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RESOLVING THE UNEXPECTED
RESOLVING THE UNEXPECTED
GENERAL GUIDELINES
RESOLVING THE UNEXPECTED
SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
If you encounter trouble during a ride, the first thing you should do is stop
and turn off your mini bike as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not continue to
ride if something feels wrong, or if you hear a strange noise until you know
what the source of the problem is and you have determined that the situation
is not dangerous. If you continue to ride, you may cause more damage to the
mini bike and create a dangerous situation for yourself or for those around you.
After you stop and shut off your mini bike, take time to carefully inspect the
entire bike and identify the problem. Always consider all your options since
you may be able to fix the problem easily or you may be able to make a
temporary repair that will get you home. Or it may be prudent to leave the
mini bike where it is and walk to get help or you may be able to push it home
if you are close enough.
Whatever the problem may be, always follow these three simple rules:
1. Always put safety first.
2. If you make a temporary fix to your mini bike, be sure to get a permanent
fix done as soon as possible,
3. Do not continue to ride if your mini bike is in an unsafe condition.
Following are some recommendations for specific problems that may arise.
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
How you handle a flat tire when you are out on the trail is determined by the
severity of the tire damage and what tools and supplies you have with you.
For example, if you carry an aerosol tire sealer you may be able to pump up
and seal a small puncture. Or if you carry a patch kit, you may be able to repair
the leak, but this will require removing the wheel from the mini bike and the
tire from the rim, as well as a tire pump.
If you experience a torn tire, you will not be able to fix the problem on the trail
and will have to send for help or walk the mini bike home. Never attempt to
ride on a flat tire as it will be very hard to handle and if the tire comes off it can
lock up the wheel and create a very dangerous situation.
IF YOU CRASH
Personal safety is the first priority after an accident. After a crash, you must
fist determine if you or anyone around you is injured before inspecting the
mini bike for damage. If you find that the mini bike has been damaged you
must determine if it can safely be ridden before proceeding. Look carefully for
cracked frame or fork tubes, loosened bolts or bent parts on your mini bike. Be
sure that nothing is rubbing on a wheel as this can cause a sudden and dan-
gerous flat tire. Make sure that all operating controls are in good working order
and that the handlebars are not bent or broken.
Sometimes crash damage is not immediately apparent so be sure to inspect
the mini bike very carefully after you get it home. And always have a Motovox
Service Center inspect your mini bike after a crash to determine if it is safe to
ride your mini bike.
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