Tuning up Your Super Pocket Bike
New Engines
You new super pocket bike is going to need careful riding at first to break-in the new engine. Take it slowly and easily at first. No aggressive engine revving or accelerating. You need to exercise the new engine at different speeds, accelerations and loads. A good guideline is to use up a full tank of gas before you aggressively ride your new bike. A good recommendation from many Italian manufacturers with a brand new engine is to run the engine on idle for 15 minutes, turn off and let it cool down then repeat at least three times.
Inspect your Brakes
Most disc brakes on pocket bikes are cable types which makes maintenance easier than for hydraulic brakes. make it a regular part of your maintenance schedule to take apart the brake assembly and check the pads for wear. Also look at the cable housing and cable, the cable adjustment barrels and the levers. Although it sounds complicated this is really very simple to do and should be performed regularly. You can never be too careful with brakes!
Fuel
Your pocket bike will only perform as good as the fuel it runs on. Do not be tempted to economise on fuel if you want the best performance and longest life for your bike. Use the best fuel available, currently 91 octane in the US and the best two-stroke oil you can afford. Check your manufacturers manual for the recommended fuel/oil mix. A good ratio is a 50:1 gas:oil mix.
Lubrication
Regular lubrication is a must! Check your manufacturers manual for any special lubrication needed for your particular model. Use a good make of lubricating oil and do not cut corners. Over lubricating is never a problem, under lubricating will land you in trouble!