KTM 65 SX 2006, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS ABOUT SAFE DRIVING
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The 65 SX mini motorcycles are off-road motorcycles designed for one person only. They are not allowed
on public roads.
The vehicle dimensions and components are designed for children from 6 to 10 years of age with a max-
imum weight of. 50 kg (22.65 lb) and a maximum height of 160 cm (63.04 in).
– Have your youngster wear proper protective gear whenever he or she rides the motorcycle: helmet, eye
protection, chest, back, arm and leg protectors, gloves and boots. To set a good example, be sure to
wear protective gear yourself whenever riding a motorcycle!
– Adjust the clutch lever and hand brake lever to match your child's hand size (with gloves).
– Adjust the basic setting of the foot brake pedal to your child's seating position.
– Before your youngster takes his or her first ride, explain how each of the controls works and check if
your youngster has understood what you explained. We recommend to review the entire owner’s man-
ual with your youngster item by item, paying particular attention to the specially marked warnings and
pointing out the danger of injury.
– Instruct your youngster about riding and falling techniques, explain how the motorcycle will respond
to shifting of the rider’s weight, etc.
– Before starting the motorcycle for the first time check whether the basic fork and shock absorber set-
tings are suitable for your child's weight (see chapter on checking the basic chassis setting).
– Before using the motorcycle you should always check all components for proper operation
(see maintenance schedule). Have your youngster perform these technical checks himself / herself
as well.
– Whenever you go for a ride with your youngster, keep in mind that the speed should be adjusted to
your youngster and not the other way around.
– Your youngster must understand that all instructions he or she receives from you or any other super-
vising adult must be followed.
– Your child must be physically ready to ride a motorcycle. This means that he or she must at least be
able to ride a bicycle. Being good at sports that require fast reactions is an additional advantage. Your
youngster should be strong enough to pick up the motorcycle after a fall.
– Never demand too much of your youngster. Give him or her time to get used to the motorcycle and to
improve his / her riding skills. Do not even consider letting your youngster participate in a race before
his / her physical condition, riding skills and motivation have sufficiently developed.
– Explain to your youngster that he / she should always adjust his / her riding speed to the local condi-
tions as well as to his / her own riding skills and that excessive speed can cause falls and severe injuries.
Always keep in mind that youngsters tend to underestimate dangers or fail to recognize them alto-
gether. The riding speed must be reduced, in particular, on unknown terrain.
– Never let your youngster ride the motorcycle without supervision. An adult should always be present.
– The motorcycle is designed for one rider only. Your youngster is not allowed to transport a passenger.
– When you go for a ride, somebody at home should always know where you are going and when you will
be back. This makes it easier to send you help, should problems occur.