5 Easy Maintenance Tips for Your Motor Scooter

Owning a scooter can be rewarding in many different ways. Scooters are super affordable, they get amazing MPG, perfect for commuting, and have a very low maintenance cost. The common service procedures needed for a scooter are the occasional oil change and oil filter replacement. However, these services are usually required after every one thousand miles so maintenance services are not consistently needed but the service is very affordable. When riding any motorcycle we recommend you always have these 5 must-have maintenance tools:

Tire Pressure Gauge and Plug Kit
Zip Ties
Flashlight
Spare fuses and lightbulbs
Pliers

Here are 5 easy maintenance tips for your motor scooter!

Clean Regularly:

Cleaning your scooter regularly is an easy maintenance task. It is important to wash, dry, polish, and wax your scooter when needed. Keeping up on the cleanliness of your scooter is important because it will help prevent corrosion and any other offensive build up. After any long ride or dirty ride always rinse it off and never allow excess watering to the engine elements like the air filter, spark plug, etc. Then take a quick ride to help the water evaporate which will prevent rust on the engine.

Tire Air Pressure:

Regularly checking the tire air pressure is also another easy maintenance task. You should always check the tire air pressure because it is essential for your safety but it also helps in reducing tire wear. Having the correct tire air pressure will also help minimize your fuel consumption. And also remember, the tire pressure must be enough to carry the scooter as well as your body weight and any additional load, check the tire PSI or manual to find the right pressure setting.

Oils and Liquids:

Engine oil, engine coolant, and brake fluid are all some of the liquids in your scooter you should stay on top of. If you have a brand new scooter that is used on a daily bases, changing the oil at a 6-month interval. Brake fluid is recommended to be changed out every two years and engine coolant should be changed out depending on how far you ride or how long you’ve had it. These three tasks are simple for scooter owners to do themselves.

Air Filter:

The air filter of any vehicle is the way the engine breathes so making sure that it is cleaned and not worn out is super important. There are special oils to keep the dust away from the engine for filters that are not metal mesh. All you have to do to keep the air filter clean is to rinse it regularly and make sure then is no excess water remaining. Depending on where you ride your scooter (dirty and dusty terrain) you could clean it out twice a year. Any damage to the air filter should result in an immediate replacement.

Carburetor:

Carburetors are one of the most common sources of a poor running scooter. Check your carburetor adjustments, like idle speed and air/fuel mixture screws. Depending on the condition of your air filter you will also need to clean the carburetor. Cleaning the carburetor can be done with alcohol, soapy water, or carburetor cleaning fluid. If the scooter has sat for a long period "gummy" deposits may build up and they can clog internal valves, jets, and passages inside the carb which will affect fuel flow.

Conclusion:

Being the owner of a motor scooter will be very rewarding in the long run because of all of the benefits it has to offer. Not only are they inexpensive, but its affordable maintenance costs make the motor scooter a must-have ride. These are all maintenances that can be done yourself with the proper attention and tools ready to go and of course being able to do it yourself is always rewarding and save you some dollars. Happy riding!

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