User Guide

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83CHAPTER THREE Inspection, Adjustment & Lubrication
chemicals. Remove road film with a soft rag and a mild
detergent and water solution. Use of industrial solvents for
cleaning or paint removal may damage the paint.
Removing paint from any frameset requires special
techniques and great care. Harsh abrasives will remove frame
material, possibly weakening the bicycle. See your Gary Fisher
dealer for more information.
Excessive heat, such as that used in powder coating, or any
open flame, may damage the adhesive which joins the frame
parts. Do not exceed 180º F. (82º C.) exposure to your frame.
Modifying the frame in any way will void the warranty and
may be unsafe.
Changing the forks on your bicycle could alter the steering
of the bicycle, or create undesirable stress loads on the frame.
Suspension forks may add stress to a bike frame. Never change
style and/or length of forks. If you must replace the fork on
any bike, check with your dealer or the Gary Fisher Bicycles
technical service department to ensure that the new forks are
compatible with the frame.
Special frame features
Some Gary Fisher bikes feature an Accessory Port
(Figure 3.13.1), an unique attachment point which
allows you to use custom accessories. Among these
accessories are trailers, racks, and more. See your
Gary Fisher dealer for details.
Frame Repair
Most types of frame damage may be repaired at the Gary
Fisher factory. You must send your frame back to Gary Fisher
through an authorized Gary Fisher dealer.
Care of Your Frame or Fork
Figure 3.13.1 Accessory port
Universal
attachment