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hidden moving parts as the steering head
and hubs; his hands, eyes and ears also
allow him to make a timely diagnosis of
small imperfections! Good maintenance
is also important in connection with the
guarantee. You should carefully read the
terms of guarantee further on in this
booklet!
Tools
A simple set of tools will suffice for the
limited work. You will be well on your way
with a set of flat key's (8 to 15 mm),Allen
keys, screwdriver, pliers, a small bottle
of bicycle oil and maybe a punc- ture
repair kit. Ensure that whenever parts
are replaced, the replacements fitted are
original or the equivalent.
Important
Because pivot points with bearings are
water repellent but not watertight, it
is not advisable to use a garden hose or
high-pressure jet cleaner. The alloy
and chrome parts of your bicycle (for ex-
ample, rims, cranks, hubs and handlebars)
should have preventive treatment with
acid-free petroleum jelly or special grease
to prevent oxidation.
Cleaning
First use a soft brush to remove the dirt.
A plastic soft spiral brush (often used
during the cleaning of central heating
radiators) can be really useful for places
that are difficult to reach (the inner sides
of mudguards). Next go to work with warm
water mixed with a mild liquid soap (NO
strong chemicals such as bleach, ammonia
or soda) and a soft cotton cloth.
• Due too continues exposure to the sun
colored parts of the cruiser can fade.
• Avoid extreme temperatures for the
cruiser.
Checklist
Check regularly:
• Do the brakes work as they should? Are
the brake blocks and bolts secure? Are the
cables intact?
• Are the spokes at the right tension? Have
the spokes been checked and possibly
tightened
• Are the saddle tube and steering tube
not higher than the safety markings?
• All the nuts and bolts tightened securely?
• Is the tread of the tires not worn out
and are there any weak spots or bulges?
Are the tires at the right pressure?
• Are the steering tube and the handlebars
secure? Is there any play in the steering
head?
• Are the hand grips still firmly in place
and do the gears still work flawlessly?
• Is the chain tension correct?
Recommended tightening-
Torques
Steering plug bolt 12-15 Nm
Expander bolt with
oblique bobbin 20-23 Nm
Nut for the saddle tube bolt 15-20 Nm
Front wheel hub shaft nuts 20-27 Nm
Theft prevention
Protect your bicycle from theft with a Grand
1888 approved chain lock. Fasten it to any
street pole or fence, pass the chain through
the frame and one of the wheels. Do not
pass it exclusively through the front wheel!
Insurance
Your new Cruiser can also be insured for
theft. The insurance is available at www.
Grand1888.com Make note of the serial
number of your bicycle (You can find this
serial number under the crank axle) and
keep a copy of the serial number separate
from the bicycle.
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