Brooke Hayles asked:


The versatility in the designing of electric scooters today means you are bound to find one you will love. There are so many styles; your scooter will become an extension of your own image, whether it be urban, retro, functional or cool. They are the most environmentally friendly personal means of transport on the market today.

Current Models

Electric scooters that are designed like motor bikes are highly sought after. Some go as fast as 35 mph with little effort, and you save a packet by not needing gasoline, services and expensive insurance. A particularly popular current day model is the eGo-2. A combination of chrome and color, headlights, blinkers and controls mean it’s a sight to be admired by all. This particular model accelerates up to 25mph. There is also a design called the Xootr which is more like an electric skateboard and doesn’t have the features, but is a lot less costly. It will accelerate to 10mph, and look just like a child’s push along scooter. Some new designs are very compact and can even be folded for storage in between trips.

You can buy pretty much any color electric scooters you can imagine, with helmets to match. You can have side mirrors that stick out like a Harley, some that ride low, some that ride high. You can double your friend and have room to lock and store both your helmets in the storage space. You can even have a stereo fitted and talk to each other between helmet intercoms. You may prefer one that looks like it’s straight out of the seventies, or a modern metallic design. The new creations will keep coming for some time as so many people everywhere are going crazy over electric scooters, wanting to save money and enjoy the ride as well.

Why Choose Electric Scooters?

The benefits to owning a scooter are clear. There is no money outlay for fuel, cheaper insurance, fun, environmentally friendly, easy to park and simple to maneuver. You just charge the battery and off you go, and you never have to stop and get gas. No worrying about traffic because you can ride around it, and simply recharge it between trips.

Those who own electric scooters are proud of their purchase, and they enjoy any opportunity to ride somewhere. Imagine going to work with no concerns about traffic or parking, as well as being out in the open air and fresh morning light – it would give anyone a nice start to their days. Electric scooters are a lifestyle choice you won’t regret, and you can be proud of not contributing to the environment dilemma our planet is experiencing today.

Chic, Hip and Functional

You can get pretty much any color you can imagine, with helmets to match. You can have side mirrors that stick out like a Harley, some that ride low, some that ride high. You can double your friend and have room to lock and store both your helmets in the storage space. You can even have a stereo fitted and talk to each other between helmet intercoms. You may prefer one that looks like it’s straight out of the seventies, or a modern metallic design. The new creations will keep coming for some time as so many people everywhere are going scooter crazy, wanting to save money and enjoy the ride as well.

Summary:

It is a good choice in today’s environment to make an electric scooter part of your lifestyle. With the rising costs of gasoline, high green house emissions, and traffic congestion, you will not regret your purchase. Once you start shopping for your scooter, you will be bound to find a style you love.



Glen

Torrie Cantor asked:


When buying electric scooter parts, make sure they’re compatible with your scooter. Many customers make a mistake of buying the wrong parts for their scooters.

Popular electric scooter parts are:

- Accessories – Batteries – Chains – Chargers – Controllers – Throttles

Accessories

There are different kinds of accessories available. A popular choice for a scooter’s bag is a large multi-compartment bag than can be placed onto the rear cargo rack. A good bag would be made of a cloth that is high resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs. Twin Velcro straps should hold the bag securely onto the seat rail or post.

You can also choose a basket to be placed in front. Good baskets would be those that fold out of the way when they’re no longer in use. Steel construction is the best with thick enamel finish.

You should have a safety warning bell for your scooter. Some bells are made with compasses too. These bells fit all electric scooter and bicycle handlebars. Bells that have a pleasant sound and are audible are advisable.

A bike motor kit includes self-contained removable power unit, a mounting rack and mounting hardware. You can also buy this kit in local motorcycle stores.

A good headlight would have side light markers that provide additional illumination in the right and left side of the scooter. This is for visibility during nighttime.

Your helmet should cover the back of your head to protect it from backward falls. It should have an air-gulping front, top and back holes. There should be a thick shock absorbent lining inside the helmet that can be easily removed and replaced for cleaning purposes. Most importantly, helmets should be certified by the ASTM F1447 helmet standards or any country’s helmet standards.

Even though some states don’t require scooter drivers to wear helmets, it is still recommended to wear a helmet no matter how short the distance is.

Additional mirrors are also available as extra electric scooter parts. You can choose a round shaped mirror that is made of chrome plated steel, glass and rubber construction. There should be a safety reflector at the back of the mirror.

Batteries

There is a different range of batteries available for electric scooters. If you know the voltage, dimensions or amp hours, you will be able to choose what battery should you require.

Chains

The #25 chain is the most commonly used for electric scooters. This chain has a ” spacing between each chain link and is ” wide.

Chain Breakers

Chain breakers don’t break the chain despite what they’re called. Their function is to remove the pins that hold the chain links together. Master links are used to connect chains together in a continuous solid loop.

Chargers

Intellect Charger – An “Intellect Charger” works with electric scooters and bikes that have a 12 Volt battery or two 6 Volt batteries.

Controllers

There are speed controllers for Chinese-made electric scooters. This part helps control the speed of your scooter from full stop to full forward.

Throttles

The Hall Effect Throttle is the most common type that is used on electric scooters. They work on Chinese-made electric scooters and are sometimes called accelerators, twist bar, speed bar, turn throttle, speed control or derailleur.

Another type of throttle is the on / off throttle. This is used for medium size electric scooters.

5k Ohm Throttles are for high-end and older model electric scooters.



Kimberly

Torrie Cantor asked:


When buying electric scooter parts, make sure they’re compatible with your scooter. Many customers make a mistake of buying the wrong parts for their scooters.

Popular electric scooter parts are:

- Accessories – Batteries – Chains – Chargers – Controllers – Throttles

Accessories

There are different kinds of accessories available. A popular choice for a scooter’s bag is a large multi-compartment bag than can be placed onto the rear cargo rack. A good bag would be made of a cloth that is high resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs. Twin Velcro straps should hold the bag securely onto the seat rail or post.

You can also choose a basket to be placed in front. Good baskets would be those that fold out of the way when they’re no longer in use. Steel construction is the best with thick enamel finish.

You should have a safety warning bell for your scooter. Some bells are made with compasses too. These bells fit all electric scooter and bicycle handlebars. Bells that have a pleasant sound and are audible are advisable.

A bike motor kit includes self-contained removable power unit, a mounting rack and mounting hardware. You can also buy this kit in local motorcycle stores.

A good headlight would have side light markers that provide additional illumination in the right and left side of the scooter. This is for visibility during nighttime.

Your helmet should cover the back of your head to protect it from backward falls. It should have an air-gulping front, top and back holes. There should be a thick shock absorbent lining inside the helmet that can be easily removed and replaced for cleaning purposes. Most importantly, helmets should be certified by the ASTM F1447 helmet standards or any country’s helmet standards.

Even though some states don’t require scooter drivers to wear helmets, it is still recommended to wear a helmet no matter how short the distance is.

Additional mirrors are also available as extra electric scooter parts. You can choose a round shaped mirror that is made of chrome plated steel, glass and rubber construction. There should be a safety reflector at the back of the mirror.

Batteries

There is a different range of batteries available for electric scooters. If you know the voltage, dimensions or amp hours, you will be able to choose what battery should you require.

Chains

The #25 chain is the most commonly used for electric scooters. This chain has a ” spacing between each chain link and is ” wide.

Chain Breakers

Chain breakers don’t break the chain despite what they’re called. Their function is to remove the pins that hold the chain links together. Master links are used to connect chains together in a continuous solid loop.

Chargers

Intellect Charger – An “Intellect Charger” works with electric scooters and bikes that have a 12 Volt battery or two 6 Volt batteries.

Controllers

There are speed controllers for Chinese-made electric scooters. This part helps control the speed of your scooter from full stop to full forward.

Throttles

The Hall Effect Throttle is the most common type that is used on electric scooters. They work on Chinese-made electric scooters and are sometimes called accelerators, twist bar, speed bar, turn throttle, speed control or derailleur.

Another type of throttle is the on / off throttle. This is used for medium size electric scooters.

5k Ohm Throttles are for high-end and older model electric scooters.



Miguel

Torrie Cantor asked:


When buying electric scooter parts, make sure they’re compatible with your scooter. Many customers make a mistake of buying the wrong parts for their scooters.

Popular electric scooter parts are:

- Accessories – Batteries – Chains – Chargers – Controllers – Throttles

Accessories

There are different kinds of accessories available. A popular choice for a scooter’s bag is a large multi-compartment bag than can be placed onto the rear cargo rack. A good bag would be made of a cloth that is high resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs. Twin Velcro straps should hold the bag securely onto the seat rail or post.

You can also choose a basket to be placed in front. Good baskets would be those that fold out of the way when they’re no longer in use. Steel construction is the best with thick enamel finish.

You should have a safety warning bell for your scooter. Some bells are made with compasses too. These bells fit all electric scooter and bicycle handlebars. Bells that have a pleasant sound and are audible are advisable.

A bike motor kit includes self-contained removable power unit, a mounting rack and mounting hardware. You can also buy this kit in local motorcycle stores.

A good headlight would have side light markers that provide additional illumination in the right and left side of the scooter. This is for visibility during nighttime.

Your helmet should cover the back of your head to protect it from backward falls. It should have an air-gulping front, top and back holes. There should be a thick shock absorbent lining inside the helmet that can be easily removed and replaced for cleaning purposes. Most importantly, helmets should be certified by the ASTM F1447 helmet standards or any country’s helmet standards.

Even though some states don’t require scooter drivers to wear helmets, it is still recommended to wear a helmet no matter how short the distance is.

Additional mirrors are also available as extra electric scooter parts. You can choose a round shaped mirror that is made of chrome plated steel, glass and rubber construction. There should be a safety reflector at the back of the mirror.

Batteries

There is a different range of batteries available for electric scooters. If you know the voltage, dimensions or amp hours, you will be able to choose what battery should you require.

Chains

The #25 chain is the most commonly used for electric scooters. This chain has a ” spacing between each chain link and is ” wide.

Chain Breakers

Chain breakers don’t break the chain despite what they’re called. Their function is to remove the pins that hold the chain links together. Master links are used to connect chains together in a continuous solid loop.

Chargers

Intellect Charger – An “Intellect Charger” works with electric scooters and bikes that have a 12 Volt battery or two 6 Volt batteries.

Controllers

There are speed controllers for Chinese-made electric scooters. This part helps control the speed of your scooter from full stop to full forward.

Throttles

The Hall Effect Throttle is the most common type that is used on electric scooters. They work on Chinese-made electric scooters and are sometimes called accelerators, twist bar, speed bar, turn throttle, speed control or derailleur.

Another type of throttle is the on / off throttle. This is used for medium size electric scooters.

5k Ohm Throttles are for high-end and older model electric scooters.



Bryan