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e
f
g
h
The intended use of the CENTURION bike includes
regular servicing and the replacement of wearing
parts in time, e.g. chains, brake pads
(c)
or Bowden
and brake cables
(d)
, and therefore has an influence
on the warranty and the guarantee, as well.
For more information see the chapter “Service and
maintenance schedule”.
G
Servicing and repairs are jobs best left
to your CENTURION dealer. If you have
your bike serviced by anyone else than
an expert, you run the risk that parts of your
CENTURION bike will fail. Risk of an accident!
When working on your CENTURION bike, restrict
yourself to jobs for which you have the suitable
tools, e.g. a torque wrench, and the necessary
knowledge.
G
If a component needs to be replaced,
make it a rule to only use original
spare parts
(e)
. Wearing parts of oth-
er manufacturers, e.g. brake pads or tires that
are not of identical dimension, may render your
CENTURION bike unsafe. Risk of an accident!
Cleaning and caring for your
CENTURION bike
Dried sweat, dirt and salt from riding during the winter
or in sea air can harm your CENTURION bike. You
should therefore make it a habit of cleaning all com-
ponents at regular intervals.
Avoid cleaning your bike with a high-pressure clean-
er. The high-pressure jet is likely to enter bearings by
passing through the seals and dilute the lubricants
hereby increasing the friction. This destroys and im-
pairs the functioning of the bearing races in the long
term. High-pressure jets are also likely to remove
frame stickers.
A much more gentle way of cleaning your bike is with
a low-pressure water jet or a bucket of water and a
sponge or a large brush. Cleaning your bike by hand
has another positive side-effect: you may discover
defects in the paint
(f)
as well as worn or defective
components at an early stage.
Check the chain for wear
(g)
and relubricate
(h)
after
cleaning and drying (see the chapter “Chain – care
and wear” and the instructions of the component
manufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM). Wipe
dry the sliding surfaces of the suspension fork and
the rear shock and apply special spray. Apply a coat
of standard hard wax on painted, metal and carbon
surfaces (except from brake surfaces and brake
discs). Polish the waxed surfaces after drying to give
them a nice shine.
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