JORVIK TRICYCLES
Page | 15
Maintenance
Wheels: Wheels should be centred in the fork or dropouts. If you hear any irregular noise from the
wheels or brakes, the wheels should be checked and repaired. Regularly check the spokes of the
wheels for tightness and rim alignment. The wheels should rotate smoothly without wobbling from
side to side. Check the bearing play of the hubs by lifting the tricycle and spinning the wheel. It
should continue to spin for several turns after you stop spinning. To check the play of the hubs try
to move the rim from side to side between the forks. No substantial play should exist. If you detect
play or if the wheel is difficult to turn, the bearings must be adjusted or replaced. Please contact a
local bicycle dealer, to have the hub bearings adjusted for new bearings.
Rims: The rims should be smooth and without cracks, breaks or bulges.
Spokes: Check the tension of the spokes regularly. About the same tension should be on all the
spokes. If there is some minor loosening of the spokes, you may tighten the nipples, but it is
recommended that you take it to a bicycle shop. If there are loose spokes or if the rim has side
play of more than 4mm, immediately have the wheel trued by a bicycle engineer. Riding with
loose spokes may cause the wheel to fail!
Tyres: Inflate your tyres to the pressure embossed on the sidewall before use of your new bike. It
is recommended that the tyre pressure for your Electric Trike be around 25 psi. Every time you
ride, make sure the tyres are inflated according to the pressure on the sidewall. Improper tyre
pressure will make riding more difficult, cause excessive wear, and premature failure of the tyre.
The tyre should be properly seated in the rim and the fitting of the tyre bead and rim bead should
be checked. If the tube is pinched between the rim and the tyre, it will fail when inflated. Make
sure that the tyre is not cracked or worn unevenly. Check for bulges. Check and make sure that
the valve stem is straight in the rim. Irregular tyres should be replaced immediately.
Handlebar and Display: We have created the handlebar display so that you can easily see it while
riding. Loose or damaged grips on your handlebars are dangerous! If your grip comes off you
could lose control of your tricycle.
Brakes: Riding with brakes that are worn or damaged, or with worn cables or wheels in poor
condition may result in losing control of your e-trike. Wet weather hinders the braking
performance. You need more distance to safely stop in the rain or in a wet or icy conditions.
Before each ride, check to make sure your brake cables are free of obstacles, and are working
properly before operating your vehicles.
To Next Page
Loading...
