The chain should be kept lubricated with a chain lube that suits
your particular climate/conditions (Greenspeed recommends
Prolink, www.progoldmfr.com); your local bike shop should know
the ideal lube for your particular requirements. If the chain ever
becomes dry and squeaks, it is crying out for lube, and will make
the trike harder to push!
If the kingpins are fitted with
grease zirks (fig 22), they
should be greased about once
a year. At the same time you
lubricate the kingpins, turn
your trike upside down and
add a few drops of oil to the
handle bar pivot. Front hubs,
have sealed bearings that don’t
require lubrication. If you have
any problems with the hubs,
please contact your dealer. The
steering ball joints are nylon
bushed, and don’t require lubrication.
Try experimenting with pressures, lower tyre pressure will give
a more comfortable ride and higher speed on rough roads, but
higher tyre pressure will make it roll easier on smooth roads.
There is usually a good compromise at between 70-80psi. Check
your tyre pressure before each ride and you will find that your
trike will be easier to push.
Your dealer is the best person to suggest a maintenance scedule
specific to your area and the style of riding you do.
Below we’ve covered the bare minimium for you. Any one
proficient in bicycle machanics who is used to looking after their
own bikes will be comfortable looking after a trike as well, as
only the steering is different.
chain
steering
tyre presure
fig 22
Q. My drum brake hub is rubbing on the backing plate.
A. First check that your spacer is in on the correct way with the
tapered ‘ridge’ side facing outwards, and that the backing plate is
sitting right up against the head of the axle bolt. If the Hub still
rubs you may have a damaged backing plate and you should see
your dealer.
Q. Why are my tires wearing out so fast?
A. Your wheel track could be out (page 14) or your tyre pressure
may be excessively low. High corner speed and brake lockups
also cause rapid tyre wear. We have found tourists wear their
tyres least, as commuters can be the opposite, depending on
their route to work and their confidence to push the limits of tire
adhesion.
Q. Where do I put the flag?
A. A small diameter tube is located at the top of the seat tubes
near the tail light mount inside the seat cover.
Q. Why can’t I get first gear?
A. See page 6 Cable Adjustment section.
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