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Owner's Manual

BMX Bicycles

This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation
and maintenance information.
Please read and fully understand this manual
before operation.
Save this manual for future reference.
m0061
HBMX EN 022813
Copyright Huffy Corporation 2013

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  • Page 1: Bmx Bicycles

    Owner’s Manual BMX Bicycles This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation and maintenance information. Please read and fully understand this manual before operation. Save this manual for future reference. m0061 HBMX EN 022813 Copyright Huffy Corporation 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance and Service • Repair and Service ................28 • Chain Adjustment ................. 29 • Lubrication .................... 30 • Lubrication Table................... 31 • Inspection of the Bearings ..............32 • Tires ..................... 33 Warranty • Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty ............. 34...

  • Page 3: Owner's Bicycle Identifi Cation Record

    Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. It is not available from Huffy. Each Huffy bicycle has a Serial Number stamped into the frame. The Serial Number can be found on the bottom of the crank housing as shown (1).

  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Information

    Warning and Safety Information Meanings of Warnings: This symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING” which follows it. The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instructions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can occur. The word “WARNING”...

  • Page 5: The Owner's Responsibility

    Rules of the Road - continued • Always wear shoes. • Ride on the correct side of the road, in a single fi le, and in a straight line. • Bikes under 20” not intended for use on roads. • Avoid riding at night, dusk, dawn and any other time of poor visibility. •...

  • Page 6: Part Assembly View

    Part Assembly View...

  • Page 7: Parts Assembly List

    Parts Assembly List...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles: • Some illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product. • Follow instructions completely. • If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for sepa- rate “Special Instructions”...

  • Page 9: Assemble The Front Wheel To The Fork

    Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork 1. If the Axle Nuts (18) are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by remov- ing them with an open end wrench or adjustable wrench. 2. Set the wheel into the front fork (2) (fi g 04). 3.

  • Page 10: Handlebar And Stem Installation - No Gyro Brakes

    Handlebar and Stem Installation - No Gyro Brake WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (A) on the stem must be below the top of the Locknut (B). NOTE: Remove plastic Cap (E) from the end of the Stem (11).

  • Page 11: Bicycle Assembly

    • Bicycle Assembly Handlebar and Stem Installation - continued Four Bolt Clamp Top Mount: • If necessary, re-adjust Handlebar. • Tighten Clamp Screws (D) evenly ac- cording to pattern. NOTE: Do not over tighten. Torque to 17 ft-lbs. fig 08 Four Bolt Clamp, Front Mount: •...

  • Page 12: Gyro Brake And Stem Setup - Rear Brake

    Stem and Handlebar Setup - Gyro Brake Note: The Handlebar Stem Clamp may be pre-installed from the factory. • Carefully unpack Handlebar and Brake Cables. • If needed, loosen the Stem Bolt (A) and point the Stem (B) towards the front of the bike as shown.
  • Page 13 Gyro Stem and Brake Setup - continued • Install the two Cable Adjusters (A) into the Gyro Plate (B) making sure the Shorter Cable (C) is on the same side as the Brake Lever (D). • Turn the Cable Adjusters and Nuts (E) all the way into the Gyro Plate - hand tight.

  • Page 14: Gyro Brake Setup - Front Brake Cable Install

    Gyro Brake Setup - Front Brake Cable Install • Pull the Front Brake Cable (A) up through the Stem Nut (B) so that it is routed as shown. • Ensure the Brake Cable does not touch the Tire (C). • Insert Cable Barrel (2-1) into Brake Lever.

  • Page 15: Seat Installation (Various Models)

    Gyro Brake Setup - Front Brake Cable Install - continued • Rotate Brake Levers (A) into a comfortable riding position and tighten securely. WARNING: Ensure Gyro Handlebar/Stem/Wheel system can rotate 360 de- grees without binding any Cables and that the Gyro mechanism works smoothly. Seat Installation (various models) Attach Seat to Seat Post: (pre-assembled on some models)

  • Page 16: Seat Installation (Various Models)

    Seat Installation (various models) - continued • Point the Seat (22) forward and put the Seat Post (19) into the Seat Tube (B) (fi gs 10, 11). WARNING: To prevent the seat com- ing loose and possible loss of control, the “MIN-IN”...
  • Page 17 Seat Installation - continued CAUTION: Operate the Quick Release Lever (D) by hand only. Do not use a hammer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever. You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” position. If you can easily move the lever to the “close”...

  • Page 18: Front And Rear Refl Ector Installation

    Front and Rear Refl ector Installation 1. Position FRONT Refl ector (27) so it points straight forward. 2. Tighten Clamp Screw. NOTE: Do not over-tighten. This will damage the Clamp. fig 12 1. Position REAR Refl ector (20) so it points straight backwards.

  • Page 19: Pedal Installation

    Pedal Installation CAUTION: There is a right pedal marked “R” and a left pedal marked “L”. • The pedal marked “R” has right-hand threads. Tighten it in a clockwise direc- tion. • The pedal marked “L” has left-hand threads. Tighten it in a counterclockwise direction (anti-clockwise).

  • Page 20: Testing Seat Clamp And Post Clamp Tightness

    Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp: WARNING: Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make sure the red refl ector is correctly positioned. • Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down. •...

  • Page 21: Testing Stem And Handlebar Tightness

    Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness To test the tightness of the stem: • Straddle the front wheel between your legs. • Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar. • If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolu- tion only at a time).

  • Page 22: Brake System Setup And Adjustment

    Brake System Setup and Adjustment WARNING: You must adjust the front brakes before you ride the bicycle. NOTE: FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SETUP IS THE SAME. Brake Shoe Adjustment: Step One: Put the brake shoes (B) in the correct position: •...
  • Page 23 Brake System Setup and Adjustment - continued Brake System Adjustment: 1. Loosen Cable Nut (1-1) so that the cable is loose. 2. Insert Cable Barrel (2-1) into Brake Lever. 3. Insert Brake Cable (3-1) into Groove as shown. continued >>...
  • Page 24 Brake System Setup and Adjustment - continued 4. Rotate Housing (4-1) Groove away from Cable Groove (4-2) and tighten Housing Nut (4-3). 5. Squeeze Brake Arms (5-1) so that Brake Pads (5-2) are against the Rim. 6. Pull Brake Cable (6-1) tight. •...
  • Page 25 Brake System Setup and Adjustment - continued 7. Make sure the Brake Lever is not loose (7-1). 8. Make sure the cable sheaths are fully inserted into the adjustment housing at the Caliper (8-1) and Hand Lever (8-2). • Rotate Brake Levers (A) into a comfortable riding position and tighten securely.

  • Page 26: Coaster Brakes (Various Models)

    Coaster Brakes (various models) These models are equipped with a rear ‘coaster’ brake that is operated by rotating the crank backwards. Operation: Operate the coaster brake as follows: • Push the pedals backward to move the chain backward • The chain activates the coaster brake mechanism that is inside the rear wheel hub •...

  • Page 27: Pegs Installation

    Pegs Installation - Threaded NOTES • The pegs are optional. You may choose not to install them on the axles. Pegs can be installed on the front, rear or on one side. • The same procedure is used to install pegs on both the front and rear axles. Front wheel axle is shown.
  • Page 28 Pegs Installation - Bolt on NOTES • The pegs are optional. You may choose not to install them on the axles. Pegs can be installed on the front, rear or on one side. • The same procedure is used to install pegs on both the front and rear axles. Front wheel axle is shown.

  • Page 29: Repair And Service

    Repair and Service WARNING: • Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”.

  • Page 30: Lubrication

    Lubrication WARNING: • Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will re- duce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be neces- sary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur. •...

  • Page 31: Lubrication Table

    Lubrication Table What When Brake Levers every six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each brake lever. Caliper Brakes every six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each caliper brake. Brake Cables every six months Put four drops of oil into both ends of each cable.

  • Page 32: Inspection Of The Bearings

    Inspection of the Bearings Maintenance Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Lubricate the bearings according to the lubrication chart or any time they do not pass the following tests: Head Tube Bearings The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube.

  • Page 33: Tires

    Tires Maintenance: • Frequently check the tire infl ation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended storage, keep the weight of the bicycle off the tires. • Do not use unregulated air hoses to infl ate the inner tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over infl...

  • Page 34: Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty

    • Used in a manner contrary to the instructions and warnings in this Owner’s Manual Huffy will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage, due directly or indirectly from use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita- tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
  • Page 35 • All other components are warranted for six (6) months from the date of purchase. What will Huffy do? Huffy will replace, without charge to you, the component found to be defective by Huffy. The original owner must pay all labor and transportation charges connected with the repair or warranty work.
  • Page 36 • Always read the user manual that comes with your helmet to make sure it is fi tted and attached properly to the wearer’s head according to the fi tting instructions described in the user manual. Check www.Huffy.com for the current contact information H Helmet EN 100212 i0027...

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