CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY:
BRAKES
MAKE SURE THE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY SUCH THAT:
· THE HANDBRAKE LEVER IS SECURED TO THE HANDLEBAR AND LUBRICATED SO IT COMPRESSES EASILY.
· THE BRAKE PADS ARE NOT WORN AND ARE CENTERED AND ALIGNED WITH THE DISC.
· THE REAR FOOT BRAKE IS NOT CRACKED OR DAMAGED.
FRAME
· CHECK THAT THE SCOOTER FRAME IS NOT DAMAGED, BENT, OR BROKEN.
· CHECK THAT THE STEM IS SECURED BY THE LOCKING LATCH.
STEERING
· CHECK THAT THE HANDLEBAR IS SECURED IN POSITION BY THE HANDLEBAR CLAMP.
· CHECK THAT THE WHEEL AND HANDLEBAR ARE IN ALIGNMENT.
WHEELS & TIRES
· CHECK THAT TIRES DO NOT SHOW SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR ARE DAMAGED.
· MAKE SURE THAT THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE OF 50 PSI.
· CHECK THE WHEEL RIMS ARE NOT DAMAGED OR BENT.
5.1 Pre-Ride Safety Checks
5. Safe Journeying