After An Accident; Noise Development - Schindelhauer Bikes Viktor Manuel D'utilisation D'origine

Part Task
Crank Inspect and/or tighten
Paintwork Preserve
EN Wheels/spokes Runout visual inspection
Check spoke tension
Handlebars/stem Check for deformation and cracks
Exchange
Headset bearing Check bearing play
Metallic surfaces Preserve (exception: brake disc)
Axle screws Inspect and/or tighten
Screws and nuts Inspect and/or tighten
Valves Check seat
Seat post Renew assembly paste on clamp connections
Saddle Leather care (for leather saddles)
Electrical cables (light system) Visual inspection
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Before each Monthly Yearly Other intervals
ride
X
O
O
X X (after a fall/overload)
X
X (after a fall)
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
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After an accident

WARNING
!
Risk of accident and injury!
Damaged components can suddenly break or otherwise fail, and
damaged components of the bike system can pose far-reaching risks.
» Do not use your bike if is damaged or if you suspect damage.
» Have your bike checked by your dealer after falls or accidents.
» Have damaged components replaced with suitable original parts.
» Never try to straighten bent parts yourself.
Accidents and falls can cause damage to the bike that is not visible at first
glance, e.g. hairline cracks.
• Have your specialist dealer repair your bike.
• Have the steering stop of your bike checked for damage.
• If it cannot be excluded with certainty that damage has occurred, the
parts in question must be replaced with suitable original parts by your
dealer.
• The notices ⇨ chap. 38 "Notes on components made of aluminium,
carbon or composite materials" on page 148 absolutely must be
observed.
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Noise development

NOTE
Risk of damage!
If unusual noises on your bike cannot be located or eliminated, damage
and increased material wear and tear may result.
» Have your specialist dealer check your bike.
Rattling
If the cause of rattling noises cannot be located, check the following
components for loose screw connections:
• Kickstand
• Valve nuts of the bicycle tubes
• Mudguards
• Luggage rack
Tighten loose screw connections with the corresponding torque
⇨ section "Tightening torques" page 172 .
Cracking
Cracking noises can occur if the contact surfaces of screwed components
are not provided with sufficient assembly paste. Always use assembly
paste for the following connections:
• Handlebars – stem
• Seat post – frame
• Saddle struts – saddle clamp
• Pedals – crank arms
• Frame opening – intermediate piece
• Quick-release axle front wheel – wheel hub front wheel
If you hear cracking noises on the drive, contact your specialist dealer to
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