scooter is a type of motorcycle. It is more suitable for urban commuting than traditional straddle motorcycles and curved beam motorcycles. The scooter is infinitely variable. Just as good to ride. So how to buy a scooter? How to ride a scooter? Do I need a driver’s license for a scooter? How to maintain the scooter? Below I will introduce you more about scooter related content, let’s take a look at the scooter knowledge encyclopedia! What is a scooter?
A scooter is a vehicle between motorcycles and cars, and is a popular means of transportation. The scooter introduced here refers to a scooter, also known as a women’s motorcycle. It is called “Wenche” in Taiwan, while Hong Kong and other Cantonese-speaking regions are accustomed to calling it a sheep boy. The operation of the scooter is as convenient as that of an electric vehicle. Just put the accelerator and go, because it is a continuously variable speed change, without gears, and does not require frequent shifting, so the scooter is more suitable than traditional straddle motorcycles and curved beam motorcycles. commuting in the city.
Advantages and disadvantages of scooters
Advantages of scooters
1. Easy to operate (the scooter is a continuously variable speed change, and it can run with a touch of the gas pedal) , very simple). 2. The range of changing the seat position is large, and it is more comfortable to sit for a long time. 3. Drivers and passengers have clean feet on rainy days. 4. Large storage space. ⑤ After the crash, people flee quickly.
Disadvantages of scooters
1. The speed is relatively slow (within 60, the ride is very comfortable). 2. The fuel consumption is higher (the fuel consumption of a 100CC scooter is generally 2.5L-3L per 100 kilometers, while the curved beam car is about 1.8-2L). ③ Poor anti-turbulence. ④ Maintenance is more troublesome. ⑤ Short service life (for a curved beam car and scooter of the same brand, the life of a curved beam car is higher than that of a scooter).
The difference between scooters and electric vehicles
1. Different power sources
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The scooter is engine driven, it burns gasoline. The electric vehicle is driven by a motor, and it uses electricity, which is the most essential difference between them.
2. Differences in use
In addition, scooters are motor vehicles and require a driver’s license, insurance, annual inspection, and a motor vehicle license plate. Electric vehicles are non-motor vehicles, do not require a driver’s license, do not have to pay insurance, do not require annual inspections, and carry a non-motor vehicle license.
3. Different prices
4. Differences in endurance and speed
Scooters You can ride two or three hundred kilometers with full gas, and the top speed can be at least eighty or ninety yards. The cruising range of electric vehicles is generally about 60 kilometers, and the top speed is also 30 to 40 yards.
5. Difference in cost of use
Assuming an average of 10 kilometers a day, the fuel cost of a scooter for a year is about 700. An electric car consumes one or two kWh of electricity once charged. But basically the battery needs to be replaced once a year and a half. From this point of view, the cost of using electric vehicles will be slightly lower than that of scooters, but the difference is not very large.
Are scooters high in fuel consumption?
The fuel consumption of a scooter is relatively high, even if it is a brand-name scooter of good quality, its fuel consumption is relatively Relatively large, significantly larger than straddle and curved beam motorcycles of the same displacement. And after using the scooter for a period of time, the fuel consumption rate of the car will be higher than that of the new car.
Taking common 125 scooters as an example, their actual comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is about 2.5-3.0 liters, which is normal at about 3.0 liters. If the fuel consumption of the scooter is too high, check whether the air filter element is soaked in oil or blocked, whether the mixing ratio of the carburetor is too rich, whether there is a problem with the electronically controlled air valve, and it is always in the enriched state, and whether the negative pressure fuel tank switch is damaged. Seepage gasoline causes the mixture to be too rich, whether the carburetor itself is of poor quality, whether the cylinder pressure is insufficient, whether the valve is not closed tightly and slightly leaking, whether the transmission system is slipping or poorly designed and manufactured, resulting in power loss or low transmission efficiency, fuel tank, chemical Whether there is leakage of gasoline in the oil tank, oil pipe, gasoline filter and oil switch, etc., these will cause excessive fuel consumption of the scooter. Small ways to save fuel for scooters>>
How to buy a scooter
1. Brand
Motorcycle The brand is very important. It is recommended to choose scooters from joint ventures or well-known domestic brands. The quality of these cars is reliable, the pass rate of new cars is also high, and the quality and after-sales service of brand cars are guaranteed.
2. Costs
I remind everyone to plan a budget before buying a car. When buying a motorcycle, pay attention to the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers, which is mainly related to the expenditure of fuel costs.
3. Purpose
First of all, we must consider the purpose of buying a scooter, whether it is for daily travel or for fun. Different needs determine different Model, displacement and configuration. Choose an ordinary scooter for work, and choose a scooter with off-road performance for cycling.
4. Displacement
If there are no passengers and no high requirements for power, 100cc and 110cc can be fully satisfied, practical, fuel-efficient and cost-effective high. If you are carrying people on a daily basis and have a certain demand for the power of the vehicle, then choose a 125cc-150cc displacement. The pedals with a displacement of more than 200cc are expensive and not suitable for urban travel.
5. Fuel tank
The size of the fuel tank directly determines the endurance of the scooter. Generally, the fuel tank capacity of the scooter is not too large, so 5. Capacity of about 6 liters.
6. Storage
Front storage compartment, which is now available in general cars. The seat bucket is the storage space under the seat cushion. The toilet space is designed according to the vehicle. The large one can easily accommodate one full helmet/two half helmets, and the small one can only hold one half helmet.
7. Brakes
The disc brakes have good heat dissipation, sensitive operation, and the braking effect is not as good as drum brakes, but stable. The drum brake lacks heat dissipation, is not sensitive enough, and the force is not well controlled, and the braking effect is better than that of the disc brake. Most models of brakes can be equipped with front disc/drum brakes, rear drum brakes, and some even have front discs and rear discs.
How to ride a scooter
1. Start: Ride a scooter, turn on the key after getting in the car, with rear brake Or the front brake, then press the electric start switch, release the brake and electric start switch in time after starting the engine, then slowly add the accelerator with your right hand, and the car can start slowly.
2. Accelerator: After starting, when you gradually adapt to the speed of the vehicle, you can continue to slowly turn the accelerator to increase the speed. Be careful not to turn the accelerator too fast, otherwise the car may crash. Suddenly escaped.
3. Brakes: When you want to decelerate while riding, you can close the accelerator and cooperate with the brakes. Novices can only use the rear brakes instead of the front brakes. After you are proficient, you can use the brakes according to the situation. Use front and rear brakes together.
4. Turn off the engine: If you want to stop, you can first take the accelerator and cooperate with the brake to slow down. When you reach the parking position, release the accelerator completely and use the brake to stop the car. Steady and turn off the key.
5. Parking: Then use the side bracket or main bracket to stop the car, press the key down to the end and then turn left to lock the handlebar and pull out the key gone.
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Scooter common faults Scooter can’t catch fire
Scooter can’t catch fire, it may be the oil road Faults, circuit faults, air pressure faults, etc. The contact problem of the start switch is the most common fault. Find a fine sandpaper to polish the two contacts of the switch to remove the impurities on it.
The scooter starts shaking
If the scooter only shakes a little at the start, it is generally because the pulley beads and pulley discs of the transmission system are worn, or the three shoe blocks of the rear pulley are unevenly worn, and the three Inconsistent spring force or damage and falling off, as well as other problems with the pulley, generally the possibility of a problem with the rear pulley is relatively high.
The scooter burns oil
If there is smoke from the exhaust pipe, excessive lubricating oil consumption, black color of the spark plug, etc., it can basically be judged that the scooter burns oil. The main reasons for the scooter to burn oil are the loose oil seal caused by the use of rubber for a long time and the wear of the cylinder block and piston. The solution is to replace aging components such as cylinders and pistons.
How to maintain the scooter
1. Change the oil on time: The frequency of oil change is every 800-1500km/time, Or once a year.
2. Regularly clean the air filter: Generally every 2000km/time, when high-pressure air is cleaned, it must be blown out from the air filter.
3. Regularly replace spark plugs: Generally, change them every 20,000 kilometers. Common spark plugs such as D8EA, C7HSA, etc.
4. Periodic replacement of gear oil: The replacement frequency of gear oil is every 3000km/time, or once every six months.
5. Pay attention to the gasoline label: According to the compression ratio of your own car engine, it is recommended to use No. 95 gasoline for engines with a compression ratio above 10:1.
6. Correct use of the big frame: The weight of the scooter is large, and the parking time is more than 3 hours. pressure to prolong the service life of tires and shock absorbers.
