Repair and Maintenance Information. Version 1.00, 02-07-2018
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Components which may be replaced under the
conditions described below
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Special notes for mounting accessories
Pedals
Including approved reflectors, provided the pedal is
not wider than the series/original pedal (vehicle with
2002/24/EC approval).
Tyres
As specified in vehicle documents, either in
accordance with ECE-R 75 or with approval of tyre
manufacturer.
Grips with screw clamps
In this case, the vehicle width must not be modified.
Headset
Bottom bracket
Rear and front derailleur
All gear change parts must be suitable for the
number of gears and mutually compatible.
Shift levers / Twist grip
Provided that the position on the handlebar remains
unchanged.
Cables and housings
Chain wheels / Belt sprockets / Cassette sprocket
Provided that the number of teeth and the diameter
is identical to the series/original field of use.
Chain guard
Provided that it is free of sharp outer edges and
complies with the Delegated Regulation No.44/2014,
Annex VIII. The clearance to the tyre, which should
be 10m at least, must also be taken into account.
Spokes
Provided that the dimensions correspond to the
original part.
- Additional battery/rechargeable battery-operated
headlights are not permissible.
- Trailers are only permissible, if a trailer load is
entered under no.17 of the certificate of conformity
and a coupling device under no. 43.1. Note: The
maximum permissible trailer load is 50% of the
tractor vehicle’s empty weight (without batteries).
There are only 50mm ball coupling devices
possible.
- Transporting children in a trailer is forbidden in
general.
- For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended not
to mount child seats.
- Due to the undefined load and load distribution, it
is strongly recommended not to use baskets.
- Bags without permanent attachment are
considered cargo and permissible. However, an
adequate load distribution must be observed in
this case.
- Top cases on the luggage carrier are permissible,
provided that the luggage carrier’s bearing load is
observed.
Inner tube
Provided that the dimensions correspond to the
original part.
Crank arm
Provided that the length and the dimensions, e.g.
crank arms/ frame centre (Q-factor) are observed.
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