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OWNER’S MANUAL CTY2 V1.0 onyxmotorbikes.com 1924 E Maple Ave. info@onyxmotorbikes.com El Segundo, CA 310.800.2531 90245...
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@onyxmotorbikes CTY2. @onyxmotorbikes We want to thank you for choosing ONYX as your new form of transportation @onyxmotorbikes and recreational use. We welcome you to the ONYX riding community. We hope you use this manual to provide for reference in the operation, inspection ONYX Motorbikes Group facebook.com/groups/...
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Riding an electric bike is extremely dangerous. Use of this product can result in serious damage, injury, or death. ONYX products function differently from conventional bicycles and are dangerous. To minimize risk of serious injury, protective equipment should be worn at all times including a helmet. You are...
OPERATING SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERY STORAGE IMPORTANT LABELS & WARNINGS BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY TIPS GENERAL INFORMATION MAINTENANCE STANDARD CTY2 MODEL TECH SPECS OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SPECS RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SCHEDULE BASIC ACCESSORIES SPECS TYPICAL CTY2 MODEL DISTANCE RANGE...
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TERMS & CONDITIONS GENERAL INFORMATION PURCHASE, PAYMENT & PRICING SHIPPING PRODUCTS OTHER THAN ONYX BIKES DISCLAIMER & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY RETURNS & EXCHANGES WARRANTY & COMPLAINTS PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY NOTES FIRST RESPONDER INFORMATION HIGH VOLTAGE LOCATIONS...
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Operating, servicing, or maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Torque Specifications, page 27) a thrill like nothing else! However, there are some general riding considerations to understand and keep in mind your CTY2 that will keep you and others around you safe and happy.
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Additionally, even if your locale does not require you to but it can be unreliable especially at a full battery complete any formal training, ONYX strongly recommends charge. So always use the regen brake feature with that you take a moped or motorcycle riding course for caution.
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QUICK START GUIDE BASIC BATTERY + CHARGING GUIDE Getting the maximum performance out of the Onyx CTY2 requires taking great care of its battery. see OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, BATTERY OPERATION, page 44. For detailed battery and charging information CTY2 MODEL CHARGING THE BATTERY Your Onyx CTY2 will include a 5 amp charger and a 23ah 60v battery.
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+ Become familiar with how many miles away your destination is going to be. + Keep your battery charge levels above 20 percent which is 57 volts on the display voltmeter. + How well the battery is taken care of directly impacts the CTY2’s performance, battery sag and top speed.
ONYX Motorbikes recommends that you register and insure your CTY2 in one way or another if Rearview Mirrors you want to and IF YOU NEED TO. Please consult Front and/or Rear Wheel Fender(s) your local laws.
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QUICK START GUIDE HAND SIGNALS STOP LEFT TURN RIGHT TURN...
Proper safety gear, including a Your safety depends in part on the good mechanical regionally approved helmet, eye protection, riding condition of the CTY2. Be sure to follow the boots, gloves, and protective clothing should be maintenance schedule and adjustment worn while riding to reduce the risk of potential requirements contained in this manual.
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MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The motor number can be found on the pedal chain side etched on the hub motor side cover plate. The motor number starts after the ONYX. FOB CODE The fob code is found on your key fob.
STANDARD CTY2 MODEL TECH SPECS CTY2 MODEL ONYX Motorbikes reserves the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colors, and materials. GENERAL VEHICLE INFORMATION...
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GENERAL INFORMATION Headlight Powerful Harley-Style 3-Element LED Bright White Projector Headlight with Halo Ring Running Light Tail Light Bright Red LED Brake Tail Light with Running Light Frame Automotive Grade Steel Tube Chassis and Strong Battery Holder Tray Chassis Display LED Backlit Multi-Function Speedometer, Clock, Odometer, Battery “Gas”...
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Cell Capacity Gap = +/- 30 mah; Cell Voltage Gap = +/- 5 mV; Cell Internal Resistance Gap = +/- 3 Tolerances mOhm ONYX Battery Management System (BMS) Integrated Battery Battery Management System (BMS manages safe and efficient charging and balancing of each and all battery cells as a system to maintain battery life and performance)
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GENERAL INFORMATION Battery Load Connector Heavy-Duty Anti Spark QS8 Battery Charge Cable Connector Type XT-90 with Externally Accessible PowerCon Charge Port Battery (Charge Cycle) Life Rated for 800 Charge Cycles Battery Charger – Standard Charge Separate External 71.4 VDC Output, Fixed Output 5 Amp Smart Charger, 110 VAC and 230 VAC Power Cord Battery Charger Output 5 Amps @ 71.4 VDC (recommended;...
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ITEM SPECIFICATION Frame Automated Robot-Formed and Welded Tubular and Plate Steel Construction Fork Heavy-Duty ONYX-Designed Non-Adjustable Motorcycle Fork with Steel Fork Brace Fork Spring Stiffness Heavy-Duty ONYX-Designed Non-Adjustable Motorcycle Fork with Steel Fork Brace CTY2 MODEL Fork Suspension Travel 3” (80 mm)
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GENERAL INFORMATION Rear Brake Rotor Disc Cross-Drilled 205 mm DIA x 1.9 mm THK (8” DIA x 0.07” THK) with 6 Low-Profile Head Mounting Screws Rear Brake Pad Material Semi-Metallic Rear Brake Pad Style Mountain Bicycle (MTB), 34.2 mm x 26.6 mm x 4 mm THK (NOTE: Replacement must match shape and configuration.) Bicycle Gearing 1 x 1-Speed...
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SPECIFICATION Tire Options 17” DIA x 3” Wide All-Weather Street (standard) 17” DIA x 3” Wide All-Weather Dirt (standard) CTY2 MODEL Wheel Rim Type 17” DIA x 1.60” W with Laced Spokes Wheel Spoke Type 12 Gauge Stainless Steel, Silver Tire Configuration...
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Puncture Resistance; Superior Grip on Dry Surfaces; Good Grip on Damp Surfaces 1– ONYX Motorbike must be used in ECO mode on public roads in order to comply with U.S.A. Federal Class 2 Electric Bicycle requirements under Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 47 - CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY, Sec.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FASTENER LOCATION CTY2 MODEL Handlebar Clamp Top Rear Shock Bolt Lower Shock Mount Triple Tree Bolts Rear Axle Nut Front Brake Plate Rear Axle Stay Front Axle Nut Fig.
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GENERAL INFORMATION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS It’s good practice to periodically check over your bike for loose nuts. Below is a table of torque specifications for various fasteners on your bike. FASTENER TORQUE NOTES Handlebar Clamp 20nm Triple Tree Bolts 30nm Front Brake Plate 30nm Front Axle Nut 80nm...
TYPICAL CTY2 MODEL DISTANCE RANGE The battery gives the bikes an expected range of between 20-75 miles on a single charge for the ONYX CTY2 depending on the mode you use, the amount of pedaling you do, the terrain, and your size/weight. All of these things affect your overall range.
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GENERAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Fig. SPECIFICATION MEASUREMENT Overall Length 68” Wheelbase – Center to Center 44.5” Overall Height – from Ground to Top of Display 37.25” Handlebar Width – Brake Lever Tip to Tip (Grip End to Grip 27” shown End) (25”) Ground Clearance –...
OPERATING CONTROLS HEADLIGHT The daytime halo running light is always on for safety and visibility. The switch for the High Beam switch is located on the left side controls and the indicator light illuminates in blue on the Dashboard. (See Handlebar Control Overview, Page 34 and LCD Dash Overview, Page 35) TAIL LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT The tail light is always on for safety and visibility.
OPERATING CONTROLS HANDLEBAR CONTROL OVERVIEW Display Master Cylinder CTY2 MODEL Front Brake Lever Rear Brake Lever/ REgenerative Braking High Beam Switch USB Charging Port Throttle Turn Signal Switch Start Button Horn Riding Mode Switch Fig. GO FARTHER BY BRAKING The key to going farther is using regenerative braking system, or the rear brake. When able to brake safely try using regen braking only to recharge the battery while you are riding.
OPERATING CONTROLS LCD DASH DISPLAY OVERVIEW Odometer Trip Odometer Speedometer Clock Battery Voltage Adjust Button Battery Charge Level Gauge Select Button Left Turn Indicator Right Turn Indicator Position Light Indicator Headlight High Beam (disabled since Daytime Running Light is always ON) Drive Mode Indicator Fig.
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If you are able to use the regen brake to safely stop the bike every time you CTY2 MODEL can dramatically increase your range. The sensitivity of this braking will be fully adjustable in the upcoming mobile application.
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OPERATING CONTROLS RIGHT SIDE CONTROLS THROTTLE ON/OFF SWITCH (KILL SWITCH) In total there are three ways to turn off the bike the only way to completely turn off the bike is to turn off the battery or disconnect it from the bike. The kill switch allows the user to quickly turn off the bike by the push of a button on the throttle.
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POWER OFF TO STANDBY (LOCKED BUT NOT remotes that can turn on and off the main power ARMED) CTY2 MODEL to standby, and set the alarm. Note this does not 1: Press the Unlock button twice on the key fob and fully kill the power to the system which allows for a audible chirp should sound to confirm you have...
OPERATING iNSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL OPERATION CTY2 MODEL Prop the bike on its kickstand. THROTTLE The speed of the bike is controlled with a twist grip Use the key-fob to activate the bike’s power. on the right side of the handlebar. To accelerate Press the kill switch on the throttle to power up twist the throttle towards you very slowly;...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STOP AND PARK Switch off bike with the kill switch. Turn off the bike with the key-fob. Rest the bike on the kickstand and set the alarm. It is highly recommended to lock the bike with lock and use a front disc brake lock for added security. A high security locking device is recommended along with a GPS tracking device commercially available STAY ABOVE 51 VOLTS! When riding you will notice the voltage drop as you pull the throttle.
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OPERATING iNSTRUCTIONS BATTERY OVERVIEW 23AH BATTERY (STANDARD) BATTERY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CTY2 MODEL ITEM SPECIFICATION Charge Capacity 23 Ah Battery Weight 15 lbs Battery Dimensions 12.25” long x 7.125” wide x 3.5” tall Battery Cell Components 21700 Cells Battery Cells Customized 17S5P Lithium battery pack Voltage Cut Off...
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Getting the maximum performance out of the Onyx CTY2 requires taking great care of its battery. Understanding that the bike and the battery are two separate things goes a long way. There are four things to understand about the Onyx CTY2 battery which also applies to a EUC, eBoard, eScooter, and other eBikes.
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LOW BATTERY LEVELS The Onyx CTY2 battery does not discharge in a straight constant line, it is more like a curve where the top of the charge above 85% and the charge below 15% deplete faster. The entire 71.4 volts are available but spread out and discharged at a different rate towards the top of the charge and bottom of the charge.
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+ Not balancing the individual battery cells makes for a not so great battery. + Keep your battery charge levels above 20 percent which is 69.9 volts on the display voltmeter. + How well the battery is taken care of directly impacts the Onyx CTY2’s performance, battery sag, and top speed.
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Never force, pry, or hit the cover or you could cause major damage to the wood. CTY2 MODEL Unlock the cover, gently slide the wood Now slide the cover away from the bike to be cover upwards towards the handlebars.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY REMOVAL Undo the battery straps and begin to pull out the red and black connector as well as the yellow connector.
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Removing the battery is very easy but you need to take extreme caution when doing anything related to the battery. Below are the steps to safely remove the battery for charging it off the bike. CTY2 MODEL Turn off the battery via the bluetooth-enabled ONYX BMS App.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY CHARGING Follow the charging steps below with extreme care. Charging your battery externally Attach provided charge adapter to the 5 Amp charger. Once attached to the charger begin to attach both yellow connectors Note: Connection will only work one way. Once the connectors are fully connected ensure your light on the charger goes from green to red.
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OPERATING iNSTRUCTIONS BATTERY CHARGING CHARGING DON’TS CHARGING DOS • • CTY2 MODEL Don’t leave the battery fully charged (71.4v)) when not Once a month balance charge the battery to riding. maintain its health. • • Don’t charge immediately after riding. Wait for the Between rides, leave the battery charged at 88% battery to cool.
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3% to charge to 100% (71.4 volts) takes 95 more minutes after the charger light turns green. This last 3% is called “constant voltage” and is done through trickle charging. It is okay to charge (5 Amps) the Onyx CTY2 to 97% (charger light turns green) and go for a ride. CHARGING PREFERENCES Depending on the desired use or needs of different riding styles, there is a balanced charging method that works for everyone.
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CHARGING WITH THE STOCK CHARGER The normal charging process with the Onyx CTY2 stock charger is to unplug the charger when the charger light turns green, which only charges the battery to 97%. This, in turn, is slightly less stressful on the battery cells than being CTY2 MODEL charged to 100% (71.4 volts).
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NEW BATTERY BALANCING Battery balancing is available on the Onyx CTY2 although it is not available on most e-bikes. Battery balancing serves the purpose of equalizing the voltage between all 85 individual battery cells inside the Onyx CTY2 battery. When a battery is balanced, 100% of its capacity is available, whereas an unbalanced battery provides less than 100% of its capacity and causes premature battery degradation.
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The Onyx CTY2 battery management system which is contained inside the battery requires that the charger be plugged in for it to balance individual cells even if the battery is fully charged. The Onyx CTY2 battery is comprised of CTY2 MODEL 85 21700 batteries.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY SAFETY + MAINTENANCE TIPS Maintaining and caring for your battery will help prolong it’s life while promoting safe and efficient use. Below are some tips for keeping a healthy battery. + Always unplug the battery when working on the bike. Safe Battery Temperature Ranges OPERATING -20°C —...
STORING THE ONYX CTY2 BATTERY When storing the Onyx CTY2 battery, charge it to 50% (61.2 Volts) and turn off the discharge function using the app.. Lithium batteries are under the most strain when they’re fully charged or completely discharged. At 50% charge, this...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE + SERVICE OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE SHOP CONSIDERATIONS Take care of your ONYX Motorbike, and it will take If these procedures outlined in the maintenance care of you! Provide routine care for your ONYX and service schedule are beyond your ability, bike as detailed in this chapter.
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Check Battery Charge Level Check & Torque Fork, Axle, Handlebar, and Suspension Nuts (SEE CTY2 TORQUE SPECS TABLE, page 53) Wipe Down & Dry Frame & Rest of Bike Parts Using a Soft Cloth Carefully Check Tires for Any Debris or Wobble...
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ALARM KEY FOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT suspension, and wheel parts. Using a fine tip flat head screwdriver pop the two chrome (See General Information > CTY2 Torque sides off, starting from the top of the remote. When those Specifications, page 27) are off, starting from the bottom, work your way around...
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE SERVICE REPLACING THE FRONT TIRE + TUBE INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL CTY2 MODEL FRONT BRAKE The front brake is hydraulic and requires brake fluid to operate. You should always check to make sure your brake SERVICING THE REAR WHEEL + TIRE reservoir has enough fluid in it to operate properly or you...
TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRIC MOTORBIKE PRECAUTIONS Your ONYX Motorbike has high voltage components. The high voltage used by these components is dangerous and can cause personal injury, severe burns, electric shock and even fatal injury unless appropriate precautions are taken. Always observe and obey the instructions on labels attached to components on the vehicle. They are there for your safety.
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flashing red light to indicate errors in the controller or Likely the left brake lever is stuck, activating the brake motor. CTY2 MODEL light and the regen braking. Regen braking prevents the https://kellycontroller.com/wp-content/uploads/kls-s/Kel- throttle from allowing a signal to the controller. If the lever lyKLS-SUserManualV1.10.pdf...
FACEBOOK GROUPS then you need to lube the freewheel. WD40 is okay but you The ONYX Motorbikes Group on Facebook is a should use a bike lubricant for the freewheel. If you let this great resource for troubleshooting, mods and...
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-Never change the voltage level or tamper with the battery. Doing so can result in a short circuit, fire and/or personal injuries. -By purchasing and/or riding our bikes, you take full responsibility for any use, and/or misuse of the product and agree that ONYX holds no responsibility for any consequences, legal, or other, of such use and/or misuse.
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ONYX parts and products, attempt of reparation or modification unless expressly permitted in writing by ONYX. ONYX waives all responsibility for any third party for consequences that might result from the use or handling of any ONYX product by any legal or natural person.
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This bike contains a 60V battery connected by phase wires to a rear hub motor. NEVER cut any high voltage cables or cabling. CTY2 MODEL High voltage cables can hold charge for up to 60 seconds after disabling the vehicle.
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