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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing schedule:
Have servicing carried out at the intervals prescribed only in a specialist workshop authorised by
the manufacturer.
Type of inspection Normal use Frequent sport, competition or use of
a competitive nature
1. Inspection at the latest after 200 km or 2
months
at the latest after 100 km or 1 month
Subsequent inspections every 2000 km or 1 x per annum every 500 km or every 2 months
Check brake pads/brake
blocks
every 400 km every 100 km
Check brake disks every 400 km every 100 km
Check chain wear every 500 km every 250 km
Check the rear suspension
bearing for full-suspension
frames incl. checks/relubrica-
ting the roller bearing on the
shock absorber (if applicable)
Every 500 km or once a year Every 250 km or every two months
Replace handlebars and stem after a crash (see Chapter 10)
as indicated by component manu-
facturer or every 5 years at the latest
after a crash (see Chapter 10)
as indicated by component manufactu-
rer or every 2 years at the latest
Under unfavourable conditions, your chain can wear rapidly. Changing it early will extend
the life of your sprockets.
13 Storing your bike for
a lengthy period
Danger of material damage!
Incorrect storage of a bike can damage
bearings and tyres and promote corro-
sion.
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Please observe the following instructions.
1. Clean and maintain your bike as descri-
bed in Chapter 12.
2. Only store your bike in dry and dust-free
premises.
3. Use suitable bike stands (e.g. tripod, wall
hooks). Please consult your dealer.
4. Place your bike with one or both wheels
on the oor
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Lift your bike every 2-3 weeks and spin your
wheels a couple of turns.
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Rotate the handlebars back and forwards a
couple of times.
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Turn the crank by hand a couple of revolu-
tions against the direction of drive.
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When using again, carry out a check as
described in Chapter 7.