Stop Wasting your Motor Scooter’s Gas!
Saturday, October 11th, 2008
You know by now that motorcycle scooters get high mileage and now you want to improve on that? Well read on for some great tips for improving your scooter’s fuel economy. No more blowing money at the pump!
1) Go easy on your acceleration, Lightning McQueen!
Similar to a car, how you ride your motor scooter will have a significant effect on how many miles you are able to obtain from your scooter per litre. Out of all of the petrol-saving tips, the use of your acceleration will have the most significant effect on your overall fuel consumption. The key is to increase your speed slowly, instead of trying to chirp the tires from a standstill.
2) Make sure your tires are properly inflated
If you are riding on under or overinflated tires, you are not only wasting fuel, but you’re putting yourself at risk. Check your tires’ PSI (pounds per square inch), and adjust them accordingly. Remember that your tire pressure will rise in the hotter months and decrease in cooler months.
3) Keep your motor scooter in tune
Many riders think of motorcycle scooters as set it and forget it things. They buy it, ride it, and rarely think of maintaining it. But similar to a car, your scooter needs some caring to run properly and continue getting great mileage. Keep your scooter in good operating condition, and you’ll be rewarded with scooter longevity and exceptional gas mileage.
4) Change your oil frequently
You change your oil in your car every 3,000 to 6,000 miles, I’m guessing. But it can take quite a while for your scooter to see that kind of use, especially if you use yours primarily for neighborhood riding. Regardless of mileage, you should try to change your oil at the start of every riding season.
To illustrate, if your riding season is in the summer months, from May through September, but you usually only put 400 miles on your motors scooter over those months, you should still change your oil every May.
So what kind of mileage can you expect to get out of your scooter with these tips? The answer varies dramatically depending on the type and size of your petrol scooter, but you are looking at significant savings.
Remember that some smaller scooters only have a useful life of 25,000 or so miles, and these ideas can also make a difference in the lifespan of your scooter.
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