Homemade Motorscooters
Motor scooters are a popular means of transportation in nearly every urban area. Due to their fuel efficiency, motor scooters are often far more cost-efficient when compared to other vehicles. They also come in various styles customized to the motorist's needs. However, despite their long-term fuel economy, scooters can be initially costly when purchased new. For a motorist who will not be using their scooter to travel large distances, the best option may be to build one homemade.
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Things You'll Need
- Manual kick-push scooter
- Chainsaw engine
- Wire crimping and cutter tool
- Nuts
- Washers
- Bolts
- Sprockets
- Pulley drive sprocket
- Bicycle chain
- Screwdrivers
- Chain link extractor
- Sockets
- Spanners
- 18-gauge electrical wire
- Drill
Instructions
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Obtain a manual push scooter that comes with a handstand for the front. The scooter should also include brakes to allow the user to come to a stop and inflatable tires. Bigger tires ensure stability at higher speeds and are better against rough surfaces.
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Purchase a chainsaw that is easily disassembled. Remove the chain and bar, as well as any sawing parts from the engine. Make sure to keep the cover and body around the chainsaw to serve as the cover piece for the engine on the scooter.
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Drill holes into the engine housing and at the rear of the scooter's platform in order to attach the housing to the scooter. Line up the engine so the chain pulley is placed over the scooter's rear wheel. Bolt the housing to the scooter's foot board to secure it. Use bolts, nuts and washers of the right size to avoid damaging the engine housing.
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Attach a sprocket to the rear wheel axle and a pulley drive sprocket to the chainsaw engine. Wrap the bicycle chain around the rear wheel sprocket and link it to the sprocket on the engine. Use the extractor tool to remove any extra chain links. The bicycle chain should be tight around the sprockets because this will serve as the drive system for the rear wheel of the scooter.
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Install an on and off switch on the handlebar. Affix the engine's throttle wire to the on and off switch. Run the wire down the neck and to the engine acceleration trigger. Make sure all the wires are connected to the right terminals on the engine and the handlebar to complete the circuit system.
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Use zip-ties to affix the wire insulation to the scooter and handlebars to avoid damage to any of the wires.
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Test drive the scooter for any unusual noises or vibrations. Make sure that all moving parts, such as chains, are clear of your legs and clothing. Test the brakes and other functions of the scooter to make sure they are working properly.
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Tips & Warnings
Use insulation tubing on the wires going from the handlebars to the engine to protect them.
Check state and municipal laws before using the scooter. Some states and municipalities do not allow vehicles like scooters on the road because of their small size.
Always wear a safety helmet, as well as knee and elbow pads for protection when using the scooter.
References
- Photo Credit boy on scooter image by Svetlana Tikhonova from Fotolia.com
