Assembly Instructions

Congratulations and Thank You for your purchase of the TrikeBuggy Bullet Version 3.2!

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!

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First, assemble the Stainless Steel Kitebuggy according to the instructions supplied. Pay careful attention to the Seat Strap detail for best results.

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.

Stainless Steel Buggy Instructions

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.

Attach the Bullet Front Bracket to the front of the Flexifoil Buggy with the bolts supplied.

Slide the A-Assist assemblies onto each of the curved tubes. Attach the curved upper supports to the front bracket with supplied hardware. Make sure the small straight bracket is behind the tubes as shown.

Do not overtighten these bolts - they should be snug, but not deforming the chrome tubes. The nylock nuts will keep these bolts from loosening.

Assemble the Rear Uprights and Upper Horizontal Bar to the horizontal bar just behind the seat as shown in the photo to the right (click to enlarge).

The uprights should be parallel to each other (photo has fisheye lens, and the uprights do not look parallel). Width will be adjusted to the type of motor you have in a later step.

Please note that this photo is of the Mini-Bullet and looks a bit different than the full Bullet V3.2 which has a deeper Axle.

Attach the Upper Horizontal Bar to the Rear Uprights and the end of the curved chrome bars at least 1/2 inch from the end to ensure a good grip.

Attach the upper Riser Guides 5" forward of the upper rear bracket on the curved tube. This may need to be adjusted to the individual pilot during the Hang Check.

Attach the Riser Guide Straps (11" Hang Strap) to the Riser Guides as shown in the photo. This redundant strap should go around both the Curved Upper Bar and the Riser Guide Ring. Make sure that the paraglider risers are routed through both the ring and the strap when attaching the glider to the TrikeBuggy.

Attach the A-Assist clamps approximately 11-13" forward of the Riser Guides along the curved tubes. The A-Assists can be adjusted two different ways: by sliding the clamps forward or rearward, or by adjusting the knots in the cord. REMEMBER - Check for proper adjustment every time you fly (especially if you fly different wings) - There should be no effect on the glider when risers are overhead in the flying position - only when the glider is laid out behind the TrikeBuggy ready for inflation. As the wing comes overhead, the glider should fly at neutral (no effect).

Push the Hang Strap through the gap at the hip of the buggy and bring it back through itself to fasten it with a Lark's Head Knot.

Attach the Carabiner to the end of the Hang Strap. A Lark's Head Knot can also be used if needed here to lower the position of the Carabiner.

Attach the Seat Belt in the same fashion as the Hang Strap to the frame of the buggy at the hip area using the Lark's Head Knot again.

Set the motor on the back axle of the trike and slide it up against the Rear Uprights. Position the Rear Uprights directly in front of the comfort bar inserts of your motor. Remove the front 1/2 of the clamp on the Comfort Bar Adapters. Lean the motor back gently and insert the Comfort Bar Adapters into the receptacle of your motor. Once the Rear Uprights are correctly positioned, attach the Comfort Bar Adapter to the Rear Upright by replacing the 1/2 Split Shaft Collars.

Tighten the Rear Uprights and the Comfort Bar Adapters. You may also drill the Adapters and use a bolt or pin to hold the motor on the trike. Usually, all that is needed to keep the motor against the Rear Uprights is the supplied Velcro Straps.

Now, it's time to do the Hang Check. This is an extremely important procedure that you will need to do whenever you make any significant changes to your TrikeBuggy, such as using a different paramotor, putting a toolbox or extra fuel behind your seat, adding a reserve parachute, etc. Follow the instructions here for doing your Hang Check.

To attach the paraglider to the TrikeBuggy Bullet, 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. 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.

TrikeBuggy Bullet v3.2 Parts List