Yuba Bicycles Boda Boda User manual

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1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................... 2
2. ASSEMBLY OF YOUR NEW BICYCLE.......................................................................................................... 2
3. GENERAL WARNING .................................................................................................................................. 2
4. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY........................................................................................................................ 3
5. FIGURE OF THE YUBA BODA BODA AND PARTS DESCRIPTION................................................................ 4
6. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................ 4
Assembly of the front wheel ................................................................................................................... 5
7. KNOW HOW THE BICYCLE PERFORMS...................................................................................................... 6
Learn the power of your brakes............................................................................................................... 6
Avoid toe-clip overlap.............................................................................................................................. 6
Stop riding if you have frame problems. ................................................................................................. 6
8. ROAD SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 7
9. OPERATING THE BIKE ................................................................................................................................. 8
Operating the brake system..................................................................................................................... 8
Operation of the gear system .................................................................................................................. 8
Adjustment of the Cable Tension: ........................................................................................................... 8
10. ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLEBAR AND SEAT........................................................................................... 10
Handlebar stem adjustment: ................................................................................................................. 10
Seat adjustment:.................................................................................................................................... 10
11. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................. 11
12. CARRYING LOADS WITH YOUR CARGO CRUISER BICYCLE .................................................................. 15
Getting to know your Cargo Cruiser Bicycle.......................................................................................... 15
Seating on the carrier seat .................................................................................................................... 15
Children.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Use good judgment................................................................................................................................ 15
Pre-ride checklist ................................................................................................................................... 15
Kickstand................................................................................................................................................ 16
Maximum payloads................................................................................................................................ 16
Main Carrier or loading platform #1...................................................................................................... 16
Love Handles or lateral loading platforms #2 ....................................................................................... 16
Carrying long loads (ladder, surfboard, solar panels…) ....................................................................... 16
Carrying passenger and children ........................................................................................................... 16
13. ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR YUBA............................................................................................................. 17
14. YUBA BICYCLES LLC LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................ 17
For more Information: ............................................................................................................................ 17
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 17

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In this manual, the WARNING sign
indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
In this manual, the CAUTION sign
indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury
1. INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new YUBA. This manual is designed to give you the
information you need for the safe operation and maintenance of your new bicycle. Please read it thoroughly
before riding your bicycle.
Your bicycle’s serial number is stamped on the kickstand plate of the bicycle. Record the serial number in
this manual in the event that your bicycle is lost or stolen. Please register your serial number online:
yubabikes.com/register
MODEL NAME:________________________________________________________________
COLOR: ______________________________________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER: _______________________________________________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: _____________________________________________________________
PLACE OF PURCHASE: ____________________________________________________________
Since all the components on your YUBA are industry standard, repairs or replacements can be performed at
virtually any retail bicycle dealer.
If you have any questions about your YUBA bicycle after reading this manual, or encounter any please call
YUBA’s Customer Support Team toll free at 877 889-YUBA.
2. ASSEMBLY OF YOUR NEW BICYCLE
Assembly and the first adjustment of your bicycle take special tools and skills, it is recommend that this
should be done by a trained bicycle mechanic.
If you have any questions after reading the information in this manual, talk to your dealer or us.
This manual conforms to these standards:
CPSC CFR 1512
CEN 14764, 14765, 14766, 14872
3. GENERAL WARNING
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By
choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk,
so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and
responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and
maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury.
•This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning
the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle and of
failure to follow safe cycling practices.

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• The combination of the ! safety alert symbol and the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
• The combination of the ! safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe
practices.
• The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty.
Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose control and fall”. Because any fall can result in
serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or death.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition, which can occur while riding, this
Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions. There are risks
associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided, and which are the sole
responsibility of the rider.
4. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Before riding your YUBA bicycle, carefully follow all assembly instructions.
•Ensure your bike is the correct size for your comfort and safety. When standing over the frame
(straddle frame) you should have a minimum of 1.0” clearance between the boom tube and your
body. Personal adjustment of the saddle is also necessary to assure maximum safety and comfort.
Open the quick release lever on the seat tube and adjust the height of the saddle. When seated,
your leg should be fully extended with the knee slightly bent and the ball of the foot on the pedal
at the lowest pedal position.
•Double check to ensure all bolts and screws are tight.
•Make sure that anyone to whom you loan your YUBA understands how to operate the bike. The
owner is responsible for required normal maintenance services, such as those listed in the
“Maintenance” sections of this booklet (on page 11) in order to keep the bicycle in good operating
condition.
Yuba Bicycles LLC does not warrant damage or injury resulting from negligence, improper operation,
improper or unauthorized repair or from maintenance, environmental influences, and improper use. Yuba
excludes incidental and consequential damages.

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5. FIGURE OF THE YUBA BODA BODA AND PARTS DESCRIPTION
6. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
Although your YUBA bike is 85% assembled, there are a few steps that must be completed before it is
ready to ride. If you have questions or concerns about any of these steps, please see a bicycle dealer or
contact YUBA toll free at 877 889-YUBA.
Carefully follow the “Final Assembly Instructions” attached to your bike. Once you have completed the
assembly, read the remainder of this Owner’s Manual.
Never attempt to ride a bicycle that is not properly assembled.
Inside your box you will find:
• 1 85% Assembled Cargo Cruiser with the rear wheel attached
• 1 Saddle with seat post
• 1 Handle bar, to be installed
• 1 Front Wheel, to be installed
• 1 Small Parts Box that includes: 2 Pedals (Right and Left), Stem

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A wheel attachment device that is
not properly adjusted and closed may
allow the wheel to be loose or come
off unexpectedly, causing you to lose
control and fall. Make sure the
wheels are properly attached before
riding the bike.
Carefully remove the bicycle and all accessories from the box to avoid scratching the frame. Check the
carton for loose parts before discarding.
Assembly of the front wheel
Take the front wheel from the box and unscrew the large nuts. Insert
the front wheel into the fork, center the wheel and then tighten the
nuts using a wrench.
Check that the wheels are properly attached. Bicycle wheels are
attached by several systems: threaded axle nuts, a quick-release
where a lever-actuated wheel retention mechanism allows the wheel
to be installed and removed without tools, or a thru-axle where the
axle is threaded through the ends of the frame or fork. Test for proper
wheel attachment. Pick up the bike and sharply hit the top of the tire.
The wheel must not come off, be loose, or move from side to side.

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Mis-use of the braking system,
including over-use of the front brake,
can cause you to lose control and
fall. Avoid improper braking by
understanding and practicing proper
application of your brakes as
explained in this manual.
Contact between your foot or toe-clip
and the front wheel or fender can
cause you to lose control and fall.
Avoid pedaling when turning at slow
speed.
A shimmy, or steering wobble, can
cause you to lose control and fall. If
you experience a shimmy, slow down
immediately. Take your bicycle to
your dealer for inspection and repair.
7. KNOW HOW THE BICYCLE PERFORMS
The features of your bicycle, if misused, may cause you to lose
control of the bike. Before riding fast or in more difficult conditions,
learn the function and performance of all the mechanisms of your
bike by riding at slower speeds in a flat, empty parking lot.
If you want your bicycle to perform differently, or if you have special
needs that require different parts for the safe operation of your bike,
consult your bicycle dealer.
Learn the power of your brakes
The stopping power on bikes varies according to the intended use of the bike. If you would like your bike to
have more, or less, stopping power, consult your dealer about brake adjustments or other brake options for
your bicycle.
Avoid toe-clip overlap
When riding slowly, do not pedal if the handlebar is turned. It may be possible, at very slow speeds, when
the handlebar is turned, for your foot or toe-clips to contact the front wheel or fender (Figure 1). At normal
riding speeds, the handlebar does not turn enough for this to occur.
fig 1- toeclip overlap
Stop riding if you have frame problems.
Occasionally riders experience problems with their frame or fork.
If a frame or fork has any problem, do not ride the bicycle.
As an example, in very rare cases, some riders may experience
a “shimmy” or “harmonic oscillation” or “frame vibration” at
certain speeds. If you are experiencing a shimmy, slow down
immediately. Take your bicycle directly to a dealer for inspection
and repair.

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Your bicycle is equipped with
reflectors, however, extreme caution
is required when traveling at dusk or
night. In addition to keeping your
reflectors clean, and properly affixed
to your bicycle, you must use
headlights and taillights, in addition
to wearing bright, reflective clothing
when riding in poor lighting
conditions. Consult your local bike
shop to find accessories appropriate
for your riding needs.
8. ROAD SAFETY
• For your safety, always wear a helmet that meets Snell or American National Standards Institute (Ansi)
Z290.4 requirements. In the event of an accident a helmet can protect you from serious injury and even
death. A bicycle retailer will be happy to assist you in the selection of a helmet and other useful
accessories.
• Obey all traffic laws. Obey red and green lights, one-way streets, stop signs, etc.
• Ride with the traffic, not against it. Ride single file in a straight line.
• Have a satisfactory signaling device (bell, horn, etc.), to warn of approach. Ride defensively (expect the
unexpected).
• Give pedestrians the right of way. Do not ride too close to pedestrians and alert them if you intend to
pass from behind.
• Slow down at all street intersections and look to the right and left before crossing.
• Always use proper hand signals for turning and stopping. Give signals 100 ft. before stopping or turning
and always return both hands to the handlebars before stopping or turning.
• Watch for cars pulling out into traffic and for sudden opening of car doors.
• Avoid potholes, drainage grates or other road surface hazards. Cross railroad tracks at a right angle. Be
careful when riding on soft road edges, gravel, sand and uneven surfaces. Ride slowly and avoid quick turns
when riding on these surfaces.
• Never hitch on other vehicles, do not “Stunt” ride or race in traffic. Don’t weave in and out of the traffic
or swerve from side to side.
• Never carry other riders or packages, they may obstruct vision or proper control of the bicycle.
• Before riding, check your brakes. Be sure they are operating efficiently and that your bicycle is in perfect
running condition.
• When riding at night, always use lights, clear light on front and flashing red light on rear, and wear light
colored and/or reflective clothing. Make sure your reflectors are intact and visible. Assume motorists are
unable to see you and ride in an appropriately cautious manner.
• When braking always apply stronger braking pressure to the rear wheel (right lever). If the front brake
pressure (left lever) is applied too strongly or quickly, the bicycle may flip forward. Avoid strong braking
while turning.
CAUTION IN WET WEATHER RIDING
No brakes work as well under wet conditions as they do under dry
conditions. In rainy wet weather, special precautions must be taken to
insure safety in stopping. Proper adjustment and cable lubrication will
help, but the major precaution rests with you. Increased brake pressure
is required in wet or rainy weather and care must be exercised to
maintain safety under these conditions.
Ride slower than normal and apply your brakes sooner than normal
conditions would require.
A crash can put extraordinary stress on bicycle components, causing
them to fatigue prematurely. Components suffering from stress fatigue
can fail suddenly, causing loss of control, or serious injury.

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9. OPERATING THE BIKE
Operating the brake system
Always keep a safe stopping distance between you and other vehicles or objects. Adjust stopping distances
and braking forces to suit riding conditions.
If your bike has two hand brakes, apply both brakes at the same time. Over-use, or mis-use, of a front-
wheel brake, such as using only the front-wheel brake in an emergency, could cause the rear wheel to lift
from the ground, which could cause you to lose control.
Bicycles are normally manufactured with the left brake lever controlling the front-wheel brake. To change
so that the right lever controls the front-wheel brake, see Chapter 3.
Many models of modern brakes are very powerful; they are designed to stop a bike in wet or muddy
conditions. If you feel your brakes are too powerful for your riding needs, take your bike to your dealer for
adjustment or replacement of the braking system.
Operation of the gear system
The multi-gear system provides a means of maintaining a constant pedaling rate, regardless of road level
conditions. This is the most effective cycling technique to prevent tiring over long distances.
The gears are activated by cables connecting the twist shifters or shift levers located on the handlebar to
the derailleurs.
If your bicycle is equipped with twist shifters, rotating the twist shifters towards you moves the chain from
one chainwheel (or sprocket) to the next larger chainwheel (or sprocket). Rotating the twist shifters away
from you moves the chain from one chainwheel (or sprocket) to the next smaller chainwheel (or sprocket).
If your bicycle is equipped with shift levers, pushing the thumb shift lever away from you moves the chain
from one chainring (or sprocket) to the next larger chainring (or sprocket). Pulling the index finger shift lever
towards you moves the chain to the next smaller chainring (or sprocket).
The left shifter controls the front derailleur and the right shifter lever controls the rear derailleur. To shift,
continue pedaling at a steady pace while operating the shifters and engage the gear you find most
comfortable.
For easiest pedaling (while going up-hill or slowly), position the chain over the smallest chainring in front
and the largest sprocket in back. For hardest pedaling (while going down-hill, or quickly), position the chain
over the largest chainring in front and the smallest sprocket in back.
Pedals and wheels must be turning forward while shifting gears. Never pedal backward while shifting
gears and never force the twist shifters or shift levers.
Adjustment of the Cable Tension:
If the gear system is not functioning properly, ensure that the rear derailleur follows each shifting command
of the right twist shifter/shift lever. Cable stretching could affect the function after some time, so that
synchronization may no longer be assured. Check and adjust as follows:

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1. Shift the chain to the center of the front chainwheel by turning the crank forward and shifting the left
twist shifter/shift lever.
2. Shift the chain to the outermost/smallest rear sprocket by turning the right twist shifter all the way away
from you, or moving the right shift lever all the way towards you.
3. While turning the crank forward, rotate the right twist shifter or push the right shift lever to the next
position.
4. The chain should move to the second rear sprocket after a maximum of one full turn of the wheel. If it
stays on the first sprocket, the tension of the shifting cable must be increased (proceed to Step 6).
5. If the chain jumps across the second sprocket or if it scratches the third sprocket, the tension of the
shifting cable must be decreased (proceed to Step 6).
6. Cable tension is adjusted by turning the Cable Adjusting Barrel, which is located at the junction of the
cable and the rear derailleur (Fig. 16).
To increase tension turn the knurled knob counterclockwise, to decrease tension, turn the knob clockwise.
If the tension is adjusted according to the above steps, the chain should follow all shifting commands on
the twist shifters.
If the gear system still does not function properly, please contact a bicycle retailer for assistance.