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NOTE:
Cleansers, lubricants and corrosion inhibitors are chemical products. Some of these agents can damage your bike.
• Use only products that are expressly suitable for bikes.
• Ensure that this agent does not attack paintwork or rubber, plastic or metal parts etc. Contact your special-
ist bicycle dealer for further advice.
• Follow the manufacturers’ instructions.
1. Remove coarse soiling such as earth, stones, sand, etc. using a gentle water spray.
2. Allow the bike to dry for a while.
3. Spray the complete bike with a suitable cleansing agent.
4. Use a water jet to rinse down the entire bike. You can also carry out additional wet cleaning with the
help of a sponge or cloth.
5. Allow the bike to dry.
6. How to clean and grease the chain:
• Rotate the crank slowly against the direction of the drive. The rear wheel must not revolve.
• If your bike has a backpedal brake, ask another person to lift up the rear of the bike and turn the
crank in the drive direction.
• Pour a small amount of a suitable chain cleansing agent onto a clean, lint-free cotton cloth and wipe
off the chain.
• Repeat this procedure as often as necessary with a clean part of the cotton cloth until the chain is
clean.
• Allow the cleansing agent to evaporate for approximately 1 hour.
NOTE:
If there is still some cleansing agent between the links of the chain, the new grease is immediately decom-
posed and therefore has no effect.
• Apply lubricant suitable for bike chains sparingly to the chain links.
WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
If you use too much or unsuitable lubricant, this may drip on to the brake disc or rim and cause them
to smear. This may cause the braking effect to deteriorate significantly.
• Remove any excess lubricant from the chain using a clean, dry and lint-free cotton cloth.
• Clean the wheel rim and brake disc with a suitable degreasing agent. Consulting your specialist
bicycle dealer.
NOTE:
Lubricant for motorbike chains will clog your bike chain and drive components.
Use only lubricants expressly approved for use on bike chains.
7. Clean any remaining heavily soiled parts by hand using a clean and lint-free cotton cloth and a suitable
cleansing agent.
8. Spray the whole bike with a suitable spray wax or similar corrosion inhibitor.
WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
Spray wax or other preservatives on the brake discs or rims may reduce the braking effect. Other
parts may become slippery and lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
These parts must not be treated with preserving agents.
– Brake blocks
– Brake discs
– Grips, brake and gear levers
– Saddle
– Tyre
• Clean the brake discs and rims with an appropriate degreasing agent if these have nevertheless
come into contact with spray wax or another preserving agent.
9. Polish your bike after the prescribed waiting time with a clean, lint-free cotton cloth.
10. Clean the brake discs by hand using a clean, dry, lint-free cotton cloth and a suitable degreasing agent.
You can find additional instructions and tips for taking perfect care of your GHOST bike here:
14.3 Workshop service
WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
Servicing which is not/incorrectly carried out, as well as damage from falls or accidents which is not re-
paired, may lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents.
• Please adhere to the recommended inspection schedules and have your bicycle inspected at a bicycle
repair shop approved for GHOST bikes. This is the only way to safely identify and repair worn parts and
damage.
Work Interval
First inspection after 500 km or 6 months at the latest
Inspection of the brake linings, brake
discs, chain
every 500 km
Regular inspections every 1000 km or once a year
WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
Some bicycle components, particularly lightweight components, may have a limited life span.
After this time they may fail and lead to dangerous riding situations, falls and accidents. Please consult
your dealer if you have any questions. He or she will be pleased to advise you.