Speedway Express: The Speedway Express welding shop does not generally include instructions with their wagons, because, in the words of manufacturer Mr. Lapp: "There is no way to put the wagon together wrong." We appreciate his confidence in the straightforward make of his wagons and the mechanical skills of our mutual customers, but if you do have questions, e-mail or give us a call. 

Kettler:  Here are a couple of useful notes; otherwise, see instructions included with your item.

Kettrike Two-piece Frame Tightening Knob

Take full advantage of a nice design feature. All newer Kettler two piece adjustable frame trikes have a knob that turns a bolt which holds the frame together at a given adjustment point. Align carefully the selected inner front frame hole with the knob bolt end started through the plastic flange and into its threaded hole in the rear frame. Advance the knob CW making sure to hold the inner frame so that the holes stay aligned. When you turn the knob clockwise to tighten, the plastic tangs will engage with a clicking sound, yet the frame may still be noticeably loose. Pull out the black knob against a spring between it and the underlying bolt, and then you will be able to turn it further CW to make the frame tight. You will also have to pull out the black knob to loosen it, or the tangs will prevent CCW turning. If this effect is not readily apparent, then the initial alignment is probably off; loosen, align and repeat. The purpose of the spring and tangs on the knob is to lock the bolt in place when tightened, to prevent its back- out. The new City Surfer scooter frames also have a similar knob. This exemplifies the usual Kettler attention to detail.

Kettrike Air Tire Rear Axle Cap Retention

Some Kettrikes which experience parcel transport have an imbalance of the tightness between the two spring loaded axle caps. One axle cap may be tightly on yet allow for some play between it and the wheel bearing. The other cap may be too tight to allow the cap's spring to retract properly into the groove on the end of the axle so that it may be easily pulled off. The axle floats inside a frame tube and can be jarred over to one side by a thump on the assembled wheel during tansit. Light taps by a mallet on the long end will recenter the axle so that both caps fit and grip equally well.