8 PREPARING FOR USE
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Pay special attention to the safety instructions and to the risk of injury.
Explain to your child the techniques of riding and falling, e.g., how shifting weight can influence handling charac-
teristics.
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Familiarize your child with the controls.
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Before using the vehicle for the first time, ensure that the basic settings of the chassis are suitable for the weight of
your child.
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Allow your child to become accustomed to the handling of the motorcycle on suitable terrain, preferably on a large,
open meadow.
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To give your child a feeling for the brake system, start by pushing your child. Do not start the motor until your
child is able to apply the necessary front brake pressure.
Your child should begin by riding to another person, who can help your child stop and turn.
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Erect obstacles for your child to navigate around so that your child becomes accustomed to handling the vehicle.
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Your child should also try to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the motorcy-
cle.
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Your child should not ride on terrain that exceeds your child's capabilities and experience.
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Your child should hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep his or her feet on the footrests when riding.
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Make sure the maximum permissible weight of the rider is not exceeded.
Guideline
Maximum rider weight
45 kg (99 lb.)
Maximum rider size
< 130 cm (< 51.2 in)
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Check the spoke tension. (
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The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.
