Bullet Tandem

Assembly Instructions

Congratulations and Thank You for your
purchase of the TrikeBuggy Bullet Tandem!

This superb Tandem PPG Trike will give you years of pleasurable flying with virtually effortless launches and landings.

The TrikeBuggy Bullet Tandem is our 2-place machine made for the enjoyment of two occupants.

In the USA, Ultralight PPG Tandem Trikes are now legal under FAA Part 103 as an Ultralight Vehicle or Aircraft for USPPA Certified Instructors to use as a training tool.

The Tandem Pilot can sit in either the front or rear seat as long as the throttle is long enough.

Steering while launching and landing is made easy with the Parallel Steering System. Rear seat is positioned higher so it is easy to see over the front occupant.

Assemble the Buggy First

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.

Now Assemble the Trikebuggy

Using the Assembly Instructions from the Bullet V3.2, assemble most of the TrikeBuggy Tandem up until the attachment of the Paramotor.

Tandem Specific Instructions

When attaching the Rear Uprights to the Buggy, attach them to the furthest back part of the Wide Rear Axle, the same support that the wheels are attached to.

You can see clearly where the Rear Uprights go in the photo here.

Hang Straps & Seat

The 28" Hang Straps will be attached as shown in this photo.

Use the included Aluminum Split Collars to "keep" the 28" strap just behind the Seat Straps on the side of the Rear Axle as shown using a Lark's Head Knot.

This is the setup that I use, just the single 28" Hang Strap to the carabiner, but you can also add the 22" Hang Straps for more security (I have NEVER had a Hang strap break or even show signs of wear).

The 22" Hang Straps can also be attached in the usual place shown in the Bullet instructions. Both Hang Straps will then attach to the Carabiner which should then be positioned just below the Riser Guides.

The Rear Seat is comprised of the wooden Base, the Toolkit and the Seat Cushion. These are simply set in place as they are held by the Seat Board. The Seat Cushion is tied to the Toolbox using the Cushion Ties.

Click the photo or this link for more Photo Details.

Parallel Steering

Installation of this assembly is easy and straightforward.

Remove the rear bolt used to hold the Front Downtube just under the front of the seat.

Position the Parallel Bar on the Pivot Tube and secure with the bolt and washer.

Insert the Pivot Tube into the Downtube and seat it completely. Replace the bolt holding both the Pivot Tube and Front Downtube to the Side Frame sections.

Attach the connectors as shown in the Photo, making sure they are parallel. Position the clamps onto the Front Fork first as close as possible to the the wheel. Then adjust the length as necessary and attach them to the Parallel Steering Bar and tighten the clamps.

Seat Belts

The front Seat Belt will attach the way described in the Bullet Assembly. You can see in the photo details an optional Kayak seat back to support the front occupant purchased from Amazon.

The Rear Seat Belt will attach to the Rear Upright with the added Split Collars to position the Belt.

Attaching the Paramotor

We will be attaching the Paramotor frame to the Rear Uprights or Horizontal Bar, depending on the brand you have.

Attach the Comfort Bar Adapters to your Paramotor Frame and set the Paramotor on some kind of box that puts the base of the Paramotor Frame equal to or slightly above the lowest point of the Rear Axle.

Remove one half of the Split Collar to allow you to position the motor correctly at the rear of the trike.

Move the Rear Uprights in or out as needed to match the frame of your Paramotor. Tighten the Comfort Bar Adapters securely to the rear of your TrikeBuggy.

The Comfort Bar Adapters will hold the weight of your Paramotor, and the velcro straps will hold the lower portion of your motor frame against the Rear Uprights.

Motor Height

You can see the motor height in this photo clearly.

It is slightly above the height of the Rear Axle.

Attaching the Glider

To attach the paraglider to the TrikeBuggy Bullet Tandem, bring the risers through the Riser Guides and attach them to the Carabiners already attached to the Hang Straps on the hips of the Buggy. Attach the A-Assist cords to the inner "A" risers and check for adjustment - no effect on the glider when risers are overhead in the flying position!

Line keepers on the paramotor cage at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions are a good idea to keep the lines organized for launch. 6 inches of clear tubing can be split and taped or zip tied to the cage.

Or, better yet - you can get our Bullet Line Guides and make it even easier! Click the picture to the left for more information.

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

Welcome to your New Ride!

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.

Enjoy your new TrikeBuggy Bullet Tandem!

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DISCLAIMER: Please read and be sure you thoroughly understand this disclaimer before flying a TrikeBuggy. Trike flying is an extremely demanding sport requiring exceptional levels of attention, judgment, maturity and self discipline. It is unlikely that you will be able to participate in it safely unless you make a conscious and continual commitment to your own safety. PPG and Hang Glider Trike flying is a dangerous sport and may result in injury and death even when practiced by a competent pilot using proper equipment. TrikeBuggies are not covered by product liability insurance, nor have they been designed manufactured or tested to any federal or state government airworthiness standards or regulations. Do not fly them unless you are willing to assume personally all risks in the sport of Trike flying, and all responsibility for any property damage, injury, or death which may result from your use of this TrikeBuggy. Safe operation of the TrikeBuggy requires a pilot proficiency equivalent to that of a BFI (Basic Flight Instructor), as well as an equivalent level of knowledge and understanding of those wind and weather conditions which may compromise the pilot's safe control of the TrikeBuggy. In particular, be advised that gusty winds or turbulent conditions may interfere with even an expert pilot's ability to safely control the TrikeBuggy, and may cause it to crash. Never take anything for granted in Trike Flying. If you are in doubt about anything, stop and figure it out or call TrikeBuggy. Also please read our Warning and Caution!