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Inspection
The following service schedule is a guide based on cycling up to 30 miles (50km) per
week in ngood weather conditions. If you ride your trike more often, or in poor
weather, you will need to do maintenance more frequently.
Monthly Check:
Every month check that all accessories are all still fitted correctly and are not damaged.
After a long ride and at least every three months of regular use:
• The ‘Before Every Ride’ checks.
• Clean, degrease and lubricate your TrikExplor.
• Inspect the TrikExplor and accessories for damage.
• Ensure bolts are tightened to the correct torque.
• Ensure the hubs turn smoothly.
• Ensure there are no loose or broken spokes.
• Ensure tires are not badly worn or damaged.
• Ensure the chain moves smoothly through the chain tube and pulley.
• Ensure the seat is still securely attached.
Every 6 months:
• Visual inspection: check the trike and accessories for damage
• Brakes: ensure the front brakes and parking brake (if fitted) work correctly
• Gears: ensure the gear system works correctly
• Wheels and tires: ensure the tyres are correctly inflated and wheels are fitted correctly
• Seat: ensure the seat is secure and cannot move
• Mounting bolts: ensure the bolts on main hinge, seat, steering, and wheels are tight
• Reflectors: ensure reflectors are clean, in position, and unobstructed
Before every ride:
• Check the steering assembly.
• Inspect drivetrain for damage.
Every 12 months:
In addition to the regular maintenance, we recommend that your TrikExplor is given a
full service every year. Unless you are experienced in trike mechanics, we recommend
that you ask your dealer to do this for you:
• Ensure wheels are true.
• Change brake and gear cables if necessary.
• Inspect chainring and sprockets for wear and replace if necessary.
• Check chain for wear and stiff links, clean and lubricate or replace the chain if
necessary.
• Ensure the headsets move smoothly.
