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There should be no play in the forks be-
aring: No clicking should be hear or felt.
Creaking noises are also impermissible.
•
Lift the hold bike up so that the rear
wheel is higher than the front wheel.
•
Move the front wheel by steering to the
side and let it go again.
•
The front wheel must automatically
return to its original position.
•
The front wheel must not lock in any
position.
7.6 Check suspension forks
1. Check your suspension forks:
•
Pull the front brake lever and keep the
brake applied.
•
Press with your body weight on the
handlebars so that the suspension forks
deect.
•
The forks must spring easily up and
down
•
There must be no audible creaking or
rattling sounds.
•
Stick the front wheel between your
legs and try to pull up the bicycle at the
handlebar.
•
The standpipes mustn´t break loose from
the diving pipes or from the fork bridge.
•
Please regard the hints in the separate
instruction manual for your fork.
7.7 Check the rear wheel suspension
1. Check your rear wheel suspension:
•
Sit on your bike and activate the sus-
pension in a standing position using
vigorous up and down movements.
•
The rear of the bike must spring easily up
and down.
•
There must be no audible creaking or
rattling sounds
7.8 Check the brakes
Risk of Personal Injury and Material
Damage!
Brake malfunctioning is a danger to life.
•
Check your brake system particularly
carefully.
When touring for several days brake disk,
brake blocks and brake pads can wear a
lot.
When touring like this carry spare brake
blocks and replacement pads with you.
Only replace them yourself if you are
familiar with this job. Please consult your
dealer.
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