ページを印刷するLubricants:
We don't recommend using lubricants, but if you want to experiment, choose a dry
graphite lubricant. Oil- and grease-based lubricants can carry grit up into the mechanism, which tends
to wear out the bearings.
Storing Your Flybar 1200:
period of time, disengage all the thrusters (they'll last longer) and store it in a cool, dry place where
it's unlikely to experience extreme temperatures.
THE BASICS: HOW TO USE THE FLYBAR 1200
1
Jump on. Using the Flybar 1200 is mostly intuitive, and the best way for novices to learn is
to simply hop on. Initially, just focus on trying to keep your balance as long as possible.
2
Try to stand correctly as you start bouncing: For the best results, hold the Flybar 1200 per-
pendicular to the ground (as vertical as possible, with no tilt) so its tip lands squarely on the
surface. Stand upright with knees bent, centering your weight over the piston. Hold the
handlebars in close to your body. As you improve, try leaning your chest over the handle-
bars for even better alignment.
3
Learn to master balance. Good balance is really the key, so be patient. Focus on executing
small controlled hops in one spot until you can bounce, say, 25 times in a row. Ultimately,
you want to gain enough control that you can step off at any time and land on your feet.
4
Now start plotting your moves. Once you've got balance down, try to control your trajectory.
Choose a landing spot and challenge yourself to place the tip accurately. (A hopscotch
court is idea for this).
5
Go for it. What's next? That's totally up to you.
Just remember: Keep it safe.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
You're bottoming out too easily
You can't thrust the foot pegs more than
halfway down the piston, even during your
best jumps. (Ask a friend to check how much
of the piston is still showing; no more than a
few inches should be visible.)
If you hear a rattling or tapping sound from
inside the core
The piston seems to be sticking or grinding
If you're are planning to store your Flybar 1200 for a significant
Engaging additional thrusters and/or increasing
the piston length.
Disengaging some thrusters
Check the thrusters to see if they have
stretched out (their hangers may be rattling in
their cradles) and need to be repositioned.
Remove tip from piston, disengage all
thrusters, and slide piston up and out of the
core. Then shake your Flybar 1200 to dislodge
any foreign objects that may have been stuck
in the piston's path.