B)Before every ride: mechanical safety checks (see section 3.5)
C)After every long or hard ride; if the bike has been exposed to water or grit; or at least every 150 km or 100 miles:
•Clean the bike, incl. chain ring and rear wheel sprocket.
•Clean and lightly oil the chain.
•Wipe off excess oil.
Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area.
D)After every long or hard ride or after 10 to 20 hours of riding:
•Squeeze and hold the front brake and rock the bike forward and back. If you feel a clanking or looseness with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you may have a loose headset. Have your dealer check it.
•Lift the front wheel off the ground and turn the handlebar to the left and to the right a few times. If you feel any binding or roughness in the steering, you may have a tight headset or the headset may need to have grease added to the ball bearings. Please ask your dealer to check it.
•Hold one pedal and rock it back and forth across the centreline of the bike; then do the same with the other pedal. If anything feels loose, please ask your dealer to check it.
•Take a look at the brake shoes. If they’re starting to look worn or are not hitting the wheel rim squarely, have the dealer adjust or replace them.
•Check the control cables and cable housings for any rust, kinks, or fraying. If you notice any of these problems or if your brakes and/or shifter are not functioning smoothly, ask your dealer to check and replace the cables if necessary.
•Squeeze spokes in adjoining pairs on either side of each wheel between your thumb and index finger. They should all have about the same “tension”. If any feel loose, have your dealer check the wheel for spoke tension and trueness.
•Check the frame (particularly in the area around all weld joints), the handlebar, the
stem and the seat post for any deep scratches, cracks or discoloration. These are signs of
•Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, and tighten any which are not.
E)As required: If either brake lever fails the mechanical safety checks (see section 3.5), restore brake lever travel by turning the brake cable adjusting barrel
F)If the bike won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear: the gear mechanism may be out of adjustment. The cause may be as simple as a stretched control cable, in which case you can compensate by rotating the shift cable adjusting barrel.
Turn the gear shifter on the handlebar to select the 2nd gear.
The yellow coloured part must be between the 2 yellow lines on the window (rear wheel axle, RH side). See fig. 26.
If this is not the case, adjust the shift cable adjusting barrel near the rear wheel until the position of the yellow painted arm is correct. Lock the adjustment by turning the barrel’s lock nut. Try shifting again. If turning the cable adjusting barrel does not cure the problem, see your dealer.
FIG. 26
G)Every 50 hours of riding: Take your bike to your dealer for a
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