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There are many 50cc ATVs made in Taiwan on the market today including Redcat, Kazuma, Yamoto, and Malibu. There are also many companies importing Chinese ATVs into the US with no brand name at all. Many of these units are very similar in features and performance. The Chinese ATVs are very reliable overall and spare parts are easy to get and often interchangeable.
When selecting an ATV, choose one with a brand name. Many are sold with no actual brand name - only a model number. If your distributor folds, you will not be able to find another distributor who can cross reference parts for your bike. No one else will recognize the model name of the unit even though it may be from the same Chinese manufacturer with readily available parts.
None of the Chinese ATVs come with a manufacturer''s warranty against defects. They are warrantied by the individual importer and warranties vary widely. Coverage ranges from 3 months parts on the engine only to 6 months parts on everything. Less expensive units that appear very similar often have a much shorter and more restrictive warranty.
Choose a 50cc ATV that comes with a special semi-automatic transmission that can start in any gear. It is recommended that you start the ATV in second or third gear with the speed limiter set to the slowest speed. Have you child ride the ATV and DO NOT have them use the foot gear shifter.
As your child learns control and basics, you should slowly increase the speed limiter to a speed that you are comfortable with. There is no need to teach the child to use the foot shifter until they are ready.
Riding the ATV in second or third gear all the time will not hurt the ATV.
It can be used similar to an automatic transmission, while it may not start out very fast, they can reach your approved speed while staying in any gear. (We do not recommend that you leave the unit in first gear using this method. We have found that third gear is optimum).
For children that have little or no experience with ATV riding, it is also recommended that you remove the gear shift lever altogether. This will prevent your child from accidentally shifting gears, which could cause an accident. You can re-install the gear shifter at a later date once you feel comfortable with your child’s ability to ride and shift gears.
TEACHING TECHNIQUES:
*This advice especially relates to children on smaller ATVs but applies equally to beginners of all ages.
Your student’s safety depends on your commitment to take the time necessary to fully educate him/her on the proper operation of the ATV. Remember that proper instruction before your student begins to ride is just as important as proper instruction and supervision while riding. Please go through this manual with your student page by page. Fully explain all of the instructions, requirements and warnings it contains. Be sure to put as much emphasis on safety precautions as on proper operational techniques. Question your student as you go through the manual to ensure s/he understands what you are saying.
Following is a step-by-step guide to help make your student’s first use of the ATV safe and enjoyable. Before you begin to use this guide, however, be sure you have reviewed the vehicle features and riding techniques described in the earlier parts of the manual. REDCAT strongly urges that you use this guide to teach each student whom you let ride the ATV. Be sure to take breaks as the student becomes tired or his/her attention starts to wander. Full attention at all times is needed to safely operate any motorized vehicle, including this ATV.
STEP 1: PROPER CLOTHING & PROTECTIVE GEAR
The first step to safe riding is proper protection of the rider. Your student should always
wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket and boots.
Make sure your student is not wearing any loose-fitting clothes. Loose belts, scarves, etc.,
can get caught in moving parts and cause personal injury. Even in hot weather, make sure
the student wears long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. These not only protect against abrasiveinjuries but also help reduce fatigue which comes from loss of body heat caused by exposure to the wind.
STEP 2: FAMILIARIZATION WITH THE VEHICLE
Your student should become completely familiar with the names and functions of all
controls. Demonstrate operation of the controls if necessary. Ask the student to do such
things as “Apply the brakes. Turn off the engine,” etc. Practice this exercise until the
student can operate all of the controls without hesitation and without looking at the controls. Review the instructions with your student until she/he knows all the items that should be checked. Give specific examples of things to look for.
STEP 3: STARTING OFF AND STOPPING
To help your student develop confidence, she/he should
PRACTICE FIRST WITH THE ENGINE OFF, as follows:
1. Have student sit on ATV.
2. Instruct student to keep his/her eyes straight ahead while you slowly push the vehicle
from behind. This will give the student the “feel” of riding a moving vehicle.
3. As you push the ATV, instruct your student to steer straight ahead and perform
operations such as stopping the vehicle and turning OFF the engine switch while
moving. Watch your student closely to make sure she/he is operating the controls
correctly and without looking at them.
4. As you approach the end of the practice area, tell your student to stop the vehicle.
You should drag the rear end of the ATV around so you can push it straight ahead in
the opposite direction.
5. Practice with the engine OFF until your student gets the “feel” of using the brakes
and can stop the vehicle and turn OFF the engine switch without hesitation and
without looking at the controls.
STEP 4: ADJUST THE SPEED LIMITER TO SLOW NOW.
Next start the ATV’s engine and have the student practice starting off, riding in a straight line
and stopping with the vehicle under power. Walk alongside the ATV and hold the engine
cutout switch cord or have the student ride back and forth between you and another
supervising adult. Make sure your student:
1. Opens the throttle gently when starting off.
2. Releases the throttle and applies the brakes in sequence when stopping.
3. Becomes aware of the distance it takes the vehicle to stop when the engine switch is
turned OFF while the vehicle is moving.
As you approach the end of the practice session, you should again tell the rider to stop the
vehicle and get off so you can turn it around for him/her. Practice this exercise until your
student can start off, accelerate, cruise and stop correctly and confidently.
STEP 5: TURNING:
After your student has learned to ride the ATV in a straight line and can stop it at will, you
should teach the student how to turn the vehicle. Explain the proper body movements for
turning and let the student PRACTICE FIRST WITH THE ENGINE OFF as you push the
vehicle from behind.
When turning, watch to make sure your student:
1. Shifts his/her weight slightly forward and supports his/her weight on the outer
footrest.
2. Leans his/her upper body into the direction of the turn, pressing down with the
opposite leg.
When the rider is able to properly turn the ATV in both directions with the engine OFF,
she/he should practice turning with the vehicle under power. Again, make sure that the
throttle limiter is adjusted to provide a low maximum speed capability. Watch closely to
make sure the rider is using the proper technique. The rider should practice turning until s/he
can do so correctly and confidently.
STEP 6: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
When your student has mastered the basic riding maneuvers in the previously listed steps,
she/he should practice them all together. Instruct the student to perform various maneuvers such as turning right, turning left, stopping, etc. Vary the order of these maneuvers so the student will not anticipate what s/he will be asked to do next. Practice this exercise until you are confident that the rider has mastered all the basic maneuvers. Using this procedure will help the first-time rider learn the most basic riding techniques. To become a skilled rider, your student will need a great deal of practice and continuing instruction in addition to completing these introductory steps. After all the riding techniques have been mastered, you can adjust the throttle limiter to provide higher speed capabilities in keeping with the rider’s skill and experience.
Choose a 50cc ATV should come with a special semi-automatic transmission that can start in any gear. It is recommended that you start the ATV in second or third gear with the speed limiter set to the slowest speed. Have you child ride the ATV and DO NOT have them use the foot gear shifter.
As your child learns control and basics, you should slowly increase the speed limiter to a speed that you are comfortable with. There is no need to teach the child to use the foot shifter until they are ready.
Riding the ATV in second or third gear all the time will not hurt the ATV.
It can be used similar to an automatic transmission, while it may not start out very fast, they can reach your approved speed while staying in any gear. (We do not recommend that you leave the unit in first gear using this method. We have found that third gear is optimum).
For children that have little or no experience with ATV riding, it is also recommended that you remove the gear shift lever altogether. This will prevent your child from accidentally shifting gears, which could cause an accident. You can re-install the gear shifter at a later date once you feel comfortable with your child’s ability to ride and shift gears.
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