Dangers And Safety Tips

Pocket motor bikes can be a dangerous business, not that much different from regular motor bikes. Children who ride them should wear protective gear such as helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads. A real pocket motorbike is a miniature racing bike that stands from 15-to 21 inches high and weighs only 40 to 95 pounds. There are mini-bikes on the market that weigh as much as 150-pounds, but they are not true pocket bikes. The two-stroke engine models are a little bit tougher and more versatile, even though they have a tendency to be noisy and dirty. The two-cycle lubricating oil is mixed with the gasoline, because the combustion and lubrication cycle are the same cycle. In a four-stroke engine, the lube oil and the gasoline are poured in separately and have separate cycles. The problem is that there is a tendency for four-stroke models of these little pocket bikes to overheat when they are run at top speed for several hours. This can result in severe damage to the motor. The two-stroke engine models do not have this problem. These mini-bikes are extremely maneuverable and said to be a whole lot of fun. Being small and still being able to go quite fast, over 40-miles-per-hour, riders are asked to wear helmets as well as elbow pads and knee pads. So when you ride a pocket bike, you look like you are riding to a football game. Now despite some protests to the contrary, it is generally not street legal to ride a true pocket bike on the street. It should be rode on a hard surface, without traffic. So think about a large parking lot that is not being used or something like that. Also laws vary from town to town to state, in some areas these may be registered or legal as mopeds or scooters or something like that. When in doubt you must check your DMV. If your children or young people under your supervision are riding pocket bikes or scooters, remember for them to follow necessary safety tips to avoid serious injuries. Wear helmets, kneepads and elbow-pads at all time. Do not ride at night, because you can't see obstacles, and the vehicle is too unstable. Tell riders to go on paved surfaces, such as paved trails in parks, or schoolyards. Stay away from gravel, dirt, sand and stuff like that. The name of the game is smooth surfaces.