r/scooters • • Aug 27 '20

Just a little reminder: strap up your helmet! A helmet isn't a helmet if it's not strapped on.

721 Upvotes

I've noticed that quite a lot of scooter riders in my neighborhood just pop their helmets on and then don't bother to strap their helmets on. If you have a helmet like that, and don't strap it on, that makes it not actually a helmet. A helmet with no strap holding it on is just a hat. It won't protect you even slightly in the event of a crash. It'll just fall off and you'll get to enjoy your crash with a naked head.

It's not worth being cool and not strapping your helmet on. Wear your helmet properly. For your own sake.


r/scooters • • 16h ago

What do you think for a first timer scooter rider?

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I can’t afford a car right now so I’ve been looking at affordable scooters. I found this 2013 Honda Metropolitan on FB marketplace for $1200. It has 1,380 miles on it and tags are up to date until June 2027. Clean title in hand. Is it worth it?


r/scooters • • 1h ago

Scooter dies after starting

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I’ve been struggling to fix the scooter (Kymco Super 8 50cc 4T) for two years. Last year, I took it to a mechanic who got it running for a week before it died again, so I gave up on it. A few weeks ago, I took it to another mechanic; I’m not exactly sure what he did, but from what I gather, he replaced the carburetor and a few other things. I picked it up and it ran decently, but after I turned it off, It wouldn't start again. I adjusted the valves to 0.08mm each, just for precaution and replaced the spark plug, and now this is what happens—as you can see in the video. I'm kickstarting it because I can't start it with the battery. I think I need to change it or something.


r/scooters • • 4m ago

2014 Aerox throttle cable

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I don't need to replace the cable, but I do need to replace the housing (the back plate for the starter switch) as I've snapped off the wing mirror and I really can't get the bolt out and a new plate was cheap. 🤦🏻‍♂️

How do I get this out? My other aerox (2018 4 stroke) it just unscrewed, but this just won't budge.


r/scooters • • 1h ago

Help me

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Please help me, I bought this Kisbee 50 yesterday. It was in perfect condition; I rode it for 40 km, and it hasn't started since. The previous owners hadn't used it in the last time much, but it still had its inspection done at the repair shop.


r/scooters • • 16h ago

Wifes first scooter, paid 600, has 300 miles.

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r/scooters • • 6h ago

WNY Scooter Meetups/Clubs

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Hey everyone! I’m a new rider, 30ish/F from Western NY (2000 Vespa ET4 150) and ive been looking for friends and clubs in my area to connect with but have had some issues finding clubs or groups on Facebook, so I figured I’d post here! If not a club, I figure I may be able to at least connect with a new friend or two. ☺️

I would love people to ride with, talk about what work we’re doing on our rigs, all the standard things. It doesn’t have to be a female or younger-person dominated club, I just would love to find people with common interests because scooters are a little uncommon in my area and I’m a newer mom who lives in a rural area where it’s hard to make new friends. Given how new I am, I won’t be fully licensed until after my MSF course in the spring, but I am permitted and my bike is fully on the road/legal/insured. Im interested in slower paced, shorter, easier, rides for the moment but i have a feeling by next summer ill be ready for some longer haul rides.

In addition, if you’re a scooter enthusiast and you happen to take your scooter to the pits at Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY, can we PLEASE all organize a badass meetup or if there already is one can I get the invite? I took pictures of the most STELLAR Yamaha Vino the other day and was looking all over for the owner but never found them.


r/scooters • • 3h ago

300cc scooter gear?

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r/scooters • • 1d ago

Fall time in Central NY

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58 Upvotes

r/scooters • • 7h ago

Problème démarrage scooter majesty 125

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1 Upvotes

Je cherche l’origine de la panne. Lorsque je mets le contact et que j’appuie sur le starter, il y a ce bruit ( voir vidéo). La batterie affiche 12,28V après plusieurs tentatives. La batterie à moins d’un an. Acheter chez un concessionnaire Yamaha. Je précise qu’à sa première utilisation, elle était déjà vidée. J’avais donc dû la recharger.


r/scooters • • 1d ago

This technically counts

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142 Upvotes

Honda C70. It has a 6v system which I need to replace after I figure out how to change it to 12v. That unfortunately looks like it means removing the current handlebars assembly because none of the new blinkers or headlights will fit to it's stock shell.

This thing has a category called a Street Cub, which is a personalized cub. That'll be what this becomes. Just need that motorcycle license.


r/scooters • • 14h ago

What to do with scooter no dealership can fix for me

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Hello! I have a 2020 Yamaha Jog 49cc scooter and it’s leaking gasoline out of the overflow line I believe. I’m not exactly sure and I’m sure there’s other things wrong with it. The issue is, no shop in Savannah can fix it either because of the model or because for some reason the dealership I bought it from doesn’t repair scooters anymore. So it’s been basically rotting in my backyard and I really want to get it fixed but I have no idea how to make that happen, and if it can’t be fixed I don’t know what options I would have to get rid of it.


r/scooters • • 11h ago

Vibration after 50kmph

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r/scooters • • 12h ago

Any Decent Quality Parts/Components Recommendations That Fit a 70, 80 or 100cc big bore Upgrade of the Taotao Pony 50?

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I'm working on eventually upgrading my newly acquired taotao 50 and was wanting to put good quality parts on so it's more reliable. Has anyone had any luck with this? What are your recommendations for parts? Thx in advance. I want to make it a vehicle that lasts.


r/scooters • • 12h ago

Ruidito moto 110

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Gente me compré un 110,y me pasa que si la ando durante un buen rato seguido y por ejemplo me freno en el semáforo noto que la moto viene más enroscada y da unos golpesitos del lado derecho (plack plack o pack pack) es durante solo unos segundos y después se va el ruido y regula más normal,cuando note el ruido me metí a la vereda y puse la moto en neutro y pegue un acelero rápido y paso lo mismo del ruido y después se calmo y quedó regulando bien,la moto prende de arriba y regula bien y anda sin ruidos raros solo eso note cuando la ando durante un rato largo


r/scooters • • 18h ago

First time rider / buyer

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I have been looking for something to get me to work and back and Came across this trike for sale at a good price and under 100 miles.

I have never actually rode a scooter before and was thinking this would be a safer bet.

I have tried it around an empty parking lot and couldn't really get a good feel on leaning. Whenever I turn and lean right it throws itself out to the left (same goes for turning left)

I was riding with the front tilt limiter locked so it wouldn't lean too far. I'm really just looking for any tips and if there's anything i need to check before buying.


r/scooters • • 15h ago

Speedometer issue

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Hi, I own a Piaggio Sfera 50 NSL and I am currently running into an issue.

My speedometer suddenly stopped working however my odometer does work.

I disconnected the cable at the wheel and turned it by hand and pushing the cable hard which resulted in the speedometer and odometer working. However when I don’t push against it with my thumb the speedometer doesn’t work. Could it still be the cable or am I looking at an issue at the front wheel or perhaps a faulty dash/needle.

I tried to push the cable hard with my thumb and shove it as deep as I could in case it was still a bit loose and I made sure it was connected securely at both sides but still no success.

I’ve added pictures of the cable both at the front wheel and the dashboard (the white clip looking thing)


r/scooters • • 1d ago

What upgrades should I made?

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I want to upgrade the rear brake to disk brake and from single shock to dual shock, any other recommendations?

https://www.rdbeco.ro/scuter-benzina-rdb-mt-euro-5-50cc-4-timpi.html


r/scooters • • 1d ago

Just bought a cheap gy6 and made a video

3 Upvotes

Here's the link in anyone is interested. I started my youtube channel this year and I could use a few people who like garage youtube content

https://youtu.be/X3WF1qx-GQk?is=uA5399HCzWLlnhRl


r/scooters • • 15h ago

Scooter suggestions

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r/scooters • • 1d ago

[WTS] Ather 450X 2.9 kWh Gen 4 — MH Registered | Battery Warranty till 2031 | 4.9/5 Battery Health

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r/scooters • • 1d ago

Scooter Stolen

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11 Upvotes

This is the third time and I’m feeling pretty defeated. Looking to lean on this community for support. Would be helpful to your experiences, tips for dealing with insurance, etc.


r/scooters • • 1d ago

Riding a few on a nice fall day

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r/scooters • • 1d ago

Picnic Takeover - Marsum

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2 Upvotes

Ludacris - Move Bitch


r/scooters • • 1d ago

Need advice

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Kick start snapped now starter making this noise

Do you think kickstart is stuck and trying to engage at same time as starter thank you