Ducati 999R Motorcycle User Manual
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1. Throttle maybe required to be opened momentarily but release throttle back to neutral immediately after the engine starts Remove the glow plug igniter from dummy glow plug after engine has started and warmed up If the engine stops right after the igniter is removed the carburetor setting is too rich Please refer to engine setting section UNFLOOD AN ENGINE d If engine shaft starter becomes hard to rotate then the engine maybe flooded To un flood an engine flip the motorbike upside down then use a hex wrench 2mm to insert into the hex screw upon the clutch bell and rotate the engine crank clockwise 3 5 turns or manually rotate the clutch bell to blow the excess fuel from the tuned pipe Note Detaching the glow plug is unnecessary Use the hex shaft to start engine again following the engine starting procedure 13 Co Thunder Tiger ENGINE BREAK IN For a new engine break in setting the high speed needle needs to be set as rich as possible Turn the high speed needle 1 4 turn counterclockwise from initial setting 2 5 turns from fully closed Repeat step 17b Keep doing this until the engine stalls at full throttle then turn the high speed needle 1 4 turn clockwise Run the car in an open parking lot with this rich engine setting for at least 5 tanks of fuel to complete the break in process It is normal for a new engine to stall during this due to the rich setting When it does just restart the engine After break in2. your model on and during use When there is a radio glitch it will most likely be caused by improper crystals installed damaged crystal or people operating on the same frequency Causing interference RADIO BATTEY INSTALLATION a Install 8 AA size alkaline batteries into transmitter Ensure polarities are correct as per the amp markings inside the battery compartment b Re secure the RX battery pack back onto the battery bracket with the large zip tie Ce Thunder Tiger CHARGING THE RECEIVER BATTERIES The RX battery pack and charger must be purchased seperately The RX battery pack must be fully charged before running the motorbike For best results let the RX battery pack cool before charging Heat may prevent the batteries from charging to full capacity and also decreases the performance of the batteries Once the batteries are ready to be charged first plug the A C charger into the outlet of AC power source then plug your RX battery pack in the charger The charging time is about 10 hours For fast charging you may purchase one peak detection fast charger in the hobby shop for your convenient use Continue to monitor the battery as it is being charged As soon as the battery is fully charged disconnect the charging jack from the battery Warring NiMh battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly Do not short circuit the RX batter pack This may cause burns and damages to your battery pack Ne
3. 3 a 8 m mt a The original damper has to be removed from the motorbike b Build the steering damper as shown in the diagram c Fill the aluminum damper with silicon shock oil Suggested silicon oil 400 up to the top of the damper body d Slowly move the piston up and down to release the air bubbles Let the damper sit for a while to allow any remaining air bubbles to surface e Slowly thread the upper cap with shock bladder onto the damper body And then tread the aluminum shaft adjust mount into the plastic tie end f With the servo at neutral loosen the aluminum shaft adjust mount with a 1 5mm hex wrench Insert the damper shaft into the adjust mount Then manually move the shaft to keep length of the whole damper with tie end within the 109mm length with the spring slightly compressed when finished Set the screw tight on the aluminum shaft adjust mount g Repeat 2a 2b and 2c GE Thunder Tiger INSTALLING THROTTLE BRAKE LINKAGE Skip if already assembled in RTR version a Build the throttle orake linkages as shown in the diagram b Install the kinked linkage end onto the carburetor lever and secure the disc brake wire onto the pivoting linkage collar with 1 5mm set screw c Install the throttle servo horn onto throttle servo output shaft d Secure the disc brake wire onto the brake lever on the rear disc brake with a 1 5mm set screw Optional Front Disc Brake Purchase separately N App
4. Check for leaks in fuel line 3 Replace glow plug see Step15 PREPARING THE ENGINE section See Step16 UNFLOOD AN ENGINE section Examine engine for damage See Step12 ADJUSTING THROTTLE BRAKE LINKAGE section See Step 3 INSTALLING THROTTLE BRAKE LINKAGE section to replace brake pad Replace the batteries or recharge Fully extend transmitter and receiver antenna See Step2 INSTALLING STEERING SERVO LINKAGE section to re build and re adjust the steering servo linkage See Step 4 INSTALLING THE SIDE GUARD WIRE AND ADJUSTING THE STABILITY section to adjust the rear wheel See Step 10 OPERATING RADIO STEERING FUNCTION section to adjust neutral position
5. and the swing arm must be parallel if not loosen the 2 5mm screw on the right side of swing arm to parallel the rear wheel with the rear swing arm Detach the 2 5mm screw on the Leave 2mm range of movement Loosen the 2 5mm screw on the rear end of the swing arm up and down right side of swing arm Not Parallel Parallel After adjusting tighten the screw again GE Thunder Tiger CHARGING THE GLOW PLUG STARTER Pug the charger into an AC outlet and then pull on the igniter lever to accept the erano adapter At this point the small red LED indicator on the charger should light up indicating the charging sequence is in progress When the charging complete pull on the glow plug igniter lever to unplug the glow igniter Charge the new glow plug igniter for 16 to 24 hours on the first charge For subsequent charges charge it about 12 hours before next use NOTE If the igniter gets warm or hot during the charge unplug the igniter from charger immediately A warm hot igniter means the igniter is overcharged Overcharging can damage the internal battery in the igniter thus shortening its life PREPARING THE RADIO a Install the antenna into your transmitter b Check the frequency printed on the transmitter crystal c Check the frequency printed on the receiver crystal and make sure it matches with the transmitter crystal Make sure no one Is operating on the same frequency as you when switching
6. to be set first Repeating step 17b every 10 seconds 1 second full throttle and 10 seconds idle If the engine rom at idle drops after a few seconds and stalls then turn in the low speed needle clockwise 1 4 turn If the engine rom stays the same or goes up at idle then turn out the low speed needle counterclockwise 1 4 turn Keep repeating step 17g until the engine rom drops goes to idle rom then drops a few more rom after a few seconds but does not stall OPERATION TIPS a Hold the transmitter with one hand finger on throttle b With the other hand hold the bike And then give it throttle while you push the bike a little The motorbike goes away in a straight line Then you reach for the steering control and the fun begins c When cornering slow down the speed to make the turn easier then re apply the power on the way out of the curve d If the bike falls due to loss of balance the side guard wire will support and prevent the body from scraping e To continue the motorbike s running technically give it a slightly more throttle to help the motorbike back to the balanced running Note Do not give the throttle too much as this will create a spin MAINTENANCE AFTER RUNING 1 Always turn off the radio system and unplug the battery pack when not using the bike Remove the battery pack when storing the bike 2 Ensure the bike is cleaned down before the bike is stored for any period of time 3 Ensure all fuel is remo
7. where the brake lever almost engages the brake system With the servo at neutral loosen the throttle lever collars with a 1 5mm hex wrench Then manually close the carburetor and set the collar next to the spring with the spring slightly compressed Then set the other collar next to the linkage pivot Replacing the rear brake pads d If the brake pads are worn or damaged and need replacing loosen the two bolts on the rear brake pads using a 2mm hex wrench Carefully detach the brake pads from rear brake mount Please note that there are very small retaining springs between the pads that will be needed when rebuilding Re mount the new pads with the tiny retaining springs between the pads onto the rear brake mount Sandwich the brake disc between the brake pads Push the inner rear brake pad firmly against the brake disc and tighten the brake bolts until just barely touch the brake pads The gap between the two brake pads and the disc should be 0 3mm 10 GE Thunder Tiger ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR a Idle adjustment screw To set the carburetor idle smaller needle sticking out from the carburetor body you can remove the lower body or just insert a 0 5mm 1 8inch Flat head screwdriver from the opened front end to turn the screw as pictured Initial idle setting should leave 1mm carburetor gap Clockwise turn will provide higher idle larger carburetor opening and counterclockwise turn will provide lower idle small
8. er carburetor opening b High speed needle valve Insert a 0 5mm 1 8inch Flat head screwdriver into the adjusting hole on the right side of lower carb body To set the high speed needle large needle sticking out from the carburetor body turn the screw as pictured Initial high speed needle setting should be 2 5 turns close the needle completely then back out 2 5 turns Clockwise turn will provide leaner setting lower fuel to air mixture and counterclockwise turn will provide richer setting higher fuel to air mixture Please refer to ENGINE BREAK IN SETTING procedures to properly set the engine c Low speed needle Remove the upper car body To set the low speed needle The low speed mixture screw is located in the end of the carburetor turn the screw as pictured Initial low speed needle setting should be 6 1 2 turns close the needle completely then back out 6 5 turns This screw controls how much fuel enters the engine at idle and low throttle This adjustment will smooth the idle and improve the acceleration to mid speed Make this adjustment with the throttle closed after setting the idle Turn the screw clockwise gently until it stops DO NOT over tighten d Air filter set up This model is provided with a foam air filter It is recommended that a few drops of oil be applied to the foam to ensure no dust can get into the carburetor However too much oil will reduce the airflow into the carb and affect the engines performance Ensu
9. follow the ENGINE SETTING procedure to set the carburetor for normal operations ENGINE SETTING Due to different fuel formula operating elevation humidity etc the engine may may not operate properly at initial setting Please follow the following procedure to achieve proper carburetor setting Do not perform this procedure until the engine has been properly broken in Start the engine With a running engine run the bike back and forth in a straight line full throttle achieved in each pass in an open parking lot Repeat and note the sound of the exhaust Do not hold the throttle open with the bike of the ground as this may cause the con rod to break If the exhaust does not reach a high pitch note turn the high speed needle long needle extending from carburetor body pointing up 1 4 turn clockwise and repeat step 1 7b Repeat step 17c until the engine reaches optimum setting turning in the high speed needle will no longer have an effect at full throttle and turning out the needle will cause the engine s full throttle rom to drop a little For normal operations turn the high speed needle 1 4 turn counterclockwise from the optimum setting To set the idle turn the idle screw in higher rom or out lower rom Basically the idle needs to be set at the lowest possible point before the engine stalls To set the low speed needle inside the throttle lever the engine needs to be broken in and high speed needle needs
10. hunder liger DUCATI999 TESTASTRETTA 1 5 SCALE DUCATI 999R NERED R C MOTORBIKE Official Product under license of Ducati Motor Holding S p A NO 6301 F Please ensure you read and fully understand all the instructions before operation The contents are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements and specification changes INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY Thunder Tiger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship The total monetary value under warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modification Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 60 days of purchase No part or parts will be sent under warranty without proof of purchase To receive part or parts under warranty the service center must receive a proof of purchase and or the defective part or parts Should you find a defective or missing part contact the authorized Thunder Tiger Service Distributor nearest you Under no circumstances can a dealer or distributor accept return of a kit if assembly has started GE Thunder Tiger Thank you for purchasing a Thunder Tiger Product Please read all instructions and familiarize yourself with the products and controls before operation 1 This product is not a toy It is a high performance model product It is important to familiarize yourse
11. led Och Transmitter Pistol Grip or Dual Stick Quick fill For Choice fuel bottle Pa 5 5 5mm wrench Glow plug wrench 7 10mm wrench Hex Starter shaft s Double sided tape Power drill or a hand held starter ae d OP 0 5mm 1 8 Flat DQ ww Air filter oil ai head screwdriver 2 RX battery pack and Glow plug starter and charger battery charger RECOMMENDED ITEMS These items are not required for your operation but are a good idea for safety Protective gloves e Safety glasses Thread Lock Screw Cement Ce Thunder Tiger IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNING FUEL SELECTION 1 Choose a fuel from a reputable brand name company that is approved for car truck use Do not use airplane or boat fuels in your car truck Choose methanol based model engine glow fuel that has a nitro content in the range 10 30 and 5 to 18 casier synthetic oil content for lubrication Lower nitro percentages will generally result in a cooler engine running temperature and therefore last longer before needing a rebuild cooler running engines also generally produce less power 20 nitro is the most widely used fuel 2 Fuel color is for identification purpose only and is not important to performance or durability of your engine 3 Be careful If the tank overflows it might get on your radio gear or on your brakes and it may create an unsafe driving situation Always keep your fuel bottle closed when not in use 4 Do not disp
12. lf with the model its manual and its construction before assembly or operation A child operating under the supervision of the adults is necessary Always keep this instruction manual ready at your hand for your assembling and operating reference even after completing the assembly Make sure all the screws are properly tightened and all the parts are checked after running the car for a long period of time For the best performance it is important to make sure all the moveable parts work free without binding Do not operate model products in rain on public roads near crowds near airport or near areas with restricted radio operation Always keep fuel away from heat and open flame Only operate in open well ventilated area Store fuel in cool dry area Keep the fuel bottle cap tightly closed Clean up any leak or excess fuel before starting the engine This product its parts and its construction tools can be harmful to your health Always exercise extreme caution when assembling and or operating this product Do not touch any part of the model that rotates Check your radio frequency with the proper operating frequency of the area or country Always check to see if there are any modelers operating on the same frequency as yours Also check your radio for proper operation before operating a model Motorbike chassis w Side guards DUCATI999R body _ 4 2 high torque rider amp PRO 12BK Servos engine Pre Instal
13. ly CA Glue i e G Apply CA Glue ppIy e on the outer brake pad s on the inner brake pad ia a Build the front disc brake as shown in the diagram Use a 3 mm hex wrench to detach the right front plastic disc brake off the front forks b Mount the disc brake and brake pad where the plastic disc brake is mounted Sandwich the brake disc between the brake pads Secure the disc brake wire onto the pivoting linkage collar with 1 5mm set screw c Route the disc brake wire through the supplied steel spring tubing and the vented window section on the chassis frame Secure the disc brake wire onto the brake lever and a linkage collar on the front disc brake with a 1 5mm set screw Ce Thunder Tiger INSTALLING THE SIDE GUARD WIRE AND ADJUSTING THE STABILITY a Use a hex driver to loosen the screws of the mount on the side of the body frames b Install the supplied side guard wire into the mounts and re tighten the screws c If you are unable to run the motorbike straight I it may caused by improper set up of the steering servo linkage or the rear wheel may not be parallel to the front To re adjust the steering servo linkage repeat step 2a To get the rear wheel parallel and achieve correct tension of the rear drive chain detach the 2 5mm screw on the rear end of the swing arm Use you finger tip to feel the best set up of the tension of drive chain The ideal set up is around 2 mm range of movement up and down Note The rear tire
14. nna tip over the top of the antenna tube to secure the antenna wire h Then use a small cable tie or zip tie to organize the excess wiring from any high temperature or moving parts Ce Thunder Tiger INSTALLING STEERING SERVO LINKAGE Skip if already assembled in RTR version a Build the oil filled steering damper amp servo linkage as shown on the diagram The initial factory setting of the steering servo linkage with damper is 109mm without pressing or extending between each two ends Any time the damper is removed or dissembled this distance should be checked to ensure proper operation of the steering damper Measure the length of the outer spring within 13mm from the adjustable collar to the bottom of the damper when finished b Pop the cap of the damper onto the standoff ball on the steering servo horn c Pop the tie end onto the standoff ball on to the steering mount to complete the steering system Low Speed Handling Setting lf the bike will not run straight at low speed reset the length of the steering turnbuckle to 109mm or re fill the oil inside the damper with lower grade oil Initial set up of oil 400 High Speed Handling Setting If you find the front wheel is getting vibration or unstable at high speed re fill the damper oil with higher grade oil Initial set up 400 this will improve the high speed handling but may effect the low speed cornering or stability Optional Steering Servo Linkage cH
15. ose of fuel or empty fuel containers in a fire It may possibly cause fire or explosion ENGINE 5 1 For proper engine break in procedure please refer to the manual of your engine J 2 Never run your vehicle without the air filter lf the vehicle will be operated in an area with fine dust use filter oil or caster oil instead of fuel It is important that the foam is only moist to trap dirt and allow air passage With the foam too wet limited air can pass through therefore limiting engine performance 3 The parts around engine could be dangerously hot after operation Do not touch it without any protection RADIO OPERATION 1 When turning radio on first turn on the transmitter and extend the transmitter antenna 2 Then turn on the receiver When turning off first turn the receiver off then the transmitter off cd FIRST AID If you drink nitro fuel by accident immediately drink large quantities of water and try to induce vomiting Consult with physician right after then 2 If the nitro fuel gets into your eyes rinse them well with water Consult with physician right after then 3 If the fuel gets onto your skin wash it well with soap and water WARNING 1 Improper operations may cause personal and or property damage Thunder Tiger and its distributor have no control over damage resulting from shipping improper construction or improper usage 2 Thunder Tiger assumes and accepts no responsibility for pe
16. r to connect the fuel tubing Insert the nozzle of the fuel filter into the fueler valve Squeeze the fuel bottle to fill fuel tank with glow fuel You can observe the status of the fueling from the see through window underneath the lower body When finish pull the nozzle out of the fueler valve of Q 7 Q O 12 Co Thunder Tiger PAETARING THE ENGINE To start an engine remove the red glow plug wire then use the supplied glow plug wrench to remove the glow plug and gasket from the engine Check the glow plug by plugging it into the glow plug igniter The glow plug element should light up brightly If it lights up dimly then the glow plug igniter is low and it needs recharging If it does not light up or the plug element looks distorted then the glow plug is bad replace with new one After checking reinstall the glow plug Reconnect the glow plug wire onto the glow plug With the radio off manually turn the servo to open the carburetor open throttle Plug the tuned pipe exhaust tip Keeping the exhaust tip plugged start the engine Keep doing it until fuel reaches engine s carburetor then keep on rotating the hex shaft 2 more seconds to prime the engine Manually return the servo back to neutral Turn on the radio transmitter first then receiver Clip the glow plug igniter onto engine s dummy glow plug Press on the engine shaft starter until the engine starts
17. re the air filter is sercurely in place by fixing it in place with a small zip tie at the base of the rubber mount 11 Ce Thunder Tiger FUELLING a Squeeze the air out of the bottle then insert the fuel tubing into fuel container and draw fuel into the fuel bottle The fuel used should be methanol based model engine glow fuel available at hobby shops with 10 to 20 nitro content and 5 to 18 caster synthetic oil content for lubrication b Pull up the fuel tubing mounting on the steering pivot Green tubing Transferring fuel to the fuel tank Then connect with the nozzle of the fuel tubing of the fuel bottle c Squeeze the fuel bottle to fill fuel tank with glow fuel When finish re mount the green fuel tubing onto the long set screw on the steering pivot Installing optional PRECISION FUELER VALVE No 1115 Purchase separately Take off the upper Lexan body Use a body reamer to drill a 9 5mm hole on the place where is shown on the diagram Screw the fueler valve onto the upper body shell clockwise stop when there are 1 2mm threads appearing on the surface of the upper body Take off the protective cap on the side nozzle plug the green fuel tubing onto the nozzle then use a small nylon strip to fasten the protective cap tight on the lower nozzle Note The green fuel tubing is the one connecting with the nozzle on the fuel tank Reinstall the upper body Use the dual function fuel filte
18. ront tire wheel should turn right Ihunder liger OPERATING RADIO THROTTLE BRAKE FUNCTION a Check the radio throttle brake functions With the radio transmitter and receiver on pull the trigger push the stick forward The carburetor should be fully opened and the brake disengaged To check the brake is not engaged simply spin the wheel whilst pulling the trigger pushing the stick forward To reverse this function flip the throttle orake servo reverse switch b Return the trigger stick to neutral The carburetor should be closed to a point where the idle has been set see step for ADJUSTING THROTTLE BRAKE LINKAGE and the brake still disengaged If not use the throttle brake trim lever to correct it c Push the trigger pull the stick backward The carburetor opening should still be the same at neutral throttle spring compressed slightly and the brake engaged Ce Thunder Tiger ADJUSTING THROTTLE BRAKE LINKAGE The DUCATI 999R GP motorbike is equipped with a rear disc brake that bolts on between the rear wheel and the rear swing arm The rear brake system is preset at the factory As the brake material wears you may need to replace the brake pad see spares list and future adjustments may be necessary a b To set the throttle brake linkage first the radio should be on and set to neutral thus the servo is at neutral position With the servo at neutral adjust the tension of the brake wire to a point
19. rsonal and or property damages resulting from the use of improper building materials equipment and operations By the act of assembling or operating this product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability then he she should return this kit in new unassembled and unused condition to the place of purchase Co Thunder Tiger INSTALLING THE RADIO GEAR Skip if already assembled in RTR version a Install the receiver switch onto the servo mount beside the steering servo with 2 tap screws b Install the steering servo onto the servo mount with four tap screws Note the output shaft should be centered between the chassis frames c Install the throttle servo onto the servo mount with 4 tap screws The mounting position is shown in this manual d Install the receiver above the space between two frame posts using supplied double sided tape e Install the receiver battery pack on the bottom of the chassis Then secure the battery pack with large zip tie f Ensure all wires are securely connected to the receiver steering servo connector plug into the channel 1 slot throttle servo connector plug into the channel 2 slot battery switch connector plug into battery slot Then thread the receiver antenna wire through the antenna mount g Thread the receiver antenna wire all the way through the antenna tube and install the antenna tube onto the mount Place the supplies ante
20. ved from the fuel tank before bike is stored away TROUBLESHOOTING Description Cause Solution _ Engine does not start Engine starts but then stalls Shaft starter will not rotate No brake control Motorbike is difficult to control Fuel tank is empty Contaminated fuel Glow plug does not work Glow plug igniter is not charged Engine is flooded Engine is overheating Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted Exhaust blocked Air cleaner blocked Idle speed set too slow Air bubbles in fuel line Glow plug is fouled Engine is flooded Engine is seized Brake setting is incorrect Worn out of brake pad Transmitter and or receiver batteries are dead or weak Transmitter has low range Servo linkage not adjusted properly Rear wheel and rear swing arm are not parallel 5 Steering Trim not adjust in the neutral THUNDER TIGER CORPORATION http www thundertiger com GE Thund Ihunder Tiger 1 Add fuel the bike 2 Replace with new fuel 3 Replace the glowplug and see Step15 PREPARING THE ENGINE section 4 Recharge the igniter 5 See Step16 UNFLOOD AN ENGINE section 6 Allow engine to cool richen the Fuel Mixture 7 Re adjust carburetor see Step13 ADJUSTING CARBURETOR section 8 Check exhaust remove blockage 9 Check air cleaner remove blockage 1 Adjust idle speed screw see Step13 ADJUSTING CARBURETOR section 2
21. ver leave charging batteries unattended RADIO OPERATION a When using your model always ensure the transmitter is switched on first b Then turn on the receiver When turning off first turn the receiver off then the transmitter c To reverse the functions of servos use the small white servo reverse switches located on top of the pistol transmitter or the inset servo reverse switches located at the center of the stick transmitter To trim the servos on pistol transmitter use the large trim levers on top and side of the steering wheel the top trims steering and the side trims throttle brake On a stick transmitter the trim levers are located accordingly around the sticks OPERATING RADIO LEE CARO ON Due to its unique steering system the following advises for the gt controlling should be noted a First flip the steering servo reverse switch see 9c The steering is basically accomplished by changing the center of body gravity not the turning of the forks With the radio transmitter and receiver on turn the steering wheel stick to the right The body leans towards the right side The front tire wheel should turn left the chassis follows leaning to the same side If not flip the steering servo reverse switch again b Return the steering wheel stick to neutral The front tire wheel should point straight forward If not use the steering trim lever to correct it c Turn the steering wheel stick to the left The f
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