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11. MAINTENANCE
11.1 User maintenance
In order to be able to enjoy your Cratos for a long period of time, it is important that
maintenance be carried out regularly.
First maintenance check
After the first 200 kilometres, or after using the bike for two months, you should have
it checked by your Huka dealer.
Every bike needs some time to “kick in”. During this
first check your dealer will check the nuts and bolts, the chain, spokes etc.
Cleaning
Clean the bike regularly. You can do this using warm water and a non-abrasive
cleansing agent. Special cleansing agents are available at most bicycle stores.
The rims can be cleaned using warm water and-or a soft haired brush.
Tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure once a week. The correct tyre pressure ensures a smooth
and reliable ride. The tyres have normal valves, which means that you can use any
bicycle pump to inflate them.
The correct tyre pressure is 2-4 bar.
After pumping your tyres, always check the valves to make sure they are not leaking.
To do this, rub some saliva on the valve. If you see bubbles then the valve is leaking
and needs to be replaced.
Do not use a power hose or steam cleaner to clean your bike
as they will remove the grease from the bearings etc.
Never use a wire brush to clean the rims as this will damage
them.
Make sure that the tyre pressure is and remains correct. Not
enough tyre pressure will result in more resistance and
steering difficulties when cycling.
The first check should always be carried out by an authorised
Huka dealer. Checks carried out by unauthorised personnel
can affect the warranty.
