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Service

WARNING:

With increasing technological advances

and innovations, bicycles and their

components are more complex than

ever. This manual is to provide all the

information required to properly repair

and or maintain your bicycle. In order to

help minimize the chances of an accident

and possible injury, it is critical that you

have any repairs or maintenance performed

by your dealer. Routine maintenance

requirements will be determined by your

riding style and geographic location.

Consult your dealer for help in determining

your maintenance requirements.

WARNING:

Bicycle maintenance and repair tasks

require special knowledge and tools.

Until you have learned to properly

complete any adjustments or services

on your bicycle from a dealer, do not

ride your bicycle. Improper adjustment

or service may result in damage to the

bicycle or in an accident that can cause

serious injury or death.

Service Intervals

Various service and maintenance should

be performed by the owner, which do not

require any special tools or knowledge

beyond what is presented in this manual.

Throughout the manual you will find the

following examples in the types of services

you should perform yourself. All other

services, maintenance and repairs should

be executed in a properly equipped facility

by a qualified bicycle mechanic, using the

correct tools and procedures specified by

the manufacturer.

Break-in Period

Your bike will last longer and work better if you

break it in. Control cables and wheel spokes

may stretch or “seat” when a new bike is first

used, and may require readjustment by your

dealer. The ‘Mechanical Safety Check’ can help

you identify components that will need

readjustment. If everything seems fine to you,

it is still always best to take your bike back to the

dealer for a check-up. Typically, dealers suggest

you bring the bike in for a 30-day check-up.

A way to judge when it is time for the first check-up

is to bring the bike in after three to five hours of

hard off-road use, or about 10 to 15 hours of on

and off-road use. If you think something is wrong

with the bike, take it to your dealer before riding

it again.

After Every Long or Hard Ride

If the bike has been exposed to water, dirt

or endured tough terrain, make sure you

clean and lightly oil the chain with a dry

Teflon lubrication (synthetic based chain lube).

Then, wipe off any excess oil. Long lasting

lubrication varies with climate: hot or cold,

wet or dry. For general cycle lubrication,

Dahon suggests using lightweight mineral

based oil that is available in most bike shops

or hardware stores. If you have any questions,

please talk to your dealer as incorrect

lubricants can damage the painted surfaces.

After Every Long or Hard Ride or

After Every 10 to 20 Hours of Riding

Whilst squeezing the front brake, rock the bike

back and forth. If you hear unusual or clonking

noises with each forward or backward movement

of the bike, you probably have a loose headset.

To check the tightness of your headset, lift the

front wheel off the ground and swing it from side

to side. If you feel any binding or roughness in

steering, you may have a tight headset. Another

test is to hold one pedal and shake it back and

forth from the centerline of the bike and then do

the same with the opposite pedal. Any looseness

should be referred to your dealer.

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