Comparing gas motor scooters
Motorcycles and Scooters
In order to be able to find the right scooter for your needs, it's recommended to compare the technical features and specifications. The manufacturing country Take into consideration the manufacturing country of the scooter before purchasing it. Think about the fact that if the scooter is manufactured in a foreign country, you might not find the necessary ...

Buying used motorcycles for repair
Motorcycles and Scooters
If you need to repair a motorcycle, or if simply you like fixing motorcycles, you can find good deals by looking for available bikes for sale. Moreover, you can buy wrecked bikes and fix them for resale. Never mind which is the case, it's important to check the history of the motorcycle. What to use: bill of sale, title. Check in the local newspaper for ...

Selling a motorcycle
Motorcycles and Scooters
Before selling your motorcycle take some time to prepare yourself in order to find a way to maximize your profit. What to use: internet, labor. Choose the sales strategy that you want to use. You can use the internet, the newspaper or you can do fliers. Check which is the value of your motorcycle. Prepare the motorcycle, clean it and make it shine. Che ...

Cleaning a carburetor on a scooter
Motorcycles and Scooters
The bellow directions will help you clean the carburetor in the cheapest way. If you are a beginner it may take you 30-60 minutes. What to use: moped, carb cleaner, compressed air, small copper wire, screwdriver, rag. Find the location of the carburetor. Usually it's located underneath the seat storage, above the engine. Loosen the hose clamps and attac ...

Tuning a scooter
Motorcycles and Scooters
What to use: screw driver, air pump, tire gauge, spark plug wrench, feeler or gap gauge, tool pouch that came with scooter. Check the spark plug. Usually scooters have a simple tool kit that can be used for tuning. It's advisable to have a spare spark plug and a spare head light bulb. Use a wrench to unscrew the spark plug. In case you have a two cycl ...

Purchasing a cheap electric scooter
Motorcycles and Scooters
Nowadays, there are many styles, colors and speeds available for an electric scooter. If you want to purchase a cheap scooter, consider the bellow directions. Decide what kind of style you want to buy. Think about the speed pf the electric scooter, it can be between 18 mph – 20 mph. Moreover, consider the range that its power can cover, many scooters ...

Basic motorcycle repair and maintenance
Motorcycles and Scooters
Everybody would like to spend less money on repairing or maintaining the motorcycle. Irrespective of the model and of the age, motorcycles need basic maintenance for ensuring safety and good performance. What to use: motorcycle, basic tool kit. Pay attention to the brake fluid reservoirs. Brake fluids absorb moisture over time, thus it's recommended ...

Making a gas scooter seat more comfortable
Motorcycles and Scooters
You can improve your scooter seat easily, depending on how much time and money you are going to invest. What to use: seam ripper, razor blade, replacement pad, glue, staple gun, fabric, pencil, scissors, slip-on seat cover. Find the proper seat for you that helps you create a right alignment while you are sitting on the bike. Find the right style for th ...

Repainting a scooter
Motorcycles and Scooters
It's not a difficult thing to paint the scooter by yourself. You just have to have the right paint, to prepare the painting surfaces and to pay attention so that you can reassemble the scooter when you finish. What to use: drop cloth 8 short two-by-fours, masking tape, paint stripper, sponge, paint scraper, 110-grit sandpaper, paint primer, spray paint (me ...

Inspecting a used motorcycle for ensuring it has a good condition
Motorcycles and Scooters
The key element to find the right used motorcycle is to make sure that it was properly treated. For finding out about the fitness of a motorcycle you have to ask the owner, check the vehicle and when you arrive home, review what you have learned. What to use: notepad, motorcycle inspection tools. Before going to see the motorcycle, it's advisable to inte ...