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Just like you use preventive maintenance for your house or car, it is also beneficial for your scooter. By following the following scooter maintenance tips, you will have a reliable means of transportation that will last for years!

Perhaps the most important item of maintenance is to regularly check the oil level and change the oil at frequent intervals. Changing the oil at least every 1000 miles is a good idea. The oil capacity is less than 1 liter and so an oil change costs about $3 and takes about 5 minutes. It’s cheap insurance to keep your engine running for as long as possible. It is also recommended to change the transmission oil every 2000 miles or 6 months. See owners Manuel for your motor scooter.

Having proper tire pressure is very important in preventing accidents and prolonging the use of your tires. Checking your tire pressure is easy to do and should be done regularly. It is also a good idea to check for cracks in the value stem and extensive wear in your tires. Do not risk driving your moped with bad tires, your safety is more important.

Ensuring the scooter is properly assembled is often ignored when doing maintenance checks. Joints and hinges could become loose during operation, so it is a good idea to check and correct looseness prior to riding your scooter. It could be a good habit to check bolt tightness more regularly than the suggest 1000 miles or 6 months standard maintenance schedule.

Your owner manual will provide a maintenance schedule in regards in changing your oils, filters, spark plugs and other scooter parts. You should always consult your owner manual as certain things such as fuel mixture or tire pressure may vary from scooter to scooter. A little scooter maintenance will go a long way in avoiding repair expenses and keep you enjoying the ride for many years to come!