My new Ice Bear Q6 By johnjohn808 (Read 1,695 times)

[johnjohn808]

Aloha again!
Dealer called me up today and said that Ice Bear is out of my first and second choice of colors for my Cyclone (Burgandy and Silver). Was kinda bummed out and settled for blue.
The rep did say that the cyclone should ship out this week and I should get it next week sometime (hopefully).

Then about 10 minutes later I get a call from the delivery company saying that my Ice Bear Q6 will be delivered within the hour!

It arrived well crated, but had a couple of small nicks in the paint, and the front tire was very low on air. No biggie as im not a hard guy to please.

It would not start!
Well I looked through the owners manual which mentioned something called a "Fuel Cock" .  I looked over the trike and could not find this fuel cock LOL. 
So I called my mechanic and he came over and choked it and it started right up! 

I do see a problem with the dash though. The fuel level indicator keeps blinking, even though the tank is full.
Any ideas on a cause or a fix?

As i`m typing this, the trike is at my mechanic`s shop (he wrenches all of my bikes), he is working on tightening up all of the bolts and whatever else to get it ready to roll. (not sure if he can fix the blinking fuel indicator)
Says he should be done later tonight.

In the meantime, here`s a couple of pics of the Ice Bear Q6 50cc before the windshield and trunk gets slapped on.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my first trike!
I cant wait to ride it.

[davec]

looks good, and i hope you enjoy it. I also hope you get another one next week sometime.!!!

[johnjohn808]

Thanks!
I got it back tonight and took it for a spin down the block.
OMG! Trikes are hard after years on a two wheeler!
I only went down the block and back, and my arms were a little bit exhausted LOL. I felt every bump on the road, and every crack pulled me to one side of the road! 

I know I have to relax and steer, but it felt like I was fighting the steering due to some wobble.
Im trying the push pull method.



Good news is, he fixed the fuel indicator.

[richardv]

Congratulations and hope it's everything you want it to be. Please keep us posted on your opinions of it.

[Alleyoop]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Very nice looking Trike and I like the color
You will get used to the steering they are good on smooth asphalt and a little rough on dirt roads.
Ride Safe
Alleyoop

[johnjohn808]

Thanks folks! I took it out to learn on it today.
I cant really leave my street because I still have to register it next week.
I found a wobble somewhere between 10 and 15mph. Anyone know what this could be?

I`m excited because im slowly getting used to driving the trike. I found that the trike is more manageable if I:

1. Relax 
2. Release the death grip on the handle bar 
3. Stop fighting the steering by not trying to correct every single little wobble
4. Use the push pull method for turns (although I did a couple one handed pulls)


I was watching one of Alley`s old videos last night and noticed how smooth the ride looked.  I cant wait to ride like that!

Next week I will register the trike, and take my drivers and motorcycle learners permits. I actually flunked the tests earlier this week. (Hey its been over 30 years since i`ve taken a written drivers permit test)

For now, i`ll putt around up and down my street and learn how to ride this little trike until my Cyclone get here.

[davec]

The wobble can be somewhat inherent to a trike.
However, make sure the rear tires are balanced, as well as the front, and the front axle is straight.
(Meaning, you might ask your mech to re-grease the front axle/bearings, and ensure it's straightness.)
Sometimes a more aggressive take off can elude the death wobble.

[johnjohn808]

Thanks for the tips Davec
Its good to know that wobbles are to be expected. They kind of go away at around 20 mph. At least it feels less wobbly.
Iv`e been taking off slow and cautiously so far. I`ll try more aggressive take offs. Is that cool to do while the trike is still breaking in?

I may take the tires off and take them to a tire shop for them to check balance.

Im starting to have alot of fun riding it now that im no longer fighting the steering. Even though it`s just up and down the street.

Question though. When I turn, im pushing and pulling. Do I lean out of the turn? I`m trying not to lift a wheel.

[cyborg]

Very nice!!! Love the color

[crwford]

The school I went to says you should lean I'm sure someone will say something different I'll go by what a certified teacher thought At Harley school

[Alleyoop]

If you have to LEAN going around a turn you are going to FAST. You have to use your common sense IF you have one and not take turns to fast. In wet weather making a turn to fast you may not lift a rear wheel BUT the front wheel may will slid out on you.

The wobble can be caused by the rear axle not aligned. I align mine a point on each side of the axle with the inside of the center bar going across the frame. You can be 1/8 off and you will not notice that but 1/4 or more off it will wobble from side to side until you get up to speed.

Also check your CASTLE NUTS on the rear hubs If you can grab them and wiggle the castle nut the axle has moved out and the whole wheel hub is loose on the axle that also will cause wobble.

Alleyoop

[johnjohn808]

Thank you for your knowledge. 
I wish I could go to classes like that, but I dont think we got em here.
I do know that once I get me permit, i will be enrolled an a motorcycle safety course.

[johnjohn808]

Apr 14, 2016 10:53:46 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

If you have to LEAN going around a turn you are going to FAST. You have to use your common sense IF you have one and not take turns to fast. In wet weather making a turn to fast you may not lift a rear wheel BUT the front wheel may will slid out on you.

The wobble can be caused by the rear axle not aligned. I align mine a point on each side of the axle with the inside of the center bar going across the frame. You can be 1/8 off and you will not notice that but 1/4 or more off it will wobble from side to side until you get up to speed.

Also check your CASTLE NUTS on the rear hubs If you can grab them and wiggle the castle nut the axle has moved out and the whole wheel hub is loose on the axle that also will cause wobble.

Alleyoop

Thank you so much Alley. I will have my mechanic check those things you suggested.
There is still a little wobble sometimes when taking off, and sometimes at slow speeds, but it`s either going away, or im not noticing it much anymore.

I got the trike registered today, I just got back from a longer ride, and man I had alot of fun! More fun than I do on my two wheeler.
Slowly getting the hang of things.

It`s not the fastest thing on the road, but the more I ride it, the more I love this trike.
I can wait to ride the Cyclone when it gets here!