Glide Cruisers - Owner's Manual
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General Maintenance
Your electric cruiser is virtually maintenance free. However, some of the
components we install on each system may from time-to-time need
adjustment. Below is a list of the items to keep under observation and
some that may occasionally need adjustment:
Tires:
Keep tires properly inflated - between 40-50 PSI (for standard
all-terrain tires). If tire inflation is not kept in this range, the
tube can rotate on the rim causing the tube to fail. This is
especially true with the front tire.
Brakes:
We recommend working with your local bike shop if
concerned about the performance of your brakes. Hydraulic
brakes may need to be bleeded from time to time and manual
disc brakes may need slight cable adjustment. Also, brake pads
may eventually need to be replaced.
Battery:
Make sure to charge your battery pack regularly. If the
battery is left uncharged for too long, it can cause damage.
Normal voltage range for 48 volt batteries is 50-56 volts when
completely charged.
Fenders:
Always be sure that the bolts for fenders are tight. If too
loose, locate a socket cap tool and tighten. Beware that over-
tightening the front fender can cause the bracket to crack.
Kickstand:
DO NOT stand on your cruiser footboard with the kickstand
down. Follow the instructions in the Operation Section of
this manual to ensure proper care (see page 5).
Handlebars:
Your handlebars are held in place by the adjustable stem.
Should the handlebars ever become loose - locate the (2)
socket bolts at the top of the stem and tighten accordingly.
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Suspension:
The front suspension fork is set from the factory at medium
stiffness. Should you determine that more stiffness would be
better - use the tension adjustment knob at the top of the
fork. Clockwise for tighter, counter-clockwise for looser.
Frame:
Our frames are "powder-coated" and not painted. This means
that the color is baked onto the frame and very durable.
However, it is still possible to scratch or gouge the frame color.
Should you find that you have scratched your frame - we have
found that hard finish "finger nail polish" can act as a decent
"touch up" paint.
Motor:
Our Phoenix series motors are "sealed" electric motors with
very few internal moving parts and thus rarely ever need any
service. These are "brushless" electric motors and are
controlled by an external controller and are powered by elctric
"current" to drive speed.
Controller:
Our Phoenix series controllers are essentially computer driven
components that receive and send digital signals to the motor
via throttle position. Our controllers do not require any
maintenance. However, avoid ever letting rain or running
water get into the controller.
"Cleaning" -
It is always good to keep your Glide clean and free of dirt and
debris for optimum performance. But you should be careful HOW you go about
cleaning your unit. For instance, it is easy to remove the front tire via the
"dropouts" and then spray down the tire separate from the unit. DO NOT spray
the throttle, controller or key / switch panel directly. This can cause electrical
shorts. We suggest hand cleaning the frame with a wet cloth first then drying
with a dry towel. For deeper cleaning, you can remove the footboard (clean /
spray separately) and then remove the battery to clean out the battery box. DO
NOT EVER get the battery or the BMS (battery management system) wet! Doing
so can cause battery failure and permanent damage.
