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brakes to fail. After transporting the bicy-
cle, check if the pressure point of the
brakes seems softer than before.
Then
apply the brakes slowly several times.
This allows the braking system to dis
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charge any bubbles. If the pressure
point remains soft, please refrain from
riding.
A FLYER specialist retailer must
discharge the air from the brake system.
You can avoid this problem by applying
the brake lever before transport and
then xing it in this position using a
strap. This prevents any air from enter
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ing the hydraulic system. Please note
that
the brake lever may not be pulled
when the wheel has been removed.
Place a spacer between the brake
blocks if you need to remove the wheel.
The driver is responsible for transport by car in
compliance with the applicable laws and regula
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tions. FLYER AG cannot be held liable in connec-
tion with the transportation of the FLYER on roof
or rear carriers.
•
Do not transport your E-bike upside
down. When securing the bike, en
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sure that no damage is caused to the
fork or the frame.
•
You may not attach your E-bike to
the roof rack or rear carrier by its
crank set. The E-bike must always be
transported standing on its wheels.
Non-compliance may result in dam
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age to the E-bike.
•
When transporting the E-bike by car,
the battery must be removed and
transported separately. Make sure
that the battery contacts are safe from
short circuiting.
Publictransport
Obtain information regarding the local regulations
when you intend to transport your E-bike on pub
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lic transportation.
Aircraft
Obtain information regarding the legal guidelines
if you intend to transport your FL
YER by aircraft.
Ask your airline.
the overall length of your FLYER.
Practise setting o󰀨, braking, riding
around corners and on hills in a safe
place with an empty trailer
• The maximum permitted overall
weight of the vehicle also includes
the weight of the trailer and any other
load
• You may require a substantially longer
braking distance to stop when riding
with a trailer. Please take this into ac
-
count in order to avoid accidents
•
Ask your FLYER specialist retailer
aboutthemaximumpermittedweight
of the trailer you may tow with your
FLYER
• Ask your FLYER specialist retailer
about the correct selection and instal
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lation of the trailer coupling
20.3Roofandrearcarrieronacar
• Only use rear carriers which satisfy
the applicable national legislation for
transporting your bike by car. The use
of rear carriers may lead to accidents.
• Adjust your driving according to the
weight of your rear carrier.
• In the case that you attach a trailer to
the bike, make sure to regularly check
if it is securely fastened to theFLYER
E-bike. If your FLYER falls out of the
carrier, it can cause serious acci
-
dents.
•
Avoid transporting your FLYER on the
roof of a vehicle and always cover the
motor with a rain protector cover to
prevent it from becoming damaged.
It is strongly recommended to cover
the whole bicycle with a rain protector
cover.
• Please note that loose parts, such as
tools, luggage and tool bags, child
seats,airpumpsetc.couldfallo󰀨dur
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ing transport. This may put other peo-
ple on the road at risk. All loose parts
should therefore be removed from the
FL
YER before you start riding.
• A roof rack changes the total height
of your vehicle. Pay close attention
to the maximal load capacity if you
transport your bike on the roof of a
vehicle.
The brake lever may not be used when
your bicycle is lying sideways, upside
down or if a wheel has been removed.
Otherwise air bubbles can enter the hy
-
draulic system which could cause the