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To the best knowledge of Stealth Electric Bikes, the material contained herein is accurate as of the date this publication was approved for printing. Stealth Electric Bikes reserves the right to change specifications, equipment, or designs at any time without notice and without incurring obligation.
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These hybrid electric bikes come standard with hydraulic disc brakes, take only 2 hours to charge, and are silent with zero emissions. So if you need to get there faster or just have a lot more fun, use your Stealth Electric Bike.
STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS GENERAL WARNING ..................................5 SAFE OPERATION ..................................6 BATTERY CARE ..................................6 BEFORE RIDING YOUR BIKE ..............................6 WHILST RIDING YOUR BIKE ..............................7 OFF ROAD RIDING ..................................7 STEALTH BIKE CARE ..................................8 CLEANING ....................................
WARRANTY....................................33 GENERAL WARNING All sport involves risk of injury or death. In choosing to ride a Stealth Bike, you accept that risk and take responsibility to learn and practise safe and responsible riding. This e-bike is sold with a limited warranty against defective workmanship. In some countries it does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards and operation on public roads, streets or highways may be illegal.
Therefore, it is essential that you check the wheel fasteners prior to every ride. 5. Not all accessories are compatible with your Stealth Bike. The unique engineering on your e-bike means that only specially designed and approved accessories should be used. An improperly modified frame, fork, or component can cause you to lose control.
WHILST RIDING YOUR BIKE Even though your Stealth Bike has been constructed using the highest quality materials, if you exceed the limit of strength of your bike or a given part, it may fail. After any high force load, thoroughly inspect all the parts of your bike. High force loads include crashes, but you don't necessarily have to crash to put a high force load on your bike.
Rain or snow may cause the metal on your e-bike to corrode and also affect the electrical system. WARNING: Riding your Stealth Bike in sand will void your warranty. Due to the demands of deep sand on the power train of the bike, we advise that this bike should not to be ridden in sand.
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STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL Due to the weight and unique style of your Stealth Bike, only an approved Stealth Electric Bike rack should be used to transport your bike. Bikes should be properly secured in an upright position to prevent damage to the controls and cranks during transport.
STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL STEALTH BIKE ANATOMY The following terms are used in this manual and by dealers/distributers to describe components indicated here. V 1.2 PAGE | 10...
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ASSEMBLING YOUR BIKE WARNING: Electricity has the potential to kill. Do not tamper with the electrical components of the bike without authorisation from a Stealth technician or dealer. CAUTION Working on your bike can be hazardous in ways that may not appear obvious. The presence of others in your work environment can contribute and increase the likelihood of such accidents.
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STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL Remove stem cap Hold assembly for ease of installation 2. Install the front wheel For ease of transport, your bike may come with the front wheel uninstalled. The 20mm thru axle needs to be correctly inserted into the dropout when installing the wheel.
STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL White Brothers If your bike is equipped with White Brothers forks see White Brothers manual for wheel installation. 3. Install the pedals WARNING: When installing the cranks and pedals to the bike please take note that the pedals and cranks are labelled “L”...
• Ensure battery is fully charged before use. • Use only the specified Stealth battery charger at all times. • Recharge at any opportunity (rather than completely discharging battery when not necessary). •...
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STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Only use the charger specified by Stealth Electric Bikes. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or damage to property. Stealth battery packs have no memory effect. This means that they can be recharged or discharged from any state of charge.
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STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTE: It is not unusual to see the red and green lights cycle on and off toward the end of the charge period. This indicates that the battery is balancing and it is best to wait until the cycling has stopped to get the best from your battery pack.
STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL YOUR FIRST RIDE BATTERY BREAK IN For the first 2-3 cycles, avoid heavy and sudden acceleration in order to minimize the load placed on the battery cells. This “break in” will help to prolong the life of the battery pack and at the same time help the cells to operate at their full potential.
WARNING: The pressure on the pedals must be released when shifting gears. Failure to do so may damage your transmission. For pedalling, the Bomber uses a 9-speed sequential gearbox. To shift gears, the left hand grip may be twisted forward for a lower gear (when climbing hills) and rearward for a taller gear (for higher speeds).
STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL Fighter WARNING: The pressure on the pedals must be released when shifting gears. Failure to do so may damage your transmission. The Fighter is fitted with a 2-speed internally geared bottom bracket. To shift gears, kick the button found on the cranks to the right for high range and to the left for low range.
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STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL Ah is your battery capacity used. The batteries on the Bomber and the Fighter have an absolute maximum of 18Ah on a full charge. As you ride, you will see the Ah slowly rise at a speed relative to the Watts that you are using. The higher the Watts, the faster the Ah will rise.
RIDING EFFICIENTLY Both the Stealth Bomber and Stealth Fighter have the versatility to take you to places that you might not usually go. Being a hybrid, Stealth owners have a lot of flexibility in how they manage their power consumption for any given ride through different combinations of the pedals and the throttle.
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STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL brake pads. In emergency braking situations however, always use the hydraulic brake system. Stop/starts are probably the fastest way to deplete your battery. Power consumption is at its highest when accelerating off the line. Pedalling while gently rolling the throttle on is definitely the key here. This can certainly be backed up by watching the Watts on the display climb, peak and then drop off again as the bike picks up speed.
STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL ADJUSTING YOUR BIKE TYRES Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure that the pressure range is between 25psi and 40psi. CHAIN The chain should be checked, adjusted and lubricated as shown on the Maintenance Schedule to ensure proper operation and prevent excessive wear.
STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL SUSPENSION Suspension is a key component of your Stealth Bike. Fork stanchions and preload adjustment should be checked periodically and adjusted to suit the riders preferred setting. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and maintenance.
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STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL Compression adjustment Rebound adjustment White Brothers Groove 200 forks - Refer to White Brothers Owner’s manual for more details. CAUTION: Pressures must not vary beyond 50-175psi in this chamber as serious injury due to chamber failure may occur.
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STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL Preload adjustment Rebound adjustment Compression adjustment RST R1 forks - Refer to the RST Owner’s manual for more details. Compression and rebound adjusters can be found at the top and bottom of the right hand fork leg respectively.
WARNING: Many Stealth service and repair tasks require special knowledge and tools. Do not begin any adjustments or service on your bike until you have learned from your dealer how to properly complete them. Improper adjustment or service may result in damage to the bike or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death.
TROUBLESHOOTING In the event that your Stealth Bike will not go, or runs roughly, the following chart may help to quickly fix the problem. In other instances you will require the assistance of your dealer. If in any doubt, contact your dealer.
STEALTH ELECTRIC BIKES 2013 OWNER’S MANUAL BMS RESET PROCEDURE The BMS (Battery Management System) fitted to your bike maintains a healthy battery by monitoring each individual cell inside the battery pack and ensuring that the battery operates within its safe working limits.
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Frame and swing arm The frame and swing arm of your Stealth Electric Bike carry a lifetime guarantee. This covers any manufacturing faults or structural failure caused while riding within the design limits of the bike. This does not cover any damage attributable to normal wear and tear, crash damage or any damage caused through negligence of the owner or misuse of the product.
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