Youin BK1001, User Manual

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YOU-RIDE AMSTERDAM
Problems and Remedy
Brakes not working
effectively
- Brake blocks worn down
- Brake blocks/rim greasy, wet
or dirty
- Brake cables are binding/
stretched/damaged
- Brakes levers are binding
- Brakes out of adjustment
- Replace brake blocks
- Clean blocks and rim
- Clean/adjust/replace cables
- Adjust brake levers
- Center brakes
When applying the brakes
they squeal/squeak
- Brake blocks worn down
- Brake block toe-in incorrect
- Brake blocks/rim dirty or wet
- Brake arms loose
- Replace blocks
- Correct block toe-in
- Clean blocks and rim
- Tighten mounting bolts
Knocking or shuddering when
Applying brakes
- Bulge in the rim or rim out
of true
- Brake mounting bolts loose
- Brakes out of adjustment
- Fork loose in head tube
- True wheel or take to a bike
shop for repair
- Tighten bolts
- Center brakes and/or adjust
brake block Toe-in
- Tighten headset
Wobbling wheel - Axle broken
- Wheel out of true
- Hub comes loose
- Headset binding
- Hub bearings collapsed
- QR mechanism loose
- Replace axle
- True wheel
- Adjust hub bearings
- Adjust headset
- Replace bearings
- Adjust QR mechanism
Steering not accurate - Wheels not aligned in frame
- Headset loose or binding
- Front forks or frame bent
- Align wheels correctly
- Adjust /tighten headset
- Take bike to a bike shop for
possible frame realigment
Frequent punctures - Inner tube old or faulty
- Tire tread/casing worn
- Tire unsuited to rim
- Tire not checked after
previous puncture
- Tire pressure too low
- Spoke protruding into rim
- Replace inner tube
- Replace tire
- Replace with correct tire
- Remove sharp object
embedded in tire
- Correct tire pressure
- File down spoke
Bicycle has reduced range
And/or speed
- Low batteries
- Faulty or old batteries
- Low tire pressure
- Brakes dragging against rim
- Riding in hilly terrain,
headwind, etc.
- Charge batteries for
recommended time
- Replace batteries
- Inflate tires to recommended
pressure
- Adjust brakes and/or rim
- Reduced range to be expected
in these types of terrain and/or
weather conditions
Hub motor makes a “clicking”
noise and has reduce power
and/or shuts off
- Low batteries
- Damaged planetary gears
- Charge batteries for
recommended time
- Replace hub motor/wheel
No power when the switch is
turned “ON”
- Blown fuse
- Loose connectors
- Broke wire
- Faulty switch
- Faulty controller
- Replace fuse
- Check all connectors
- Inspect all wires for damage
- Replace switch and retest
- Replace controller and retest