2008/09/06

3 Wheel Scooters

By Kent Pinkerton




Today, the market is stocked with different models and types of scooters. To meet the varying needs of buyers, scooters come with different wheel models. A three wheel scooter is one of the popular innovations for people with mobility problems.


As the name implies, a three wheel scooter will have three wheels, one wheel in the front and two wheels in the rear. Three wheel scooters are mainly designed for individual use, and can hold a minimum of 220 and a maximum of 250 pounds. Earlier models of three wheel scooters were heavy and large. With the advance of technology, compact and lightweight three wheel scooters have been introduced in the market. Most commonly, lightweight metals such as aluminum are used for making lightweight three wheel scooters. Thus, they can be easily carried from one place to another.


Three wheel scooters come in different models. One of the popular models is the three wheel folding scooter. This is a combination of the folding scooter and the skateboard scooter, and includes the features of both. As in the folding scooter, the 3 wheel folding scooter features fender brakes, and can be folded into 3 or 4 after use. Therefore, three wheel scooters can be easily carried on the trunk of cars, trucks, vans or other vehicles.


The three wheel scooters are either gas powered or electric powered. Among the gas and electric powered scooters, electric powered three wheel scooters are more commonly used. This is because electric powered scooters are free from noise and air pollution.


Three wheeled scooters are available in various price levels. On an average, a three wheel scooter costs approximately $500 to $3,500. Those who cannot afford brand new three wheel scooters can opt for used ones. Used three wheel scooters come with advance features, at competitive prices.


Today, the scooter market is flooded with different brands of three wheel scooters. Piaggio, Yamaha, Aprilia, Kymco, Honda, Benelli, Motobella, V-Moto, Malaguti, Italjet, Trail Blazer, Motobella, Giamoto and Suzuki are some of the leading manufacturers of three wheel scooters. Depending on the availability, the scooters can be purchased from local outlets, dealers, manufacturers or online stores.


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Motor Scooter Safety - aA Guide to the Proper Selection of Helmets




Motor scooter helmets save lives. But, when buying a helmet you must choose wisely. The following are certain Items, that the Department of Transportation states should be checked out for when buying a motorcycle and motor scooter helmets.


Helmets Inner Lining
A Helmet should have an inner liner about one-inch thick that consists of of polystyrene foam. The inner liner should not be visible. However, its thickness should be felt. Unsafe helmets contain usually contain only soft foam padding or bare plastic shell with little or no padding.


Chin Straps
The chin straps, on a motor scooter helmet, should be sturdy and solid rivets should be used.
Helmet Weight
Unsafe helmets generally weigh a pound or less. Safe motor scooter helmets generally weigh around three pounds.
Helmet Design
Any item, on a helmet should not extend further than 2 tenths of an inch from the surface of a helmet. For example, a spike or deer horns, on a motor scooter helmet, are not safe. German army style helmets or skullcaps are example of a helmet not meeting the proper standards. Generally, unsafe helmets are smaller and thinner than helmets that meeting the Department of Transportation standard.


You need to check weight, thickness, chinstraps, as well as the DOT and manufacturer labels to make sure your helmet meets federal safety standards. Also, certain style of helmets are generally considered safe. For example, the full face style of helmets is generally considered safe.


Stickers
Helmets meeting federal requirements must have a sticker, on the outside of the helmet. The sticker must be labeled "DOT". The "DOT" sticker certifies that the helmet meets or exceeds federal regulations. Some unsafe helmet sellers may provide DOT sticker separately. So, buyer be aware.


Private Safety Standards
Private, non-profit organizations such as SNELL or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have safety stickers. So, it is a good indicator that the helmet, with a ANSI sticker will meet the Federal safety standard.


Manufacturers Labeling
Manufacturers are required, to place a label on or inside a helmet that states the manufacturer's name, model, size, month and manufacture year, materials, and owner's information. A helmet not meeting federal safety standard usually will not have such labeling.


A DOT sticker on the back of the helmet and proper inside labeling does not always indicate a helmet meets the proper DOT requirements. Many helmets use counterfeit DOT stickers. So, the standards, listed above, should be checked


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Read this Before Buying a Bike Helmet

By Morgan Hamilton


A lot of kids love to ride their bicycles at the local park or just around their neighborhood. Teenagers also love this activity and they take longer rides because their parents no longer supervise them. Some people take solo rides when they want to clear their mind or just to take in the sights.


Parents would often insist that their children wear protective head gears in the event of any accident. This requirement is reasonable as many a serious injury can be avoided by wearing a bike helmet. The design of bicycle helmets for kids is different than those that are worn by adults. Children's helmets are usually decorated with lots of fun designs, colors, and cartoon character decals.


Young girls often choose from designs like the Disney Princess collection. On the other hand, boys favor a bike helmet that has a more masculine type of decoration and colors. These helmets are adorned with cartoon characters most appealing to boys, like Power Rangers.


Getting the right size is important when it comes to purchasing a bike helmet for a child. Helmets than can fit children from toddlers to age 12 are available on the market. The bike helmet box informs the costumers what age group it will fit. It is important that parent’s try the bike helmet on their child before making a purchase.


In contrast to helmets for children, adult helmets have fewer decorative designs. However, adults would often personalize their helmet with stickers, or even paint the entire helmet with the design of their choice. It is important for any bike helmet to have secure adjustable straps that hook together underneath the chin.


There are two basic styles of bike helmet for adults. The first one is the helmet that has a pointed back and the second has a completely round design. The sleek, pointed back style is quite popular today. Its aerodynamic features allow an increase on the biker’s speed.


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Save Gas With Low Scooter Mileage




Let's face it! Oil depletion cannot be avoided. Soon, a lot of nations will be affected by the global oil crisis. According to some predictions, UK, as well as some of the countries in the North Sea, will receive the brunt of such an impact. As a matter of fact, signs of the emergence of this crisis have finally begun to show themselves in these areas. UK's oil production, for example, has decreased by 9%.



The next two nations that would be greatly affected by this crisis are Mexico and Indonesia. Even though Mexico's oil production has increased significantly because of nitrogen injection in 2004, it has begun dropping again. A significant decline can also be observed in the oil production in Indonesia.



At present, among the 98 oil-producing countries in the world, 64 countries have passed their geologically imposed production peak. In fact, 60 out of the 64 countries, are currently facing a significant decline in their oil production. Since most industries depend on oil, a lot of people have begun showing their distress at the rise of oil prices.



An Answer to Nature’s Harsh Message
The symptoms of the coming oil crisis have begun to show. Perhaps it’s time for us to heed Nature’s urgent message. All of us should do our part in saving the world from this problem. Of course, not all of us can find alternative sources of energy or look for oil sources. We can do this by lessening our gas usage. One way of doing this is by using our legs instead of depending on gas when we have short trips. Purchasing a bike with low scooter mileage can also be a great idea.



Carrying a huge and bulky SUV can make us spend a lot on gas expense. A vehicle with low scooter mileage will definitely be our best bet if we hate walking. There are a lot of cheap scooters with low scooter mileage available in the market. These scooters can be a very good mode of transportation for errands and kids heading to school.



With the huge range of scooters in the market, it isn’t difficult to find one with low scooter mileage. It’s amazing how cheap brands can provide us with a line of scooters with sleek designs and a fantastic scooter mileage. Not only do we save money on gas, we get to save some on the scooter itself. Even better, getting a scooter is not as complicated as getting a car. You don’t have to worry about loans and monthly bills. Because scooters travel at a lower speed than cars, insurance companies don’t really charge as much for insuring a scooter.



For as low as $850, you can get a scooter with a 50 cc engine and a very low mileage of 120 miles per gallon. This scooter has a huge gas tank capacity of 1.5 gallons. At $2,000, you can get a 250 cc scooter that can travel up to the speed of 85 miles per hour. With such wonderful deals, getting a scooter and saving some gas can be a very tempting thought. Let’s do our part in saving the world from the coming oil crisis by saving on gas.



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How to Start a Scooter the First Time



The scooter was received and assembled, now finally to the long awaited moment, starting the scooter. The urge to stick the key in the hole, press the button and hear the engine purr is close to irresistible...


But it must be resisted. Though above may sound ideal, is not the case. Imagine a car that was parked for six months; it may not start at first try. In this case we are talking about a scooter that may have been sitting for 6 or more months in addition to having traveled by sea for 2 or 3 weeks; carburetors love fresh salty marine air.
This article aims at guiding first time scooter owners to properly start their scooter without blowing anything out.


Dos and don'ts:
1. If the scooter is 50 or 150cc, don't try the electric start; at first kick start only 2. Do not, under any circumstance, try to jump start the scooter 3. Avoid using a charger. The engine will recharge the battery when it is started. If a charger is used, insure it is a motorcycle charger set to no more than 2 amps 4. If the scooter is equipped with an alarm, do not try the alarm or the remote start until the scooter started 5. Buy the most expensive fuel and fill the gas tank all the way up 6. Do not use any fuel additives or carburetor cleaner solution 7. Once the scooter is started, be ready to ride it for at least 15 minutes to charge the battery - letting the engine charge the battery is by far the best


Remember that a new battery is very fragile. If it runs all the way down, it may get permanent damaged as well as damage other components such as the fuse, voltage regulator and / or the CDI unit. In order to protect the battery and the other components, all 50cc and 150cc scooters should be first started with the kick start then try the electric start a couple times as described below.


Since most 250cc scooters don't have a kick start, 250cc scooter owners should follow the electric start procedure.


Kick start procedure:
1. Fill the gas tank all the way up with the best gasoline available 2. Put the bike on the center stand 3. Check that the kill switch is pointed towards the circle, not the X 4. If the scooter came with remote, click the UNLOCK two consecutive times 5. Turn the key to the on position 6. Accelerate all the way and keep throttle open of 1 second, repeat 3 times 7. Unfold the kick-start; gently push it down with your foot half way 8. Let the kick start come back up 9. Kick the kick start vigorously 3 or 4 times in a row making sure the starter goes all the way down and comes all the way back up every time 10. Then keep on accelerating all the way (step 6) and kicking all the way a few times (step 9) 11. Do not accelerate while kicking
Try the electric start only AFTER having tried to start the bike as described above with the kick-start.


Electric start procedure:
1. Follow steps 1 to 6 in the kick-start procedure above 2. Hold the rear brake 3. Gently turn the accelerator to pickup the slack; do not accelerate, just hold the slack 4. Press the start button for 3 seconds and let go 5. Accelerate all the way and let go, hold any slack in the throttle 6. Press the start button for 3 seconds and let go 7. Let the electric start motor cool down for 30 or 40 seconds and repeat the steps above one more time.


Overheating the electric start motor may also damage the scooter by blowing the starter motor, the fuse and other electrical parts.


If the bike did not start, do not try the electric start procedure more than 2 times; rather go back to the kick start procedure and repeat it 2 or 3 times. It may take a few tries, most bikes start at the 2nd or 3rd try.


If all else fail:
Some scooters my have a hard time starting. This may be due to several factors. In 90% of the cases, the failure to start is due to no or insufficient fuel getting to the carburetor. The simplest way to check and cure this, is to prime the carburetor manually:


1. Open the seat 2. Unscrew the carburetor access panel screw (usually a single screw) 3. Remove the access panel and locate the carburetor 4. The top of the carburetor looks like a metal dome with 2 screws holding it 5. Remove the 2 screws from the top of the carburetor 6. Put 3 to 4 spoonfuls of gasoline directly inside the carburetor 7. Replace the top of the carburetor and secure with the 2 screws 8. Follow the electric start procedure only if it was not followed more than 3 times; otherwise kick-start


If the scooter does not start after the above, those with limited mechanical knowledge and those who know just enough to be dangerous are encouraged to contact the tech support department of the scooter dealer where the purchase was made or seek advice from a professional motorcycle mechanic.


Chinese scooters have a gravity fuel system. This means that the fuel pump only works when the engine is started. It may take some effort to start the scooter In addition, the battery is brand new and does not contain much charge. It too gets recharged when the engine is running.







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2008/09/05

Vespa Scooters

By Mitch Johnson



Vespa is one of the oldest known names in scooters, partly because of their long run in the industry. For nearly 60 years Vespa scooters have been manufactured and used as a primary or secondary from of transportation. Originally an Italian company, Vespa scooters were designed to replace bicycles for a better means of transportation. The name Vespa is translated into “wasp” in English, which was what the original body style resembled. Several Vespa scooter models still made have similarities to the original body design, but still many other designs have been made through the company.


The smallest and least powerful Vespa scooters have 50 cc engines while the largest and most powerful engines from Vespa are 200 cc. Vespa scooter engines of all sizes in between are also made to accommodate every type of driver. Since the beginning of Vespa scooters their popularity has spread across the world. Other companies have bought licenses to manufacturer and distribute Vespa scooters in nearly every country. Their popularity grew in part because of the convenient transportation alternative Vespa scooters originally created in cities and countries that greatly needed them to continue growth.


Though new models of Vespa scooters are still being designed and sold, the older, original models have become a valued possession, now considered vintage. Vintage Vespas are yypically those that have the first designed body style.


Long-time supporters of Vespa scooters look to purchase older Vespa models so they can refurbish them and show off their new looking vintage Vespa. Vintage Vespas are not only valuable because of likeness; they are valuable monetarily as well, which is the main appeal to some collectors.


The parent company of Vespa scooters is Paggio who, in 2000, certified several Vespa Vintage Restoration Shops. These restoration locations where certified because Paggio saw that each shop had a keen and familiar understanding of mechanically working with old or vintage Vespa scooters as well as with the newer models. There are unique servicing methods and requirements for Vespa scooters, along with old designs of parts that need special attention. The certified Vespa Vintage shops are where the company recommends you take your vintage scooter to ensure quality service.


Through the Vespa scooter catalog you can order Vespa Vintage parts for remodeling old Vespas. The parts are certified original because they are made from the original drawings used to design the first Vespa scooters. Parts for other Vespa scooters can be purchased through the Vespa catalog or from scooter parts retailers online. For extreme advocates of Vespa scooters, new or vintage, there are Vespa clubs in some cities that help bring together those with common interests.


Online Vespa scooter sites provide a medium to contribute your thoughts or questions about Vespa scooters. These sites offer all varieties of information about Vespa, such as events involving the Vespa brand of scooters, releases of the newest models and books or other publications with Vespa scooter information. Beginner and experienced information can be found at the numerous Vespa scooter sites to help Vespa owners keep up with the latest.


Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.atv-parts-n-accessories.com/, a site that focuses exclusively on atv reviews, as well as tips on choosing parts and accessories. His articles have also been featured on recreational automotive sites such as http://www.go-cart-plans-n-kits.com/ and http://www.best-scooters-n-mopeds.com/



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Razor Scooter Trick Tips



There are tons of sweet tricks you can bust out on a razor scooter. Here I will share with you the basics of doing any trick. A few things to keep in mind when you are learning a trick, practicing a trick, launching a trick, landing a trick and the most important STYLE. A lot of people can do tricks on their scooters, but the key is to be able to make it look easy when you do it, that is style.


First is learning a trick. The best way to learn is by watching other people. If you have a friend that can do it just ask how they do the trick and start practicing yourself. If no one you know can do the trick head to the skate park or look it up on youtube to see if anyone is doing the trick you want to learn. You can always try learning by yourself but often times it helps a lot to get tips from someone else.


Next is practicing the trick. When you are practicing always wear plenty of protective gear, because chances are you will fall, a lot. If you are embarrassed to wear pads then practice with your pads on by yourself. If you fall with pads on you can always get back up and keep riding. Just do not ever ride without your helmet on no matter where you are riding. Most likely you are not going to make a living riding scooters so you are going to need that brain. Practice by taking the trick one step at a time. Do not worry about it looking good, just keep practicing until you get comfortable doing the trick.


As you are practicing and doing the tricks you need to remember a few things about launching and landing the trick. When launching the trick comfort is the most important. Make sure you are riding smoothly and focus on the trick. If you are approaching the launch but do not feel right do not try it that time and get set up again to try the trick. When landing the trick always make sure you land in motion. That means that you want to continue riding the scooter just like you were before you did the trick. If you are jumping then remember to bend your knees to absorb the landing and always center your body over the scooter to land so that the scooter does not shoot out from underneath you.


Lastly, the most important aspect for looking good when busting out a razor scooter trick is style. Style means that you make the trick look smooth and easy to do. This takes a lot of practice so that doing the trick becomes second nature. You have landed the trick so many times it just because natural to do. One good way to do this is make the trick harder to do. For instance if you want to make your tail whip look smooth, then try learning a double tail whip. Once you learn the double tail whip, go back to the tail whip and it will seem much easier and you will probably look way better doing it. If you do not feel comfortable with the double, keep practicing it but now you can bust out your single tail whips at the skate park with style.


Keep practicing your razor kick scooter tricks and have fun.


Josh has been riding the Razor Scooter for many years now. Scooters are an incredibly fun toy to ride. Razor also makes a very cool board that is called the Ripstick





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2008/09/04

Mobility Scooter Points and Safety Tips


By Gail Burton


Mobility scooters, because of their size are generally recommended for outdoor use? Young and old can enjoy the ease and freedom of getting out and about. Mobility scooters are usually battery powered.

A battery or two is stored on board the scooter and is charged via an on board or separate battery charger unit from standard electric power. Mobility scooters offer you the freedom to perform many activities that you may not be able to do otherwise. We have new and used scooters for mobility available for purchase.

Mobility scooters need regular charging, so you must have access to electricity. If you are charging your mobility scooter outside a plug-in circuit breaker will provide extra safety.
Travel mobility scooters are superb for shopping and getting out and about. Travel scooters are mobility devices that are designed to be easily disassembled and assembled in a matter of minutes. After it has been broken down it can be easily placed in the trunk or back seat of a car.

Electric scooters are ideal for out-of-home activities, as they glide smoothly and easily over a variety of surfaces. There are even portable motorized scooters that can be stowed in the trunk of your car to take along with you. Electric scooters provide the same mobility as wheelchairs, but may be easier to manage via the scooter front steering tiller.

Safety Points You wouldn't let some one who has reached the legal age to drive take the family car without having a license. You want to make sure that the person knows how to drive so that they don't hurt others or them selves.

Here are some simple yet practical safety tips for Motor Scooter riders to follow.
Always ride on the footpath where possible - Remember that not all vehicle drivers are good drivers.

You should always have a flag attached to the rear of the scooter so that you can be seen easily from a distance.

If you live in a warm climate then a sunshade should also be used. If you are going to be out in the sun for a period of time, a sunshade will protect you from heat stroke and help preserve your body's moisture content.

Keep a mini survival kit in your carrier - Make sure that you keep a bottle of water along with sunscreen, a hat and any medication that you may use - If you get held up you have the vital things for any emergency.

Make sure that you battery is charged - You don't want to wait for someone to help you.
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