Gocycle
®
Owner’s Manual for GX, April 2019
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11.4 Cleaning and Preventing Corrosion
We do not recommend that you ride your Gocycle in heavy rain or store it in damp or wet areas. If you
do find yourself riding while it is raining, we recommend that you use the motor when safe to do so.
Using the motor will allow heat to build up in the motor and the electronics, which will evaporate the
water from these components.
Please read 3.4 Riding in Wet, Cold or Icy Conditions for safety recommendations for riding in wet
conditions.
Water and moisture (especially spray from roads that are salted to reduce the formation of ice) can
accelerate corrosion (rust) of the various metallic components on the Gocycle, and this will reduce the
life of product. Leaving water and moisture on the Gocycle could also result in premature failure of the
electronics, battery or motor system. The warranty will not cover premature failure as a result of
corrosion through neglect.
Here are some best practice recommendations:
If your Gocycle has water on it, we recommend that you wipe it dry as soon as
possible with a towel or dry cloth.
The less you expose your Gocycle to moisture or water, the longer it will last.
We do not recommend that you store your Gocycle outside. Keep your Gocycle
inside your house, flat or garage.
If you wish to clean the Gocycle, we recommend that you use a damp towel or
cloth and mild liquid soap. First wipe down all areas with a damp towel, then wipe
dry with a dry towel. Alternatively, your local bike shop can recommend a suitable
spray bottle bike frame cleaner.
WARNING! Keep your Gocycle clean and dry at all times, where possible. Never spray the
Gocycle with a hose or high-pressure cleaning system. Never use polishes, waxes or solvents
to clean your Gocycle. Never use polish on the tyres – EVER!
11.5 Lubrication
11.5.1 Cleandrive
There is no need to regularly inspect, clean and lubricate the internal components of the Cleandrive
®
The gearbox, rear hub, hub bearings and chain drive system (Cleandrive) are lubricated during
production, and unless the Gocycle is regularly exposed to a high-humidity, corrosion-enhancing
environment, or flooding, these components will last the lifetime of the product and it is not necessary
to open the Cleandrive to lubricate any components.
11.5.2 Lockshock
From time to time and particularly during periods of hot or abnormal weather, your Lockshock™ may
require additional lubrication to prevent undesired noises whilst riding such as squeaking. The
Gocycle Lockshock™ is delivered pre-greased from the factory however certain riding conditions or
environments can, over time, remove some of this grease. Re-lubricating of the Lockshock™ should
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