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Maybaby asked: "Has anyone here bought an electric scooter for your kids? what are the pros and cons? what is the trouble you've found with your kids having one? I'm talking about a small one that only goes like 11-15 mph." Question posted courtesy of: X-treme Gas Scooters A1: jamo796 replied: "the ony trouble is that when my kids r done they forget to put the charger in.but they seem prety safe." A2: mandee replied: "i am a kid and i dont even want one! pro- okay its kinda cool i guess... cons- lack of exercise. i saw a guy on one of them and he looked so rediculous! i mean common, 10 times bigger than the scooter itself! danger hazard 11-15mph??? i can top that on a razor for pitty sakes!" A3: Sara S replied: "THEY ARE AWFUL!!!!!!!!one turn around the yard and they need rechraging." tjspears asked: "I am going to go back to college in Nacogdoches, TX. I was wondering if there is an electric scooter for about $300.00-$400.00 that goes about 15-20 mph and last for about 15-20 miles. i need something lightweight and easy to store in a dorm room. I will buy it online if needed, but I perfer to buy it in a store. Thanks in advance." Question posted courtesy of: Unusual Scooters Hard to find A1: Average Jimmy replied: "http://www.electricscooter.com/" A2: Leonard C replied: "Log on to Neo Scooters.com and check out the X-treme 560. I'm getting one next month after having researched all the electric scooters out there for the past 5 months. I think for the money this is the one. Good Luck on your studies. P.s. Shipping is free." A3: Jena replied: "how old r u??? aren't electric scooters for old people?? oh well, umm...idk sorry....for how much u r spending....it doesn't go fast enough....get a faster one!" A4: Brian replied: "Shwinn electric scooters are very good. They are about $250. There top speed is 15 mph. It could probably last 10 miles at the most." A5: loyalt666 replied: "there all gays" A6: monkeysocks2 replied: "You can get a good bike and pedal it 15 to 20 mph. Check out a police auction for great deals. (Thieves only target quality bikes.) After a few 15-20 mile trips, you'll get even faster." A7: havenjohnny replied: "I wouldnt consider one they are junk at best and are not allowed on most roads in texas" agriba04 asked: "I am planning on getting an electric scooter or moped any time soon. But had couple of questions to those who do have one. First, how/where do you charge your moped? Can you take the battery out, charge the battery and put it back in? Or do you need a space like a garage in order to charge the scooter?" Question posted courtesy of: X-treme Gas Scooters A1: MYSTRO replied: "get a transformer for it" A2: Blue replied: "My moped has to be plugged into the wall, unfortunantly it plugs into the moped, not the battery, but fortunantly the battery doesn't die often." A3: male_62_michigan replied: "I believe most electric scooters have an onboard charger, so you 'plug in the scooter'. You really wouldn't need a garage, but you do need a power outlet with an extension cord. I suppose if it were more convenient to you, you could buy a battery charger and just take the battery and charger into the house for the night to charge it." A4: NinjaRacer replied: "You will require an outlet to plug the entire scooter into, and a transformer to charge it. You can make a quick disconnect if you must bring the battery inside, but it could be dangerous if you are not skilled at such things." summerlove_14 asked: "Ok I'm 5 feet, 15, and 78 pounds. I want a cute, girly, electric scooter to ride around my neighborhood. I would like a scooter that i wouldn't grow out of and that is kinda cheap since i'll be paying for it myself. I just can't find any electric scooters that are girly or in girly colors. Thanks!" Question posted courtesy of: X-treme Gas Scooters A1: Joe B replied: "NOA! None Of The Above" A2: replied: "www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles I have personally rode one of these and they are excellent motor scooters. Also Kymco makes a agility 50 that gets over 100 mpg. it is quality made." A3: billcarr replied: "Cute girly girls don't belong on electric scooters. They belong on 125 cc rompin' stompin' scooters, such as a Vespa or any of the 4 main Japanese brands. A couple years old is ok and a money saver. NO electric,no 49cc, period. To save money buy a bicycle, not an electric. Good luck." A4: keyway51 replied: "try EVT America. you may find what you seek." rcracer882 asked: "I am 13 and want an electric scooter what are the laws for electric scooters in Garden Grove?" Question posted courtesy of: WholesaleScooterList.com-Gas Scooter A1: dana1981 replied: "That depends what kind of electric scooter. As long as you're just talking about those little ones that you stand up on and only go 13 mph, there aren't any laws. If you're talking about something more like a moped that goes over 20 mph, you need to have a driver's license." A2: Alisa replied: "The law is you MUST have a helmet on, and you may not ride with traffic, meaning you can't ride on the streets with cars, and I can't remember the age limit is, but call garden grove police department and ask, they will tell you, and don't worry you won't get in trouble." JBird asked: "How far can you travel on a two wheel (sit down) electric scooter? How long does it take to recharge the battery? If you own or ride an electric scooter, what are you opinions on it?" Question posted courtesy of: WholesaleScooterList.com-Gas Scooter A1: Magz™ AMCNAS leader replied: "until it dies" A2: vietnamese gal 423 replied: "30min.-1hour it depends on how many mile you go" Sarah :) asked: "I don't exactly know what the model is, but I have a Schwinn electric scooter with a seat. It's black with white writing, and it has a Currie motor. Anyways the chain has come loose and I can't figure out how to tighten it! Can anyone help me? Thanks!" Question posted courtesy of: X-treme Gas Scooters A1: Chris replied: "You find a scooter repair shop and pay them so it gets done right." A2: werntnot replied: "pray, pray this has helped more people in need when it comes to this kind of thing and wear somthing skimpy when those boys start lookin' around and don't answer too many questions when they are there in the general area" Prince Cataan asked: "Looking for an electric scooter to REPLACE my commuter gas-powered vehicle. I travel approximately 40 miles a day to work, any suggestions?" Question posted courtesy of: Unusual Scooters Hard to find A1: Awsome replied: "I would recommend getting your at I got mine there and it comes with lifetime support and a good warranty" A2: Nannie replied: "You Can looking electric Scooter in site." A3: Dana1981, Master of Science replied: "Wow 40 miles is a tall order. My moped (R Martin EVD) has about a 30 mile range - I can get it higher if I go slower, but to travel 40 miles I'd have to keep the speed below 40 mph and it would take well over an hour and a half. You'd even have to go easy on the Vectrix to get the range to 40 miles, but you could probably make the trip in 1 to 1.5 hours. See the link below for a summary of electric vehicles (including mopeds and motorcycles)." A4: eco20-20.com replied: "If you are willing to plug in once you get to work you will have a lot easier time finding a scooter that will work." Rnelly asked: "Which characteristics you people normally looks for a mini electric scooter? Price maybe? quality? any special feature? Which kind of people do you think will buy it? I'm trying to do a research on mini electric scooters and don't found anything about it. I'm referring to a street-legal two-wheeled type, to transport you in small distances, maybe from the bus stop to your work building" Question posted courtesy of: Unusual Scooters Hard to find A1: tabulator32 replied: "Are you talking about the elderly assistance scooters or the street-legal two-wheeled type?" A2: Card Modeler replied: "They are called E-Bikes. When you are researching to purchase an E-Bike consider the power of the motor. The running range of the unit. Climbing limit eg: 15 to 20 deg hill rise. Load limit, type of tires brakes. Warranty and service. The max speed limit is fixed, ie: 32kph in Canada, Max motor size is 500watts in Canada and 750watts in US." soccerxxkid asked: "I need an easy way to get to school but I am only 14. Will I have any problems with tickets if I get an electric scooter?" Question posted courtesy of: Unusual Scooters Hard to find A1: lightningfastfords replied: "Depends on the Judge, Must wear a helmet, depends on the city, in California, the law is the same in the intire state but most city don't do much about it, like spitting on the sidewalk, call the police info and just ask they will tell you at no charge and they would prefer you do this anyway so this way you get it right from the horses mouth" Ty asked: "I'm looking to buy an electric scooter that is fairly cheap and that goes fairly fast. If anybody has any ideas, please respond. Thanks!" Question posted courtesy of: WholesaleScooterList.com-Gas Scooter A1: I_know_it_ALL replied: "http://www.cragislist.com --- add your state and city buy local, fast, and with trust." A2: pablo35escobar replied: "walmart - for like 100.00 but it only goes about 15MPH" A3: dana1981 replied: "Are you talking about the little scooters that you stand on, or one that's more like a moped? How fast is fairly fast? Whatever you do, avoid the X-Treme scooters. They're very cheap, but for a reason. They break down frequently, have a terrible warranty, and are very hard to get repaired. I've seen countless complaints from people about these scooters. Personally I recently bought an iMoto2 Verde scooter for $1200. It goes up to 25 mph and around 40 miles per charge, which is very good for that price. The scooters are hard to find because the company is new. Their website - - is still under construction. A local electric car store in my area just happened to be selling them. Most electric mopeds cost around $2500 and have a top speed around 30 mph with a range of around 30 miles. Mine only has an 800W motor (that's why it's so much cheaper) so it doesn't accelerate as well or go very fast up hills. Most electric mopeds have 1500-3000W motors. A good place to find stores that sell electric mopeds is EV Finder. If you're just looking for one of the little electric scooters that you stand up on, Schwinn makes some good ones, and so does Razor. " Midnight Rose asked: "how much would i get for a red electric scooter with seat and small trunk? used probably twice, mint condition. estimates?" Question posted courtesy of: WholesaleScooterList.com-Gas Scooter A1: Spell Check !! replied: "I'll give you $50 cash.In big bills." quantum02us asked: "I have a developed electric scooter. I want to take it places like to the store, movie theaters around town etc. I'm close enough to all these places but too far to walk. I want to use my scooter to get there but am afraid that someone just might pick it up and walk away with it. It's 70 pounds, which wouldn't be too hard to pick up and go, but definitely inconvenient to just pick up myself and walk around with it. How do I secure it? Is there anything in the scooter world that addresses this problem?" Question posted courtesy of: WholesaleScooterList.com-Gas Scooter A1: 707 replied: "Get a heavy duty chain or cable type lock at a bicycle store." A2: rockbase replied: "you have to cable lock it to a poll or street sign, or buy a alarm for it, but that will only tell you its being stolen." A3: billcarr replied: "Treat it like a bicycle and chain it to a fixed object. Strong chain - big lock." A4: tomd1980 replied: "The answer is simple. Get a big chain and a big padlock and when you park it anywhere, chain it up, even if it is only for a few minutes. Ideally, the chain should go round the front fork, through the front whell and around a heavy immovable object. Do not simply wrap the chain through the wheel and the fork as a favourite trick of motorbike thieves is to stick a metal bar through each wheel and carry the bike off into a waiting van. Also, do not allow the padlock to lie of the ground as it is much more vulnerable to being hit by a hammer (if it is off the ground all the thief can do is give it a glancing blow). I would also advise parking it somewhere where people walk past as a thief will never want to work with an audience. If you make it hard for a thief, they will move on and look for easier pickings. If there is a big chain and padlock, they will not risk it. Every second they spend either trying to pick or break the lock or cut the chain will dramatically raise their chances of getting caught so if you have visible protection in a public place they will move on. I was reading a motorbike magazine recently and they found the state of most motorcycle locks and chains to be very unsatisfactory. despite this I would still advise one as normal bike locks are even flimsier." A5: reddishpa replied: "Put a big sign on it saying, Made in China" jasons086 asked: "My cousin's house is about a mile down the street from mine and lot's of the time when we hang out we have a couple of beers. My son just got a new electric scooter and I was wondering if I could ride that and be safe? I have a feeling the answer is no. P.S. Scooters are cool. About the public intoxication. What if I wasn't drunk but just had a couple of beers. I have a drivers license and 2 cars but I would ride the scooter if I was over the limit. Jake your calling me a girl? You may see my scooter parked outside your mom's house tomorrow night. Don't worry ill take good care of her. Grumpy old man you say you WALK a 6 minute mile???? Have you ever seen the Comcast commercial when the put the high speed on the speed walker with the treadmill? That must be you. Do you people not understand my question. I have a couple of beers at my cousin's house and would rather not drive home. Would it be LEGAL to ride the scooter. I am not talking about being wasted but just one beer over the limit and playing it safe. A 6 minute mile is 10 miles per hour. That is a damn good pace for an old man, especially walking." Question posted courtesy of: X-treme Gas Scooters A1: Koosher replied: "Yes you can get a DUI for that." A2: stephen p replied: "You would not get a DUI, but you would get a Public Intoxication charge. DUI pertains to motor vehicles on the roadway." A3: smerc72 replied: "i dont believe that they would give you a dui but they would give you a public intoxication charge" A4: bush-deathgrip replied: "motorized vehicles are intended for the streets, not sidewalks....unless you are so drunk you cannot tell the difference ps scooters are for girls" A5: toneykuhnz replied: "Yup, you can get a DUI, even though you're on the sidewalk and your driving a dinky scooter. Heck, you can get a OWI riding a bike cranked up. You arent really a threat to yourself, you're a threat to others." A6: bolillo_loco replied: "The laws state “vehicle.†This is all-inclusive! Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, boats, horses, goats, riding mowers, in short anything that will transport you. I’m surprised that they haven’t arrested people for going on an elevator or escalator. Short of walking/running, about the only mode of transportation that I’m aware of that isn’t considered a DUI are roller skates and or roller blades." A7: ∴ℑak∉∴ replied: "LoL electric scooter are for girls .....true....true...." A8: gramma_arlene replied: "I think your son should have a talk with you about being intoxicated in public and for using his scooter while under the influence. He shouldn't put it off until you grow up because it could then be too late." A9: grumpyoldman replied: "I am old and I walk 6 minute miles. You should try it." A10: silverlock1974 replied: "Despite what the retired officer said, I had a cousin who got a DUI in California for driving home drunk from a bar in his wheelchair. He was so drunk he drove off the sidewalk and fell into the street. DUI. I suggest you consider a taxi as part of your going out expenses. You probably spend at least that much in beer/shots. Maybe even that much on tips. You would definitely spend that much on a DUI. Plus, you would get to know one taxi driver and they would probably end up knowing you and sometimes giving you deals and whatnot. Because you being responsible would be helping them make a living. Everyone wins." A11: Debbi replied: "Yes" A12: bill replied: "why would you be riding your sons scooter and worse yet why would you be drunk if your son needs a scooter?" A13: kia replied: "you can bet your wino breath on it............" A14: DennistheMenace replied: "yep, and you should get a big fine for stupid...." A15: tennessee replied: "why don't you just sleep it off at your cousins house ......... if you are drunk you have impaired judgment. you are dangerous to your self and the public Ask George Jones.......... they got him for DUI on a riding lawn mower......... p.s. leave your sons toy along. you are too big to be riding his toys and tearing them up. Get your own toys...........lol" ravenclawajg asked: "I have an electric scooter max speed is 17 MPH, how can I make it faster?" Question posted courtesy of: WholesaleScooterList.com-Gas Scooter A1: watty_ofthe_wattykins replied: "Decrease weight Get a bigger motor Yeah, you can get a bigger motor, you may have to make some modifications to the chassis but once you do that then change the voltage output and you've got more horsepower." A2: mopacfan replied: "Decrease the weight, yes. Bigger motor, probably not. Increase the voltage, check. However, doing so may void your warranty and/or burn up the motor." A3: ben s replied: "i would buy a newer one, or even gas powered. gas powered scooter are easy to beef up but electrics are harder" A4: Scott H replied: "Tie it to the back of a car. Anybody who would ride an electric scooter probably shouldn't go any faster than 17mph." Reality Check asked: "I bought an electric scooter from Craigslist for $25 but it has no key. Is it possible to how wire this and please give details on how. Thanks" Question posted courtesy of: Unusual Scooters Hard to find A1: oklatom replied: "You don't. You look at the make and model, and contact the manufacturer to see about getting a key, or a new ignition with a key. Usually a vehicle without a key is a pretty good indication you have purchased stolen goods." A2: Hi! replied: "try looking in the back of the ignition. if theres is only 2 wires try splice em then connect em." A3: rockbase replied: "you can connect wires behind switch but then anyonecan steal it. get a locksmith to make you a key." cjb0029 asked: "I need a good cheap electric engine... any suggestions? I want to build an electric scooter, not like the stand up ones, but like the sit-down vespas. I need a good motorc, maybe 10hp, and for as cheap as possible and that goes maybe 30 or 40 mph. Anyone know of a good one, or a good lawnmower to pull one out of, etc? thanks" Question posted courtesy of: Unusual Scooters Hard to find A1: duh replied: "Firstly, you don't need 10 hp to go 35mph. here is a good power calculator site: Try a crystalyte 500 series brushless at 72 volts. You will of course need the controller and batteries too." A2: keyway51 replied: "you could probably use a E-tek motor. Thunderstruck Motors can help" A3: John W replied: "Keep in mind that generators are also DC motors and alternators are also AC motors. The Urba-Electric car from the mid 70's used a 10 HP generator from an aircraft. You should be able to find something suitable at an electronics surplus store. An electric lawnmower will be limited by the current available from a standard wall outlet ie.: 120V * 15A / 750W/HP or 2.4 HP. Chances are an electric lawnmower will be about 1.5 to 2 HP. An alternator from a passenger car will be about 1 HP but there are souped up alternators available after market and there's always larger vehicles like trucks, buses, boats and planes that may have larger alternators or generators (planes tend to have generators as they are usually operated at 75% throttle)." A4: Agua-Luna.com -I LIVE OFF GRID- replied: "The one EV car I currently have (have 2 vehicles that run on hydrogen also) I converted from a vw bug and is free to charge. As I live completely off the grid all my electricity comes from solar panels and 2 wind generators, which I also built. However I did charge up at Costco in Carlsbad California (I actually only drove up there to fill up) if I remember right it was around $2.00 Not sure if you’re interesting in doing it yourself, but I’d be willing to walk you step by step threw the conversion. I've converted 3 of my own cars (a da by ls - ### http://www.wholesalescooterlist.com Source: http://www.USAScooterStore.com | ||
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