| WHEELS AND TIRES | |
| Wheel Inspection | |
| It is most important that wheels are kept in top condition. Properly maintaining your scooter's wheels will help braking | |
MAINTENANCE | performance and stability when riding. Be aware of the following potential problems: | |
• Dirty or greasy rims: | ||
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| Caution: These can render your brakes ineffective. Do not clean them with oily or greasy materials. | |
| When cleaning, use a clean rag or wash with soapy water, rinse and air dry. Don't ride while they're wet. | |
| When lubricating your scooter, don't get oil on the rim braking surfaces. | |
| • Wheels not straight: | |
| Lift each wheel off the ground and spin them to see if they are crooked or out of true. If wheels are not straight, they | |
DETAILED- | will need to be adjusted. This is quite difficult and is best left to a professional bicycle dealer. | |
• Broken or loose spokes: | ||
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| Check that all spokes are tight and that none are missing or damaged. | |
| Caution: Such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not corrected. | |
| Again, spoke repairs are best handled by a specialist. | |
5 | • Loose hub bearings: | |
Lift each wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side. | ||
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Caution: If there is movement between the axle and the hub, do not ride the scooter. Adjustment is required. | ||
•Axle nuts: | ||
| Check that these are tight before each ride. |
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Tire Inspection
Tires must be maintained properly to ensure road holding and stability. Check the following areas:
Inflation: Ensure tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the tire sidewalls.
It is better to use a tire gauge and a hand pump than a service station pump. Caution: If inflating tires with a service station pump, take care that sudden over inflation does not cause tire to blow out.
Bead
Seating: When inflating or refitting tire, make sure that the bead is properly seated in the rim.
Tread: Check that the tread shows no signs of excessive wear or flat spots, and that there are no cuts or other damage. Caution: Excessively worn or damaged tires should be replaced.
Valves: Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from dirt. A slow leak caused by the entry of the dirt can lead to a flat tire, and possibly a dangerous situation.
Recommended Tire pressure:
The recommended pressure is molded on the sidewall of your scooter tires.
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