Pocket bikes are relatively easy to service and repair. In fact, with a little bit of mechanical ability, you should be able to do routine maintenance-change the plug, lube and tension the chain-all on your own. If you do run into mechanical trouble, your local motorcycle or moped shop should be able to service your pocket bike without any difficulty. Some have even said that they have found service for their pocket bikes with lawn mower repair shops. Pocket bikes' engines are fairly basic and easy to service and should not present any problems for owners. Pocket bikes should receive the same routine checkups that other motor vehicles receive. For both safety and maximum performance, it is important to keep your pocket bike in good working order. If you are mechanically inclined, you should have no problem performing your own basic preventive care. If you are not that familiar with motor vehicles and maintenance, it will be easy to find service shops that can fix any problems that may arise. Here are some simple tips for pocket bike maintenance:

• Periodically check the condition of the clutch. The shoes and drum should not be too worn or cracked.
   

• Make sure gas and oil are properly mixed.
   

• Check your pocket bike's brakes to make sure they are working and adjusted properly.
   

• Routinely check air cleaner and carburetor for tightness and cleanliness.
   

• Place handlebars in their proper location before riding. Most pocket bike riders prefer their handlebars to be straight. They should always be tightly secured.

Many use pocket bikes for racing, and, when this is the case, extra care should be given to the pocket bike for maximum safety and performance. In other words, a certain degree of care and preparation is needed when racing your pocket bike. Many racers will completely disassemble their bikes, and then inspect, thread lock, zip-tie, safety wire, and carefully detail their pocket bike rather extensively to get them ready for racing. Of course, not everyone is quite this serious about racing, but some level of care and preparation certainly will be required to get your bike safe and ready for riding. A simple set of metric wrenches will be required to tighten the handlebars and hand controls, for instance. Because of their small sizes, pocket bikes are easy to service at the racetrack. Simply throw the necessary tools and parts in the trunk; you don't need a huge pick-up truck to care for your pocket bike when you're away from home. This is yet another advantage to owning a pocket bike-they are easy to service and convenient to transport.