4. WHEEL NUTS
Are the front and rear wheels straight and secure in
the dropouts? Are the wheel nuts properly tightened?
WARNING: Riding with an improperly installed or
insufficiently tightened wheel can cause the wheel to
wobble or disengage from the BMX Scooter, which can cause
damage to the BMX Scooter and serious injury or death.
5. HANDLEBAR AND SADDLE ALIGNMENT
Are the saddle and handlebar stem correctly parallel
to the bike’s top tube and tight enough so that you
can’t twist them out of alignment?
6. HANDLEBAR ENDS
Are the handlebar grips secure and in good condition?
If not, replace them. Are the handlebar ends plugged?
If not, plug them before you ride.
WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips can
cause you to lose control and fall. Unplugged
handlebars can act like a cookie cutter on your body,
and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident.
Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look
for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged
tires before riding the bike.
Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake
clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles
side to side or hits the brake pads, take the bike to a
qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued.
CAUTION: Wheels must be true for hand brakes
to work effectively. Wheel truing is a skill which
requires special tools and experience. Do not attempt to
true a wheel unless you have the knowledge and tools
needed to do the job correctly.
3. BRAKES
If your BMX Scooter has hand-operated brakes, squeeze the
brake levers. Are the brake shoes contacting the wheel
rim within an inch of brake lever movement? Can you
apply full braking force at the levers without having
them touch the handlebar? If not, your brakes need
adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the brakes are
properly adjusted.
WARNING: Riding with improperly adjusted and
secured brakes or worn brake shoes is dangerous
and can result in serious injury or death.
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