As a guide, you should only recharge your battery after a ride of 20 or more kilometres, or when
the battery is showing a quarter charge as displayed on the LCD screen. Frequent recharging after
short rides is not ideal for ensuring the longevity of the battery. Ideally there should be some
variation in battery charge levels whenever you decide to recharge the battery, to remove any
potential for the battery building any form of memory.
Can your battery wear out even if it isn’t being used?
The stored energy in the battery escapes gradually. This is called self-discharging. If it remains
completely discharged for a long period of time, irreparable damage can occur due to chemical
reactions inside the battery. If the bike is going to be stored for an extended period, then the
battery needs to be kept charged. We suggest a recharge every two months to maintain a
healthy battery.
CLEANING
What if I want to clean my bike?
• Remember that water and electricity do not match!
• Do not clean your bike with the garden hose
• Do not use a high-pressure water washer for cleaning your bike
• Never completely immerse your bike or battery in water
If cleaning your bike use a damp cloth only
How to clean your bike without damaging electrical components:
• First, remove the dirt from your bike using a soft bristled brush
• Fill a bucket with warm soapy water and use a soft cloth
• Start from one end of the bike wiping down the bike with the damp cloth
• By doing this you will limit the amount of water around your electrical components
• To clean the chain, hold the cloth loosely on your chain and slowly turn the pedal crank
backwards.
• If your chain looks dry, then place a few drops of oil on the chain while turning the pedals
backwards
• Be careful when using spray lubricants such as CRC near your disc brakes, as the spray will
adversely aect how your brakes work
SERVICING
We highly recommend the rst service from a qualied bicycle technician after riding
150 - 200 kilometres.
6 Week Inspection:
It is recommended that 6 weeks after assuming ownership, you should inspect your bike as some
ttings may loosen and need retightening. If you do not know how to adjust any of the cables,
please take your ‘’Maverick’’ to a qualied bicycle technician.
Annual Inspection:
It is recommended that once a year you complete a full service on your bike to keep it in excellent
working order. This can be completed by your local bike shop technician as they will have a check
list for yearly service requirements.
When storing your bike for a prolonged period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry
place, charging periodically, as the battery will discharge over time without use. Failure to so will
result in the battery falling into a dormant state rendering the battery unrepairable or ineective.
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