Intense 2022 TAZER MX, Manual

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MAINTENANCE
CARBON CARE
You have purchased a high-performance bicycle which
requires a certain level of service and maintenance
to sustain the level of performance your frame was
designed around. Proper care will also ensure the
bike is safe to ride at all levels. It is important to read
and understand the carbon care information as well
as follow the maintenance schedule and inspect your
bicycle before each ride. This will help to limit or avoid
costly repairs and will also help to avoid injury due to
service neglect and component failure.
• Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water to clean the
carbon surfaces. Do not use high pressure washers,
abrasive cloths or cleaner.
• Be sure all frame surfaces in contact with cables are
protected. Cable housing rubbing on carbon can
wear over time.
• Be sure brake levers, handlebar ends and the fork
crown do not contact the frame at full rotation.
• Never clamp any part of a carbon frame in a bike
stand or car rack.
• Always inspect your frame if you experience any
chain suck.
• Always inspect your frame in full after a crash to
be sure there is no damage. Look for cracks, dents
or loose fibers. If you discover damage to any
degree it’s best to have your frame inspected by a
qualified INTENSE Tazer MX dealer. Any direct
impact to the frame can cause serious structural
damage.
• Use high-grade waterproof grease on seatpost, BB
and headset bearing contact areas with the carbon.
• Never ream or face a carbon frame.
• Be sure to follow all recommended torque settings.
• Use only genuine replacement parts for safety-
critical components.
ACTION EVERY 500 2000 4000
RIDE MILES MILES MILES
OR OR OR
1MTH 6 MTHS 1 YR
TIRES CHECK AIR PRESSURE, INSPECT TREAD AND X
SIDEWALLS FOR TEARS AND PUNCTURES
CHAIN BRUSH OFF AND LUBRICATE X
BRAKES SQUEEZE BRAKES AND CONFIRM FUNCTION X
GENERAL CLEAN COMPLETE BIKE OF MUD AND DEBRIS X
HEADSET CHECK ADJUSTMENT X
BOX LINK ADD GREASE THRU ZERK FITTINGS X
FRAME PIVOTS CHECK TORQUES X
SPOKES INSPECT FOR DAMAGE, CHECK TENSION X
SHOCK & FORK CHECK AIR PRESSURE, INSPECT FOR LEAKS X
CHAIN INSPECT FOR DAMAGE AND CHECK X
FOR STRETCHING
BRAKES REPLACE BRAKE PADS X
DERAILLEUR INSPECT CABLES AND LUBE X
SEATPOST CLEAN AND REGREASE INTERFACE WITH FRAME X
FRAME PIVOTS REMOVE PIVOT BOLTS, CHECK BEARINGS FOR X
PITTING AND WEAR
HEADSET DISASSEMBLE STEM, HEADSET AND FORK. X
CHECK BEARINGS FOR PITTING AND WEAR
HUBS PULL WHEELS OFF, CHECK HUB BEARINGS X
FOR PITTING AND WEAR
BOTTOM REMOVE CRANKARMS AND CHECK BB X
BRACKET (BB) BEARINGS FOR PITTING AND WEAR
GENERAL COMPLETE TUNE-UP X
TAZER MX
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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