Gocycle Stem and Frame Latch Maintenance

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This guide applies to multiple products. The products are listed below. If you are unsure of any of the steps or need any assistance please us our contact form.

Stem Latch

  • Gocycle G4i and G4i+
  • Gocycle G4
  • Gocycle G3+
  • Gocycle GXi
  • Gocycle GX 

Frame Latch

  • Gocycle G4i and G4i+
  • Gocycle G4
  • Gocycle GXi
  • Gocycle GX 

Tech Bulletin

As part of the Steam and Frame Latch Maintenance, you must ensure that you are using the correct spec of frame latch detent pin. For more information please see Tech Bulletin 23 - Tech Bulletin 23: Safety Check - (GX / GXi) Fold Latch Function

 

Stem Latch

 

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1.1.    Fold the handlebars
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1.2.    Remove nut using a 4mm Hex and 8mm wrench
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1.3.    Remove bolt, move latch out of the way

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1.4. Use grease or silicone spray or oil to lubricate the moving parts of the red latch lock on both sides

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1.5. Press the catch several times to check it is moving freely

The red latch lock should move freely with minimum force and it should spring back fast and sharply to the fully locked position

The red latch lock should not stick or squeak or freeze and it should not have a slow, partially closed or delayed action
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1.6. Grease the fold latch pivot pin
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1.7. Fit the fold latch pivot pin using a 4mm Hex and 8mm wrench.

 

Tighten to 4-6Nm

 
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1.8. Check the latch pin is present and does not protrude from the surface of the latch.

If either pin is loose or missing please contact tech support using our contact form
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1.9. Check adjustment of latch = 25-35mm

If adjustment is required, check the relevant section of your owners manual.

 
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1.10. Close the latch
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1.11. Push hard on the latch in the direction shown to confirm that the latch is locked. Check latches are locked. Latch should not open when pushed hard in direction shown.

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1.12. With the latch closed press the red latch lock

The black latch should not open and the red latch lock should remain engaged and “hooked/locked” into the handlebar when released
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1.13. If the latch releases when the red catch lock is pressed do not ride the Gocycle please contact tech support using our contact form

 

Frame latch 

 

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2.1.        Fold the frame

Attach the handlebar hook to secure the bike in the folded position

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2.2.    Use grease or silicone spray or oil to lubricate the moving parts of the red latch lock on both sides

 

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2.3.    With the latch open, press the red latch lock several times to check it is moving freely.

The red latch lock should move freely with minimum force and it should spring back fast and sharply to the fully locked position

The red latch lock should not stick or squeak or freeze and it should not have a slow, partially closed or delayed action
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2.4.        Check adjustment of latch = 45-55mm

If adjustment required, check the relevant section of your owners manual.
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2.5.    Close the latch
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2.6.    Push hard on the latch in the direction shown to confirm that the latch is locked. Check latches are locked. Latch should not open when pushed hard in direction shown.

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2.7.    Press the red latch lock multiple times.

The black latch should not open and the red latch lock should remain engaged and “hooked/locked” into the frame when released
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 2.8. If the black latch opens when pressing and releasing the red latch lock, do not ride the Gocycle, please contact Gocycle Tech Support using our contact form for assistance.

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2.9.  Check the latch pin is present and does not protrude from the surface of the latch.

If either pin is loose or missing please contact tech support using our contact form

 

If you have any further queries or comments, please contact Gocycle Technical Support using our contact form

 

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