, and around the bike, to avoid
scratching the frame with any sharp or
metal tools.
3. Locate and set aside the battery charger
and box with pedals.
4. First install the front wheel. In order to
pack efficiently please note that in the
shipping box the front fork is positioned
backwards. Before installing the front
wheel, you must rotate the front fork/
handlebar stem 180 degrees. Once the
fork is rotated, the brake cables will be
positioned most naturally and your disc
brake with be on the rider’s left – the same
side as the rear disc brake. You’re ready
to mount the front wheel and the fork
pointing forward (Figure 1).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
5. The front wheel is a quick-release type
fork. The quick-release mechanism must
be set squarely and firmly tightened to
ensure safety (Figure 2). Please check
before each ride.
Figure 1
Figure 2

Recheck all assembly points to ensure a
secure column.
7. Next install the pedals. Place a small
amount of lubricant such as lithium grease
on the thread before installing. PLEASE
NOTE that the Right and Left pedals are
identified by the R or L stamped on the
end of the pedal shaft. The right pedal
screws in clockwise while the left pedal is
a reverse thread and screws in counter-
clockwise.
Tighten with a 15 mm pedal spanner or
15mm wrench (Figure 5).
Remember Right Pedal Tightens Clockwise,
Left Pedal Tightens Counter-Clockwise.
8. For proper gear adjustment the cable
tension must be checked to ensure there
is no slack in the cable when it is in highest
(fastest gear). Failure to do this can result
in poor gear changes.
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6. The handlebars have already been fully
wired in and around the frame. The handle
bar assembly must be installed to the
headset with a 4 mm hex key.
Use a 5 mm Hex key to loosen the handle
bar stem (Figure 1). Relocate and lock the
head stem hinge (Figure 2) after aligning
handlebars so they are perpendicular to
the front wheel (Figure 3).
If needed, adjust LCD display position for
best viewing by unscrewing and retightening
the screw underneath the display using a
Philips screwdriver (Figure 4).
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 4

The tension of cable can be adjusted on
the rear of the cable insertion point on the
back of the derailleur (Figure 6).
Apply lubricant to the chain and sprockets
regularly. There are many choices to
include Teflon, wax, and ceramic based
lubes on the market.
9. Proper tire inflation for your All-Terrain
tires is recommended up to 30 +/- PSI. You
should monitor regularly to ensure best
performance from each tire. Correct tire
pressure is critical to the peak performance
of the bike.
10. For connection of the battery to the
bike please ensure that no other plug is
ever connected to the main battery slot
and that the Bolt battery is completely
locked onto the bike frame when
connected to the bike (Figure 7).
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You’re almost finished with the assembly,
just a few more miscellaneous items.
11. Above the front fork/wheel on the frame
there is a screw installed in the frame to
use when adding a front rack or other
accessory to the bike. Using 5 mm hex key
tighten this screw all the way so it is no
longer loose (Figure 8).
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8

There is an extra black, plastic bolt cover
in the charger box. Install that over the
exposed bolt on the exterior left side
rear wheel axle. The one on the right side
comes pre-installed (Figure 9).
That concludes the standard assembly of
the YOLO® Bolt. We recommend giving
every component a thorough check before
riding.
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Figure 9
SAFETY AND PRODUCT WARNINGS
HELMET AND FOOTWEAR:
ALWAYS wear protective gear including an approved helmet. Follow each helmet
manufacturer’s instructions for fit and proper use of your helmet. Also use secure and
proper footwear for operating a bike. Riding barefoot is NOT recommended.
MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK:
Inspect your bike regularly before riding. Make sure no hardware or connections are loose.
Keeping your bike well-maintained keeps your bike safer to ride and reduces chance of injury.
You should take your bike to be checked and serviced by a qualified bike mechanic before
your first 100 miles of riding. This is a best practice for any new bike because cables will
stretch and components settle.
1. Check the grips.
2. Check the tire pressure.
3. Check brake pads for wear and replace when necessary.
4. Check brakes for alignment of front pads and proper operation.
5. Inspect the chain and cassette sprockets thoroughly.
6. Check the front wheel quick-release lever to make sure it is secure.
6. Check the gear function.
7. Check pedal tightness on crank and tightness of crank. (left and right sides)
8. Check the power indicator on the battery.
9. Check battery status via Charge light (Green LED) on charger and on bike.
10. Check the height and tightness of the saddle.
11. Check to make sure the charger and USB plugs are completely closed.
12. Check to make sure the battery is completely locked onto the bike frame.

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SAFETY AND PRODUCT WARNINGS
YOUR MAIDEN VOYAGE:
Before your first ride it’s important to familiarize yourself with the operation of the bike.
Start in a low traffic area while you get used to operating the controls and the power of the
bike, particularly the LCD display panel and the brake system. The rear brake should always
be applied before but in conjunction with the front brake.
ADDITIONAL PASSENGERS:
The YOLO Bolt is designed for one passenger. DO NOT carry any additional passengers on
the frame, handlebars or front or rear racks that may be installed.
WEIGHT CAPACITY:
The YOLO Bolt is designed to carry a maximum weight of approximately 275 lbs. Exceeding
the maximum weight can result in damage to the bike or injury.
WARNING…UNDERSTAND THE RISKS AND USE EXTRA CAUTION:
Electric bikes are motorized (even those without a throttle) and reach higher speeds than
traditional bikes. Therefore, the risks and dangers of operating an electric bike may exceed
those of operating a traditional bike. The user assumes all risk of personal injury, injury to
others, operational failure of the bicycle or its systems, and all other losses or damages to
themselves and others and to any property resulting from the use of the electric bicycle.
Your insurance policies may not provide coverage for accidents involving the use of an
electric bicycle. To determine if you are covered, you should contact your insurance agent
or provider.
Before riding you should review, understand, and ALWAYS follow all local, state and federal
guidelines, road rules and laws surrounding use of electric bikes. Laws require use of a
helmet and in many states a minimum age for riders.

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BATTERY CHARGER
Included with your YOLO® Bolt is a lithium
ion battery and a charger that plugs into a
standard household electrical outlet. The bike
also arrives with the battery fully charged.
Carefully follow the charging instructions
provided in the charger box. Lithium ion
batteries require specially designed chargers
(Figure 1) so you should never charge your
battery with any substitute charger. Using
a charger not made for this battery is very
dangerous and could result in over-heating,
fire or explosion.
The battery may be charged either while
mounted on your bike or when removed
from the frame. For added security the
battery is locked in position by a key
(Figure 2). To remove the battery, gently lift
the small lever near the lock while pressing
the key in and turning counter-clockwise.
Figure 1
Figure 2