Easy Does It Scooter Maintenance Tips

If you own a scooter, it would help a lot if you know how to fix it as well as driving it. As you go along using your bike, you might encounter problems. Here are good tips to follow on how to repair and maintain your scooter.

1. Scooter won’t move? When the scooter won’t move, check its rear clutch. Check the chains as well. Do they move? If so, then the problem is in the scooter’s rear clutch. You might need to get them replaced.

2. No Power? If the scooter doesn’t have power, it might have a bad ignition system. Open the panel connected under the scooter’s ignition switch. Find the two wires coming from below. Connect them. Doing this bypasses the ignition switch. Does the scooter work now? If so, then you either have a bad connection or a bad ignition switch. Repair or replace as necessary.

3. Scooter moving slowly? Check three things: motor, battery, and brakes. If the scooter makes unnecessary noises or if you smell something burning, then it could be a problem with the engine. Or, the battery might need recharging. This is true only for electricity-powered scooters, though. Otherwise, adjust the brakes because they might be stuck.

4. Brakes don’t work? Check the scooter’s brake cable. Loosen the assembly nut or merely flex the handles of the break. Tighten the brake cables as well. Inspect the brake’s thread. If it is stripped, you have to change them.

5. Rear noises? If there’s some sort of grinding noise coming from the rear of the scooter, it could be a problem with the motor or the rear chain and sprockets. Take the chain out. If the noise still exists, then it comes from the motor. Else, you might just need to line up the chain to the sprocket.

6. Tire problems? The two most common problems with tires are that first, they don’t inflate. And second, they don’t stay inflated. If the scooter tires don’t inflate at all though and they seem to be in good condition, then the problem could be in the inner tube. On the other hand, if it doesn’t stay inflated, then it is a problem with the scooter’s valve stem.

Here are the most common scooter maintenance tips and tricks. Should you come across any trouble with your scooter, just go over this list and repair as necessary. Your scooter should be back to is usual form.

The Different Scooter Safety Gears and Their Uses

You shouldn’t use a scooter without using the necessary safety gear. A lot of motorbikes and scooters are involved in accidents annually. And drivers get injured because they use the wrong gear. Some of them are required by law.

Here are the different things you need to wear when riding scooters:

1. Helmet Scooter helmets look a lot like bicycle helmets. Almost all of them are open face helmets. Normally they don’t have vents. They are quite light and comfortable to use. If you are going to buy one, make sure that it fits you perfectly. If the helmet doesn’t move as you turn your head, then it’s the right one. Use your helmet properly. Keep them fastened or buckled all the time. Don’t reuse helmets that have been damaged by an impact.

2. Knee Pads If you are a beginner when it comes to riding scooters, don’t leave your house without knee pads. These will help prevent unnecessary knee injuries from falls. You won’t suffer from minor scrapes either if you use them properly. Use knee pads that hug your knees smugly. Secure them properly around your leg.

3. Elbow Pads Elbow pads work the same way as knee pads. Beginners, as well as aggressive riders, are going to need these. Elbow pads come in small, medium, and large sizes. Use the one that fits you best.

4. Gloves When riding scooters, you need to protect your hands as well. Gloves allow you to steer the scooter effortlessly. Never go without this safety gear. Select the ones according to your size.

5. Head lights Your scooter should be equipped with the right lighting system, both to allow you see what’s in front of you and for other drivers to see you. Use these lights accordingly. They are most helpful during the night.

5. Reflective gears If you regularly use the scooter at night, reflective gears are necessary. They maybe are required during the day too, especially if you need to go through a dim tunnel. You can attach reflective gears on your bike. There are also reflective wristbands, headbands, vests, and ankle bands that are available on the market. Use at least one of them.

These are the five most important gears for scooter riders. When buying scooters, it is best that you buy these along with it. These gears could save your life if used properly.