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12 Lighting
Anyone cycling on public roads is required by law to have a properly working
set of lights (a), see chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on public
Roads”. It is important to be familiar with the design of the lighting so that
you can repair it yourself in the event of a failure.
The dynamo (generator) produces the current required for operating the light
bulbs. It has two cables attached to it, one running to the front light and the
other to the rear light and back.
12.1 Bottle Dynamo
Please mount the bottle dynamo (b) with its drive shaft vertical to the wheel
axle and with its roller in full contact with the tyre. The bottle dynamo can be
mounted to the front or rear wheel. The dynamo is engaged with a lever or
a push button. When engaged it is tilted with its roller against the sidewall of
the tyre. To disengage the dynamo it is tilted back in its initial position where
it locks in place.
Engage the bottle dynamo only while stationary and make sure
it keeps clear of the spokes! Caution: In wet conditions the dy-
namo may be less effective.
12.2 Hub Dynamo
Hub dynamos (c) are built into the hub of the front wheel. They are virtually
non-wearing and extremely effective. Some models are switched on elec-
tronically, some others mechanically. Hub dynamos are either engaged by a
lever at the handlebars or directly at the front lamp. Other models offer the
comfort of being switched on and off automatically by means of a sensor.
In case you need more information on your lighting, contact
your bicycle dealer.
12.3 Troubleshooting
After punctures the second most common malfunction is lighting failure.
First inspect the front and rear light bulbs. Check whether the filaments are
intact. Bulbs with a black tint are a sure indication of a defect.
On road racing bicycles fitted with battery-powered lighting (d)
a failure is usually due to flat batteries. Therefore, check the
charge state of the batteries at regular intervals or take replace-
ments with you.
a
b
c
d
Check the contacts and the sockets in the lamp housings of the front and
rear lights (a+b). White or greenish stains are a sign of corrosion. Remove
the corrosion layer with a screwdriver, emery cloth or the like until the con-
tact surfaces are shiny again.
If your bicycle is fitted with a dynamo lighting, inspect the cables along their
entire length and check them for defects. Check all contact points. Pin and
socket connectors tend to corrode if exposed to salt and rain. Take the con-
nectors apart and stick them together again.
If you still cannot find the cause of the trouble, try supplying the current using
a battery (4.5 volt battery). If the lamps light up, the dynamo itself might be
the cause of the trouble.
If the lamps do not light up, move the battery closer to the lamps step by
step looking out for the moment when a current starts to flow. If that still
does not help, contact your bicycle dealer.
An incomplete or inoperative set of lights is not only against
the law, it is also a hazard to your life. Cyclists riding in the dark
without a light are liable to be overlooked and at risk of getting
involved in serious accidents!
a
b
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