Giant TwisT LaFree Twist 2002 Motorized Bicycle, Owner'S Manual

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8.1 General
NOTE:
Technological advances have made bicycles
and bicycle components more sophisticated
than ever before, and the pace of innovation is
increasing. This on-going evolution makes it
impossible for this manual to provide all the
information required to properly repair and/or
maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimise
the chances of an accident and possible injury,
it is critical that you have any repair or
maintenance which is not specifically described
in this manual performed by your dealer.
Equally important is that your individual
maintenance requirements will be determined
by everything from your riding style to geogra-
phic location. Consult your dealer for help in
determining your maintenance requirements.
The amount and kinds of maintenance you
can do yourself depends on your level of skill
and experience, and on whether you have the
special tools required.
WARNING:
Many bicycle service and repair tasks require
special knowledge and tools. Do not begin
any adjustments or service on your bicycle if
you have the slightest doubt about your ability
to properly complete them. Improper
adjustment or service may result in damage
to the bicycle or in an accident which may
cause serious injury.
If you want to learn about service and repair
work on your bike, you have three options:
1 Ask your dealer whether copies of the
manufacturer’s installation and service
instructions for the components on your
bike are available.
2 Ask your dealer to recommend a book on
bicycle repair.
3 Ask your dealer about the availability of
bicycle repair courses in your area, or
through the bike shop.
Regardless of which option you select, we
recommend that you ask your dealer to
check the quality of your work the first time
you work on something and before you ride
the bike, just to make sure that you did
everything correctly. Since that will require
the time of a mechanic, there may be a
modest charge for this service.
8.2 Service & maintenance
schedule.
Some service and maintenance can and
should be performed by the owner, and
require no special tools or knowledge beyond
what is presented in this manual.
The following are examples of the type of
service you can perform yourself. All other
service, maintenance and repair should be
performed in a properly equipped facility by a
qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct
tools and procedures specified by the
manufacturer.
A) Break-in period: your bike will last longer
and work better if you break it in before
riding it hard. Control cables and wheel
spokes may stretch or “seat” when a new
bike is first used and may require readjust-
ment by your dealer. Your mechanical safety
checks (see section 3.5) will help you
identify some things that need readjustment.
But even if everything seems fine to you, it’s
best to take your bike back to the dealer for
a check-up. Dealers typically suggest you
bring the bike in for a 30 day check-up.
Another way to judge when it’s time for the
first check-up is to bring the bike in after
about 10 to 15 hours of use. But if you think
something is wrong with the bike, take it to
your dealer before riding it again.
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