Classic v1.0

Assembly Instructions

Congratulations and Thank You for your purchase of the TrikeBuggy!

This superb PPG Trike will give you years of pleasurable flying with virtually effortless launches and landings. Caution: you may never want to foot launch again after you master this buggy! This is also the only PPG Trike on the market you can transform back into a kitebuggy in just a matter of minutes - giving you the ability to do either activity. When the wind comes up, you'll be ready!

Assemble the Flexifoil Kitebuggy according to the instructions supplied. Pay careful attention to the seat strap detail and be sure to use the copper bolt lubricant supplied, or the bolts will seize! The included sand shield is helpful if launching from sandy beaches. Keep the tire pressure low if you are going to be launching from soft sand, or simply want a softer ride.

Check your Parts List to make sure you have received all the necessary parts for the assembly. All of the pictures on this page can be clicked to enlarge so you can see more clearly the detail.

If you desire, you can make some clamp pads so you do not scratch the paint on your motor unit when attaching the frame clamps to the Power Loops. Cut 1 inch tubing into 1 inch pieces, then cut a slit in them so you can wrap them around the frame where the clamps will be attached. Do not use these on the Power Loops, as these are fitted perfectly to the frame clamps.

Position the two rear Gibraltar Clamps on the rear axle by moving the trike near the motor frame. Clamp the larger portion to the buggy axle with the upper clamp facing straight up for the Deluxe TrikeBuggy and straight towards the rear for the Basic TrikeBuggy.

To position the Motor on the Deluxe, lift the motor frame onto the clamps to sit about 1/4 to 1/2 way back on the lower frame skids.

Once the motor is in position at the clamps, have someone hold the motor while you tighten the clamps to hold the motor securely. Do not overtighten the clamps to your motor frame as you may crush the frame - hand tightening is sufficient. Use blue LockTite (removable) to keep the clamps from loosening.

To attach the motor on the Basic TrikeBuggy, find a suitable base to hold the motor upright so that the lower frame skids are just below the axle of the buggy. Position the motor and trike so that the Gibraltar Clamps can attach very near the bottom of the frame uprights. The motor should be at least 4-5 inches from the ground. An additional 1 inch hose clamp will be used to keep the frame from slipping down the rear clamps - attach it to the motor frame just above the lower clamps, as shown.

Now view the trike from the side. Gently loosen the lower part of the clamp attached to the axle and tilt the motor slightly forward. This will keep the prop wash away from your wing while preparing for inflation. Tighten the lower Gibraltar Clamps firmly on the axle.

Keeping the angle slightly forward, attach the upper Motor Clamp around the Power Loops and the motor frame on one side. Position the clamp as high on the straight part of the Power Loop as you can. Make certain that you are attaching the Power Loops to the frame of your paramotor, and not the cage!

Next, attach the lower Motor Clamp as low as you can on the Power Loop and motor frame. Check that the front of the Power Loop is positioned to accomodate the Hip Clamps and straps will be attached. You may have to attach all clamps loosely to achieve this.

For Fresh Breeze motors, click HERE to see how the brackets are attached. For Blackhawk Rhino motors, click HERE for the basic and HERE for the Deluxe to see how the brackets are attached. For Fly Products Kompress motors with the foldable frame, click HERE for pictures of mounting the base (Deluxe only).

Attach the Hip Clamps around the Power Loops and the buggy frame near where your hips would go. There is an alignment pin on the Hip Clamp that should be facing upwards. Make sure the clamp is aligned and the pin enters the drilled hole. Slip a piece of split hose tubing around the Power Loop and the rail of the buggy to cushion the attachment points. This is very important! The vinyl tubing buffers the attachment point between the Power Loops, Buggy and the Hip clamps, since the surfaces are not straight here. The split vinyl tubing is essential!

Make sure the Power Loops are directly above the buggy frame at its highest point. Tighten the Hip and Motor Clamps by gently rocking the Power Loops against the motor and buggy. By rocking the frame, you can easily tighten these to a snug pressure that will be sufficient. Make sure the Power Loops are lined up straight against the motor frame and the motor angle is still right before you tighten them. Adjust the knobs after tightening so it is facing away from the pilot (Motor Clamp knob position is adjustable without loosening).

Push the ring end of the One-Wrap velcro strap under the buggy frame where the Power Loops attach. Feed the strap through the ring and wrap it back around itself. Make sure this strap is tight as you wrap it completely around both buggy frame and Power Loops.

Attach the Seat Belt by pushing the loop end of each side of the belt through the Power Loop, then under the buggy frame next to the clamp and strap already installed.

The Hip Clamp, One-Wrap velcro strap and seat belt are all an important part of the TrikeBuggy setup. They provide a redundant attachment system that allows the pilot to fly the trike without a harness (even though you still may choose to use a harness), just a seat belt.

Attach the Seat Pad (optional) to each side strap of the back support of the buggy. Attach the upper straps of the back pad to a cross member of the motor so that the pad is positioned just above the buggy's seat. If your motor has a back pad already, leave the pad attached and attach the TrikeBuggy back pad in front of the other.

It may be a good idea to attach an additional pad behind the head positioned at the top of the motor frame in order to dampen the noise from the motor. This may make flying more enjoyable if your motor is loud.

Additional padding may be placed in the buggy seat or behind the pilot to increase comfort if desired. Just be sure to secure it so that it cannot come loose and get into the propeller!

Position the Split Shaft Collar about 13" forward of the Motor Frame on the top flat side of the Power Loops for the TrikeBuggy Deluxe. On the Basic TrikeBuggy, the Hang Straps should be positioned approximately all the way forward on the flat part of the upper side of the Power Loops. Tighten them gently, as you will likely be making adjustments to the hanging position with these clamps. Wrap a Hang Strap around the loop with the clamp in the middle. Feed one end through the other and attach the Carabiner to the strap as shown.

To balance the trike for flying, hang the trike 6-8 inches above the ground from a secure source (tree, beam, flight simulator) by the caribiners and sit in the seat. Have someone look at the balance from the side of the trike. The front wheel should be 6-12 inches higher than the rear wheels when suspended with the pilot in the seat and gas in the tank.

If desired, the buggy's front wheel can be kept in the centered position using a bungee cord, as shown. If you have the optional foot straps, attach them from the buggy fork to the ends of the foot pegs using the hardware supplied. The foot straps can be used either above or below the foot pegs to help hold your feet in position during launch and flight.

Check all bolts, nuts and clamps before each flight, just as you would do on your motor - Preflight!

PPG Triking requires specific skills which are different than foot launched flight. If you have not flown a PPG Trike before, an experienced PPG Trike instructor will save you time and money by helping you understand the necessary fundamentals of inflation, taxiing and launching. Landing will be one of the most pleasurable experiences you will ever enjoy, as long as you have good throttle and surge control.

If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me anytime (Chad Bastian at 805-403-1859) on my cell phone, or email me at chad@TrikeBuggy.com. If I'm not flying at the moment, I will gladly assist you.

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