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f.
Wheel check
From time to time you should check the truing of your wheel and the condition of your spokes. Your spokes can
become loose over a period of time, especially if your wheel needs truing. The easiest way to check the truing of
your wheels is as follows:
Make sure the battery is turned off and the key is out of the ignition.
It is best to turn the bicycle upside down and place it on a blanket to avoid scratching the handlebar
controls or saddle. When turning the bicycle upside down, rest the bicycle on the handlebar and
saddle. If you prefer not turning the bicycle upside down you will need to pick up the wheel off the
ground to test.
Pick up the front of the bicycle by the handlebar and spin the wheel, the wheel should spin straight. If
the wheel wobbles from side to side more than 1/8”, the wheel should be trued. Truing is required to be
performed by a person familiar with truing. Bring your bicycle to your neighborhood bicycle shop to true
the wheel. To check the rear wheel, pick up the back of the bicycle by the frame and repeat the step
above.
To check for spoke tension, this can be done by squeezing 2 parallel spokes together. The spokes
should be tight and you should not be able to bend the spokes. If the spokes bend and feel lose, it is
important to bring the bicycle to your neighborhood bicycle shop and ask for them to tighten the spokes
and true the wheel.
WARNING:
When placing your hands near the wheels of your bicycle, you must confirm the key has
been removed from the battery and the battery is removed from the bicycle. If the motor powers while your
hands are near the wheels, you could be seriously become injured.
g.
Lubricating
A common area of maintenance with all bicycles is lubrication. Your G Plus Genesis 500 was designed to be
virtually maintenance free by depending on the amount of riding and the environment, your bicycle should be
lubricated from time to time. Areas not requiring lubrication are the HUBs, Bottom Brackets and Headset. They
have bearing systems which do not require lubrication and any maintenance on these areas should be performed
by a service agent.
Lubricating is always at the point where 2 surfaces touch together and friction is created. Your local neighborhood
bicycle shop or most mass merchants who sell bicycles will offer various types of lubes for your bicycle. Below are
the areas you should lubricate according to your maintenance schedule at the end of this chapter.
Chain:
The chain should be lubricated at each of the links. You can turn the crank counter clockwise
while lubricating each area of pivot.
Forks:
Your forks are suspension forks and you should use a lubricant which does not dissolve rubber
seals. Place a few drops where the seals meet the fork stanchions. The fork stanchions are the chrome
legs that are inserting into the lower legs of the forks.
Brakes:
Where the brake arms pivot will require a drop of lubricant. Do not put lubricant on the brake
rotors or pads. The brake levers pivot pins require a drop of lube at the top of the pin.
Brake cables:
Your brake cables are stainless steel and in lined housings. They normally will not
require lube but if under harsh conditions and the brake cables feel tight, you can add a drop of
lubricant at the exit and entrance of each cable from and to the brake housings.
Folding Mechanisms:
The folding hinge components on the frame and handlebar stem should each
be lubricated with a drop of lubricant.
Any other type of lubrication or greasing of bearings should be performed by an authorized Prodeco Technologies
dealer.
h.
Crankset
The crankset of your G Plus Genesis 500 is a multi-piece system which includes a bottom bracket, crank arms,
chainring, chainring bolts, chain guard and chain. All items are designed as maintenance free components except
