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Buying the Right Electric Scooter

By Jill Pinciotti

If you are shopping for a new electric scooters/a>, then you have probably seen a variety of different types and models. From portable travel scooters that fit in the trunk of a car to larger heavy duty scooters that resemble golf carts, there is a scooter that will fit almost any situation. A good understanding of the different types available will insure that you purchase the one that will best meet your needs.

Travel Scooters

Travel scooters can are available in both 3 and 4 wheel models however, most come in 3 wheel configurations to make them lighter. Travel electric scooters are perfect for the person that is on the road a lot and needs to take their scooter with them. Travel scooters can often be disassembled into smaller, lighter pieces to aid in transport. The overall weight of a travel scooter is also very light. The biggest disadvantage in purchasing a travel scooter is that they generally have a lower weight capacity, and do not come with as many features and options.

3 Wheel Scooters

3 wheel electric scooters are perfect for indoor maneuvering. 3 wheel scooters have a tighter turning radius so they are able to turn sharper and get around corners much easier. So, if you plan on using your mobility scooter a lot indoors then a 3 wheel scooter might be best suited for your needs.

4 Wheel Scooters

4 wheel electric scooters can be used both indoors and outdoors but don�t have quite the turning radius that a 3 wheel scooter has. 4 wheel scooters are perfect for outdoor maneuverability where the terrain is not smooth and because of its 4 wheels instead of 3, there is increased stability and traction over the 3 wheel model. Most of the time 4 wheel scooters will also feature larger wheels and a better suspension system just for that purpose. If you will be spending more time driving your electric scooter outdoors then a 4 wheel scooter will definitely benefit you more.

Heavy Duty Scooters

Heavy duty electric scooters generally have higher weight capacities than their counterparts. The weight capacities are usually around 400-500lbs for most HD scooters. On top of having higher weight capacities, heavy duty electric scooters also have wider seats and are constructed a little longer to give more leg room.

Now that you know the types of electric scooters available and their strengths and weaknesses, you can make the most informed decision possible.

About The Author

Jill Pinciotti is a free lance writer and reviewer of mobility products. You can learn more about electric scooters by visiting http://www.electricscooters4less.com
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Compression check. If you just acquired the scooter, you should first do a full inspection before you try to get it running. Please see this page on restoration. If this is the case, I'd do a compression check first because it's easy. First check the quantity and condition of the engine oil. Add oil as necessary. I wouldn't change it unless it's terribly dirty. The engine could be bad so you'd waste the oil change. Hook up or purchase a good battery. Leave out the spark plug and crank the scooter for ~5 seconds. This helps to circulate the oil. Let it set for ~15 seconds and do it again. It's not a good idea to continuously crank the starter because it can overheat and wear prematurely. Most scooters need a minimum of 100 psi in compression to run start and properly. Compression should be checked when the engine is warm, but that's kind of hard to do if the scooter is not running. So just hook up a compression gauge and open up the throttle all the way. Crank the scooter until the needle on the compression gague stops moving. This should take no more than 5 seconds. Very roughly, 100-125 psi is good, 125-150 psi is very good, and 150+ psi is great. If you don't have this level of compression then you have bad valves and/or bad piston rings. If you want, you can add a teaspoon or so of oil to the engine through the spark plug hole. Then try the compression test again. If compression is higher, then it's likely you have bad rings. The oil will seal the rings and give you better compression. If compression is the same, then you have bad/misadjusted valves.
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