Kick-Stand; Luggage Racks And Mud Guard - Moustache Lundi 26 Manuel D'utilisation

4 // SETTINGS AND VARIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS
Assembly
• Add a little air to the inner tube so that it takes the form of a circle.
• Place the inner tube in the tire then the valve in the hole in the rim.
• Place the first side of the tire bead into the base of the rim starting at the valve. (Figure
28).
• Place the inner tube into the rim. (Figure 29).
• Then push the second side of the tire bead into the rim, taking care not to pinch the
inner tube between the tire and the rim. (Figure 27).
• Pump up the inner tube to the advised pressure level. (Figure 30).
• Check the tire is correctly centered on the rim. If it is not correct, let air out of the inner
tube then re-inflate it. To make this easier, you can use a little soapy water to wet the
side of the rim and tire when the inner tube is deflated.
• Make sure you check the air pressure of your tires before and after each ride.
Tire
Inner tube
Tire bead
Rim
Figure 26. Figure 27.
Tire bead into A pinched innert tube
the base of rim. beween tire and rim.

4.6 KICK-STAND

The kick-stand is made of aluminum. It is placed as close as
possible to the rear wheel for the greatest stability and to avoid
it coming into contact with the cranks when the bike is immobile.
Its length can easily be modified. It is therefore easy to adjust it as
needed, for example when your bike is parked on a slope.
For best stability, your bike should not be positioned too vertical
or too leaned over. The Figure 31 shows the Ideal angle for parking
your bike on flat ground.
4.6.1 In the case of a Pletscher kick-stand
You can easily adjust the length of the kick-stand using a 2.5mm
allen key. To do this, unscrew the pressure screw; adjust it to the
desired length, then retighten the pressure screw to 3-5 Nm.
Figure 28. Figure 29. Figure 30.
First bead in position Inner tube in the rim. Tire beads in rim hooks
+ inner tube out of the + inner tube inflated.
rim.
Ideal angle on flat ground.
Pletscher kick-stand settings.
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4.6.2 In the case of a Moustache kick-stand
You can adjust the length of your Moustache kick-stand. You simply need to pull the little
plastic clip as in the Figure 33a, then, whilst holding the clip, adjust it to the desired length.
Finally let go of the clip. If the displacement of the little plastic clip is not sufficient to allow
the lower part of the kick-stand to move as required, you can loosen the cross-head screw by
a quarter turn using a cross-head screwdriver until you have enough movement to slide the
lower part of the kick-stand as in Figure 33b.
Figure 33a.

4.7 LUGGAGE RACKS AND MUD GUARD

4.7.1 Mud guard
All our urban models are equipped with tubular mud guards ensuring
a high level of stiffness. Always respect a minimum gap of 6 mm at
all points between the tire and the mud guard (see Figure 34). This
should be checked regularly and at each time that you change the
tires on your bike. Keep to the size of tire equipped on your bike
at sale in order to keep the right size gap. If the gap is less than
6mm contact your retailer so that he/she can adjust as necessary.
Regularly check that the fixation points on your mud guard are tight.
(see Table 2 Recommended torque values)
4.7.2 Luggage racks
We have equipped some models with specific luggage racks. These luggage racks are designed for a
maximum load of 25 Kg (including the battery if your bike has a battery placed on the luggage rack).
Never attempt to modify your luggage racks, its fixation points, or to go over the maximum
load limit as this can damage your bike and cause a fall and injury. What's more, in this case,
your bike or the luggage rack will not be covered by the guarantee.
When your luggage rack is loaded, the behavior of your bike will be affected. Weight is added
Figure 31.
to the rear of the bike, and this will modify the handling and braking of your bike. In order to
keep a good level of balance on the bike, divide the load as evenly as possible on both sides
of the bike.
Take time to get used to how your bike behaves when loaded and adapt to this different
feeling. Also think to check the gap between the tire and mud guard when the bike is loaded.
It should always be a minimum of 6mm.
Figure 32.
Figure 33b.
Figure 34.
Minimum gap tire/mud guard.
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