LITE User`s Manual Version 2.1
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1. ll find the LED s On the LITE system these LED s are NOT used Linear Actuator The Linear Actuator is the power that lowers and raises the wheels that help you keep the bike upright It is mounted on the left side of the bike just in front of the left saddlebag Your input by the switches allows the actuator to move the legs and wheels up and down as needed 13 3 4 Center Stand The Center Stand is the attachment point for the LegUp leg wheel system It bolts directly to the frame of the motorcycle Leg Wheel System The Leg Wheel System is the centerpiece of the LegUp system It attaches to the Center Stand to secure it to the bike It includes a set of legs and a set of wheel holders The wheel holders attach the replaceable wheels and its sophisticated spring system This spring system allows you the rider to actually lean the vehicle into a turn while the wheels are down making slow speed turns much more normally than you would on a 3 wheeled motorcycle 14 Using the System Here we will cover how to use the LegUp LITE System Turn on the system The LITE system is always ready to be used if your motorcycle is on The system is powered by the bike and will only function with the bike in ignition or accessory modes of the key switch There is no need to turn the system on or off Lowering the Wheels Once the bike is on the system is activated To lower the wheels2. LITE User s Manual Version 2 1 Copyright 2011 Pete Giarrusso Inc D B A Chopper Design Services All Rights Reserved Table of Contents INTRODUCTION sisscsssccsscesasscsecas ens incsseeaaveidevdaseuscschaduatwedeagcsseassacdaaac UNDERSTANDING HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS 000 ee 8 STOPPING WITH LE GUP OS visicivsccciccsssercssszsacstapeeseveneteavneasedddddddddddddeaeenenes 10 PULLING AWAY WITH LEGUP DEPLOYED 0000 11 USER INSTRUCTIONS seisis kannein 3 COMPONE PNS iiss a a Ea aS 13 I Control Switch BOX a vissa set seccaeazs aceatet A essen Site auisaiisteataes velecae aaa 13 2 ained ACTION irei cocdasunsspxcatacdedenana das sdsescddsubasaecaudcmasbuyssvddesudeauarccieesbevedanieenceviass 13 3 Center SANE a cciseraisiesadane digs cactscedisdcacesiwiateca tin ewtcisdsieisensabavesisi daelessltciauiseoumeueds 14 4 Leg Wheel System nininini ninian inean niaan sataa aaa eraai aaaeeeaa aaia 14 USING THE SYSTEM ou eainnt anatania aaa aA AAAA AEEA E EUNE AERD i 15 PUP O01 the SYSICM Sineciisiwnss cha mane A amdnenaa nee 15 Lowering the WICOIS S s wssecscnceshatacs dds susses dudes sesdantscassnesteestatisnes stesbsstastonssebevscadiovidesies 15 Raising the WUCEIS Pevssiis ssdcesdesaisnsasccsvaidabsaceix lt cnbvusbersalabsvetacivsiassubvasesseiabassiascenh essed 15 Normal riding oenen aaa aa aaa a aaa sn euidadedsnedatsestadtahoncae 16 Other Features and Operations ccscccccccssssrescccsssssssnccccsssnssssccecesssss
3. need to do is have the system on with the bike on its stand and the wheels up Straddle the motorcycle press and hold the left button and lean the bike just a bit to the right With just a little help from you LegUp will raise the bike fully upright Pushing your bike with the wheels down With Caution you can push your bike out of parking spots or move it forward or back to clean the tire wheels Understand that LegUp will hold the bike up but with the right nudge over it can go 18
4. you will use the DOWN Switch the leftmost switch Press and hold this switch until the legs are supporting the bike DO NOT hold this switch for more than 3 seconds there is no need to Doing so will just wear out the actuator Once the wheels are down let go of the switch If the motorcycle is on the kickstand and the legs are up you can use LegUp to help you get the motorcycle to stand up straight Simply press and the DOWN Switch and give some power toward the right with your arms or legs and LegUp will help you straighten up the bike Remember At all times when the bike is still and supported by LegUp you MUST have your feet on the ground While the LegUp system can easily hold the bike upright you and you alone are responsible for the motorcycles balance Chopper Design is NOT responsible for damage caused by your motorcycle tipping over at any time This system will definitely help you keep the rubber side down but that is all it is designed to do help You will find that you will barely have to exert any strength to maintain this balance that is the beauty of LegUp Now that the bike is upright you can drive off push the vehicle around more easily than ever before or now that it is balanced raise the wheels Raising the Wheels To raise the wheels press and hold the UP Switch right most The wheels will rise until they come all the way up or hit an obstruction such as the pipes Again hold
5. all about We want to make sure new users understand the system and its capabilities as well as its limitations before using the LegUp LandinGear Please read the entire manual before attempting to use your new LegUp LandinGear System The LegUp LITE System uses a two buttons to lower and raise a set of wheels to HELP you balance your motorcycle The legs DEPLOY lower when the left button on the control box is pressed and held Similarly the system RETRACTS raises the wheels manually when the right button is pressed and held In the event you are stopping on ground banked one way or the other you CAN allow LegUp to help you keep your bike level by leaning a small amount to the high side of the banking The system will NOT push the bike to the low side in this case but will stop with the high side wheel in touch with the ground and the low side off the ground picture at left Your high side leg and the high side wheel will combine for your stability and balance When DEPLOYED the wheels allow you to lean a bit in both directions they rotate on springs This Articulation system lets you maneuver at slow speeds with the wheels down and lean the bike as needed until the wheels retract Using this capability in the event the bike starts to wander as you leave a stop you can and should lean the bike away from this misdirection and the symptom will disappear EXAMPLE You pull away from a stop with the wheels down
6. can be a big help here Caution must be used here to take advantage of this convenience You MUST realize that if you are relying on the wheels being down keep your feet close to the ground please be prepared to raise them before advancing your speed over 8MPH Do not get complacent You are ALWAYS responsible to keep your bike balanced mind your speed and be prepared to use your legs for balance In a parking lot for example you can lean on one wheel or another to help you make slow speeds turns that are otherwise more difficult picture above Straighten the bike up after the lean and LegUp will help support the bike Please don t ever forget that if you lean over far enough with the wheels lowered and don t supply balance to the bike it CAN and WILL go over 12 User Instructions Here are the Specific instructions to enhance your new understanding of the systems capabilities Again please read and understand everything for your safety and success with LegUp Lite LandinGear The LegUp system is very easy to use Remember LegUp helps you maintain the balance of you motorcycle it does NOT balance the bike for you COMPONENTS 1 2 Control Switch Box The Control Switch Box is mounted on your left handlebar switch housing It contains two switches and two LED s The leftmost switch is the DOWN switch and the rightmost switch is the UP switch Between these switches yov
7. The bike starts to move to the right a bit Lean to the left photo at right The right side wheel will come off the ground the left will flex or articulate If you wish you can raise the wheels by pushing the right button until they are up and you are on your way Avoiding any wandering with the wheels lowered is COMPLETELY within your control The system is designed to allow you to ride as you always have If the bike is moving right lean left and vice versa We will cover this more as we discuss leaving with the legs down STOPPING WITH LEGUP When using the LegUp LandinGear System the rider should stop the bike the same way they always did and basically ignore the LandinGear Deploy the wheels left button when you wish as you come close to a stop Your feet which you MUST always use will reach the ground at almost the same time as the LegUp wheels notice Ben s feet are almost on the ground as the wheels are just down and the bike is basically just stopped This reduces the time the wheels roll eliminating any drifts and makes the bike feel much lighter Paying attention to the wheels coming down and stopping slower or longer than normal can make you over dependent on the wheels and allow them steer the bike needlessly What you want here is for you to ride your bike as you normally do and let the wheels HELP you balance You will be pleasantly surprised how well they work when stopping if yo
8. erns you at all consider raising the wheels before or as soon as you start moving to avoid this situation Only you can learn how you might like using LegUp LITE to best suit your riding style f at any time the bike wants to wander with the wheels down leaning a bit away from the wandering direction will raise the inside wheel and STOP the wandering Other Features and Operations Using LegUp as a Kick Stand The Actuator of the LegUp system will remain in whatever position it is in when power is removed With this in mind you can store your bike in the upright position if you wish with the following cautions A bike with the wheels down CAN be pushed over We suggest you lower your kickstand balance the bike and lower the wheels then turn your handlebars to the left slightly Using this method if something breaks or the bike is bumped hard it will land on its kickstand Using LegUp to Help you lower the Bike onto the Kickstand If you want to let LegUp help you put the bike on the kickstand all you need to do is have the wheels down when you get the bike to where you want it to be parked on its kickstand Assuming the system is on balance the bike lower the kickstand and press and hold the right button LegUp will lower the bike gently onto the kickstand 17 Using LegUp to Help you raise the Bike off the Kickstand If you want to let LegUp help you raise the bike off the kickstand all you
9. fore using this system LegUp will help you enjoy your motorcycle more but YOU STILL ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE There is one set of controls mounted above your left switch housing that allows you to access the entire functionality of the LegUp System Please become familiar with these controls and indicators so you may enjoy the benefits of LegUp to the fullest Thanks for choosing LegUp USER AGREEMENT Users of the LegUp system agree that Chopper Design Services is NOT responsible for personal injuries or damage to property arising from the use of the system While we believe this system to be safe and reliable the user is advised that Use of LegUp is done so at the users own risk Use of the system implies agreement to the above statements All LegUp systems are shipped with this manual and User Agreement Not reading signing or returning this document to Chopper Design Services yet using installing the LegUp system constitutes acceptance of the terms above and holds Chopper Design Services harmless in regards to anything but the LegUp System and its components If you can t agree with the above Chopper Design Services and its dealers would be happy to refund your full purchase price before you use the LegUp System Agreed to this day __ 20__ End User Signature End User Printed Name Warranty Chopper Design Services warrants the LegUp system fo
10. ing the button after the wheels are all the way up wears out the actuator and serves no purpose If you choose to just ride off when the wheels are lowered you can do just that and raise the wheels sometime before you reach 9MPH 15 You can start raising them as soon as the wheels start to turn and you are comfortable or you can wait until a higher speed NOTE If your first maneuver with the wheels down is a turn of any sort you may wish to retract the legs early if you must turn more sharply than LegUp will allow Simply press and hold the button as soon as you start rolling and the wheels will get out of your way quickly If you find yourself in traffic with the wheels down you can move the bike at slow speeds with them lowered remember your legs are down as well helping to balance the bike Be Careful Normal riding During normal operation LegUp is unobtrusive Riding down the road the system does not get in the way of your lean angles or any other function of your motorcycle If you are riding and approaching a stop you will want to be prepared to lower the wheels LegUp LITE unlike our computerized versions will only allow you to bring the wheels down at any speed Be careful NOT to lower them at speeds above 10 M P H We suggest making controlled stops slowly approaching these stops as best you can to make the transition to wheels down as seamless as possible Again if you ask the system to lower the wheel
11. r a period of 12 months from date of purchase This warranty covers replacement parts and or manufacturer defects Incidental damages or costs are the responsibility of the purchaser Defective parts are to be returned to Chopper Design at the address below Purchaser must contact Chopper Design to receive a Return Material Authorization prior to returning defective parts to Chopper Design Abuse improper installation or use collisions or accidents are not covered under this warranty Replacement parts for this type of damage are available through Chopper Design Chopper Design Services 1365 Bennett Dr 101 Longwood FL 32750 407 834 5007 LegUp LandinGear com System Theory amp Operation READ THIS FIRST It is CRITICAL that the user of the LegUp system understands what it is and what it is NOT The LegUp LandinGear System is NOT a Trike kit It is a Motorcycle Stabilization System that allows you to help balance the bike as you start stop and maneuver slowly You can and will drop the bike with the wheels down if you don t maintain the balance yourself Please read and understand the following to allow you to get the most from you new LegUp LandinGear Thanks UNDERSTANDING HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS Later in this manual we will detail the mechanics of using the system Here we want to teach you the best methods and theories of operation Some folks have their own ideas as to what LegUp LandinGear is
12. s you MUST be prepared to lower your legs as well for safety ON ground that is not flat the system will try to lean the bike parallel to the ground Be Prepared for this Use your legs Once stopped you can lean the bike against the UPHILL wheel easily to get the bike in a perfectly upright stance If you are prepared for this you will find it is no big deal We also covered how to lean away from downhill stops earlier in this manual A little practice and you will see how easy it is to adapt your riding style to the LegUp system Practice Practice Practice in a safe area at slow speeds to get used to LegUp As discussed earlier once stopped and balanced you can raise the wheels if you wish or leave them down until underway If the wheels are down and your first maneuver under acceleration is a turn you can lean into this turn a small amount this avoids what we call trike syndrome and 16 drive off raising the LegUp wheels at the appropriate speed You may find it takes a little extra nudge for the bike to lean this is normal as you are asking the springs in the wheels to compress You will also find that LegUp only allows a certain amount of lean plenty for slow non aggressive turns without scraping the wheels system on the ground Again this is normal and the wheel system can take a good deal of punishment if you lean too far Practice will show you how far you can lean into a turn with the wheels down If this conc
13. sssccecssssssscaseees 17 Using LegUp as a Kick Stand sic ccesstastscicwscdenbvsshcctes tississihtncocduadavasassd vasbessdesdceexddvussasatvenntociins 17 Using LegUp to Help you raise the Bike off the Kickstand scscssccsssssssssssssscsssssssssccsssceesees 18 Pushing your bike with the wheels down ssssssscsssssssscssssccsssccsssscssscccessssssscesssssesssssssscesnsseesses 18 INTRODUCTION The LegUp system by Chopper Design Services is intended to act as a stabilization system for Harley Davidson touring motorcycles Honda Gold Wings and other sizeable touring bikes The system is NOT designed to be a 4 wheeled vehicle stabilization safety and convenience are the reasons to purchase and install LegUp The system allows your bike to function as it always has when underway Your lean angle is not affected by this system so you can enjoy motorcycling as you always have and just get a little help at slow speeds If you have been looking for a system that will keep your feet on the pegs this is NOT the system for you On the other hand if a system that will relieve you of the weight of the bike and help you avoid balance problems as you approach a stop LegUp is what you need LegUp is very easy to use and we will cover user controls in the text below It is extremely important that you understand the function of the LegUp System before going out on the road with it You must also sign and date the release form be
14. u use the above approach If the wheels reach the ground an instant before your feet fine If your feet come down first and the wheels follow also fine Press and hold the left button at speeds under 9MPH If you choose to bring the wheels down when you are having trouble balancing the bike after a stop you can press and hold the left button hold onto your bike as best you can and when the legs reach the ground you and the LegUp system can right the bike before it winds up on its side Many folks use this Emergency Only methodology to their advantage Keep in mind LegUp can support a bike that is balanced and make it feel lighter than it normally does LegUp CANNOT balance a bike on its own it is up to you to supply the balance The system WILL make it easier to balance the bike but rest assured that without you supplying the balance the bike CAN and WILL go over 10 PULLING AWAY WITH LEGUP DEPLOYED Let s assume you are at a light or stop sign with the wheels down First you will find it takes away a good amount of fatigue to not have to balance the bike very much while waiting for the light LegUp LITE will NOT raise its wheels automatically you have to press and hold the right button for the wheels to come up Make sure you raise the wheels at a speed of about 9MPH Faster makes the system harder to control slower is fine as long as you are comfortable As previously discussed the wheels of the s
15. ystem allow some leaning left and right when they are deployed When it is time to leave pull away from the light or stop sign as you normally would I usually like to lean a bit left or right as soon as I leave assuming a straight line departure so I have only one of the wheels on the ground and have the best control of the direction of the bike On flat ground you may not need this only practice and your bike skills will help you determine the best way for you If your first maneuver upon leaving is a turn you can lean into the turn as you always have picture at right shows a turn as you leave notice right wheel off the ground Depending on how sharp the turn is LegUp may allow you to lean over far enough to make the turn or not ALWAYS be prepared to push the button and raise the legs in this case The instant you start the wheels up the system will give you your full lean angle back Don t worry if you scrape the system a bit in turns of this sort We built your LandinGear to take this type of scraping with no negative results Your pegs don t mind and neither does LegUp 11 Of course you can raise the wheels before you leave at any time if you like If you are concerned that your first maneuver or an upcoming maneuver may need more lean than you can get with the wheels down bring them up whenever you like Slow speed maneuvering in parking lots and in bumper to bumper traffic can be difficult LegUp
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