Scooter Tires

How to Care Your Scooter Tires and Other Parts
Executive Summary About Scooter Tires by Will Treps

If you own a scooter, caring for your scooter tires and other parts are very important. Regular maintenance can help lengthen the life of your scooter and improve its maneuverability. A well-maintained scooter can be usable for several years.

First, it is important to inspect your scooter tires. In this case ascertain that the tire air pressure is good to go. Remember that tires lose air particularly over winter and you could lose maneuverability. Next, check for loose bolts and screws. Scooters typically have smaller wheels, and this makes them susceptible to a lot of friction. Similarly, inspect the seat lock screws (if you have a Vespa). These can become loose and the seat lock will just keep spinning.

What you can do now is inspect your engine oil level. Make sure you do this as your engine will die without oil. If you notice a puddle of gas every now and then, inspect your fuel line, as it may require line replacement. Make sure that your carburetor stays clean. You can put a bit of Seafoam in the gas tank every now and then. Change your oil as well as your oil filter every year or every 1800 miles. Utilize only good oil that goes with the manufacturers recommendations.

Scooter tires and other parts do wear out in time, so they may actually need replacement. When at the shop, make sure the company isn't trying to replace parts that are still in good working order. Items that tend to wear out first are the rollers, drive belt, brake pads, spark plug and tires.