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Checks, care and maintenance of the
MERIDA rear shock
5.. Care
Generally, all the rear frame needs in terms of
care is a thorough cleaning around the rear
shock, the moving rear stays and the area
around the bearings. Do not use a steam jet
or aggressive cleaning agents!
Make sure from time to time to also clean the
engaging surfaces of the rear shock from dust
and dirt with a soft rag. Get into the habit of
doing this every time you return from a ride
through dusty terrain or rain and dirt.
5. Checks, care and maintenance of the rear shock
You can also gently clean
the whole rear frame, as
well as the entire bike,
with a soap-based bike
cleaning agent. We rec-
ommend MOTOREX
cleaning products.
This job can be done with soft cotton rags.
Always make sure the protective caps
are screwed onto the valves when
cleaning your bike. Thinners and aggressive
cleaning agents are liable to damage seals
and stickers. Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents, such as steel wool, polish or the
like.
The lower end of the piston rod and the
adjoining end of the rear shock should regu-
larly be cleaned, dried and lubricated.
After cleaning your bike apply
a little spray, e.g. Motorex Joker
440, to the upper and lower
bases of the rear shock and the
joints of the connection pieces.
This provides lubrication and
makes for silent riding.
5.. Check
Every 30 to 40 hours of riding, check the
bearing of the swing arm for side-to-side
play and the bearing of the rear shock for
vertical play.
To check the rear swing arm for play, lift the
bike by the saddle and try to move the rear
wheel from side to side.
If necessary, ask a helper to keep the front
part of the frame still while you do this.
