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Shop Smart for Scooters

By Mitch Johnson

As you become more involved and knowledgeable about scooters you learn that a consumer�s selection is far from limited in the area. Though having a diverse selection of any product is usually looked as a positive, sorting through the wide range of scooter manufacturers, brands, styles and models to find the right one for your intended use can become a task that is look at negatively. For this reason you should be thankful to have access to the internet so your search for a scooter can be shortened. Online scooter retailers and personal sites dedicated to a person�s scooter hobby are excellent places to find general information about a specific type of scooter because you can easily sort through the information to find only what you need.

Shopping at scooter shops can have you running across town, comparing the deals and types at each store but using internet sources allows you to first learn and compare scooters so you know exactly what you want and where to find it before going out to a store. Some shoppers are comfortable enough with their knowledge of scooters and those they see online that they order their product online. Other scooter enthusiasts still prefer getting a first hand look and test driving their scooter before purchasing. Either type of scooter shopper uses the internet as a source of information at some point during their search. Online shopping for scooters has its advantages but just as there is an abundant amount of scooter style and design choices, there are innumerable sites full of uninformed suggestions on what to buy and they will lead you in the wrong direction.

Keep this in mind when searching through all the motor scooter sites and beware of false claims and information. Opinionated information at some sites may be helpful in making a decision, but be sure the person expressing the opinion has an experienced background in scooters. Reading reviews about different scooter brands and features is another helpful shopping tool because it lets you know how a specific model functions under real riding situations. Comparing the performance ratings of several scooter models will help you decide which scooter functions best for your type of riding. Many large, conglomerate web sites sell all types of products and reviews are included that have been submitted by consumers who have already purchased the product. These types of sites are usually well established and reliable sources if you are looking for accurate reviews.

You main objective when shopping for a new motor scooter is to find one suited specifically for your comforts and driving needs. The best way to achieve this is by thoroughly researching the overall product so you will know what features are most important and which types of scooters to ask about. Most motor scooters are inexpensive, although you still want to find the best product for you budget. If your motor scooter is going to be used as a commuter vehicle the savings in gas and time can be big. Finding the best deal on buying the scooter by knowing the background information makes the whole package even better.

About The Author

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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The most important thing to do is regular oil changes for four stroke engines. Two stroke engines consume their engine oil, so you don't have to worry about changing it. Our scooters only hold about a quart of engine oil. The bigger Yamaha scooters have oil filters, but the Hondas do not have filters (just a small screen). Given the small displacement (engine size) of most scooters, they tend to get run hard. The small amount of oil, lack of oil filter and high rpm usage leads to oil breakdown much quicker than your in automobile. I change my scooter oil every 1000 miles. This may sound extreme, but consider two points: How long does it take you to go 1000 miles? Unless you are riding a 250cc scoot on the highway, it will probably take you a few months. It's not like you need to change it every week. If you are putting on a lot of highway miles, the engine is probably not being stressed with a lot of stop-and-go riding. You also are less likely to run the engine through a lot of hot/cold cycles. In this case you may be able to extend the oil change time. But I wouldn't :>)
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Believe it or not, your Honda and Yamaha scoots do have a small transmission. It's hidden away in a small area near the rear wheel. Don't forget about the tranny oil! There is only about 200cc of oil here - a very small amount. Most scooters use standard high quality engine oil and some take gear oil. If your scooter takes engine oil, it should be changed fairly frequently. The gears put a lot of shear stress on the oil, reducing its effectiveness over time. It is definitely a pain to change this oil and add the new oil, but it must be done. If not, the oil will eventually turn to a thick dark, molasses like stuff. Your bearings and gears will be very unhappy, and they will eventually fail. I once bought a Elite 150 from a nice lady who didn't change the tranny oil. The tranny on this scooter sounded horrible when it was ridden. She was lucky it had not locked up the rear wheel when she was riding, which would have probably caused a big crash. I bought it for $20 because she didn't want to have the tranny fixed. When I took the transmission apart, it was really in bad shape. Several gears and a few of the bearings were destroyed. I got it going again, but the cost of labor and parts was over $200. All because $0.25 of oil had not been changed...
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Try to buy a scooter performance kit (carb, air box, exhaust pipe) that is tuned for your scooter. It will make things much easier. Lastly, add the big bore kit. This will give you more torque (pulling power) and better acceleration. It won't necessarily add top speed unless you make gearing changes too. For larger scooters, there aren't too many performance parts available here in the U.S. The easiest thing is to do a web search for "scooter performance parts" and see what you can find.
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