Seat Back Fabric Tension - Vision R82 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 3 - General Maintenance

It's important to maintain your bike properly, to keep it in good

running condition. A regular visit to your bike shop is very

important to keep your bike running smooth and safe, but

between trips to the shop your bike will love some simple

attention.

Lube your chain.

This is probably the most important regular maintenance item on

any bike, and just as probably the most ignored. You should lube

your chain at least every month. More if you ride a lot and do it

every time you get rained on. It's simple, if you start when your

ride is finished, rather than 2 minutes before you head out. First,

grab a trashy rag (not a paper towel) and wipe the chain down

completely. I wrap my hand with the rag, grab the lower section

of the chain and turn the pedals backwards.

Do this until the chain has travelled through the rag several

times. Now apply a commercial bicycle chain lubricant (NOT

WD-40!) to the chain. Follow the manufacturers directions, but

what works for me is to drip it lightly onto the inner side of the

chain, first the outer plates and then the inner. Now allow the

bike to sit overnight.

After the lube has had a chance to penetrate the links, it's

important to wipe off all the excess lube. This helps to keep the

chain free of excess road grit. Do this by repeating the wiping

procedure outlined above.

Chapter 2 — Set-Up and Adjustment

The Seat (cont.)

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