A mini bike can provide many years of service and pleasure, provided you
take responsibility for safety, proper maintenance and understand the
challenges you may encounter while riding.
This minibike has been designed for younger riders. However, not all young
riders meet the physical and emotional needs for safe riding. Before parents
allow any children to ride this minibike, we strongly recommend that they
read this entire manual to be fully informed before making deciding if
their children are ready to ride. Listed below are some of the important
safety measures one should understand before and when riding.
Never ride without a helmet. Helmets significantly reduce the
number and severity of head injuries. An approved DOT motorcycle helmet
is the most important part of your safety gear. Choose one that fits properly
and is snug on your head. Motorcycle dealers can help in selecting a good
quality helmet with proper fit.
Never carry a passenger. This mini bike was designed for one
rider at a time only. There are no passenger foot pegs, foot rests, handles or
seat room for a passenger. Riding with a passenger can impair the driver’s
ability to operate the mini bike which may result in serious injury or death.
Ride off-road only. This mini bike has been designed and built
for off-road riding only. It is not equipped with a headlight, signals, brake
lights or horn which are all required for public road usage. The tires are not
designed for pavement and could become unstable. If you have to cross a
paved area or road, dismount and walk the bike across the pavement.
Ride within your limits. Never attempt to operate this mini
bike in a manner that is beyond your skill level. It takes time to learn off-
road riding skills. Learn to ride step-by-step. Start by riding on safe terrain
at slow speeds and gradually build your skills. Instruction from an experi-
enced rider is strongly recommended.
Be alert for hazards. Any area you ride can present many
hazards. Always scan the terrain ahead of you continuously. Watch for
unexpected turns, drop-offs, ditches, rocks, low-hanging limbs and other
riders. Always maintain a low enough speed to stop under control and
react to hazards.
Never drink alcohol and ride. Even one drink can impair your
ability to ride safely and each additional drink worsens your ability to do so.
Remember, it is illegal to operate any motorized vehicle while intoxicated,
including mini bikes.
As a parent, your child’s safety is your first priority. Riding a mini bike is
very fun, but just like riding a bicycle, bad decisions can result in injury or
death. As a parent you can prevent accidents by making informed decisions
about if, when and how your child will ride. Always supervise your child
when he/she is riding.
Before you allow your child to ride you need to determine if he/she is
ready. Riding readiness can vary from one person to another. Age and
size are not the only factors that help to determine riding readiness.
There are three other factors that you should consider before deciding if
your child is ready to ride.
First, consider your child’s physical ability. A rider must be able to
hold the mini bike up, get on and sit comfortably with both feet on the
ground. The rider must also be able to reach all handlebar controls and
steer the mini bike accurately.
Second, consider your child’s athletic ability. Your child should also be
good at riding a bicycle before riding a mini bike, Determine if your child
is a good judge of speed and distance while riding a bicycle and that
they react with proper foot and hand actions. Any person who does not
have good coordination, balance and agility should not attempt to ride
this mini bike.
Finally, determine your child’s mental maturity. It is imperative that you
are honest with yourself when you answer the following questions: Does
your child think through problems and come to logical conclusions?
Does your child obey the rules when they ride their bicycle? If your child
makes bad judgements, takes unnecessary risks and ignores the rules,
they should not ride this mini bike.
If you have determined that your child is ready to ride please remember
the following points:
• Never let your child ride without a helmet.
• Your child’s safety is your responsibility. Do not take it lightly.
• Never push you child to try things before they are ready.
• Always supervise your child when they are riding.
• Proper maintenance and upkeep of the mini bike is key to safe riding.
Any modifications or improper accessories added to the
mini bike with parts that are not manufactured by Motovox can make it
unsafe. Motovox strongly recommends that you do not remove any of the
original equipment or make any modifications that alter the design and/or
operation of the mini bike.
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