User manual
Tavara Balance 16.05
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Inspection of the bicycle
It is recommended that the bicycle has a yearly inspection carried out by the dealer to
claim warranty. Please use the form “Form service, maintenance, modifications an
warranty claims” in the back of this manual. After 200 kilometres or after a period of
two months the bicycle should be inspected.
In the event of technical trouble or faults, the bicycle should be taken to the dealer for
repairs
immediately
.
The replacing of safety-related components (especially frame, brakes, lighting,
handlebars, front fork and actuation) should be performed by the dealer.
If you still decide you want to replace components yourself, you are responsible for
damage or harm due to incorrectly fitted components.
Only use
original
Van Raam spare parts, which you can buy at you dealer. If
requested the dealer will make the necessary information on repair and maintenance
available.
Repairs and maintenance to be done by dealer
Check the brakes, the rims, lighting, the chain tension and the spokes. Also check the
tyre tread depth. This should be at least one millimetre. Worn out tyres or possible
faulty parts should be replaced.
Checking the rim
Due to the combined action of the brake and the rims, not only the brake lining but
also the condition of the rim is important. For this reason the rim should be checked at
regular intervals, for example when you inflate the tyres. The presence of fine cracks
in the spoke punches or deformation of the rim when there is higher air pressure,
indicate more serious wear and tear. In that case the rim should be replaced,
because it can lead to loss of brake function or even a crack in the rim, which can
lead to all kinds of dangerous consequences.
Repairs, maintenance and modifications should only be performed with original Van
Raam parts.
