Kuberg CROSS 2016, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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If the power and torque settings are set slow, have the rider rotate his/her hand around
the throttle enough so that when the throttle is twisted, the wrist will be back in the correct
position.
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When the rider is ready, he can smoothly twist the throttle. An accompanying adult should
walk along and help to support the rider when necessary.
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Once comfortable riding in the standing position, the next step is to learn proper riding tech-
nique.
NOTE:
A common error is to put children on motorcycles that are too big for them. In such a case the child
will not have leverage on the bike, and will be unable to develop proper riding technique. To develop a
correct technique, it is better when the rider is too big for the bike rather than too small.
CORRECT RIDING TECHNIQUE
Learning a correct riding techniques will prepare the rider for all forms of riding that come later.
The rider needs to learn to control the bike at slow speeds, and use correct technique to execute
tight turns. The natural approach of many riders is to turn the handlebars but this is not a correct
riding technique. The correct technique is to lean and use so-called counter-steering. Count-
er-steering is turning the handlebars in the opposite direction as the rider intends to travel. This
will cause the bike to lean and turn in the desired direction. Counter-steering needs to be taught
slowly and smoothly, sudden movements of the handlebars might cause an accident.
If tight turns are mastered correctly, many other skills will follow on naturally.
NOTE:
When learning any technique, the most important thing is to do so slowly and safely. Remember that
KUBERG Start/Trial E/Cross are a children motorcycles, and are designed and developed for slow speed
riding.