Onyx RCR User Manual

RCR USER MANUAL

V1.0

455 Irwin St.

Unit 104

San Francisco, CA 94107

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GET IN TOUCH

Intro.

You are now the proud owner of an ONYX Motorbike and in this brief document we will go over the basic landscape of the electric bike.

455 Irwin St.

Unit 104

San Francisco, CA 94107

onyxmotorbikes.com

info@onyxmotorbikes.com

TW: @ony xmotorbikes

FB: @ony xmotorbikes

IG: @ony xmotorbikes

We want to thank you for choosing an ONYX as your new form of

transportation and recreational use. We hope you nd this guide

useful in getting yourself up to speed for many enjoyable miles to come.

Sincerely,

ONYX Motorbikes

WARNING.

Riding an electric bike is extremely dangerous. Use of this produc t can result in serious damage, injury, or death. ONYX

products function dierently from conventional bicycles and are dangerous. To minimize risk of serious injury, protective

equipment should be worn at all times including a helmet. You are responsible for your own safety. Use this product with extreme caution and at your own risk.

Content

04 . QUICK START GUIDE

06 . WARRANTY

07 . SERIAL LOCATION

08 . OPERATING CONTROLS

12 . BATTERY OPERATION

16 . OPERATING INSTRUCTION

18 . TROUBLESHOOTING

20 . OWNER MAINTENANCE

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QUICK START GUIDE

LETS GET READY TO RIDE!

Okay you are super tempted to ride the bike, but lets get the bike fully charged and

ready to ride before you go ride o into the sunset. The batter y is in storage mode

and needs about 50% more energy. If you ride the bike uncharged you could cause problems with the battery. So lets get started!

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WOOD IS NOT METAL.

Never force, pry, or hit the cover or you could cause

major damage to the wood or

worse break the cover.

The battery and cover should be handled with extreme care. Below are the steps for proper removal of the cover and batter y so you can charge it fully for the rst time. Once you have removed the battery, you will need to use the provided charger to fully

charge the cells for about 3-4 hours.

STEP 1: Unlock the cover gently slide the wood cover backwards towards the seat.

STEP 2: Lift the front of the cover over

the top of the fork’s head tube nut.

STEP 3: Now slide the cover as far

forward as possible to be able to lift the

back of the cover o the bike

.

STEP 4: Unlatch the battery strap and gently place the buckles on the sides of the bike.

STEP 5: To fully remove the battery for charging, grab

the battery case handle and lift out the front of the

battery rst until it clears the top of the bike. In the

meantime, make sure to gently help the battery cables out of the bike.

STEP 6: Make sure the batter y is in the “OFF” position. Plug in the charger into the wall and then plug in your

battery. The charger light will change from green to

red after the battery is connected. When the battery is done charging the light will turn green.

STEP 7: After the charge is complete make sure the battery switch is in the “OFF” position before installing the battery. Place the back end of the batter y on the

battery tray rst then let down the front gently moving

the cables into the bike.

STEP 8: Plug in the red battery discharge cables. Do not

be alarmed if you forgot to turn o the battery and the connectors spark on contact. This is okay a few times but over time you can wear out your connector.

STEP 9: Grab both ends of the batter y strap and buckle

it back together (adjust for a snug t if necessar y). Once

the battery is secure you can turn the battery power to the “ON” position.

STEP 10: Read the Operating Controls section before attempting to turn on the bike.

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WARRANTY

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Subjec t to the terms set for th below, the ONYX motorized bic ycle is

warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of original consumer purchase and 12

months for drive-train related components. While under this warrant y,

ONYX Motorbikes will, at its discretion, replace or repair any product

or part which an authorized service representative determines is defective in material or workmanship.

This warranty applies to the original consumer purchaser only.

EXTENT OF WARR ANT Y COVERAGE

The warranty will not be extended to any machine that has been subjec t to mis-use, negligence, alteration, use of non-authorized spare

parts, improper maintenance (including improper programing, lack of

or poor quality lubrication) or modication of assembly. Additionally, this warranty will not apply if the machine is damaged by re, ood,

accident, acts of God, or any other cause of a similar nature beyond Onyx’s control.

Under no circumstances will ONYX be liable for damages due to

loss of use, loss of business or prots, or for any other incidental

or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion

or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitation may not apply.

This warranty will be null and void if:

1. Any part of the serial numbers are removed, defaced, or altered;

2. If any unauthorized modication or alteration is made;

3. If any unauthorized or non-standardized spare part is installed;

4. If any maintenance or repair is performed during the warranty

period by anyone other than an authorized repair shop.

EXCLUSIONS

Normal wear parts are excluded from this warranty. Normal wear

parts include: Tires, tubes, wheel liners, brake linings, chains, spokes,

sprockets, brake cables, and seats. Routine maintenance. No one has the authority to orally change the terms, conditions or exclusions of this warranty or make any representations or express warranties other than those contained here.

ONYX is proud and condent of its dealers and products, and wants to assure that each new ONYX owner receives full satisfaction. In the event that satisfaction is not obtained at the dealer level, however, the original consumer is invited to contact ONY X directly at 455 Irwin St.

Unit 104 San Francisco, California 94107

SERIAL LOCATION

The motor number can be found on the pedal chain side etched on the motor side cover plate. The motor number starts after the W.

The frame number is etched underneath the rear

seat down tube.

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OPERATING CONTROLS

KEY-FOB POWER ON / OFF / ARM

Each bike comes equipped with two key fob remotes that can turn on and o the main

power to standby, and set the alarm. Note this does not fully kill the power to the

system which allows for the alarm and clock to function. Once the battery is removed or turned o you will need to rst turn the battery back on for the following to work

correctly again.

TURN OFF ALARM + POWER ON STEP 1: Press the Unlock button once on the key fob and a audible chirp should

sound to conrm you have activated the system. STEP 2: Press the Bolt button twice to turn on the system. The dash, and running

lights should illuminate immediately following this step so long as the throttle kill switch is in the on position.

(Fig. 02) (Reference Function “Throttle Kill Switch On / O”)

(Fig. 01)

A B

C D

KEY-FOB BUTTON LAYOUT A. Alarm Lock B. Unlock Alarm C. Panic D. Start

POWER OFF TO STANDBY STEP 1: Press the Unlock button once on the key fob and a audible chirp should

sound to conrm you have deactivated the system. The dash, and running lights should turn o following this step.

ARMING THE ALARM STEP 1: Make sure you have followed the steps to power o the s ystem to standby. STEP 2: Press the Lock button once to set the alarm.

Unlock Button

Fig. 01

(Fig. 01)

Bolt Button

Fig. 02

(Fig. 03)

Lock Button

Fig. 03

THROTTLE KILL SWITCH ON / OFF

In total there are three ways to turn o the bike the only way to completely turn o the bike is to turn o the battery or disconnect it from the bike. The kill switch allows the user to quickly turn o the bike by the push of a button on the throttle. This does not deactivate the

system like the unlock button does on the key-fob. Only

use this button to temporarily turn o power to the throttle. Never store or transpor t the bike only using

this button to kill the power.

(Fig. 04 + 05)

THREE SPEED SWITCH

Each bike is outtted with a three speed function switch. This allows you to toggle through the software limited modes of ECO / NORM / SPRT. Each mode can be adjusted to meet your needs via the soon-to-bereleased mobile application. To activate each mode eectively you should not be moving. Otherwise to work

properly you must bring the bike’s speed below the

mode’s threshold. Toggle from left to right starting with ECO to get a feel for each mode. Note NORM and SPRT mode are for o-road use only.

(Fig. 07 + 08 + 09)

Kill Switch On

Fig. 04

Kill Switch O

Fig. 05

HALF-TWIST THROTTLE

A half twist throttle is used to help save energy by

encouraging you to rest your hand and coast. Warning:

the throttle is extremely sensitive.

Half-Twist Throttle

Fig. 06

(Fig. 06)

Eco Mode

Fig. 07

Norm Mode

Fig. 08

Sprt Mode

Fig. 09

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GO FARTHER BY BRAKING

The key to going the far thest

the bike is capable of is using regen braking. When able to brake safely tr y using regen braking only to recharge the battery while you are riding. If you are an absolute machine you can try holding the regen brake and pedal at the same time to attempt to charge the bike. Good Luck!

BRAKE LEVERS

The brake control levers are mounted on the handlebar. Left (1) lever controls the rear wheel brake and regenerative braking. Right (2) lever controls the front wheel brake.

(Fig. 10)

REGENERATIVE BRAKE

The lef t brake lever not only controls the rear mechanical brake, but it also controls the regen braking. To activate regen braking you only need to depress the lever slightly to activate the switch. Regen is very eective in not only stopping the bike

but also recharging the bat tery. If you are able to use the regen brake to safely

stop the bike ever y time you can dramatically increase your range. The sensitivity

of this braking will be fully adjustable in the upcoming mobile application. Warning:

regenerative braking should not be used as a reliable means of stopping the bike. While it works almost every time regen braking can stop working suddenly especially

if the battery is near a full charge because there is nowhere for the energy to go. Also when applying regen your throttle will be killed. So when you release the regen brake

lever make sure you are not giving the throt tle any power. For these reasons always

use regen braking with extreme caution.

Brake Levers

Fig. 10

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

To control the headlight you simply toggle the light switch up on the left hand control to activate the bright LED projector beam. The running lights are always on for safety and only use 0.1v in 5 hours of use. The main headlight does use more volts and will drain the

battery slightly faster so only use when needed. Note

that because the headlight is very bright, make sure

you adjust the light so that it is not angled up and

obstructing other driver’s vision.

(Fig. 11 + 12)

BLINKER SWITCH

Each bike is outtted with a blinker switch for those who would like to add blinkers. To add blinkers you will need

to locate the blinker plug behind the left side panel and

add your blinker relay/LED blinkers. Note: You must only use 12v LED blinkers.

(Fig. 14 + 15)

Running Lights On

Fig. 11

Headlight On

Fig . 12

HORN BUTTON

The horn button is located on the left hand controls and to activate the horn you simply depress the button.

(Fig. 13)

Horn Button

Fig. 13

Blinker Switch

Fi g. 14

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT PART 1

The rst few times might feel ver y confusing, but

practice these steps enough times so it becomes second nature and you will be able

to keep your cover in per fect

condition. Also take extra

care during Step 4 to avoid

hitting the seat.

BATTERY OPERATION

BATTERY COVER REMOVAL

The battery cover is made of solid bamboo and should be handled with extreme care. Below are the steps for proper removal of the cover so you do not break the cover. Never force, pry, or hit the cover or you could cause major damage to the wood.

STEP 1: Unlock the wood cover using the provided keys.

duplicate keys and key-fob in a safe place so you do not lose all your keys at once.

Pro-Tip: keep one of the

STEP 2: Gently slide the cover back wards

towards the seat.

the seat forward or there will be no room

for the wood cover to slide back wards.

Note do not re-adjust

STEP 3: Lift the front of the cover over

the top of the fork’s head tube nut.

STEP 4: Now slide the cover as far

forward as possible to be able to lift the

back of the cover o the bike

.

BATTERY REMOVAL

Removing the bat tery is very easy but you need to

take extreme caution when doing anything related to

the battery. Below are the steps to safely remove the battery for charging it o the bike.

BAT TERY INSTALLATION

Follow the installation steps below with extreme care.BATTERY OPERATION

STEP 1: Turn o the batter y with the bat tery switch to the “OFF” position. Never attempt to unplug the battery with the battery switch in the “ON” position. Once o

unplug the battery connectors.

STEP 2: Unlatch the battery strap and gently place the buckles on the sides of the bike.

STEP 3: To fully remove the battery grab the battery case handle and lift out the front of the battery rst

until it clears the top of the bike. In the meantime make sure to gently help the battery cables out of the bike.

STEP 1: Always make sure the battery switch is in the “OFF” position before installing the batter y. Place the

back end of the battery on the battery tray rst then let down the front gently moving the cables into the bike.

STEP 2: Plug in the red battery discharge cables. Do not

be alarmed if you forgot to turn o the battery and the connectors spark on contact. This is okay a few times but over time you can wear out your connector.

STEP 3: Grab both ends of the batter y strap and buckle

it back together snugly (adjust for t if necessary). Once

the battery is secure you can turn the battery power to the “ON” position.

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT PART 2

The rst few times might feel ver y confusing, but

practice these steps enough times so it becomes second nature and you will be able

to keep your cover in per fect

condition. Also take extra

care during Step 2 to avoid

hitting the seat.

BAT TERY COVER IN STALLATION

The battery cover is made of solid bamboo and should be handled with extreme care. Below are the steps for proper installation of the cover so you do not break the cover. Never force, pry, or hit the cover or you could cause major damage to the wood.

STEP 1: Place the front of the cover as far

forward as possible with the sides under the top triple clamp. Make sure the top

of the cover is on top of the fork nut.

STEP 2: Gently bring down the back of

the cover over the battery chassis panel while doing your best to avoid hitting the seat cover.

STEP 3: Lower the front of the cover down and slide the cover as far back as

possible so that the front tongue latch can clear the front latch plate.

STEP 4: Once the front latch is clear of the front latch plate you can slide the

cover for ward to toe in the front tongue.

Gently check that the front tongue is secure and lock the rear latch with the key.

BATTERY CHARGING

Charging the bat tery is similar to plugging in a laptop charger, but you should always

charge/store your battery in a safe place. Below are the steps to charging your batter y

in or out of the bike.

STEP 1: Make sure the battery is in the “OFF” position. Plug the charger into the wall and then plug in your battery.

STEP 2: The charger light will change

from green to red after the battery is connected. When the battery is done charging the light will turn green.

BATTERY CARE/MAINTENANCE/SAFETY TIPS

Maintaining and caring for your battery will help prolong it’s life while promoting safe

and ecient use. Below are some of the top tips for keeping a healthy batter y.

+ Never leave your battery on the

charger after it is done charging.

Although the batter y charger does have a cut o this is good practice to keep

your battery safe.

+ Only use the provided charger. Use of

after-market high-speed chargers is at your own risk.

+ Avoid constant exposure to extreme

temperatures for a long battery life.

+ Always charge your battery before use after sitting for a few days

+ Long term storage should be stored at 50% charged at room temperature.

Never store the battery on empty. Charge your stored battery every 3

months to maintain the life of the battery.

+ Avoid fully discharging your battery

frequently to prolong the life of the cells.

+ Keep the bike o while charging the

battery in the bike. You can turn the bike on to check the battery charging

progress but do not leave the power on.

STEP 3: When the batter y is done charging unplug the battery.

+ Do not drop the battery.

+ Do not use a damaged battery.

+ Always unplug the battery when

working on the bike.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTION

1. Prop the bike on its kickstand.

2. Remove the wood cover to turn on the bat tery then replace the cover.

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STAY ABOVE 60 VOLTS!

When riding you will notice

the voltage drop as you pull the throttle. The amount of voltage drop is also known as voltage sag. This is normal

and should be noted that this is the best way to gauge

how much energy you have

left. If you depend only on

the battery level meter you will nd yourself out of juice before you realize it. This is

due to the fact that battery

level meters are great for at-a

-lance info, but never give you

accurate data to really gauge the distance you can go with

the energy available. So the

key to getting back home is

to never let the voltage drop below 60 volts while you are

pulling the throttle. If it does

the BMS will kick in and kill

th e pow er.

3. Use the key-fob to activate the bike’s power.

4. Press the kill switch on the throt tle to power up the system.

Throttle

The speed of the bike is controlled with a twist grip on the right side of the handlebar. To accelerate twist the throttle towards you ver y slowly; to decelerate release slowly. Also read the Pro-Tip to the left about staying above 60 volts when you throttle.

Braking

To slow down, release the throttle control and apply equal pull to both brake levers. Application of both brakes at the same time is essential to prevent premature brake wear and/or loss of vehicle control.

CAUTION: Be alert when riding on wet or sandy surfaces. Loss of traction between tire and road can occur under these conditions. Be careful when braking, turning, or accelerating under adverse conditions.

To Stop and Park

Release the throttle and simultaneously apply both brakes to stop. Switch o engine with the kill switch. Turn o the bike with the key-fob. Rest the bike on the kickstand

and set the alarm. It is highly recommended to lock the bike with a New York chain

lock and use a front disc brake lock for added security. A high security locking device is recommended along with a GPS tracking device such as a TILE

1. It is suggested to wear bright clothing, utilize eye protection and proper shoes or

boots when riding your moped.

2. Wearing a helmet is required.

3. Be sure to switch on headlight at low visibility.

5. Obey all trac regulations. Use hand signals when turning or changing lanes. Please respect property of others and ride carefully. Keep your feet on the pedals at all times. Keep the pedals level, especially on turns.

6. After reaching maximum speed, reduce the throttle opening to 3/4. While the

reduction in speed will hardly be noticeable, energy consumption nonetheless will be considerably reduced.

7. Remember that regenerative braking is very strong and can sometimes slow the bike

to a stop alone but it can be unreliable especially at a full battery charge. So always use the regen brake feature with caution.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING

Below are some ways to diagnose common issues “should one arise” and get you back

on the road again.

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DON’ T FREAK OUT

The rst few times might feel ver y confusing, but proactive these steps enough

times so it becomes second nature and you will be able

to keep your cover in per fect

condition. Also take extra

care during Step 2 to avoid

hitting the seat.

UNRESPONSIVE THROTTLE

1. Likely the left brake lever is stuck, activating the brake light and the regen braking. Regen braking prevents the throttle from allowing a signal to the controller. If the lever is not engaged then check the wires coming from the left lever where the brake

light switch is located. Peel back the rubber boot and see if the two connectors are

touching. If so reattach the two connectors to the brake light switch on the lever. When the two wires are touching this creates the same result as the lever activating the regen brake making the throt tle unresponsive.

2. If the lever brake switch is fully connected then possibly one of the wires inside the bike has worked its way out of a connector. This is very rare but can happen especially if you tr y working on the electronics inside the bike and tug/move on the harness. To solve this you will need to remove the side panel and reattach any loose wires.

3. You damaged the throttle by accidentally spilling a massive amount of corrosive liquid such as brake uid on the throttle housing. The only solution here is to

purchase a new replacement throttle.

HORN, AND/OR RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT WORK

1. Check the connectors and see if they have disconnected and need to be

reattached.

REAR BRAKE FEELS WEAK

1. Since the rear brake is a mechanical hybrid caliper using a cable to ac tivate the

hydraulic piston, you will need to periodically adjust the cable. If you use the rear

brake a lot you will benet from using the regen braking to save you from having to do

regular adjustments or pad replacements.

FRONT BRAKE FEELS SOFT

1. Check for leaks or loose banjo bolts on the brake line. If you nd any leaks, do not ride the bike and have the front brake serviced by a moped/motorcycle mechanic.

CHAIN IS LOOSE OR POPS OFF THE GEARS

The rear wheel might have become loose, allowing the wheel to slide for ward and making the chain loose.

REAR FREEWHEEL SPROCKET IS MAKING NOISE

If the rear freewheel is starting to make noise when riding then you need to lube the freewheel. WD40 is okay but you should use a

bike lubricant for the freewheel. If you let this get worse the freewheel will eventually fail due to drying out and it could seize.

FRONT FORK FEELS LOOSE WHEN STOPPING

While this is rare it can be very strange when you come to a stop and the bike feels like there is some play in the front-end. This

means you need to tighten down the top fork nut right behind the handlebars. For good measure make sure all the parts are secure and there is no loose hardware.

TROUBLESHOOTING RESOURCES

Below are some helpful links to further troubleshoot your bike and gain more knowledge of how your bike functions.

KELLY CONTROLLER KLS-S RESOURCES

You can locate the ser vice manual and programing app for the bike on Kelly Controller ’s website.

KLS-S Manual:

https://kellyev.com/wp-content/uploads/kls-s/KellyKLS-SUserManualV1.10.pdf

KLS-S Programing App:

https://kellyev.com/wp-content/uploads/kls/ACAduserEnglish-KLS.zip

ENDLESS SPHERE

Endless Sphere is a great e-bike DIY forum should you have any technical or modication questions this community is very helpful

and knowledgeable.

Endless Sphere Forums:

https://endless-sphere.com/forums/

MOPED ARMY

While the ONYX is not a two stroke moped it shares many parts with Puch and Tomos mopeds. Should you have any questions about servicing, customizing, or you are looking to purchase a part, Moped Army could help you in the right direction.

Moped Army Forums:

https://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/

TREATLAND

Treatland doesn’t usually give advice but they can typically help you get the right part that ts for your replacement or customization needs.

Treatland Superstore:

https://treatland.tv

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OWNER MAINTENANCE

MOTOR PHASE WIRE CABLE TIE AROUND AXLE

Before every ride you need to check and make sure the cable tie is securely tightened in place around the phase wires at the motor phase wire exit. This will ensure that your phase wires do not get damaged from the rotor. If you have damaged the wires you will need to replace the motor or have it professionally rebuilt. In some cases of

minor damage you can just plug in the spare hall sensor plug inside the bike and it will function as normal. Also periodically check the disc brake rotor mounting screws and make sure they are securely fastened.

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AVOID MOTOR FAILURE

Always check to make sure the cable tie around main motor phase wires is intact and not missing. Carry spare ties to keep the wires against the axle and away from the spinning rotor..

BAT TERY

Follow best practices for Li-Ion bat tery maintenance. There is much debate about how to keep your battery lasting a long time so do your research and decide what ts

your riding habits best.

CHAIN AND FREEWHEEL

Keep your chain and freewheel lubricated regularly to prevent premature wear, and

clean your chain after a dirty or salty ride.

CHECK YOUR NUTS + BOLTS

With any moving vehicle it is good practice to always check your hardware before you ride. You can do a visual by doing a full walk around the bike before every ride and you should do a physical check after every couple rides to make sure nothing is vibrating

loose. Most bikes that encounter rough terraign will need at tention more often.

CHECK THE BRAKE FLUID RESIVOUR

The Front brake is hydraulic and require brake uid to opperate. You should always check to make sure your brake resivour has enough uid in it to opperate properly or you will eventually lose your ability to stop with the front brake. There is a window on the side of the resivour that tells you how much uid is left when you look at it level. If you do not have experience with maintaining hydraulic brakes have a professional rell or bleed the brakes for you when needed. Never attempt to ride with leaks or

damaged brake lines.

ADJUST THE REAR BR AKE

Besides replacing the brake pads when needed you should adjust the brake cable when the pads wear down and/or the cable settles during regular use.

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ONYX MOTORBIKES

MOPEDS ARE BACK!

455 Irwin Street

Unit 104

San Francisco, CA 94107

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