7.4.3
Pannier rack
1 Dry pannier rack with a cloth.
2 Spray pannier rack with spray wax and leave to
dry.
3 Wipe pannier rack with a cloth.
4 Protect chafing points on panniers with
adhesive film. Replace worn adhesive film.
5 Care for coil springs with silicone spray or wax
spray from time to time.
7.4.4
Mudguard
Depending on the mudguard material's
requirements, apply hard wax polish, metal
polish or plastic care product as per the
product instructions.
7.4.5
Servicing the kickstand
1 Dry kickstand with a cloth.
2 Spray kickstand rack with spray wax and leave
to dry.
3 Wipe down kickstand with a cloth.
4 Lubricate the kickstand joints with spray oil.
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7.4.6
Stem
1 Spray painted and polished metal surfaces
with wax spray and leave to dry.
2 Wipe away any wax residue with a cloth.
3 Apply silicone or Teflon oil to the stem shaft
tube and the quick release lever pivot point
with a cloth.
4 If you have a Speedlifter Twist, also apply oil to
the unlocking bolt using the groove in the
Speedlifter body.
5 Apply a little acid-free lubricant grease
between the stem quick release lever and the
sliding piece to reduce the quick release lever
operating force.
6 If you have a stem with a cone clamp, apply a
new protective layer of assembly paste onto
the stem and fork steerer contact point once a
year.
7.4.7
Handlebars
1 Spray painted and polished metal surfaces
with wax spray and leave to dry.
2 Wipe away any wax residue with a cloth.
7.4.8
Handle
7.4.8.1 Rubber handles
1 Apply talcum powder to sticky rubber handles.
Notice
Never apply talcum powder to leather or foam
handles.
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