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l)  Torque specifications for common parts: Nuts and bolts for your bicycle are set to standard torque settings 
at the factory. Over time of use and shipping, settings may change and nut or bolt could become loose. Below is a chart on the 
torque settings in Lb per Inch for the common parts of the Storm 500. They have also been converted to Lb per Foot and NM. 
Torque Item 
lb per In 
lb per Ft 
N M 
Axle nut (front motor) 
250 lb*in 
20.8 lb*ft 
28.25 
Bottom bracket 
420 lb*in 
35 lb*ft 
47.46 
Brake lever clamps (at handlebar) 
70 lb*in 
5.8 lb*ft 
7.91 
Cassette/Freewheel 
300 lb*in 
25 lb*ft 
33.9 
Chainring bolts 
80 lb*in 
6.7 lb*ft 
9.04 
Crank bolt 
350 lb*in 
29.2 lb*ft 
39.54 
Crank bolt cap (if applicable) 
100 lb*in 
8.3 lb*ft 
11.3 
Derailleur bolt 
80 lb*in 
6.7 lb*ft 
9.04 
Disc brake caliper bolts (at frame) 
80 lb*in 
6.7 lb*ft 
9.04 
Disc rotor bolts 
55 lb*in 
4.6 lb*ft 
6.21 
Disc Brake Cable Arms (pinch bolt) 
55 lb*in 
4.6 lb*ft 
6.21 
Headset locknut 
150 lb*in 
12.5 lb*ft 
16.95 
Kickstand bolt 
100 lb*in 
8.3 lb*ft 
11.3 
Pedals 
300 lb*in 
25 lb*ft 
33.9 
Saddle rail clamp bolts (M6) 
140 lb*in 
11.7 lb*ft 
15.82 
Shifter (at handlebar) 
20 lb*in 
1.7 lb*ft 
2.26 
Stem adjustable bolts 
150 lb*in 
12.5 lb*ft 
16.95 
Stem clamp binder bolts (4 bolts) 
60 lb*in 
5 lb*ft 
6.78 
Stem quill bolt 
250 lb*in 
20.8 lb*ft 
28.25 
Throttle 
25 lb*in 
2.1 lb*ft 
2.825 
V brake bolts (at frame) 
80 lb*in 
6.7 lb*ft 
9.04 
Quick Release (at half way tighten the lever with resistance) 
Chapter 8: Battery Management 
This section describes your battery and similar to Chapter 3, section o. ―Charging your battery‖ but goes into further detail. 
a)  About your battery 
The Li-ion battery system of the Storm 500 is the latest technology with a LiFEPO4 chemistry. This battery is maintenance free 
with no serviceable parts. You must never open the battery as this will void the warranty. Each battery has a specific serial 
number and barcode which can be found on the underside of the battery. Please read the warning labels on your battery. 
b)  Removing the battery 
The Storm 500 battery removes easily for charging or storing. The battery base utilizes an ignition key to lock the battery in place 
and to avoid theft. The battery will not power the bicycle unless locked in place. There are 3 points on the ignition for the key. 
There is the ―UNLOCK‖ position which allows the battery to be removed and the key can slide in and out. There is the ―OFF‖ 
position which locks the battery in place, the key can be slid out but the bicycle is not powered. The last position is the ―ON‖ 
position. The bicycle is now powered ON, the battery is locked and the key is in and cannot slide out. 










