Keeping your electric bicycle well maintained and smoothly running is easier than you think. Some of these basic procedures are ones that you would use in a regular bike as well but practicing them regularly will add life to your electric bicycle and save you from a lot of trouble later on. Like any machine, simple maintenance procedures will help you get the most out of your electric bicycle and save you from extra expense in the future.
• Keep hub motor clean to maintain its efficiency and prolong its life.
• When cleaning the bike avoid getting too much water into hub motor. Like any motor, excessive contact with water can affect it.
• Even if you do clean the bike with water, be sure to wipe it dry to prevent rusting.
• Never leave your electric bike close to a heat source or under bright sunlight. It might damage the electric components.
• Keep your batteries charged and clean.
• Do not attempt to open up the motor, charger or other components. You might damage some of the delicate parts.
• Keep all of the mobile parts of the electric bicycle well oiled and lubricated.
• Check the brakes every few weeks to ensure that they are working properly.
• Check tires for damage and inflate them on a regular basis.
• If you are using your electric bicycle in a difficult terrain, you might need to replace some of the parts occasionally. Always buy quality components that will give you better performance and last you longer.
• If there is a problem with your electric bicycle, contact a repair shop instead of trying to fix it on your own. You might make matters worse.
If you follow these simple procedures, you’re going to get the most out of your bike and in the bargain, a vehicle that’s going to last you a lifetime.