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missing the boom shim, please do not ride your Catrike and contact your Catrike Dealer.
Failure to do so might cause the boom to twist and cause serious injury.
Maintenance tips
Make it a habit to inspect your trike from time to time, especially when new. Fasteners have a
habit of working loose at first and this can cause a safety hazard. Also, you'll find that the right
front wheel tends to pick up debris from the edge of the road faster than the left front wheel,
because it's running closer to the curb. Catrikes come with Kevlar-belted tires for puncture
resistance, but this does not mean they're immune to flats.
Keeping your trike clean will maximize its life. Wash it from time to time but avoid the use of
pressure washers. They do a great job of getting dirt out of tight spaces, but they do an equally
good job of driving lubricant out of where it needs to be. It's better to use a bucket of water,
mild detergent and a soft brush.
Your Catrike comes equipped with mechanical disc brakes. Use care to not overspray any
solvents or cleaners onto the disc brake rotors or brake pads. Brake pads can absorb cleaners
which is a common cause of brake noise.
Many new owners tend to over-lube the chain. It should not be dripping with lube. A properly
lubricated chain looks dry and clean, and while it may leave a bit of a mark on your hand if you
grab it, it should not be a gloppy mess. Use your favorite lube and follow the instructions.
Always keep your tires filled to the recommended pressure (printed on the tire sidewall). The
tubes are not entirely airtight, and the tire will lose pressure over time. Trikes by nature will
scrub the tires a bit, so they may not last as long as they would on a bicycle. Overly aggressive
riding will shorten tire life.
Your seat mesh will stretch a bit and settle in over time. It's not meant to be drum-tight…it's
meant to support you comfortably. Pull the straps tight from time to time when the trike is
new…eventually the mesh and straps will settle into a stable configuration that you'll find is
quite comfortable.
When using a neck rest, we recommend placing the pad so that it's behind your neck, just
under the lower edge of the helmet, and in a position that lets you rest your neck on it if you
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