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5. Owning and Operation
5.1 Maintenance
It's important to keep the bike in good condition in order to get the full
performance of the bike and increase its lifetime. When you are done riding,
always clean the bike and follow the "Regular inspection" checklist. Charge
the bike to a minimum of 30% State Of Charge. Turn the bike off with the
main switch if it will not be used for more than a week.
5.2 Cleaning
Always be cautious when cleaning the bike. The bikes electrical components
can be damaged if cleaned improperly which can damage the bike, property
or persons.
Always make sure that the bike is standing firmly before washing and don't
forget to turn the bike off.
Never use a pressure washer or a water hose in order to clean the bike. It's
recommended to use pressurized air, a bucket of water together with a cloth and
brush. When cleaning the chain, use chain cleaner and scrub the chain with
a brush. Repeat the cleaning before drying the chain and apply chain lube.
5.3 Storing
Follow these following steps to ensure that your CAKE Kalk is always in a
good condition and to extend the life of the bike. We recommend you to ride
the bike at least once every month as some of the bike's components needs
to be used in order for them to be in the best condition. Store the bike indoors
away from sunshine to avoid unnecessary aging or discoloration.
Make sure to turn the bike off with the main switch (pointing backwards)
as it's otherwise in standby and will drain the battery to an unhealthy level
which will shorten the lifespan of the battery.
Never store a bike with an empty battery. The optimal SOC is 30% (1-2 green
LEDs on the dashboard). If the bike will be stored for a longer period of time,
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