Archive for December, 2008
I am in the market for a new 150cc motor scooter, but there are so many new brands that I am not that familiar with. Does anyone have any recommendations on a quality 150cc scooter? I will mostly be cruising around town on it and going on fairly short little joy rides. Thanks in advance.
It’s brand new, and I have never worked on a scooter before. I’m told I need brake fluid, transmission fluid, and oil. I believe the person I bought it from mentioned two kinds. Also, I’ve heard a few people mention mixing the gas and oil–is that relevant for this kind of scooter, and if so how do I do that?
i just got a 2003 aprilia scarabeo. my knowledge of scooters is practically nonexistent, so i’m learning as i go. anyways, i can get it started, but my main question is this: how do you get the kickstand to go back up? i try pushing it and it won’t budge, and thus far the only way i can do it is if i turn the whole scooter on its side. help.
i’m looking for a NEW honda metropolitan scooter, models from 2003 and up. if you know of any online scooter stores that have good deals, please link me to them!
I have seen someone get on a scooter while the double leg kickstand was still down. They got on without taking up the kickstand, started the scooter, and rocked the scooter til the back tire got good enough contact with the ground to go forward when they twisted the throttle. The bike rolled forward of course, and this forced the kickstand to retract.
Is this the proper way to take off? Also, if not, will it harm the scooter, the kickstand, or any other components?
Bill…I took a safety course. It was for motorcycles, not a scooter in the bunch. Also, not one of the cycles had this type of kickstand on it.
Mind your manners, okay?
pie eater…not one of the cycles in the safety course had that type of kickstand. But this is a small city, and there were only 5 of us in the course that month.
The chinese built 139QMB Four Stroke 49cc Air Cooled engine is found in at least 99 percent of chinese and Tawainese scooters. This engine is a great one to hop and it comes easy. Scootertronics will add 47mm (72cc) 51mm (82cc) and 52mm (85cc) to one of these engines along with larger 95 jet Uni Air Filer plus trans upgrade with clutch and clutch bell plus kelvar belt and 5gram roller weights plus a high performance exhaust and your little cjinese scooter now boasts 50mph and no problem going up hills.
Scootertronics sells these scooters as custom built scooters with mod engines
oters are one of the most convenient mode of transport available. They are very affordable, able to run on gas, and are very easy to operate. These are the more obvious advantages of motor scooters. Everyone knows that most motor scooters have electric starters installed, so even the most dainty lady can start a motor scooter.
Due to its small capacity and size, the motor scooter is also vastly popular with ladies. It can be redesigned and sprayed with many colorful paints to make it look more like a fashion companion than a transport tool. Traditional motorcycles are often too bulky for anyone with a small frame to handle. And size can definitely be intimidating, especially to ladies. Even the simple act of placing a motorcycle on its main stand can become a problem.
Moreover, traditional motorcycles are more difficult to handle and operate. The clutches, gear changing and foot brakes keep all four limps busy when operating a traditional motor bike. But a motor scooter has automatic gear changing. So riding a motor scooter is like riding a bicycle, except that you don’t have to pedal! The throttle works the same way as an ordinary motorcycle, but there is no gear changing involved. Both the front and rear brakes are operated by the hands. So the legs are free to relax while riding. Therefore, it’s certainly more relaxing and enjoyable to ride a motor scooter. And there is more to come.
Although having a large number of advantages as stated above, the most notable advantage is still its afford ability. Motor scooters now come in as little as 50cc in capacity. The bikes themselves are highly affordable, and can be bought for as little as a few hundred dollars. For scooters that run on gas, the savings are even higher due to higher fuel economy standards.
For these reasons, the motor scooter becomes a highly sought after item for anyone, even if they own a car or a bigger motorcycle. If there are increases in petrol prices caused by the oil market upswing, owning a gas motor scooter will definitely help to weather the increase in petrol price hikes. It’s going to be cheaper to travel to work, and to run errands on a motor scooter compared to a car.
Traveling to work, running errands, fetching children from schools are all very practical tasks. And many people have to have some mode of transport to fill these functions. Sometimes, the grocery store may be just a few blocks away, and it does sound like a tremendous waste to have to drive a car there when a motor scooter would have gotten the job done.
Finally, the experience of riding a motor scooter is certainly very different from any other forms of transport. Motor scooter riders have often saying that there is a feeling of freedom when riding their scooters. In a way, this is true because they are, in fact, literally free as they are traveling on the roads, not enclosed by any windows or doors. Perhaps it is this experience that is luring the riders to ride their scooters again and again.
In the early 1900s, scooters were used by children as a vehicle which they propelled by pushing and then jumping up on the flat board to free-wheel until the scooter lost it’s velocity. Then they would push it again, gain some speed and then ride it once more until there was the need to push it again. It was considered to be a great way to travel around quickly, was great fun and would beat walking at any time.
Even though there were small factories that manufactured children’s scooters, most kids took pride in assembling their own scooters from discarded wooden boards, old handles and small wheels.
Even after all these years, the principle of operating a push scooter remains the same. They are run by the user standing on the board and pushing the scooter with one foot, while holding a small handle attached to the front wheels for steering. Push scooters don’t have motors attached, so the speed of the scooter is limited by the speed at which the user can push it. While there is not much chance of the rider getting hurt because of high speeds, the speed can increase dramatically while going downhill. Therefore it is always recommended that the rider use protective gear such as a helmet and kneepads and follow the safety standards relating to the design of the scooter being used. Push scooters are still widely used by children for recreation or to commute short distances.
Nowadays, push scooters (also known as kick scooters) are made out of light metal and feature wheels fitted with ballbearings. Manufacturers produce models with innovative features and competitive pricing to capture as big a portion of the market as possible. With the wide variety available, selecting a scooter for your kids may be a difficult task. There are so many features to choose from including but not restricted to removable wheels, rubber tires on the wheels, reflectors, adjustable seats, chrome fenders and many, many more.
Scooters are usually sold through retail outlets, although not all makes and models will be available everywhere. You will also be able to purchase push scooters on the Internet. Department stores may stock some popular makes and models. Whatever type of scooter you decide to buy for your kids, always remember to comparison shop and make sure that the safety standards have been complied with by the manufacturer.