Tips On Scooter Maintenance
Just like you use preventive maintenance for your house or car, it is also beneficial for your scooter. By following the following scooter maintenance tips, you will have a reliable means of transportation that will last for years!
Perhaps the most important item of maintenance is to regularly check the oil level and change the oil at frequent intervals. Changing the oil at least every 1000 miles is a good idea. The oil capacity is less than 1 liter and so an oil change costs about $3 and takes about 5 minutes. It’s cheap insurance to keep your engine running for as long as possible. It is also recommended to change the transmission oil every 2000 miles or 6 months. See owners Manuel for your motor scooter.
Checking your tire pressure is perhaps the easiest step in maintaining your scooter. It is important to check your pressure regularly and maintain the suggest tire pressure from your owners manual. Since scooters only have two wheels, low tire pressure could lead in losing control of your moped scooter more easily thus causing possible injuries.
One maintenance item many scooter riders ignore is checking the integrity of the frame. Check all hinges, joints, and quick releases and correct any problems before riding again. Your owners manual will provide ideas in what to check. Even though the maintenance schedule states to check bolt tightness every 6 months or 1000 miles, it is certainly a good idea to do it more frequently.
Not all scooters are exactly the same, therefore checking your owners manual for your scooter in necessary. It will give the specifics on changing your oils, air filters, spark plugs, tire pressure and other maintenance tips. Regular scooter maintenance will prolong the life of your scooter thus preventing you from expensive replacement or repair cost.