Maintenance Tips & Storage For Pocket Bike

Maintenance is the key word, which keep bike alive for several years to come. Perform the following tasks on your pocket bike regularly to ensure long life and safe riding.

• Inspect the spark plug regularly. Yuu will find it at the top of your engine beneath a protective boot. Cleaning the plug will keep you going temporarily but ensure you change it as soon as possible.
• The air filter collects dust and other materials and prevents them from entering the engine where they can cause demage to the piston and bore. It must be regularly cleaned and a small amount of oil added to trap the debris. A dirty filter will adversely affect performance shorten your bikes live.
• Next to the choke is a small screw that adjusts the idling speed. To increase idling speed turn clockwise, to decrease turn anti-clockwise until the speed is adjusted correctly. Be careful not to set it too high as that could be dangerous and will only burn up more fuel.
  
• Check the tires regularly for demage, bulging and wear and replace before they cause a problem while riding.
• Take apart the brake assembly on regular schedule and visually inspect for wear and scratches. Check the cable and the cable housing the levers and adjustment barrels too and replace any worn parts.You can adjust the brakes if necessary by loosening the locking nut and tightening or loosening the locking nut.
• Regularly oil the chain, both outside and inside with an approved chain oil. Oil at least every time you ride yoyr bike. Check that the chain is not too tight or too loose. A too tight chain will lead excessive wear and tear, a loose chain could come off and cause an accident.
• Over lubricating is not likely to be a problem but under lubricating will cause all types of demage to your bike which will, of course affect the performance and life.
  

Storing a pocket bike is not at all a problem as it can be well fitted in one particular corner of the room. A proper storage is essential as several weather conditions can cause much demage to the material with which the bike is constructed. Therefore, select a safe place for your bike and get rid of unnecessary tension.