LUBRICATION
In
order to
keep
all the mechanics
in
working order, you
can
apply lubrication
on
the major moving
parts
such
as
the chain.
You
should
use
a special cleaning solution to clean off the chain before
applying a bike lubricant to it. This should ideally
be
done at least once a week
if
you
use
the bike
often.
CH
ECK
THE
BOLTS
Do
a quick once-over and check for any loose screws, bolts, nuts, or anything
else
on
the bike. If
there
is
too much play
in
the bolts, tighten them
up
a little bit and
see
if
you
can
identify the
cause
of the looseness. Don't tighten the bolts too far.
TIRE
PRESSURE
You
can
check to
see
what the current pressure
is
in
the tires
by
using a simple pressure
gauge.
If
its
too low, or
if
the tires
can
visibly sink when you
push
your finger into them, you should get out your
bike pump
and
inflate them properly to the pressure indicated
on
the tires.
BRAKE
PADS
Take
a good look at the brake
pads
on
your bike every few
weeks
to
see
how they
are
holding
up.
it's
essential that you
have
effective brakes or
else
you could
end
up
in
a serious accident.
Brake
pads
can
easily
and
cheaply
be
replaced whenever
necessary.
WATERPROOF!
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The
battery and motor of
an
e-bike are well-sealed to prevent any water damage. That doesn't
mean it's absolutely impossible for water to get in, but with a certain level of common
sense
and
care, you
won't
need
to worry. Things to avoid with
an
electric bike include using a
jet
wash and
fully submerging the bike.
No
lake jumps then, sorry!
The
motor itself
is
in
a factory-sealed unit
and you should never attempt to take
it
apart for maintenance or
to
try and fix a problem.
BATTERY
CARE
Charge
the battery at room temperature
in
a dry location.
To
improve the life
span
of your battery,
avoid leaving the battery fully charged or fully discharged for long periods of time.
When
the bike
is
out of
use
for
an
extended period, you
can
disconnect the battery.lt will gradually
lose
charge,
so
still, top
it
up
every now
and
again.
As
we've already said, avoid storing the bike for long periods of
time with
no
charge - maintaining a
30
to
60
percent charge
is
ideal for long-term storage, according
toe-bike systems manufacturers. Extreme heat
and
cold
are
the enemies of electric bike batteries.
Store your e-bike battery
in
a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. During winter,
and
particularly
if
the temperature
is
below
0°C,
charge
and
store the battery at room temperature,
and
re-insert the
battery into the bike immediately before riding.
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