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WARNING: Technological advances

have made bicycles and bicycle

components more complex, and the pace of

innovation is increasing. It is impossible for

this manual 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 repair or

maintenance that is not specically

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 geographic location. Consult your

dealer for help in determining your mainte-

nance requirements.

WARNING: Many bicycle service and

repair tasks require special knowl-

edge and tools. Do not begin any adjust-

ments or service on your bicycle until you

have learned from your dealer how to

properly complete them. Improper adjust-

ment or service may result in damage to the

bicycle or in an accident that can cause

serious injury or death.

Service Intervals

Some service and maintenance can and should

be performed by the owner, and requires no

special tools or knowledge beyond what is pre-

sented in this manual.

The following are examples of the type of

service you should perform yourself. All other

service, maintenance and repair should be per-

formed in a properly equipped facility by a qual-

iedbicyclemechanic,usingthecorrecttools

andproceduresspeciedbythemanufacturer.

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rstusedandmayrequire

readjustment by your dealer. Your Mechanical

Safety Check will help you identify some things

that need readjustment. But even if every-

thingseemsnetoyou,itisbesttotakeyour

bike back to the dealer for a checkup. Dealers

typically suggest you bring the bike in for a

30-day checkup. Another way to judge when it

istimefortherstcheckupistobringthebike

inafterthreetovehoursofhardoff-roaduse,

or about 10 to 15 hours of on-road or more

casual off-road use. But 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 or grit,

or at least every 100 miles, clean it by wiping it

cleanandlightlyoilthechainwithadryTeon

lubrication or a synthetic based chain lube.

Then, very importantly, wipe off excess oil.

Long lasting lubrication is a function of climate.

(Hot or cold, wet or dry.) For general cycle

lubrication, Dahon suggests using lightweight

mineral based oil that is commonly available

in most bike shops or hardware stores. If you

have any questions, please talk to your dealer

as an incorrect lubricant can damage the

painted surfaces.

After Every Long or Hard Ride or After

Every 10 to 20 Hours of Riding

Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike

forward and back. If you feel a clunk with each

forward or backward movement of the bike,

you probably have a loose headset. Have your

dealer check it.

Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing

it from side to side. If you feel any binding or

roughness in the steering, you may have a tight

headset. Have your dealer check it.

Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away

from the centerline of the bike; then do the

same with the other pedal. Anything feel loose?

If so, have your dealer check it.

Service

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