6.0 Maintenance
Every time before you ride:
Approx. time:
4 minutes.
Inflate tires to correct pressure.
Replace tyres if worn.
Test Brakes for correct operation.
Check quick release clamps on
both seat and front boom to insure
they are locked and tight.
Inspect tires for damage.
Every week: (in addition to above).
Approx. time:
2 minutes.
Quickly wipe frame down and
inspect for cracks.
Check bolts and screws are
fastened tight.
Test brakes and shifting for
adjustment.
Inspect seat clamps and boom
clamps for cracks and insure
adequate tightness.
Every month or after your KMX
£
gets wet. (In addition to above).
Immediately after riding:
Approx. time:
30 minutes.
Dry bike with towel; pedal the drive
train with your hands while lifting
the rear wheel to spin water out of
rear bearing surfaces, cog set,
chain, etc.
Wash bike completely with soap
and water. Dry bike, spin wheels
and cycle drive train to expel water.
Apply chain lubricant and wipe off
excess.
Apply lubricant to derailleur pivots
and brake pivots.
DO NOT get lubricant on tires or
wheel/rim braking surfaces.
Inspect wheels, hubs, steering set
and bottom bracket adjustment and
tightness.
If you stick to this maintenance schedule it is unlikely you will ever have a serious maintenance
problem or major mechanical malfunction during a ride.
