Beginner Tips for Gas Scooter Maintenance
If you have recently acquired a gas scooter, you likely want to know the proper way to care for it. Caring for a scooter is different than caring for a full-size automobile like a car or pickup, though the amount of diligence needed for constantly checking the scooter is the same as for a vehicle. To properly maintain the scooter, you will need to know some beginner tips.
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Winterizing
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Prepare it for the winter when the time comes. The first thing you must do is to protect the battery from the cold. If you know you will not be using the battery during the winter, remove it and store it in a warm area, such as a closet or bedroom. If you will be riding the scooter, place a battery tender (see Resources) on the battery. This will keep the battery from draining completely. The other thing that must be done is to stabilize the fuel. To do this, fill the gas tank fully and add Seafoam to the tank (see Resources). Drive the scooter for 30 minutes so the gas and Seafoam mixes well. Then fill the tank back to full and plug up the gas cap vent. This will keep your fuel from turning into sludge.
Washing
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Wash your scooter after every drive, regardless of how far it was driven. Wash every inch of the scooter by mixing soap and hot water in a bucket. Dip a brush into the bucket and scrub every inch. Rinse the scooter off with hot water. This will keep the scooter from corroding over time.
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Oil Change
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Change the oil and oil filter every 600 miles you have driven. This will keep the engine from burning up and keep the oil fresh in your scooter. It will also release any contaminants that have developed in the oil and the oil filter as well, making sure your scooter is running as efficiently as it should.
General Look-Over
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General inspection of your scooter should be done on regularly, such as once a week, to make sure it is running in its prime. Check the tire pressure once a week and make sure it is at its maximum pressure. Also check for loose hoses, electrical connections, screws and bolts. If any of these are loose, tighten them immediately. Finally, check for cracked fuel lines to make sure your scooter is not leaking gasoline. With a healthy fuel line, the gasoline inside your scooter will be used solely for transporting you from one area to another.
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