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If you ride your bicycle for more than 20 hours a month, we recommend
that you follow a regular inspection and maintenance schedule. Consult
with your authorized HUSKY dealer for a maintenance schedule that fit
your riding style and time.
FIXING A FLAT TIRE
There will be a time when you need to fix a flat tire. You can either take
the bike to a bicycle shop or fix the flat yourself. You can fix a flat
following these simple steps:
TOOLS NEEDED: 2 tire levers, one frame mounted bicycle pump, axle
nut wrench, a rag or cloth, and a tube patch kit.
1. Remove the wheel with a flat tire. If you are removing the front
wheel, you will need to disconnect the front brake cable and brake
arm from the fork.
2. Open the valve and squeeze the remaining air out of the tube. To
open the valve, using a small screwdriver or tip of a tire lever, press
on the valve pin.
3. Loosen the tire bead from the rime by squeezing the flat tire and
pushing it inward. Repeat this all around the tire, making sure that
the bead is loose.
4. Pry one side of the tire bead up over the edge and insert the tire lever
under the bead by about 1/4”.
DO NOT USE ANY LEVERS WITH
SHARP POINTS SUCH AS A SCREW DRIVER OR A KNIFE.
5. Pull the tube from under the tire, leaving the tire on the rim.
If you are on the road with a flat tire, we recommend you carry a
spare tube with you. It is much more convenient. You can patch the
flat tube later when you get back home and keep it for later use.
6. Follow patch kit’s instructions for patching the leak. Inflate the tube
before putting the tube back to check for any other leaks. If no other
leaks are found, deflate the tube. Dismount the tire from the rim.
Rub your hand around the inside of the tire to find the cause. Check
the rim for any damage or sharp objects. Wipe the rim and inside the
tire clean.
7. Work one side of the tire over the edge of the rim. The other side
should hang out. Inflate the tube slightly to form a round shape.
Start working the tube under the tire by first inserting the valve into
the valve hole.
8. When the tube is mounted over the rim and under one side of the tire,
try pushing the other side of tire bead over the edge of the rim. Once
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you reach the last 2 inches use the palm of your hand to slide the rest
of the tire over the rim. Try not using the tire lever at this time as the
lever can pinch the tube and cause a puncture. Most tires can be
mounted on the rim without the use of a tool.
9. Check the bead of the tire and make sure you do not see any part of
the tube left out or pinched under. The bead must be seated within
the wall of the rim.
10. Inflate the tire by pumping 4 or 5 strokes. Check the tire seating and
make sure the bead is not hanging out of the edge of the rim.
11. You can now inflate the tire to the proper pressure indicated on the
sidewall. If you do not have a pressure gauge, inflate until you
cannot press the tire in more than 1/8”.
12. Screw the valve cap on the valve and install the wheel back on the
bike. When installing the front wheel, make sure that the wheel is
centered on the fork as you tighten the axle nuts.
