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V. MAINTENANCE
V. MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Removing or disabling the secondary retention device is
extremely dangerous and may lead to serious injury or death. It will also
void the warranty.
1. With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork
blades so that the axle seats firmly inside the fork dropouts. The motor
cable should be angled down and slightly forward.
2. Before tightening the axle nuts, verify you’ve installed the wheel in the right
direction. Is the brake rotor on the same side as the brake caliper? Also
confirm that the tab on the anti-rotate washer on the rotor-side is aligned
with the motor cable on the opposite side of the wheel.
3. Reconnect the front motor cable and it snug it into the cable guide. The
cable needs to be routed on the outside of the fender strut.
4. Using a 15 mm wrench—a deep well socket wrench is recommended—
tighten the wheel axle nuts to the torque specifications (p.75). Spin the
wheel to check if it is centered; then squeeze the front brake lever to
confirm the brakes are operating correctly.
TO REMOVE YOUR FRONT WHEEL:
1. Turn your bike off; confirm that the headlight and taillight are off.
Disconnect the motor cable (See figure on p.38).
2. Using a 15mm wrench—or a deep well socket wrench if you have one—
loosen the two axle nuts evenly and enough to allow for easy wheel
removal. Be careful not to scratch the paint job.
3. With one hand on the fork or handlebars, grasp the top of the wheel with
your other hand, holding it securely to the ground. As you continue to raise
the frame, the wheel should disengage from the fork dropouts.
PRO TIP:
If the wheel sticks, make sure the security washers are not
catching on the security lip of the dropouts.
TO INSTALL YOUR REAR WHEEL:
1. With the kickstand lowered—or with the bicycle mounted in a repair
stand—shift the gears to the setting with the lowest cable tension
(Gear 1).
2. Thread the belt or chain around the back of the internal hub sprocket.
Check for any stress, kinks, or bends in the belt assembly.
WARNING:
Take care when handling the carbon belt. Coiling, twisting, or
zip tying it may cause permanant damage.