Use and Care Manual

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Resolving the Unexpected
How you handle a flat tire on the trail will depend on the severity of damage to the tire and what tools
and supplies you keep with you. If you have a slow leak or a minor puncture, there are two ways you
can try to make a temporary repair:
1. Use an aerosol tire sealer to seal the puncture and inflate the tire. You can do this without
removing the wheel.
2. Use a patch kit to repair the hole in the tire. This requires removal of the wheel and tire.
Do not attempt repair without the proper tools.
If the leak is more severe, or a temporary repair does not hold up, you will need to replace the tire.
If you cannot repair the flat tire on the trail, you will need to push the mini bike back to your send for
help. Do not ride back on a flat tire. The mini bike will be hard to handle, and if the tire comes off the
rim, it can lock up the wheel and cause you to crash.
If You Have a Flat Tire
Personal safety is the first priority after an accident. If you or anyone else has been injured, take plenty
of time to assess the severity of the injuries and determine if it is safe to continue riding. If you cannot
ride safely, send someone for help. Do not ride if you will risk further injury or if your mini bike has
been damaged too severely.
If you decide you are capable of riding safely, carefully inspect the mini bike for damage. Check the
tightness of critical nuts and bolts such as the handle bars, control levers, brakes and wheels. If there
is minor damage, or you are not sure about possible damage but decide to ride back to your base,
ride slowly and cautiously.
Sometimes crash damage is hidden or not immediately apparent. Once you get home, go over your
mini bike thoroughly and fix any problems that you find. Also, be sure to have your Monster Moto
dealer inspect the frame after a serious crash.
If You Crash
The drive chain, master link, control cables, brake controls, and other components can be damaged if
you ride in dense brush or over rocky terrain. As mentioned earlier, making the repair on the trail will
depend on the severity of the damage, tools, supplies, and skills that you have.
1. If the drive chain comes off because the master link clip has been knocked off, you may be able
to repair the chain with a new master link. However, if the chain is broken or causes damage when
it comes off, you may not be able to make a trailside repair.
2. If you damage the throttle cable or some other critical component, the mini bike may be unsafe
ride. Carefully assess the damage and make any repairs that you can. But if you have any doubts, it
is best to be conservative and safe and walk mini bike back to base or have unit picked up.
If a Component Fails