GAS GAS MC 85 2023, Owner'S Manual

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PART 1
DETERMINING YOUR YOUNGSTER'S READINESS
TO RIDE AN OFF-HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLE
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Also make sure your youngster can comfortably
reach and work all the controls. For example, can
they turn the handlebars all the way to the right
and left? Can they easily use their feet to work the
brake pedal and gearshift lever? Can they operate
the throttle and brake levers while they hold onto
the handgrips? If not, the youngster is not physically
ready to ride this OHM. Refer to the owner’s manual
to check for possible adjustments in the position of
some of the controls. he first important decision you will have to
make concerning your youngster and off-
highway motorcycles (OHMs) is whether your
youngster is ready to ride. There are several factors
that you must consider carefully.
There is no certain way to predict that your
child is able to ride an OHM safely. However, the
following information is a guide to help you
determine your youngster’s readiness to ride.
Only parents can decide if their youngster has
the qualities necessary to operate an off-highway
motorcycle safely.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Physical size and ability are important
considerations. For example, a youngster must be
big enough to hold the motorcycle up, get on, and
comfortably sit on the seat with both feet touching
the ground.
Readiness Guidelines