Bosch WHYTE E-Lyte 140 - Page 59

12 MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 12.1 Cleaning & Lubrication
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Lubrication: Check all the moving parts of your bike, especially the
chain. Check the chain for wear and damaged or tight links regularly.
Keep the chain lubricated with 3 in 1 oil with PTFE, or similar. Apply the
lubricant to the internal parts of the chain. Avoid contaminating the
brake discs or pads with lubricant. This will stop the brakes working
effectively. Rotate the transmission and by changing the gears, get the
chain to run briey on all available sprockets. This will also lubricate
them and prevent corrosion. Wipe off excess lubricant with a lint-free
cloth. Talk to your Whyte retailer about the best lubricants and the
recommended lubrication frequency for your area.
The most effective application of lubricant is after cleaning. Apply
lubricants after the bike has dried for best results. Lubrication must
be proportional to the frequency of use, riding environment and
conditions.
Lubricate all pivot points on the rear dérailleur, including the dérailleur
pulleys and wipe the excess away with a lint free cloth. Whyte suggests
lightly greasing your seatpost at least once a year to prevent it from
seizing. Use friction paste at the contact points between frame and
post. This is especially important on carbon frames as this will allow
you to lower tightening torques and not damage components.
Recommended tools & spares for regular maintenance:
• Torque wrenches with lb•in or Nm gradations from 3 Nm to 15 Nm
and also from 10-60 Nm (Nm = Newton Metres). Plus 2, 2.5, 4, 5, 6, 8
& 10mm hexagonal inserts.
• High pressure low volume air pump (for rear shock or suspension
fork).
• 2, 2.5, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10 mm Allen keys.
• T25 & T10 Torx key.
• 8, 10 & 15mm open-end spanners.
• No. 1 Phillips head screwdriver.
• Bicycle chain splitter tool.
• Bicycle tyre levers.
• Bicycle tyre pump with pressure gauge.
• Bicycle spoke key.
• Spare bicycle inner tubes* & tyres*.
• Spare brake pads / blocks*.
• Spare “Power-link” chain link*.
• Spare control cables.
• Synthetic bicycle chain lube.
• Synthetic bicycle grease.
• Frame polishing protectant.
* These spares are specic to the specication of your bicycle, make
sure you order the correct size & specication of replacements,
manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer.