| Perform the following tasks on your pocket bike | | | | wear and tear, a loose chain could come off and |
| regularly to ensure long life and safe riding. | | | | cause an accident. To check the tightness of the |
| Inspect the Spark Plug | | | | chain hold it midway between the rear and front |
| You should remove and visually inspect your spark | | | | sprockets and move it in an up/down motion. If |
| plug regularly. You will find it at the top of your | | | | there is more than 20mm of movement the chain is |
| engine beneath a protective boot. It should not be | | | | too loose. Less than 20mm of movement indicates a |
| black or white but a golden brown or light brown | | | | too tight chain. tighten or loosen the chain until the |
| color. A white spark plug would indicate that your | | | | movement is correct. |
| engine temperature is too high. Your fuel mixture | | | | Inspect and Adjust the Brakes |
| may be too lean and may need adjusting.or you may | | | | A few bikes have hydraulic brakes but most are |
| need to adjust your fuel/oil mixture. Too rich a fuel | | | | fitted with disc brakes which are easy to maintain. |
| mixture will cover your spark plug in unburned fuel | | | | take apart the brake assembly on a regular schedule |
| which will look black. A black color also occurs from | | | | and visually inspect for wear and scratches. Change |
| carbon or oil and is an indication that the plug needs | | | | the pads before they become too thin. Check the |
| changing. Cleaning the plug will keep you going | | | | cable and the cable housing the levers and |
| temporarily but ensure you change it as soon as | | | | adjustment barrels too and replace any worn parts. |
| possible. Ideally always keep spare plugs in your tool | | | | You can adjust the brakes if necessary by loosening |
| kit so that they can be changed when needed. | | | | the locking nut and tightening or loosening the locking |
| Clean the Air Filter | | | | nut. Leave some play in the cable as too tight cable |
| The air filter collects dust and other materials and | | | | will result in friction and excessive wear. make sure |
| prevents them from entering the engine where they | | | | that the wheels lock properly after you have finished |
| can cause damage to the piston and bore. It must be | | | | your adjustment then re-tighten the locking nut. |
| regularly cleaned and a small amount of oil added to | | | | Lubricate |
| trap the debris. A dirty filter will adversely affect | | | | We cannot emphasize enough that regular lubrication |
| performance shorten your bikes life. Remove the | | | | with a good quality oil is essential to keep your bike |
| filter, check for any damage and clean with an | | | | in tip-top shape. Your manual should show you the |
| approved cleaning solution. In an emergency soapy | | | | lubrication point. Over lubricating is not likely to be a |
| water can be used instead but be very careful to | | | | problem but under lubricating will cause all types of |
| thoroughly rinse of all the soap. Add a few drops of | | | | damage to your bike which will, of course affect the |
| filter oil. Do not overdue the oil, if it drips from the | | | | performance and life. |
| filter you have added too much! | | | | Check the Tires |
| Idling Adjustment Screwnext to the choke is a small | | | | Check your tires regularly for damage, bulging and |
| screw that adjusts the idling speed. To increase idling | | | | wear and replace before they cause a problem while |
| speed turn clockwise, to decrease turn anti-clockwise | | | | riding. |
| until the speed is adjusted correctly. Be careful not to | | | | A good pocket bike should give you years of fun |
| set it too high as that could be dangerous and will | | | | and and be easy to maintain if you stick to a regular |
| only burn up more fuel. | | | | schedule of maintenance. Never ride your bike unless |
| Oil the Chain | | | | you are sure you have carried out all the above |
| Regularly oil the chain, both outside and inside with an | | | | often enough and your bike is in the best condition |
| approved chain oil. Oil at least every time you ride | | | | you can make it. Skipping essential maintenance leads |
| your bike. Check that the chain is not too tight or | | | | to unnecessary accidents and damage to your bike. |
| too loose. a too tight chain will lead to excessive | | | | |