User manual QUAD 50E

[. . . ] QUAD SPORTMOTORCYCLE AG RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY EQUIPMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, COLORS, MATERIALS, SERVICES OFFERED AND RENDERED, AND THE LIKE SO AS TO ADAPT THEM TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHOUT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT AND WITHOUT GIVING REASONS, OR TO CANCEL ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WITHOUT SUBSTITUTING THEM WITH OTHERS. ANNOUNCEMENT. IT SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE TO STOP MANUFACTURING A CERTAIN MODEL WITHOUT PREVIOUS IN THE EVENT OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS, PLEASE ASK YOUR LOCAL QUAD DEALER FOR INFORMATION. WE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY PRINTING ERRORS. ENGLISH 1 IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN ENDANGER YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE. Introduction We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of a QUAD motorcycle. Let us also take this opportunity to thank you for putting your trust in us; we will not let you down. You are now owner of a sporty and modern motorcycle which you are bound to have a great time with provided you care for it properly. [. . . ] This means that the brake calipers are not solidly attached to the caliper support, which enables them to , , float" for maximum braking contact. BRAKE PADS: Since QUAD motorcycles are mainly designed for races under extremely dirty conditions (e. g. water in connection with sand and mud), the front wheel is equipped with brake pads with sintered lining. These linings cover almost the entire operative range of the motorcycle. BRAKE DISCS: Due to wear, the thickness of the brake disc in the area of the contact face 1 of the brake pads decreases. At their thinnest point A, the brake discs must not be more than 0. 40 mm (0, 016 in) thinner than the pad's nominal thickness. Measure the nominal thickness in a location B outside the contact face. WARNING ­ BRAKE ­ DISCS SUFFERING FROM WEAR GREATER THAN 0, 4 MM (0, 016 IN) CONSTITUTE A SAFETY RISK. HAVE THE BRAKE DISCS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS THEY REACH THE WEAR LIMIT. HAVE ANY REPAIRS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM BE PERFORMED BY A QUAD DEALER DOT 5. 1 DOT 5 A B 1 BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS: The brake fluid reservoirs on front and rear wheel brakes have been designed in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not necessary to top up the brake fluid. If the brake fluid level drops below the minimum level either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are completely worn. STORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. IF YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR 3 ­ ­ CAUTION !­ DON'T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER. ­ USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER. 5 mm Checking the front brake pads The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings nust be at least 1 mm (0. 04 in) thick. WARNING AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN 1 MM, OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON'T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED. CAUTION !IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY WORN, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC, THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC. Replacing front brake pads * 4 Press the brake caliper toward the brake disk, to put the brake piston in its basic position. Remove brake pads from the brake caliper. Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper support with compressed air. Check the sleeves of the guide bolts for damage, and grease guide bolts if necessary. 5 4 Mount the right brake pad and fix it with the bolt. [. . . ] NOTE: Before you put your motorcycle away for the winter, you have to check all parts for their function and wear. Should any service jobs, repairs, or any refitting be necessary, you should have them carried out during the off-season (lower workload at mechanics' shops). This way, you can avoid the long waiting times at your mechanic at the beginning of the next biking season. ENGLISH ­ You should use normal brand-name detergents to clean the motorcycle. Especially dirty parts should be cleaned additionally with the help of a paint brush. [. . . ]