Safety is the most important feature when choosing a quad bike for your kids, even it is a second hand one.
A cut out system should be equipped so that parents can stop the bike from going too far away.
Safety switch connection is easy be fitted to a child quad with some certain cost.
Do not put your kids at any risk except you thought the safety of your kids not worth some amount.
It is very importance to inspect your quad bike mechanical condition before each ride which can minimize the chance of being injured or stranded as well as long enjoyment of the quad.
The first step is to check the tire pressure. A low-pressure tire gauge is thing needed to get the job done.
Then check the nuts both on wheel & axle, grab the tires, you can rock them back and forth to detect worn-out bearings. Also, the action of the throttle & brake levers & foot shifter are needed be tested.
Lastly, make sure you always take a peak at the oil, fuel, and coolant levels, at the same time check if there’s any leaks in the various systems.
Don’t forget there is situation when it will be better not to bail out. It will be wiser – when come up a short jump, just loosen up and ride out the impact, rather than to try and jump off. Let the suspension absorb as much of the impact as possible as it will surely outperform your legs alone.This is also true for over-jumping a landing.
Should you find yourself in this situation, relax your body while slightly bending your knees and elbows. Let the natural give of your joints absorb what impact your shocks have failed to.
A brand new quad averages about $900, and the more features you needed, the higher cost goes to.
Make sure that the legal requirements in the area you plan to drive is met and figure out an appropriate insurance. Sometimes you also need to have valid road tax.
And don’t forget to get a warranty before you buy it.
Experts are concerned that riders are at real risk of serious injury and even death by driving the quad bikes at speeds of up to 90mph without any form of protective head gear.
Experience indicated head injuries are the biggest killer in the accidents.
So riders are strongly recommended to wear helmets, even this is not compulsory at present.
To ensure a safety driving, some periodically checking is needed.
For a quick check, you can:
1 Check the spark plug
2 Check the oil filter
3 Check all wheel nuts for tension
4 Check the oil quality
Do remember goggles can not be replaced by sunglasses as sunglasses just has limited protective function while goggles can prevent quad bike rider from the injury of branches, gravel and small insects as well as eyesight.
A good goggle should be shatterproof, anti-fog and ventilation. And sufficient eyesight are also very important.
When there’s enough lights, grey goggles is suitable and yellow goggle can be used at night or in the dark.
It is very important for quad bike rider to take a formal training course as they are potential risks and dangers associated with their operation.
Some course is needed and rider should have a clear idea about things below before driving the bike out:
1 Personal protective equipment
2 Quad bike inspection
3 Identification of Controls
4 Machine Control Technique
5 Starting /Stopping/Reversing
1 Check all nuts and bolts regularly.
2 Clean the chain and sprocket regularly.
3 Check handle bars regularly.
4 Check user manual to find out the tension settings before making any adjustment.
1 Keep air filter working at a good condition
2 Avoid oil line leakage.
3 Keep a normal cylinder pressure.
4 Keep transmission system work functionally.
5 Do reasonable adjustment to carburetor.
6 Drive at a proper speed