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part finishes can cause premature aging. If storing your bicycle outdoors under the elements,
you must keep it covered with a cover to avoid rain, snow or dirt damaging your new bicycle.
To clean your bicycle, follow these instructions:
Your bicycle incorporates electrical components; it is advised when washing your bicycle you
should first cover the throttle and battery terminals. Use a plastic bag or a plastic wrap to
cover the components. Place the bag or wrap around the complete throttle assembly and use
a rubber band or tape to secure. The battery should be removed prior to cleaning and a plastic
bag or wrap secured by tape can be used to cover the battery terminal. If you are planning for
a ride after washing, it is recommended the saddle also be covered. The saddle has miniature
holes where there is stitching and water can seep into these small holes.
NOTE: DO NOT use a powerful water jet or high-pressure cleaner. If water under high
pressure is directed at the bike, it can enter the bearings. This can dilute the lubricant, which
increases friction. This leads to rusting and irreparable damage to the bearings.
NOTE: DO NOT clean your bike with acids, grease, hot oil brake cleaners (apart from brake
discs) or fluids containing solvents. These substances attack the surface of the bike and
accelerate wear.
Dispose of used lubricants, cleaning agents and care products in an environmentally sound
manner. Do not pour these substances into the domestic waste, down the drain or into natural
water bodies or the soil.
To wash your bicycle you will need a small bucket of warm water with car soap, sponge, small
brush, chain lube and a few rags or towels.
• Rinse your bicycle off with a light spray of water to remove any dirt on the surface. Using
the sponge and warm soapy water, wash the frame and frame components; which include the
forks, handlebar and seat post. Start from the top of the bicycle working your way down.
• Once the frame is washed, use the sponge to clean the motor, spokes, chain guard and
rims.
• The tires, pedals, crankset and chain will be the remaining items needing to be washed.
Use the brush first on the tires and then the pedals. Rinse the brush and then using the warm
soapy water, clean the chain ring, freewheel and finally the chain. If the chain and drive train
are very dirty or greasy, a bicycle degreaser should be utilized.
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