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Warranty

Maintenance

General

Trouble Shooting

Terms and Conditions

Q. What is not covered under the warranty?
A. Items not covered by the warranty include Wheels, Tyres, Inner Tubes, Brake Linings, Brake Pads, Brake Drums, Clutch Shoes, Brake Discs, Drive Chains, Bulbs, Fuses, Batteries, Body Panels and Seats.

Q. Are there any conditions with the warranty?
A. The warranty will not cover any defects arising from fair wear and tear, willful damage, damage caused by accidents or neglect, poor maintenance or repair, abnormal use or abuse, or problems resulting from improper use or failure to follow the Seller’s instructions (whether oral or in Writing), misuse or alteration or repair of the Goods without the Seller’s approval and the warranty will be invalidated if the customer fails to follow the maintenance schedule or operating instructions outlined in the Manufacturer's Handbook.

Q. What do I do if there is a problem with the bike?
A. 1. Look at our Trouble Shooting Guide and see if you can resolve the problem.

   2. If a fault occurs and the nature of the failure can be determined without returning the bike we will supply a replacement part(s), free of charge, to you.  However, it will be the customer's responsibility and risk to ensure that replacement part(s) are fitted correctly and the costs of fitting such parts will be entirely at the customer's expense.  (We reserve the right to ask for suspected defective part(s) to be returned, at the customer's expense, for inspection prior to replacement part(s) being dispatched).

   3. If all else fails all our goods are provided with a return-to-base warranty.  It is the Buyer's responsibility to ensure the safe return of the goods for evaluation and repair at the Buyer's expense in the original packaging.  We can organise collection for you via a courier that will be charged at £25.00 - £75.00 depending on the model of the bike.  If, after investigation, the repair(s) required are not covered by the warranty we will make a charge of £50.00 including Vat plus parts, plus the transportation costs to return the bike to you.

Q. What happens if I need to return the bike but I've thrown away the Box?
A. We can supply you with a box free of charge to return the bike, a charge of £25.00 will be made to ship the empty box to you.

Maintenance  (Back to the top)

Q. Does the bike need any regular maintenance?
A. YES, please do not purchase one of our bikes unless, you or someone you can ask for assistance, has some knowledge and are capable to be hands on with a two stroke engine and the workings of a motor bike.

Q. What regular maintenance will I have to do?
A. Below is an example maintenance schedule for one of our Mini Moto's, schedules may vary from bike to bike.

Before every ride

1. Check the operating cables and the efficiency of the brakes.

2. Check that the chain is lubricated and tensioned correctly.

3. After every ride clean the mini bike carefully.

After one hour of use

1. Wash the air filter in air drying spirits and lubricate it with oil for air filters.

2. Check the state of the clutch pads and review the clutch adjustment.

After every five hours of use

1. Check the tightness of all bolts and nuts.

2. Carefully remove and clean the carburetor float chamber.

3. Check the brake pads for wear and adjustment.

4. Wash the air filter in air drying spirits and lubricate it with oil for air filters.

5. Check the state of the clutch pads and review the clutch adjustment.

After every ten hours of use

1. Check the state of the clutch pads.

General  (Back to the top)

Q. Can I use my Mini or Midi Moto on the road?
A. NO, Mini and Midi Moto's are not road legal and should not be used on the road or public areas.

Q. Where can I use my bike?
A. Check with your local go cart track, most operate days where the allow or race Mini Moto's. Other private land with the permission of the owners.

Q. Where can I get replacement parts from?
A. Replacement parts are available from our website Parts and Spares.

Q. Do you need a licence to ride a Mini Moto?
A. NO, Mini and Midi Moto's are not road legal therefore you do not need a licence to ride them.

Q. What fuel do they use?
A. A mix of unleaded petrol and two stroke engine oil mixed at a ratio of 25:1

Q. What will happen if I use the wrong fuel/oil mix?
A. If the wrong fuel/oil mixture is used the bike will not run correctly and it is possible to cause severe engine damage.

Trouble Shooting  (Back to the top)

Q. The bike won't start?
A. 1. Incorrect fuel/oil mixture or no fuel - add fuel (with correct mixture 25:1).
    2. The spark plug is fowled - clean or replace spark plug.
    3. Make sure the choke is open if the engine is cold.
    4. Poor connection at the HT lead - make good.
    5. Make sure the fuel tap is switched on and loosen the screw in the bottom
       of the float chamber on the carb to ensure fuel runs out, if not there is a
       blockage in the carb - remove the carb and clean out as necessary.
    6. The air filter is blocked - clean air filter.
    7. If all of the above are okay it is likely that the ignition coil is faulty -renew
       the coil. (you may still be able to see a spark even if there is a coil fault)

Q. The bike starts but cuts out or won't idle?
A. 1. Incorrect fuel/oil mixture or no fuel - add fuel (with correct mixture 25:1).
    2. The spark plug is fowled - clean or replace spark plug.
    3. Make sure the choke is open if the engine is cold.
    4. An adjustment of the idle screw may be required, unscrew anti-clockwise
       to increase the idle speed.
    5. Make sure the fuel tap is switched on and check for fuel in the float
        chamber as described above in point 5.
    6. Air filter is blocked - clean filter.

    7. Check whether the engine turns over when you push the bike forward..

        If so the clutch may be engaged all the time, check the clutch for a

        broken spring or shoe.. Replace as necessary.

Q. The bike idles but looses power under load?
A. 1. Check the fuel/oil is mixed to the correct ratio (25:1).
    2. Check the adjustment fuel/air mixture using the needle valve attached
        to the throttle cable in the carburetor (Mini Moto only) - adjust needle
        height to adjust the fuel/air mixture.
    3. Check for air leaks on engine casing or carburetor gaskets - repair or
        replace parts as necessary.
    4. Check the spark strength, replace spark plug or ignition coil as required.

Q. The brakes are not very effective?
A. Check the adjustment of the brake cables, check the wear condition of the
    brake pads - replace pads if necessary.

Q. None of the electrics are working?
A. Check that the battery is fully charged, check the fuse - replace if
    necessary, check the wiring for loose, damaged or poor connections.

Q. The engine revs but the bike won't go?
A. Check the clutch adjustment - adjust if necessary, check the clutch friction
    material for wear - replace if necessary.

Q. The pull start is not working?
A. Remove the pull start cover and check the pull cord and engagement dog
    gear - secure cord or renew pull start unit if necessary.

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