HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 49)

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The bushings are exchangeable. For that pur-
pose you will have to dismount the rear swing
arm and send it together with the axle via
your specialist dealer to HP V
ELOTECHNIK
.After
having been mounted the bushings are machi-
ned to adjust them.
Unscrewing the axle bolts
In order to mount the rear rack or the
lowrider the axle bolts have to be unscrewed.
We recommend you to leave one screw in
place each to prevent the axle from turning.
In case the rear swing arm is to be dismount-
ed completely you can prevent the axle from
turning by inserting a thin metal rod in the
hole of the axle through the hole in the rear
swing arm under the axle.
Swing arm pivot
Swing arm pivot
The rear swing arm pivot comes with mainte-
nance-free bushings.They have a self lubrica-
ting system with Teflon particles.The bushings
sustain a very high load and they show almost
no wear.
In case you notice play or a creaking noise at
the rear swing arm please check the two
screws that keep the axle in the frame.They
will have to be secured with Loctite.
Tightening torques:
Mushroom head screw M8x25: 14-16 Nm
Danger! If the screws of the axle are not
tight enough this leads to play and noises
when the spring compresses. In extreme
cases the swing arm may come loose which
leads to a serious fall. If the screws are too
tight the thread of the axle may tear out or
the screw may be damaged.
Caution! There has to be a big washer
between the main frame and the end of the
bushing, else the busing is not able to func-
tion without play and the frame will be da-
maged.
You can prevent the axle from turning by inserting a thin metal
rod in the hole of the axle.