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Motor Gas or Electric Scooters... they come in all kinds and colors, styles, shapes and sizes...but they all have one thing in common... FUN!!!!
Scooter manufacturers all over the world have come up with some pretty amazing designs. Italian scooters like Vespa, Lambretta, Piaggio, Gilera, Benelli, Malaguti and Italjet to name a few. Other countries like China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Spain, England, USA, Germany have been major suppliers for scooter companies such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kymco, Aprilia, Peugeot, Cushman, Derbi, Qingqi, Hyosung and Sundiro and more.
As the scooter community grows the demand for these sleek fun inexpensive ways of transportation increases... People are realizing that you don't have to spend allot to get allot with a scooter... from the collage student on campus to the everyday working commuter... Scooters are providing a safe fun reliable cost effective way of getting us around.
Know Your Scooter
By: Jean Butler
Become familiar with the electric scooter or gas scooter before you ride. Read and understand instructional manuals. Check the controls. Read and understand all safety and warning labels on your scooter. Ride very cautiously until you become familiar with the way the scooter handles. Take turns slowly and give yourself extra stopping distance.
Riding your scooter with control and safety will require practice. Anyone that will be riding the scooter needs to know the proper way to ride his or her scooter. This will help ensure that you get the most mileage out of your scooter and that you avoid potential accidents by riding incorrectly. You must learn to stand firm but relaxed, keeping your weight between the wheels. Don't stand too close to the front or too far back on the scooter. Be sure to shift your weight to the rear when applying brakes, and lean forward when accelerating. Keep feet apart for more stability.
Gently steer your scooter into your turn without any jerky motions. Adjust your balance to keep the scooter upright. Always approach turns very carefully.
Front brakes on the scooter provide most of your stopping power. Practice at a safe speed until you are comfortable with how they work.
Ride your scooter in a safe place away from other vehicles and in an area which will not disturb other people or animals. Be sure the riding area is a clean and dry surface. Do not ride in high traffic areas.
Scooting can be a useful, safe and fun way to get around town!
By: Jean Butler
Become familiar with the electric scooter or gas scooter before you ride. Read and understand instructional manuals. Check the controls. Read and understand all safety and warning labels on your scooter. Ride very cautiously until you become familiar with the way the scooter handles. Take turns slowly and give yourself extra stopping distance.
Riding your scooter with control and safety will require practice. Anyone that will be riding the scooter needs to know the proper way to ride his or her scooter. This will help ensure that you get the most mileage out of your scooter and that you avoid potential accidents by riding incorrectly. You must learn to stand firm but relaxed, keeping your weight between the wheels. Don't stand too close to the front or too far back on the scooter. Be sure to shift your weight to the rear when applying brakes, and lean forward when accelerating. Keep feet apart for more stability.
Gently steer your scooter into your turn without any jerky motions. Adjust your balance to keep the scooter upright. Always approach turns very carefully.
Front brakes on the scooter provide most of your stopping power. Practice at a safe speed until you are comfortable with how they work.
Ride your scooter in a safe place away from other vehicles and in an area which will not disturb other people or animals. Be sure the riding area is a clean and dry surface. Do not ride in high traffic areas.
Scooting can be a useful, safe and fun way to get around town!
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Choosing The Right Scooter For Your Situation!
By: Larry A. Johnson
Scooters can be a great benefit to many. Whether you are looking to save money or in helping a senior citizen regain his independence a scooter may be just what you need. Scooters are fun and useful for kids and adults alike.
Scooters are extremely versatile, functional and cheap. They can be the ingredient that will improve the quality of life in many situations. If you are searching for some new excitement in your life the adrenalin rush you are going to experience behind the handlebars of a fast gas scooter is unbeatable.
Perhaps you are trying to find an electric mobility scooter for an elderly or handicapped person. Mobility scooters can add quality to the life of a person who is disabled or elderly. A handicapped scooter can turn a disability into independence and freedom.
Maybe you are interested in a scooter because you know they are inexpensive to buy and to operate. Are you tired of paying high gas prices? Electric scooters or even gas motor scooters can save you a small fortune. Both electric and gas scooters can help you keep money in your pocket. Traveling for days or even weeks at a time on just a single gallon of gas is not unheard of.
Motor scooters are very versatile and offer just about anyone a good reason to own one. So whether you want a motor scooter to save money or to provide an increase in the quality of life for a love one, motorized scooters may be the way to achieve your goals.
But the best reason to own a gas motor scooter or an electric scooter is very simple: they are fun and exciting. Traveling around on a motorized scooter, whether a fast gas scooter or a balanced and reliable disability scooter, is downright thrilling. Gas scooters can be faster, but disability scooters are safe and reliable.
Electric powered scooters are manufactured in different sizes, anywhere from mini to full size. They are well suited as handicapped scooters and will travel just about anywhere. Whether you are looking to walk your dog or just go from the bedroom to the kitchen without help, your dream can be made a reality. And their balance and stability are increased with either 3 wheel or 4 wheel scooters.
There is definitely something to be said about a mobile lifestyle, even for senior citizens. With the technology we have today we are seeing longer lasting batteries with increased capacity. Some batteries can store enough power for a full days worth of driving without the need for a recharge. No need to worry about getting stuck somewhere without the ability to get home.
Gas powered scooters are for the long and winding roads. For trips to the supermarket or to the dentist they cannot be beat for excitement and affordable transportation. Travel anywhere without breaking the bank to add more gas to the tank. Plus, they come in all different colors and sizes. And the speed options are practically limitless. Fast or slow, stand up or sit down, it is your choice.
Another wonderful feature is the fact that they come in foldable models. Folding scooters can be driven to work and then stashed under a desk or in a closet. They can also be put into a trunk or into a public storage compartment on a bus. Talk about convenience.
Yes, whether you want a scooter for kids, teens, adults or the elderly it will certainly be easy to find one that will fit your needs. Scooters are cheap to own and to operate and will fill the needs of many. Plus, they are fun.
Choosing The Right Scooter For Your Situation!
By: Larry A. Johnson
Scooters can be a great benefit to many. Whether you are looking to save money or in helping a senior citizen regain his independence a scooter may be just what you need. Scooters are fun and useful for kids and adults alike.
Scooters are extremely versatile, functional and cheap. They can be the ingredient that will improve the quality of life in many situations. If you are searching for some new excitement in your life the adrenalin rush you are going to experience behind the handlebars of a fast gas scooter is unbeatable.
Perhaps you are trying to find an electric mobility scooter for an elderly or handicapped person. Mobility scooters can add quality to the life of a person who is disabled or elderly. A handicapped scooter can turn a disability into independence and freedom.
Maybe you are interested in a scooter because you know they are inexpensive to buy and to operate. Are you tired of paying high gas prices? Electric scooters or even gas motor scooters can save you a small fortune. Both electric and gas scooters can help you keep money in your pocket. Traveling for days or even weeks at a time on just a single gallon of gas is not unheard of.
Motor scooters are very versatile and offer just about anyone a good reason to own one. So whether you want a motor scooter to save money or to provide an increase in the quality of life for a love one, motorized scooters may be the way to achieve your goals.
But the best reason to own a gas motor scooter or an electric scooter is very simple: they are fun and exciting. Traveling around on a motorized scooter, whether a fast gas scooter or a balanced and reliable disability scooter, is downright thrilling. Gas scooters can be faster, but disability scooters are safe and reliable.
Electric powered scooters are manufactured in different sizes, anywhere from mini to full size. They are well suited as handicapped scooters and will travel just about anywhere. Whether you are looking to walk your dog or just go from the bedroom to the kitchen without help, your dream can be made a reality. And their balance and stability are increased with either 3 wheel or 4 wheel scooters.
There is definitely something to be said about a mobile lifestyle, even for senior citizens. With the technology we have today we are seeing longer lasting batteries with increased capacity. Some batteries can store enough power for a full days worth of driving without the need for a recharge. No need to worry about getting stuck somewhere without the ability to get home.
Gas powered scooters are for the long and winding roads. For trips to the supermarket or to the dentist they cannot be beat for excitement and affordable transportation. Travel anywhere without breaking the bank to add more gas to the tank. Plus, they come in all different colors and sizes. And the speed options are practically limitless. Fast or slow, stand up or sit down, it is your choice.
Another wonderful feature is the fact that they come in foldable models. Folding scooters can be driven to work and then stashed under a desk or in a closet. They can also be put into a trunk or into a public storage compartment on a bus. Talk about convenience.
Yes, whether you want a scooter for kids, teens, adults or the elderly it will certainly be easy to find one that will fit your needs. Scooters are cheap to own and to operate and will fill the needs of many. Plus, they are fun.
Is a motor scooter in your future?
Popularity of the fuel-efficient bikes rising, but are they right for you?
By Denise Ono
Cover producer
MSNBC
updated 1:06 p.m. MT, Fri., Oct. 7, 2005
This story was originally published in October, 2005.
With $3-per-gallon gas a reality, some drivers are looking at downsizing from cars and trucks — at least part time — to scooters as a way to save money.
As a scooter commuter and enthusiast who has owned a few bikes over the past 20 years, I can attest to the great fuel savings, the speedier trips in the car-pool lane and easy parking.
There are, however, a number of myths about scooters that should be dispelled:
- Riders do face the same dangers as motorcyclists.
- They do need to wear helmets.
- Their clothes won't stay entirely clean in bad weather.
- Wearing dresses or skirts isn't practical.
So before running out and buying a bike, let's look at the pros and cons.
Money-saver?
According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, sales of motor scooters have more than doubled since 2000. “The motorcycle industry as a whole has seen 13 years of consecutive growth,” council spokesman Mike Mount said. According to council figures, 42,000 scooters were sold in 2000. By 2004, that number increased to 96,000.
Will you save money riding a scooter?
Say your car gets 20 miles per gallon, and you have a 30-mile roundtrip commute. If you're buying gas at the national average of $2.94, you're spending just over $22 on gas every week — just for commuting. That's an annual fuel cost of $1,100.
On a $3,000 scooter that gets 60 miles per gallon, you could save more than $700 per year.
If you pay $100 per month for car insurance, you'll save an additional $1,000 or so by switching to a scooter.
Factoring in the cost of a helmet and other protective gear, it will take about a year and a half to recoup your expenses.
An Internet message board that scooter enthusiasts use to exchange advice and stories, were eager to share their experiences when asked to comment for this article.
Bret Bolton of
Sunday 13 July 2008
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