Service Intervals; Break-In Period; Before Every Ride - Flash FLASHV1 User Manual

parts, such as inner tubes, light bulbs, etc. it would be appro-
priate for you to have once you have learned how to replace
such parts when they require replacement.
1. Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer's installa-
tion and service instructions for the components on your
bike, or contact the component manufacturer.
2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair.
3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair
courses in your area.
We recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality
of your work the first time you work on something and before
you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything
correctly. Since that will require the time of a mechanic, there
may be a modest charge for this service.
A. Service Intervals
Some service and maintenance can and should be per
formed by the owner, and require no special tools or knowl
edge beyond what is presented in this manual.
The following are examples of the type of service you should
perform yourself. All other service, maintenance and repair
should be per formed in a properly equipped facility by a
qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and proce
dures specified by the manufacturer.
1. Break-in Period: Your bike will last longer and work better
if you break it in before riding it hard. Control cables and
wheel spokes may stretch or "seat" when a new bike is first
used and may require readjustment by your dealer. Your
Mechanical Safety Check will help you identify some things
that need readjustment. But even if everything seems fine
to you, it's best to take your bike back to the dealer for a
checkup. Dealers typically suggest you bring the bike in for
a 30 day checkup. Another way to judge when it's time for
the first check up is to bring the bike in after three to five
hours of hard off-road use,or about 10 to 15 hours of on-road
or more casual off-road use. But if you think something is
wrong with the bike, take it to your dealer before riding it
again.
2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check
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