Motouni Safety Instructions (aka self balancing unicycle)
Only use in approved public areas and private property.
Important Motouni information - Please read before use.
Please treat your Motouni with respect, Motouni are powerful devices.
Never touch a spinning wheel with your hand.
Motouni are extremely durable and can handle normal use crashing, if you fall off, please allow the Motouni to come to a complete rest and the wheel has stopped spinning before trying to pick it up !
Take your time learning to master your Motouni , it won't take long because learning to ride is easy.
Do NOT try for speed before learning to control your Motouni. First you need to learn how to take off, ride forward, brake and turn the Motouni.
Milbay no longer recommend using the training wheels to learn how to ride a Motouni electric unicycle. Our experience indicated the training wheels slowed down the learning process.
Just like a push bike your balance is the result of moving forward with confidence.
If you have never used a skate board, surf board or similar then you will learn to unicycle in around 1 hour of instruction and use depending how dedicated you are. Board riders seem to be able to learn in around 5 -10 minutes as they generally already have strong ankles and good fine motor control.
Milbay® have a dedicated Motouni video training and service page coming soon, more information soon.
Motouni will improve your balance and fine motor skills.
Motouni are an excellent and fun fitness device.
Riding the Motouni is an easy to learn, relax and keep trying and you will succeed.
Please consult your local council and state regulations for use of Self Balancing Electric Vehicles.
Click here for more information about Australian vehicle Rules
Watch the video for a safe and easy way to learn to ride a Milbay Motouni.
Safety Recommendations
- Always wear a safety helmet.
- Respect those with less ability than your self and wear a helmet to set an example for younger thrill seekers !
- Wear shoes
- Milbay® recommend strong fully enclosed footwear when operating any powered transport device.
- While operating/riding the Motouni Milbay® recommend wearing hightop footwear to protect ankle and Achilles area especially when learning.
- Wear Gloves
- When learning and riding the Motouni protect your hands with leather gloves, road motorcycle gloves are excellent for this purpose.
- Wear body armour
- Milbay® recommend the use of Knee and elbow protective equipment.
- There are many protective clothing options currently available from existing motor sports that will provide good protection if you fall on a hard surface.
- Milbay will begin release of our range of Motouni protective clothing in 2016
- Ride at low speed while learning.
- Ride at your own risk.
- Once you have gained your confidence and control you will likely never fall while riding your Motouni, however unexpected incidents, accidents or mechanical failure may occur that could result in injury or death if.
- Reduce injury risk by wearing protective clothing and certified head protection.
- NOT recommend for children under 12 years old.
- Although Self Balancing Vehicles like Motouni are very easy to operate NO child should operate a powered device of any kind with out training and adult supervision.
- Check before riding a Motouni on Public roads or footpaths.
- Some council in Australia do have areas approved for the operation of Self Balancing Electric Vehicles.
- Some Federal, State and Local Government employees and their delegates will be able to obtain exemptions to these rules. Eg special events and security.
Due to the brand new nature of Self Balancing Vehicles local and state laws have not fully been developed in every area of Australia as yet.
Please take care, consider your personal safety, ride responsibly and enjoy the freedom of one wheeled Motouni travel.
More info about Australian road laws, regulations and rules
Last Update: 22 August 2016 - © Milbay Australia.