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7.4.3
Pannier rack
1 Dry pannier rack with a cloth.
2 Spray pannier rack with spray wax and leave to
dry.
3 Wipe pannier rack with a cloth.
4 Protect chafing points on panniers with
adhesive film. Replace worn adhesive film.
5 Care for coil springs with silicone spray or wax
spray from time to time.
Fenders
7.4.4
Depending on the requirements for the
material in the fender, apply hard wax polish,
metal polish or a plastic care product as per the
product instructions.
7.4.5
Servicing the kickstand
1 Dry kickstand with a cloth.
2 Spray kickstand rack with spray wax and leave
to dry.
3 Wipe down kickstand with a cloth.
4 Lubricate the kickstand joints with spray oil.
7.4.6
Stem
1 Spray painted and polished metal surfaces
with wax spray and leave to dry.
2 Wipe away any wax residue with a cloth.
3 Apply silicone or Teflon oil to the stem shaft
tube and the quick release lever pivot point
with a cloth.
4 If you have a Speedlifter Twist, also apply oil to
the unlocking bolt groove in the Speedlifter
body.
5 Apply a little acid-free lubricant grease
between the stem quick release lever and the
sliding piece to reduce the quick release lever
operating force.
6 If you have a stem with a cone clamp, apply a
new protective layer of assembly paste onto
the stem and fork steerer contact point once a
year.
7.4.7
Handlebars
1 Spray painted and polished metal surfaces
with wax spray and leave to dry.
2 Wipe away any wax residue with a cloth.
Hand Grips
7.4.8
7.4.8.1 Rubber hand grips
1 Apply talcum powder to sticky rubber hand
grips.
Notice
Never apply talcum powder to leather or foam
hand grips.
7.4.8.2 Leather hand grips
Standard leather care products keep leather
smooth and resistant, brighten its appearance and
improve or replace stain protection.
1 Try leather care product out on a less visible
spot before use.
2 Care for leather hand grips with a leather
care product.
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