Mini Harley Chopper Scooter - Not For Kids!

With a name like Mini Harley Chopper Scooter, anyone would misconstrue this as a kid's bike. The truth is that this bike should not be ridden by children without parental supervision. As a matter of fact, the Harley Davidson company strongly advises that parents should not allow children under the age of eighteen to ride this vehicle without adult supervision.

Not for the highway

With its sophisticated and slim structure, it is no wonder that the Mini Harley Chopper Scooter presents quite an appeal to many motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, this bike is not for made for the highway. Because it is lightweight, it is very sensitive to movement and one can easily lose control of it. You can't really take it to the highway because the Mini Harley Chopper Scooter only runs at a speed of 50 to 60 miles an hour and cannot compete with the big trucks and speeding cars.

A bike worth showing off

This Mini Harley Chopper Scooter can definitely be shown off in your neighborhood. Driven at very low speeds, this can be used for recreational purposes and going around town running some errands.

Every Mini Harley Chopper Scooter comes with a Harley Davidson logo and a decorative fairing on the space between the handlebars and seat that depicts a burst of flames. This sleek, little bike can come in many colors -- red, black, silver and yellow chrome.

The Mini Harley Chopper Scooter has a small two stroke engine which does not consume a lot of fuel. The engine is also relatively quieter and purrs like a kitten instead of the loud and disturbing noise that other choppers make. It also comes with an electric ignition that has push button starter and has a speed of 2,200 rotations per minute.

Because the Mini Harley Chopper Scooter has front and rear disk brakes, it is a very safe bike that makes it impossible to pull a wheelie. It also comes with a set of stock parts that include a head light, rear and brake lights, turning signals, rear view mirrors, an electric horn, a speedometer, a battery gauge, high beam lights and an odometer. It also has a plush seat that can carry as much as 300 lbs even though it is very light weight. A custom charger and tool kit are part of the package.

Buy One or Make One

A Mini Harley Chopper Scooter can easily be bought online. Just place a bid on E-bay. Because a Mini Harley Chopper Scooter can be a bit expensive, one can also create a mini chopper by transforming a bike or a mini bike by putting some add-ons like paint, engines, windshields and exhaust pipes. It can be cut to form the low front ends that characterizes a mini chopper. It can be given a shiny finish by plating it with aluminum, chrome or nickel. Some people even use fiber glass fillers to create a glossy surface that can be decorated with airbrush art. Parading your own work of art around town will give you a greater feeling of pride and contentment. After all, you put a lot of work in creating such a masterpiece.

Considering a Scooter to Get More MPG? It's More Than Just an Exercise in Math

A scooter is a great way to have economical transportation in and around metropolitan areas, as long as you aren't going a great distance or carrying lots of things. It also helps if you live somewhere the weather and roads will permit you to make use of such a form of transportation for most of the year.

Many folks consider buying a new hybrid or other small car in order to save money on gas. The price of gas is only one consideration, so I caution everyone to not get caught up in the MPG frenzy. If you don't drive that much, the cost of a new car will far outweigh the savings in fuel. Not so with a scooter. We should stay focused on total cost of transportation which includes: licensing; insurance; payments; fuel; repair; and, maintenance.

Hanging onto the older car and getting an inexpensive scooter can make a lot of sense financially. I think we will see more of this in the major metropolitan areas around the country.

In some Asian countries, there is a sea of scooters on every street, and they're parked like dominoes lined up on the sidewalks by the hundreds. I am always amazed at what I have seen people carry on a scooter, including multiple sacks of rice, a couple family members, and a large sheet of plate glass!

The trick is to identify the point of diminishing returns and diminishing practicality, and stay well away from both of them. It's a math and personal balancing act that should consider the following:

1. If you use a lot of fuel each week, you might be too far from work to comfortably get there and back on a scooter.

2. If you don't use a lot of fuel each week, then your savings in fuel might not justify buying a scooter in the first place.

3. The number of things and the amount of stuff you must carry each day will also dictate to some extent the viability of a scooter.

4. Some folks need more than two wheels for comfort, safety and security.

5. Will you have scooter friendly roads to traverse? Moderate speeds, no potholes, and somewhat sane drivers?

6. Scooters have weight limitations. Pushing those will affect safe handling and braking. Larger people will likely be more comfortable in a car or on a larger motorcycle.

7. Scooters are fun!

The high MPG of a scooter is tempting, but I can see the wisdom of owning a scooter being something much more than just an exercise in financial decision making.

Scooter Fuel Efficiency in Times of Rising Gas Costs

Scooters are becoming popular by the day. The sudden surge in scooter sales is because of the rising crude oil prices. People are looking for cheaper and alternate methods of transport. This leads them to ditch their high branded cars and SUVs. Besides it makes no sense to roam around in a larger vehicle, when u can do the same in a scooter in a lesser period of time. Scooters have always been a hit with the masses ever since they were introduced. Like mentioned earlier, scooters are often chosen basically for their fuel efficiency. Most of the scooters manufactured today have fiberglass or aluminum bodies. This helped in making the scooter lightweight, and thus increasing its fuel efficiency. It has been long proven that light weighed vehicles give more mileage.

Besides the engines are also constructed using aluminum blocks, which help in the further reduction in the gross weight of the scooter. Tires also play an important role in the fuel efficiency of a scooter. Improperly inflated tires may lead to increased intake of petrol. This can be explained scientifically. An improperly inflated tire has more contact with the road surface, thus increasing the amount of friction involved. Of course more friction equals to more drag and hence the high usage of fuel. Another recent innovation is the electric scooters. Instead of a petrol engine, electric motors are implemented in such scooters. These electric motors are driven with the help of rechargeable batteries.

As technology advances, the power storing capacities of the batteries are also increased. Besides just plugging them to the household electrical unit charges these batteries. Aerodynamics is an important factor too. This deals with the amount of drag induced on the scooter while it is in motion. While objects are moving at high speeds, the air surrounding it produces a dragging effect on the body. By aerodynamically designing the scooter's body, this can be reduced to a certain extent. Some of the vendors have started using newer engine technologies too. In the olden days only two stroke engine scooters were to be found. With the mandatory inclusion of Euro three emission standards in many countries, four stroke engines are largely replacing two stroke scooters.

These scooters posses higher fuel efficiency and higher power than their counterparts. Besides the transmission systems have also been modified these days. Manual transmission systems are slowly being replaced by automatic transmission systems. Although the comparison between manual and auto transmission is sure enough to start a bar fight, people prefer manual and auto transmissions according to their needs. The fairer sex always prefers auto transmissions as it helps them to learn and maneuver at a faster pace. Men prefer the manual transmission as it gives them more control over the scooter. Frequent usage of clutch will also lead to decrease of fuel efficiency. The clutch comes into play only for the manual transmission systems. For the auto transmission scooters, the clutch is deployed automatically. Whatever the reason be proper usage of the scooter will definitely add on the efficiency. Servicing is also to be done at regular intervals as mentioned by the dealer or the manufacturer.

Scooter Driving Safety Issues

Scooter drivers of all ages, just as automobile drivers, have a responsibility to take safety precautions before jumping behind the wheel. For young scooter hobbyist, parents are also responsible for making sure their child driver has a basic knowledge on how to function the motor scooter. Supervisors of scooter riding and the drivers must always know the proper safety equipment to use and use it. Though motor scooters have the ability to serve multiple purposes, they are growing especially fast in popularity among commuters in areas such as college campuses and congested downtown areas.

People traveling to near by neighborhood locations and to short distances for errands are also finding the convenient use of motor scooters for commuting. The advantages driving a scooter can offer are very obvious to some people because of the lifestyles they lead. Probably the favorite perk motor scooters offer commuters is the different ways using one can save money, such as by nearly eliminating gas costs and creating additional free or work time by allowing you to avoid traffic.

Each advantage of driving motor scooters is valuable to many people, especially in large, metropolitan areas, but those who have used this method of commuting have also been met with some resistance. Motorists who routinely travel by scooter know, or should know, the safety laws and regulations in their area but unsafe situations still tend to rise more often than they ought. When driving scooters the most problematic situations occur when automobile drivers do not notice or choose not to recognize scooter drivers as a legitimate vehicle.

Motor scooters are legal vehicles to drive on regular roads and the traffic laws and rules of the road are typically the same as those for other cars and trucks. This being the case, by law, there should not be a situation where a regular sized automobile over takes a motor scooter in a manner they would not use if it were an equal sized automobile. Awareness of the regulations on driving motor scooters is most likely the primary reason for road vehicles to violate scooter's right of way.

Since driving scooters on legal roads is not a practice used widely in all of the nation, motor scooterist must remain alert for any harmful situations. For starters, anywhere you drive your motor scooter a helmet should be in your attire. While out driving around town it is advised to wear bright colors and use a whip flag. Both of these precautions increase the chances that other vehicles will see you and react properly.

The rear and brake lights on your motor scooter are important features that can also raise the awareness of your presence to other drivers. During day and night the tendency of automobile drivers following behind your scooter is to become distracted from any turns, signals or actions you are taking. Having bright, consistently working brake lights help trailing drivers to notice the move you are making, or plan to make. Some avid scooter drivers have installed a flash lamp that is also activated when the brakes are applied.

The flash lamp continually flashes brightly, each flash only fractions of a second apart to warn following vehicles of the scooter driver's intent.

The Electric Motor Scooter - Is it the Wave of the Future?

Living in a small retirement community, buying an electric motor scooter seemed like a logical decision. It seems like several of our neighbors have abandoned the idea of golf carts, in favor of an electric scooter. In fact, I predict the numbers of electric scooters will rise a lot in the next decade, for several good reasons.

They Are Part Of The "Green Movement"

It seems like almost every day, we see another environmentally friendly product introduced to the marketplace. Electric cars are becoming more practical every day.The electric motor scooter is also becoming more practical. Improvements in battery technology allows them to run faster and longer. Some models have a range of 20+ miles, and can reach speeds of almost 30 mph.

No More Trips To The Gas Station

With gas prices sky high, and continuing to go higher, alternative sources of fuel are constantly being investigated. Electric powered scooters are extremely inexpensive to operate, and very easy to charge. At the very least, they save owners from the hassle of visiting gas stations.

The are also excellent for running short errands. Many of them are equipped with running lights, which include headlights, tail lights, and directional signals. Frequently, they have storage compartments and even luggage racks.

For the most part, they are quiet and have comfortable seats.

They Are Fun!

Oh yes, I have saved the best for last! Most models can reach top speeds of 15+ mph, which is plenty fast for short trips. Acceleration is controlled by twist grip throttles, which provide crisp acceleration.

As baby boomers retire and migrate to retirement communities, an electric motor scooter makes an excellent source of secondary transportation.

50cc Scooter

A 50cc scooter could be just the thing that you are looking for to save money and reduce travel times around a city. They are compact, light and very efficient to run and come in many different styles and designs. If you are thinking about purchasing 50cc scooter then there are a few things that you should decide upon before making your purchase. Think about what you will use your scooter for, and have a good look at all the different types that are on the market. This way you will be able to make the best decision possible regarding your situation.

Scooters are great because they reduce the amount of traffic on the roads around cities. They are quite cheap to run and you do not need much experience to ride one. A lot of places around the world do not require you to have a license to ride a 50cc scooter.

There are many different types of scooters on the market today and most are classified depending on their motor size and use. Some of the more eccentric types of scooters include and air scooter and a diving scooter. Air scooters are small types of helicopters and diving scooters are used as an underwater vehicle by scuba divers to gain a deeper and wider range while diving. Some of the other types of scooters that are on the market include ice scooters, maxi scooters, knee scooters, water scooters, and mobility scooters. With such a wide range, there will surely be something for you and your needs.

If you are in the market for a 50cc scooter, have a think about purchasing online. There are many great sites that deal only in this type of scooter and by shopping online you will have access to a much wider range of scooters than shopping offline. The best way to go about shopping online is to do as much research as you can before making a purchase. This will ensure that you can find the perfect scooter at the best price for you. Try to look at a minimum of five different sites before buying from any one of them. This way you will get a feel for what is out there, and what prices are being offered.

Electric Scooter Repair - How To Repair An Electric Scooter

Every machine needs maintenance and repairs and an electric scooter is not an exception to this. Of course as compared to a gas powered scooter the amount of maintenance required for an electric scooter is much less, but needs care just like every vehicle.

Gas powered vehicles machines are complex systems with so many things to look after on the other hand an electric scooter is a very simple machine. A person with little knowledge of electrical circuits can repair it on his own without any need to look for a mechanic. But if knowledge of electrical circuits is not there, many options are available.

If you have an electrical scooter in need of repair the first thing you can do is take it to a standard mechanical workshop and ask for help. Since normal gas powered scooters also have electrical circuits in them, every mechanic will have at least some basic knowledge about circuits.

If they refuse to repair it you can simply ask the manufacturer of the electric scooter regarding any special workshops where such electric vehicles are repaired. Since selling electric scooters is a business for them it is strong possibility that they have special tie-ups with workshops around the country to service their scooters.

Depending upon the kind of repair your scooter may need a week or for minor repairs just a few hours. Sometimes it is just a matter of charging the battery (if you don't charge it regularly) ad it's ready to drive again.

However it is necessary to understand that "prevention is the best cure". Regularly use your electric scooter and don't forget to charge it regularly too. If you are way for a few days from your home, you can carry it with you or store in way that it is safe from moisture. Normally it is advisable to look for repair shops before you buy an electric scooter bur since these machines are not complex, they can be repaired easily without much expenses on your part.

Copyright S.M.Vaidya

Motor Scooter Reviews

Motor Scooter Reviews - Read This Guide First!

A guide to motor scooter brands, prices and engine size to save you time before you start reading motor scooter reviews.

Motor scooters are a relatively new market in the U.S. and with over 50 brands available it's a good idea to spend some time reading the many online motor scooter reviews before you buy. However, nobody has got time to read through hundreds of reviews in the hope of finding the best quality, performance and price. This general motor scooter review will help you by explaining a little about which countries produce the best scooters.

For example, it's no good going to the motor scooter reviews looking for an American brand, because there are very few scooters made in the U.S. Almost all scooters are imported from Italy, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China. When you talk to a dealer he'll always tell you what country the scooter comes from, but how will you know which country makes the best scooters?

Well most motor scooter reviews agree that Italy and Japan produce high quality scooters. Scooters from Korea and Taiwan are usually judged to be in the middle range and Chinese scooters are amongst the cheapest, but with a mixture of good and bad brands. So if you decide to buy a Chinese brand because you have a small budget, this is where motor scooter reviews will really help you to find a decent model.

Amongst the Italian brand names, Aprilia, Piaggio and Vespa are the ones that get the best motor scooter reviews for quality and reliability, but they are also the highest priced. And the well-known Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda brands are also reckoned to be high quality but expensive. Yamaha mopeds and Honda mopeds are also know as gas motorized scooters.

You can also buy a good quality scooter from little-known brands like Hyosung, Genuine, SYM or Kymco; they are a bit cheaper than the famous brands and are nearly as good. Your choice of brand may be restricted to what's available in your local dealership and if you read some motor scooter reviews before you talk to a dealer, it will help you with your final decision.

If you're looking for the best you can get at the cheapest price, have a look at the online stores. Their prices for decent brands are a lot cheaper than dealers because they have low overheads. Names like: Wildfire, Roketa, BMS, RoadRunner and Tank are discussed in plenty of motor scooter reviews and can be shipped right to your door. The drawback is that the guarantee on these scooters only covers parts.

Discount scooter brands like the Chinese: Schwinn, Lance, TNG and Flyscooters are not available online and you can only buy these from a dealer. But you should know that decent online brands are up to 500 dollars cheaper than these.

It's also possible to buy discount gas powered motorized scooters as second-hand deals and Vespa scooters for sale as used, are also available in some dealerships. Look out for the Yamaha Razz scooter, the Yamaha Zuma scooter and Cushman motor scooters which I can personally recommend as good gas motorized scooters.

Before you start consulting the reviews you need to decide what engine size is right for you. If you'll mostly be on roads with a 40 mph limit, a 50cc engine will do the job with a top speed of about 35mph - 40mph. They are pretty economical with a gas mileage of up to 100 mpg. Cheap mopeds are great for short neighborhood trips.

A 150cc engine will give you a top speed of 50mph - 60 mph and this is powerful enough to use on a highway occasionally and give a mileage of about 70 mpg. If you need a scooter to use regularly on the highways, a 250cc engine is the best choice. It has a top speed of 75 mph and a gas mileage of about 60 mpg.

I hope that by reading through this basic guide you've saved yourself some time and now have a better idea of what brands and engine size you need to read about in the motor scooter reviews.

Shopping at Scooter Stores

A scooter store will typically specialize in a specific type or group of scooters.

Modern scooters not only include the push scooters that require a little bit of exercise, but also feature electric and gas motorized models. Advancements in technology have made way for many physically impaired individuals to replace wheelchairs with motorized scooters and mobility scooters. Although a few models of recreational scooters can be found at the larger retail stores, scooter stores specializing in a specific type of scooter may be the best location to make a purchase.

A scooter store could specialize in a variety of recreational scooters, while another store will specialize in the mobility scooters. Retailers also offer scooter accessories to enhance the experience as well as replacement parts and service. Any style of scooter can be purchased online for retail pricing. The current market demand for scooters makes it hard to find them at wholesale prices.

Mobility scooters have their own distinctive market niche with services to accommodate the specific needs of the user. Although mobility scooters can be quite expensive, many insurance companies will pay for the vehicle, since it's considered a medical device. Mobility scooters allow for individuals with hidden health problems such as heart and lung trouble, to participate in events and care for themselves with less aid from other individuals. Retailers that specialize in mobility scooters provide a service to help submit the insurance paperwork. Retailers also offer scooter accessories such as baskets to aid in the operator's ability to shop or carry other items. Retail shops also carry replacement parts and are a local provider of repair service.

The scooter store that specializes in scooter models with gas-powered engines will offer safety classes.

Motorized scooters are considered low-power motor vehicles by many municipalities and are subject to state and local regulations. Some scooters meet Department of Transportation regulations for operation on streets and roadways while others are prohibited from being on the streets. Any time a motorized vehicle is introduced into traffic areas, appropriate cautionary measures must be taken and proper safety gear must be worn.

Cycle shops frequently make space for a scooter store on the premises that specializes in gas-powered scooters that are similar to motorcycles.

Don't Buy an Overpriced Scooter

Purchasing a scooter for a child or for yourself can be exciting but you want to make sure you purchase one from a reputable company and for a fair price. If this is your first time purchasing a scooter there will be several dealerships that try to sell you refurbished scooters for full price or even try to over price you.

Direct manufacturer's advertise all over the place about their current sales or great prices on scooters. They lead customers to believe that buying directly from them that they will not only be getting the best model available but that they will also be paying much less than if it was purchased at a store or retailer.

The Buy Direct and Save pitch is often thrown in the face of many customers via newspaper advertisements, radio broadcasts, and even Internet ads. However if you read before choosing a place to shop you will find that research shows that most people who buy directly from the manufacturer end up spending quite a bit more than if bought else where. The reason this happens is because most buyers are unaware of a good model or brand as well as the actual payment that they should be paying.

To most customers it would make sense to buy directly from the company that creates the scooters because it would cut out the middleman therefore causing the price to drop, but of course this is not the case. Another downside from purchasing through them is that usually the scooter you will end up purchasing is of less value than one that you would have bought locally. Make sure to inspect all aspects of any scooter that you are considering purchasing to make sure there is nothing wrong with it.

If you are dealing with a new dealership or someone that is an individual ask to see the original sales papers or receipt from purchase. You want to make sure that its not something that may have been damaged before and has been repaired just enough to unload it onto someone without their knowing.

Depending on where you live you will find overpriced scooters such as high trafficked tourist spots, airports, museums, theme parks and other places where lots of walking is involved. If you are vacationing near an ocean, skating park, lake, or other places similar to these you will also find that people flock to scooter shops. This is the best way to get around areas that are low on taxis. The prices for taxis on resorts or islands are usually really high so its cheaper to rent a scooter for a day of shopping or sight seeing.

My Schwinn S1000 Electric Scooter Saves Gas Money, is Cheap, Easy to Use & Great For the Environment

If you are an adult who wants to save gas money doing local errands and short local trips under 10 miles round-trip, you might want to consider using an electric scooter, a cheap, hassle free , excellent method of transportation that helps the environment too. I use the Schwinn Stealth 1000 Electric Scooter (Schwinn S-1000) which is perfect for me. Licenses are not required in most places for the Schwinn S-1000 (though I would check locally) and about the only thing you really need is a helmet and to weigh under 250 pounds.

I am a total klutz and the S-1000 is incredibly easy to use as the balance is so good and the ride is super comfortable. It took me 1 hour of practice in an empty lot and I've ridden the scooter ever since, easy as pie. Believe it or not, I prefer to ride in the street in the bike lanes where the ground is smooth rather then going over the cracking sidewalks. The scooter goes up to 15 miles per hour and you can go as far as 15 miles with it till the battery is empty, though I think 10 miles is a more reasonable expectation. Charging the battery is super easy as you just use a small charger connected to any electric outlet in your home and connect it to your scooter. Takes about 10 seconds to plug in and about 6 hours to charge. The battery lasts about 6 months, and costs about $125 for a new one and is very easy to put in requiring no mechanical skills.

What I like about the Schwinn Stealth 1000 Electric Scooter is it's cheap, around $410 or so - it will probably cost you $50 for a bike place to put it together, and requires little maintenance primarily because of its direct drive system. I had an earlier Schwinn Electric Scooter with a Cable drive system, and the cables kept getting tangled up and it was costing me $75 a pop to fix. With the Schwinn S-1000, after about 8 months, I've had no repairs or maintenance charges, which I attribute to its direct drive system.

I would recommend you get your local bike shop to put a small basket on the back of the scooter if you do errands because I don't believe Schwinn Electric Scooters still come with baskets. Most of the time, because the balance of the Stealth 1000 is so good, I just put any packages on the front part of the floorboard where they seem to balance perfectly.

For local travel, the Schwinn Stealth 1000 is the greatest thing since sliced bread too me.