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FIRST RIDE
Do not exceed the abilities of the rider! Only allow competent riders with full instruction
to ride the bike. Do not allow inexperienced riders on the bike before they have
demonstrated a complete knowledge of the controls. Always start on the slowest settings.
WARNING!
After the rider understands the controls and is comfortable with them, it’s time for the first
ride. For this, the rider must be dressed correctly in suitable safety gear. Boots, gloves, a
helmet and eye protection are necessary.
The venue must be flat, open and safe, with no obstacles of any kind. The machine must be
set up correctly, with the speed set to its lower setting and the throttle response set to its
lowest.
1.
Ensure the power is turned off.
2.
While an adult supports the bike, the rider can get on.
3.
The rider now can reach back with their left foot, and put the side
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stand to the up
position. Have an adult ready to hold the bike up for this!
4.
Encourage the rider to rock the machine from side to side and forward and back, in
order to get comfortable with the weight of the bike.
5.
The rider can now switch the machine on.
6.
Before turning the throttle, the rider’s legs can be splayed forward and out like
outriggers.
7.
The rider can now twist the throttle (as slowly as possible) and go. Encourage them to
go and stop, go and stop… using the brakes to stop. Have a supportive hand on the
rear fender whenever possible.
8.
Once comfortable, the rider can try to ride along and lift their feet onto the pegs as
they go.
9.
When stopped, turn the power off.
If the rider drops the bike, ensure that the power is turned OFF before lifting the bike. It is
good practice to turn the power off whenever there is no rider on the bike.
CAUTION
OFF ROAD USE ONLY!
OSET Mini Bikes are designed for off road use only and must not be used on public roads
or sidewalks. Please check and obey all local laws.
WARNING!
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LEARNING TO STAND UP
Once the basics are mastered, the bike response can be adjusted to match the growing skills
of the rider. Always use caution when adjusting the bike to faster response settings.
Any changes must be small and incremental. Do not change the settings in big chunks on the
assumption the rider can handle it.
LEARN SLOWLY!
Before the rider gets going too fast it’s a good idea to get them riding the bike ‘correctly’.
This means, standing up and in control. Learning to stand up is very difficult if the skill set of
the rider does not include good throttle control.
While the machine is stationary and the rider is on the bike, have an adult stand
behind and support the rider at their waist.
The rider must position themselves correctly, standing in a very neutral position,
holding the bars in such a way that their weight is not being supported by their
hands.
When the rider is ready, they can open the throttle, smoothly and in control. An
adult should run along and help support when necessary.
Once up and running in the standing position, it’s time to learn some technique.
NOTE
A common error (in our view) is to put children on machines that are too big. Please note
how large multi
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time World Champion Dougie Lampkin and multi
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time US Champ Geoff
Aaron are on their bikes.
A bike that seems too small when the rider sits can be just right
when they stand in the correct position.
OSET bikes are designed to be ridden standing up.
If the machine is too large for the child, they will have no leverage on the bike, and be unable
to develop techniques. To develop correct technique, the rider is better off being too big
than too small.