Giant 2002 Motorized Bicycle Service & Maintenance, 8.1General, Service & maintenance schedule

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

8.1General

NOTE:

Technological advances have made bicycles

and bicycle components more sophisticated

than ever before, and the pace of innovation is

increasing. This on-going evolution makes it

impossible for this manual to provide all the

information required to properly repair and/or

maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimise

the chances of an accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any repair or

maintenance which is not specifically described

in this manual performed by your dealer.

Equally important is that your individual maintenance requirements will be determined by everything from your riding style to geogra- phic location. Consult your dealer for help in determining your maintenance requirements.

The amount and kinds of maintenance you can do yourself depends on your level of skill and experience, and on whether you have the special tools required.

WARNING:

Many bicycle service and repair tasks require

special knowledge and tools. Do not begin

any adjustments or service on your bicycle if you have the slightest doubt about your ability

to properly complete them. Improper

adjustment or service may result in damage

to the bicycle or in an accident which may

cause serious injury.

If you want to learn about service and repair work on your bike, you have three options:

1Ask your dealer whether copies of the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike are available.

2Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair.

3 Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area, or through the bike shop.

Regardless of which option you select, we recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything correctly. Since that will require the time of a mechanic, there may be a modest charge for this service.

8.2Service & maintenance schedule.

Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner, and require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual.

The following are examples of the type of service you can perform yourself. All other service, maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufacturer.

A)Break-in period: your bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard. Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or “seat” when a new bike is first used and may require readjust- ment by your dealer. Your mechanical safety checks (see section 3.5) will help you identify some things that need readjustment. But even if everything seems fine to you, it’s best to take your bike back to the dealer for a check-up. Dealers typically suggest you bring the bike in for a 30 day check-up. Another way to judge when it’s time for the first check-up is to bring the bike in after about 10 to 15 hours of use. But if you think something is wrong with the bike, take it to your dealer before riding it again.

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