Automotive Journal

You know by now that motorcycle scooters get high mileage and now you want to increase that mileage? Well read on for the best ideas for improving your scooter’s fuel economy. No more blowing money at the pump!

1) Go easy on the acceleration, Lightning McQueen!

Similar to a car, how you operate your scooter will have a tremendous impact on how many miles you can squeeze out of your scooter per gallon. Out of all of the fuel-saving ideas, the use of your throttle has the most significant effect on your overall fuel consumption. The key is to accelerate slowly, instead of trying to chirp the tires from a standstill.

2) Make sure your tires are properly inflated

Not only is riding on improperly inflated tires unsafe, it is bad on mileage. Check your tires’ PSI (pounds per square inch), and inflate or deflate them accordingly. Remember that your tire pressure will climb in the hotter months and go down in cooler months.

3) Keep your ride in tune

Most riders think of a motors scooter as a set it and forget it thing. They buy it, ride it, and rarely think of maintaining it. But similar to a car, your scooter needs some attention to run optimally and continue to get great mileage. Keep your scooter in good mechanical order, 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 many months for your scooter to reach that kind of mileage, especially if you use yours primarily for neighborhood riding. Regardless of mileage, you should try to change your oil before every riding season.

For example, if your riding season is in the summer months, from May through September, but you usually only put 500 miles on your motors scooter over those months, you should still change your oil every May.

So how many miles per gallon can you expect to get out of your scooter with these ideas? The answer varies dramatically depending on the type and size of your motors 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 tips will also make a difference in the longevity of your scooter.

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