maxarya RAY-1 User manual

RAY-1 and RAY-1X Recumbents -2013
Service and Operation Guide

Dear Rider,
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing your new Maxarya recumbent.
We are sure that your will enjoy riding and owning this great machine for
many memorable years to come.
Maxarya recumbents are designed and manufactured using latest bicycle
technology and several years of development and tests. Like any other
sophisticated product your bike needs certain care, maintenance and attention.
Your bike is created with rider's needs in mind. We meticulously tested all
technical and safety aspects which, would ensure safe and enjoyable rides.
We are seriously concerned about your safety and satisfaction. Please take
the time to read this guide carefuly and keep it for future reference. It will
help you to maintain a safe, trouble-free use and also assist you to keep your
bike in perfect shape and condition.
Contents:
General introduction to recumbents...........................................................2
Discover your bike......................................................................................3
Assembly.....................................................................................................3
Adjustments................................................................................................4
Maintenance...............................................................................................5
Features, options and accessories .............................................................6
Warranty......................................................................................................6
ATTENTION!- Always wear a helmet when riding any bicycle.
-Follow the instructions and safety tips of this leaflet.
-Avoid any risk-taking and hazardous actions while riding.
-Use proper reflectors and lights if you ride after dusk.
-Check your bike periodically for any sign of malfunctions
or damaged parts. Stop riding your bike if you detect any
trouble or mechanical failure. Contact your authorized dealer or
a professional bicycle shop for assistance.
Contact us for any question or concern you may have:
Email: [email protected] Phone: [phone]
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General introduction to recumbents
Recumbent bicycles offer great comfort, visibility and performance. You will
have wonderful vision and wide view angle. Meantime, your rear vision will
be limited than a conventional bike. It is safe and recommended that you use
a rear mirror.
Because of special geometry and function, they are different from conventional
bicycles and need some additional skills and training. If you are new to recumbents
or don't have enough experience with this type of bikes, we strongly recommend
you follow the following simple steps to make yourself ready for regular use of
your new recumbent.
Before your first ride adjust your seat and handlebar stem for your height and
reach. Your knees should not hit the handlebar. Make sure the bike is fully checked.
For your first rides choose a less crowded area and have some short rides.
Sit comfortably and put one pedal in a starting position to create enough momentum
to start. Use an easy gear to start. Your knee should be slightly bent when the
pedal is at the farthest point. It means that your leg should not stay fully stretched.
Because of the new posture, your knees may not be able to adapt easily to the
higher pressure you possibly put on them for the first days. So keep your
rides short and avoid any extreme push or long uphill rides at the beginning.
Start slowly and carefully. It would be really helpful to stretch between rides.
If you develop unusual pain or need to learn more about the muscles involved
in riding a recumbent contact your doctor or chiropractor.
Ray-1 and Ray-X recumbents offer great visibility in traffic which is a good advantage
to see and being seen. However, you need extra caution when entering a congested
traffic. Practice how to maneuver and brake properly before riding in city traffic.
Weight distribution in recumbent bikes is more on the rear wheel. It makes the
use of front brake more sensitive than conventional bikes. The front wheel also
has tendency to slip easier on slippery surfaces and while passing an edge or curb.
Riding your new bike on gravel and off-road needs some additional training as
well. You need to have full control of the handlebar when riding. Never try to ride
your recumbent like a mountain bike on off road. Avoid any stunt or aggressive
ride on loose sandy or gravel road.
Put safety first and always follow the safe riding rules.

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Discover your bike
Your bike is the result of painstaking professional work from computer
modeling to model making, prototyping and thousands of miles of road
test. They meet and exceed all bicycle industry standards. Recumbents
are great way to maintain a healthy life style.
Our bikes are a sophisticated
combination of technology, science and art. You ride your bike in ultimate
comfort with peace of mind of being trouble-free and reliable and you ride
in style!
You bikes is made to serve you for many years. It directly depends on
how it will be maintained and serviced. We encourage you to know your
new bike and
read all the manuals and service instructions come with
your bike.
The parts and components assembled on your bikes are selected
from
several different options.They are what we believe would be the best
/optimum configuration. Please don't replace of alter
t hem. It may make
your bike unsafe and also may void its warranty. If you planto change an
original part or component of your new bike please contact
us for more
information.
The first service is very important because exprience shows that all bikes
will need a general adjustment/tuning as most new bolts, chains, cables
and so on will slightly stretch, loosen after on initial period
of use.
Your dealer would be happy to assist you for any help and usually
they
offer all initial services free of charge.
Consult your dealer for any question or concern you may have. Also feel
free to contact our technical support. We always would be glad to hear
from you. Your feedbacks will assist us to upgrade and refine our bikes.
Please look for our wide range of original options/upgrades and also the
newly developed accessories.
Enjoy your ride.
ATTENTION! Any incorrect assembly, modifications or manipulation may cause
serious damages to your bike and make it unsafe. It also may void the warranty.
Your bike must be assembled, adjusted and tested by an Authorized Maxarya Dealer
before being delivered to you. Be sure to receive the bike in perfect conditions.
MAXARYA
Fork cap
Sleeve
Plastic Spacer
Bearing cage
Dust cap
Dust cap
Bearing seat
All Maxarya recumbents are about 80% assembled at Maxarya facilities in Concord, Canada
and come in a single box. All necessary items to finalize the assembly are included.
We strongly recommend that your new bikes being assembled, adjusted and tested
by our dealers before delivering to you. However, if for any reason such as transportation
you need to disassemble from wheel or seat please make sure that all the parts are
reassembled correctly before any ride.
Follow the heatset parts order as shown in Figure 1. Reapply grease if needed.
Before riding your bike make sure the locking bolts and also the top quick release of the
stem are tightened to 75-95 In/Lbs.and stem and handlebar are alighned.
Riding a bike with loose or improperly tightened wheel quick releases can be extremely
dangerous and may cause serious or fatal accidents. Always check the quick releases,
rear shock bolts and seat attachments before riding your bike. Rear shock bolts should be
tightened to 90-120 In/Lbs.
Fig.1
Bearing seat
Quick release
Locking bolt
Bearing cage
Assembly

Despite the revered crankset, the pedals
must be installed like regular bikes. Before
installing the pedals control the signs"L"
and "R" on both pedals and crankset arms.
RAY1-X Model: The front suspension fork has
preload adjustment feature.
The preload spring is adjusted for a rider weighing
175 Lbs. (78 kg). It can be adjusted based on your weight.
To adjust remove the handlebar stem. Enter a 6mm
Hex key into the center hole of the fork stem and
apply 5-1 turns clockwise; each turn for any higher
20 pounds and 5-1 turn counterclockwise for any
20 pounds lower rider's weight from 175 Lbs.
WARNING! For a safer
and better ride keep the
air pressure on front tire
%35 of your weight in PSI.
If you weigh 100 pounds
keep the pressure 35 PSI.
If you weigh 200 pounds
keep the pressure 60 PSI.
Don't exceed ٦۰ PSI.
You can adjust the height of your handlebar by sliding the upper
part of the stem up and down inside the main tube.
The best position is when your knees and handlebar have enough
clearance while you are pedaling specially when you do turns.
Tighten the two locking bolts to 95-75 In/Lbs. before riding your bike .
When mounting a water bottle cage don't use long bolts and excessive
force. You can break the water bottle bosses.
Adjust the shifters at a position you can view the gear
shifting windows comfortably. For details of service
information refer to SRAM shifters, DualDrive and brake
levers instruction manuals supplied with your bike.
All Maxarya recumbents must be assembled and adjusted by one of our Authorized Dealers to ensure highest function and safety.
If you have any problem with assembly or adjustments of your bike please contact your Authorized Maxarya Dealer or our technical support for assistance.
The images and charts of this leaflet explain the most important and useful maintenance and service instructions. Please read and follow them carefully.
Using a light and quality oil lubricate both left and right chains regularly.
After a period of time you may need to adjust the tension of the left chain.
With a 5mm Hex keys loosen the two bolts back of the bottom bracket
shell. Using a two pointed spanner slightly twist the inner shell clockwise.
Control the tension and also smooth movement of the chain.
WARNING!
For a safer ride keep the
air pressure on the rear tire
%60 of your weight in PSI.
If you weigh 100 pounds
keep the pressure 60 PSI.
If you weigh 200 pounds
keep the pressure 100 PSI.
Don't exceed 100 PSI.
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Keep your disc brakes clean
and adjust them after every
200 miles. Because of some
pad wear and cable stretching
it is necessary.Please refer to the
disc brake manual for more details .
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Maintenance
Bicycles are considered as vehicles and because of direct connection with
human health and safety, they always must be kept well maintained and
secure. Please inspect and service your bike regularly. It extends its
life and ensures great function and safety.
Using fenders is an easy
way to protect yourself from
water splashes. We offer
specially designed fenders
Make sure to have yours.
To install them you need
to carefully adjust the braces
and leave enough space
for brakes and tires to
function properly.
ATTENTION! We strongly recommend a general check up after first 200 km. As a fact
during this period all cables, chains and spokes will stretch and need adjustment.
Bolts and nuts may bed in and get loose. Brakes, chainrings, pedals, front fork assembly
and seat back mesh need inspection and possible adjustments. Please take the bike to
your dealer for this important check up.The bike needs regular check ups every next 2000 km.
RAY-1 Model: The rear
shock has two ways of
adjustment. The preload
ring adjusts the tension of
the coil and rebound control
knob by "+ and - " marks
adjusts ideal rebound effect.
For details and maintenance
refer to DNM 22-AR shock
manual comes with your bike
Be careful when using front brake
in slippery and gravel surfaces.
Also applying too much front
braking force while turning
can cause a dangerous skid.
WARNING! Riding your bike with kickstand
in down position can be dangerous. Always
keep it up before riding.You can adjust the
length of your kickstand leg. Simply twist the
leg counterclockwise and pull or push it for
proper length.Then twist it clockwise to lock it.
RAY-1 Model: Proper adjustment
of the derailleurs is very important
for a safe and smooth function.
Set the lower and higher limit screws
correctly to avoid accidental chain fall.
Disc brakes have great power
and very effective when you need it.
Braking function in recumbents is
somehow different from regular
bikes.Practice braking in different
conditions roads and surfaces.
Keep the disc clean from sand,
mud and oil. For details refer to
the disc brake manual of your bike.

Features, options and accessories
Your Maxarya recumbent has many great features. Its transmission
system using MidDrive is unique and offers great stability and control.
We constantly upgrade our bikes and make many new upgrades available.
W e are constantly upgrading and refining our products and introduce
new parts and accessories...here are some of the newset items:
-LOCBUSTR folding stem mechanism
-Newly redesigned more comfortable seat
-Adjustable kickstand
-Carrier rack
-New water bottles and cages
-Compact high pressure pump
-New high riser handlebar
-Compact bicycle tool
-Compact keyless lock
-Utility computer/light clamp
-Seatbag
-New stem quick release
-...
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Warranty
Your new Maxarya recumbent bicycle frame is guaranteed against any
manufacturing defects for a period of seven (7) years from the date of
purchase.
All other parts including seat, fork, suspension and cosmetics are warranted
for one full year from the date of purchase.
This warranty applied only to the original owner. Based on this warranty
Maxarya will repair or replace the defective frame or other parts with the
same or similar item.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, do-it-yourself repairs or any other
changes to the basic elements of the bike is not covered by this warranty.
Depending on the cicumstances, all shipping costs including insurance
may be at the expense of the owner.
The warranty application form must be filled and mailed to Maxarya within
one month from the date of purchase.
For detailed information about the limited warranty of your new bicycle
please see the warranty registration form comes with your bike.
CONTACT:
Maxarya Design and Manufacturing Inc.
116 Viceroy Road, Unit B-7
Concord, ON L4K 2L8
Canada
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.maxarya.com

Maxarya Design and Manufacturing Inc.
116 Viceroy Rd, Unit B-7
Concord, ON L4K 2L8 Canada
T: 416-737-5745 F: 905-482-8553
E: [email protected] S: www.maxarya.com