tern M Sidekick Wheel Guard User Manual

tern M Sidekick Wheel Guard

Product Information: SidekickTM Wheel Guard, M

The SidekickTM Wheel Guard, M is an accessory designed for bikes to safely transport rear passengers. It comes with seating, foot support, and handholds to ensure the comfort and safety of the passenger. The product is not identical and each wheel guard needs to be attached to the proper side.

Carrying Rear Passengers

Before carrying rear passengers, please check the following points and ensure your bike is equipped with the proper accessories:

• Check local regulations
• Check max gross vehicle weight limits
• Wear a helmet
• Do not leave children unattended
• Use proper equipment

Check Local Regulations
It may be illegal to carry passengers on a bike in your area even if it has been designed or configured to do so. Check your local regulations before carrying passengers.

Check Max Gross Vehicle Weight Limits
Please follow and check your bike’s manual for information about maximum gross vehicle weight. Most riders can comfortably carry 80% of their weight. You should determine if you are comfortable carrying that much weight.

Wear a Helmet
Rider and rear passenger(s) are strongly advised to wear an approved helmet.

Do NOT Leave Children Unattended
Do not allow your children to climb onto the bike nor leave your children unattended on the bike, even if it is on the kickstand.

Use Proper Equipment
The bike needs to have the following accessories installed in order to safely transport the rear passenger(s):

• Seating. Purpose-built rear seating, chosen according to the passenger’s needs
• Foot support. Fixed platforms or dedicated foot pegs on both sides of the bike
• Handhold. Something for the passenger to hold on to, other than the bike itself
• Foot and leg protection. Something to prevent feet and legs from getting caught in the spinning wheel

The illustrations in the manual show a mix of suggested gear to safely carry passengers. Your combination of passenger accessories may differ depending on your needs.

Product Usage Instructions

Follow the below instructions for safe usage of the SidekickTM Wheel Guard, M:

Follow Installation Procedures
Check to ensure accessories have been correctly installed and securely fastened before riding.

Use Accessories Properly
Our seating accessories are strictly for sitting. Using them to lift the bike will damage the frame and accessories. Our rear handhold accessories are strictly for passengers to hold. Adding substantial weight on the top of or using the rear passenger handlebars to lift the bike will cause undue stress on the seat post and handlebar. Our foot support accessories are strictly for passenger use when SEATED. Standing on them is unsafe and may permanently damage the frame.

Scan to view available passenger seating accessories
Visit ternbicycles.com/support to learn more about safely carrying passengers on your bike.

Warning
Check to make sure that all straps are tied and secured before riding. Loose straps may cause interference with the wheel.

Carrying Rear Passengers

In order to safely transport rear passengers, please check the following points and ensure your bike is equipped with the proper accessories.

Check Local Regulations
It may be illegal to carry passengers on a bike in your area even if it has been designed or configured to do so. Check your local regulations before carrying passengers.

Check Max Gross Vehicle Weight Limits

Please follow and check your bike’s manual for information about maximum gross vehicle weight. (Maximum gross vehicle weight is the total weight of the bike, rider, passenger, accessories, and cargo.) Most riders can comfortably carry 80% of their weight. You should determine if you are comfortable carrying that much weight.

Wear a Helmet
Rider and rear passenger(s) are strongly advised to wear an approved helmet. Do NOT Leave Children Unattended Do not allow your children to climb onto the bike nor leave your children unattended on the bike, even if it is on the kickstand. Wriggling children can upset the balance of the bike and a fall may result in serious injuries.

Use Proper Equipment
The bike needs to have the following accessories installed in order to safely transport rear passenger(s).

1. Seating. Purpose-built rear seating, chosen according to the passenger’s needs
2. Handhold. Something for the passenger to hold on to, other than the bike itself
3. Foot support. Fixed platforms or dedicated foot pegs on both sides of the bike
4. Foot and leg protection. Something to prevent feet and legs from getting caught in the spinning wheel

The illustrations above show a mix of suggested gear to safely carry passengers. Your combination of passenger accessories may differ depending on your needs. To learn more about to safely carrying passengers on your bike, visit ternbicycles.com/support.

Follow Installation Procedures
Check to ensure accessories have been correctly installed and securely fastened before riding.

Use Accessories Properly

Our seating accessories are strictly for sitting. Using them to lift the bike will damage the frame and accessories. Our rear handhold accessories are strictly for passengers to hold. Adding substantial weight on the top of or using the rear passenger handlebars to lift the bike will cause undue stress on the seat post and handlebar. Our foot support accessories are strictly for passenger use when SEATED. Standing on them is unsafe and may permanently damage the frame.

What’s Included

• Sidekick Wheel Guard, M x 2
• Long cable tie x 2
• Short cable tie x 4

The wheel guards are not identical and each needs to be attached to the proper side. Set both on the ground and take note of which side each wheel guard should be installed on.

Installation

Tools required (not included)

• Scissors

Warning
Check to make sure that all straps are tied and secured before riding. Loose straps may cause interference with the wheel.

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION

This Product comes with a ONE (1) YEAR Limited Warranty from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user. If a material or workmanship defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, this Product will be replaced. Mobility Holdings cannot be held liable for damages to personal property due to misuse or improper care and maintenance. This Product Warranty does not, under any circumstance, cover the replacement or cost of any third-party product used with or connected to the Product. Tern, the Tern Werd (logotype), the Tern Berd (device), and Sidekick used alone or in combination are trade names, trade devices or registered trademarks of Mobility Holdings, Ltd. © 2022. Tern is a trademark of Mobility Holdings, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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