Safety Checklist - Dynacraft BMX Owner's Manual

SAFETY CHECKLIST

Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following
safety checks: (For information and instructions on
performing specific equipment checks, locate the relevant
section in the manual referenced on pages 3 – 4.
1. BRAKES
• Ensure front and rear brakes work
properly.
• Ensure brake pads are not over worn
and are correctly positioned in relation
to the rims.
• Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly
adjusted, and display no obvious wear.
• Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly
secured to the handlebar.
2. STEERING
• Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly
adjusted and tightened, and allow proper
steering.
• Ensure that the handlebars are set
correctly in relation to the forks and the direction
of travel.
3. CRANKS AND PEDALS
• Ensure pedals are securely tightened to
the cranks.
• Ensure cranks are securely tightened to
the axle and are not bent.
4. WHEELS AND TIRES
• Ensure tires are inflated to within the
maximum recommended limit as
displayed on the tire sidewall.
• Ensure tires have tread and have no
bulges or excessive wear.
• Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles or kinks.
• Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken.
• Check that axle nuts are tight.
5. CHAIN
• Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs
smoothly.
• Extra care is required in wet or dusty
conditions.
• On bicycles equipped with coaster brakes,
check for proper chain tension.
• Check to make sure your chain guard is tight and not
touching the crank or chain.
7. BEARINGS
• Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run
freely and display no excess movement,
grinding or rattling.
• Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal
bearings and bottom bracket bearings.
8. FRAME AND FORK
• Check that the frame and fork are not bent
or broken.
• If either are bent or broken, they should be
replaced.
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