Accessories & safety gear
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Ensure all reflectors are properly fitted and not obscured.
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Ensure all accessories and components installed on the bike are properly secured and
functioning.
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Check all safety gear, clothing, cargo, and accessories for loose or potentially loose
straps/elements and secure them.
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Ensure you and your passenger wear helmets and other required riding safety gear, and
inspect these items for signs of damage. If your bike has fender/mudguards: Ensure
they are centered over the wheels, adjusted properly, properly secured (see “Tools and
recommended torque values” on page 5), and have no cracks or holes.
WARNING
: Riding your bike when any component’s useful life is surpassed can
cause that component to fail, resulting in loss of control, serious injury, or death.
Pay attention to signs of wear such as cracks, scratches, component color change,
and operational changes that could indicate a component needs replacing.
Before each ride, check your bike using the “Safety checklists” on page 19. Perform
regular maintenance according to “Recommended service intervals” below. If you’re
not sure you have the experience, skills, and tools to perform safety checks and
regular maintenance, consult a local certified, reputable bike mechanic for help.
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Recommended service intervals
Regular maintenance of any bike is key to ensuring the best possible performance and
reducing wear and tear on systems. Ideal service intervals vary depending on use con-
ditions. We generally recommend inspections, service, and necessary replacements be
performed at the time or distance intervals described below, but you should have your bike
serviced more frequently if you ride with heavy payloads or in harsh conditions. Have your
bike inspected immediately if you notice problems if your bike has been involved in a fall or
other accident.
WARNING
: Have your bike inspected by a certified, reputable bike mechanic after
any fall, crash, or accident, as these can cause damage (visible or internal/not read-
ily apparent), make your bike unsafe, and lead to serious injury or death. Be particu-
larly cautious about using a battery that has experienced a significant impact from
a fall or crash; a damaged battery may not show external signs of damage. Using a
damaged battery or charger can create additional bike damage or a fire hazard. For
more information, see “Battery information” on page 8.
AFTER BREAK-IN PERIOD OF 80–160 KM (50–100 MILES)
Inspect
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Check all cables and the chain for stretch.
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Check spoke tension and the trueness of the wheels. See “Wheel trueness” on page 23.
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Check all bolted connections for loosening and ensure they are tightened to recommend-
ed torque values (see “Tools and recommended torque values” on page 5).
Service
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Have a certified, reputable bike mechanic perform a thorough tune-up.
WARNING
: Certain components can stretch or loosen during your bike’s break-in
period, which can lead to component failure and potential injury or death. Be sure
to have a certified, reputable bike mechanic perform a thorough tune-up after this
break-in period or sooner if you notice any problems or if you ride with heavy pay-
loads or in harsh conditions.
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