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Before each ride there are some quick checks you can make in just a few minutes. These checks can mean the difference between a mellow fun ride and disaster. Disaster can come in three forms. The first type and the worst is when something breaks and you end up crashing and hurting yourself. The second is when something breaks and you damage your bike. The third is when your bike quits and you are miles from home. I don't know about you but I'm way too lazy to pedal a bike for miles.

So let's take a look at some basic quick checks you should make before each ride. I'm going to use a MoBike Breeze that comes with fenders and chain guards for reference. Each bike is slightly different but the checks are pretty much the same. Below is a picture of a MoBike Breeze. There are numbers in red circles with pointer going to a location on the bike. The information for each check point is listed below the bike picture.

Step 1:

Check both the front and rear top fender mounts. Make sure they are not loose, cracked or broken. If a fender comes loose and falls down on a tire at 20 mph. it will not be pretty. While your at it check the lower fender bolts that attach from the back of the fenders to the frame. If any of these bolts or screws are loose it's normally a size 10 metric wrench to thighten them.

Step 2:

Push down on the front and rear tire to make sure they have plenty of air. Also while doing that take a look at the tire tread and make sure your tires have plenty of tread. A soft or mushy tire effects over all handling especially when going around corners.

Step 3:

Look at your back tire and make sure that it is running in the center. Because the motor pulls on the left side of the back tire, over time, a rear tire can twist to the right throwing the chain and the rear drive out of alignment. This also causes the rear tire to wear down very quickly, pretty much like when your car needs a front end alignment badly.

Step 4:

Reach down behind the motor chain guard and pull on the top run of the chain. Insure that it is at the proper tension. If the motor drive chain is properly adjusted there should be no more than 1/4 inch movement up and down. Adjust this by moving the chain tensioner up until the chain is tight.

Step 5.

Test you clutch by pulling in the lever and moving the bike forward. It should move freely. While still moving the bike forward let the clutch lever out. The rear tire should lock up and stop spinning.

Step 6:

Check you fuel and make sure you have enough for where you are going. Running out of gas miles from the house sucks! Once you have check your fuel level turn on you fuel shut off valve located at the bottom, rear, right of the fuel tank.

Step 7:

Push back on your brake pedal and insure that your brakes are working. If you have hand brakes push the bike forward and squeeze the lever to insure you can stop.

This entire process takes maybe a minute or two. If you make these quick checks each time you ride things should go well. Always remember to turn your fuel valve on the fuel tank OFF when your done riding. Also it's a really great idea to always ware a helmet when riding your bike. Two reasons, one it saves you head if you crash and two it sets a good example for the kids that always stare and wave at you when you ride by!

Your ready to ride now so Ride Safe, Have Fun!!