Monark Kickbikes
10
Safety precautions
Check your kickbike regularly, partly to make any
necessary adjustments, and partly to familiarize
yourself with the bike.
Screws and nuts
All screws and nuts must be re-tightened at regular
intervals. Pay particular attention to wheel nuts.
Brakes
Check the brakes before each use.
Front fork and Frame
Check that the front fork and frame are not deformed.
At the first sign of damage, contact immediately a
professional for check.
Wheels
Spin the wheels and make sure they are not warped
or otherwise damaged. Check that the front wheel is
securely attached. Lift up the front of the bike and
hit the top of the tyre with your hand. If there is any
movement, check attachment. Feel for play in the
bearings by rocking the wheels back and forth.
Handlebar
Ensure that the handlebars and handlebar stem are
securely tightened. Replace worn grips and make sure
that they are securely attached to the handlebars and
cannot be rotated. The handlebar stem must not be
positioned so that the "MAX" mark is visible!
Steering head bearing
The lock nut must be tightened and the steering-head
bearing must not have any play. The handlebars must
move freely.
Any questions?
Contact a professional if you have any questions about
the above points or if in doubt about the function of
any of the parts.
Braking technique
1. Adapt your speed and distance in relation to other
vehicles, so that you are able to brake to a standstill
safely, even in variable conditions.
2. Remember that the largest proportion of the
braking effect comes from the front brake. Cross-
braking using only the front brake can result in that
the rear wheel are lifting and you can risk losing
control of the kickbike and you can fall.
3. A loaded kickbike takes longer time to brake! If
you pack full of goods on the kickbike, remember
to start braking earlier than normal and to dispense
braking performance carefully, so that you always
have control of the kickbike with the load. Also
remember that the steering response and balance are
affected with loads on the kickbike.
Find out the maximum load for your kickbike and
never overload your kickbike!
4. If any of the following occurs, stop immediately
using your kickbike and consult a professional for
check and repair.
• If any unusual noises are heard when the brakes
are in use.
• If the braking effect is unusually strong.
• If the braking effect is unusually weak.
User instructions
To think of
We recommend that you keep both hands on the
handlebars while using your kickbike. This is for that
kickbikes can have a tendency to become wobbly if
you only have one hand on the handlebars.
