http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/motor-scooters-blog.html Find out what's new at Motor Scooters Guide. You can find updates to our site, special announcements, and maybe even scooter meetups. en-us motor scooters Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:29:21 GMT Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:29:21 GMT motor-scooters-guide.com http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/is-premium-fuel-required-for-a-scooter.html What type of fuel should be used in a 50 cc Sunny gas scooter? A friend suggested premium -- is that necessary? Answer: There may be other opinions on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:29:14 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/can-you-ride-a-kymco-agility-125cc-scooter-on-the-freeway.html Is it safe to ride a Kymco Agility 125 on the freeway? Answer: I'll be short & direct: No, not in my opinion. I drive a 125cc scooter & I wouldn't dream Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:06:52 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/how-do-i-fixtighten-a-loose-throttle-on-my-shenke-2008-50cc-scooter.html The throttle is loose on my 2008 Shenke 50cc scooter. I have to turn the throttle pretty far back before the bike will engage. Additionally, having been Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:14:23 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/are-xingue-scooters-a-good-value-for-the-money-are-they-safe.html I am interested in purchasing a Xingue 260cc scooter... is that a good brand? What's a good price for a 2009? Also. is it safe to ride on the freeway Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:08:50 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/should-i-buy-a-cy50b-taotao-50cc-2011-as-my-first-scooter.html I am looking at buying a CY50-B TaoTao Adult 50cc Gas Moped Scooter. After reading many reviews, I am getting mixed signals as to whether this is a good Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:04:48 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/where-cani-find-the-vin-number-on-a-sym-scooter.html I have a 2006 SYM Motor Scooter and I need to locate the VIN number in order to get an Alabama License and Title for it. Can anyone tell me where to look Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:55:47 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/can-you-recommend-a-scooter-carrier-and-also-a-bicycle-carrier.html Do you know of a carrier that will go into our 2 hitch and hold our Vespa 150 CC LX scooter and we also want to be able to attach our bike rack to this Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:54:32 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/what-is-the-best-online-dealer.html I've read both why and why not to order a scoot online but I couldn't find a direct answer as to who has the best reputation. I'm currently looking at Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:52:18 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-does-my-scooter-suddenly-decelerate-and-stop-when-im-going-uphill.html I have a Yamaha Aerox 50cc scooter... the engine still runs but the scooter just stops when going uphill (this has happened on flat planes too but usually Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:48:05 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-does-my-piaggio-nrg-scooter-cut-out-when-you-shake-it.html When the scooter is running, it's good, it's not going as fast as it used to and when you shake the bike from left to right it cuts out. It's a Piaggio Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:45:27 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-does-my-scooter-keep-stalling-out-in-the-evenings.html When I ride my scooter to work in the morning, it usually runs fine. When I ride home in the evenings however, it stalls out constantly. Any suggestions Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:43:19 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/can-you-give-me-some-advice-on-which-scooter-to-buy.html Hello, I am looking at purchasing a scooter and would appreciate some advice please as I am not familiar with bikes or scooters. I will be mainly using Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:24:50 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/where-can-i-buy-a-800c-replacement-engine-for-my-taotao-50cc-moped-scooter.html I bought a Taotao 50cc scooter and adjusted the valves to the engine specs, and this moped won't start at all; it's brand new, bought it from saferwholesale.com... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:20:41 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/what-size-fuse-do-i-need-for-a-peace-sports-50cc-scooter.html I just got a Peace Sports 50cc scooter. I have no power. Although the solenoid will spin the starter if the jump the posts. I also found the main fuse Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:18:11 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/should-there-be-a-vaccum-hose-connected-to-the-canister-on-my-peace-sport-scooter.html On the front right side of my Peace Sport bash 150, a small canister is producing air (exiting) and it seems that a hose should be connected to it, but Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:52:22 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-does-my-baja-150-gygscooter-cut-out.html I have replaced the carb in my Baja motor scooter, plus the head and it runs good for a little bit then gets warm and cuts in and out and when you shut Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:50:07 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/what-can-i-do-about-my-125-scooter-losing-power.html Hi, I have a 125 scooter that runs fine, but after half an hour after throttling down I lose power on pull off. This remains until I turn off the engine Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:39:30 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/how-can-i-make-my-4-stroke-50cc-yamaha-vino-a-bit-faster.html How can I make my 4 stroke, 50cc Yamaha Vino run a bit faster? Without harming the engine, of course. Everywhere I look says there's no way since its Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:29:07 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/nevada-scooter-brigade-in-the-news.html Editor's Note: Scooters are getting recognized (in Nevada at least) for their gas sipping, cost saving benefits. Hear Moped Mama (no, not me... I am Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:03:35 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/scooter-couv-of-vancouver-washington.html Scooter Couv is a scooter club in Vancouver, Washington State. This club aims to fill the gap that Couv scooter riders have had to ride to Portland to Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:56:38 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-is-my-scooter-running-slow1.html I got my scooter about a week ago for 150$, I found out the guy who owned it tried to fix it and hooked the ignition up backwards. Well I fixed that but Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:18:14 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/scooter-update-february-16-2012.html In the past couple of years, I've been doing most of the updates for my scooter adventures in my blog, but since I haven't really been able to blog much Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:59:03 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/sym-hd-200-evo-motor-scooter-review.html I talked my wife into getting me the Sym HD 200 Evo scooter for Christmas and she hasn't seen much of me since! Well, we do go for rides together and this Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:40:17 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/can-you-tell-me-where-to-find-a-replacement-tire-for-my-gator-scooter.html I need to buy a replacement rear tire for my 150 gator scooter. I can't seem to find any website on the internet that has information about the scooters... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:37:22 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/mark-a-proud-owner-of-a-genuine-buddy-170i-scooter.html After riding motorcycles most of my life I went to a scooter because of back issues. I quickly discovered how much fun a scooter is. We started with Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:31:16 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/oliver-mckinney-proud-owner-of-a-2010-genuine-stella-4-stroke-scooter.html The scooter for me has been a long, long awaited dream come true. For 53 years I've wanted to own a scooter and now I do. I bought a 2010 Genuine Stella Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:29:46 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/where-can-i-find-the-balance-dot-on-a-shinko-sr550-whitewall-tire-for-a-scooter.html I purchased a set of Shinko SR550 whitewall tires for Genuine Scooter 2T. When they arrived I noticed there was not a balancing dot anywhere on the tire. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:30:43 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/how-can-i-locate-where-the-speedometer-cable-connects-on-my-viva-260cc-scooter.html I bought a 2007 Viva 260cc scooter, and upon removing the covering I discovered quite a few disconnected wires and cables. I cannot find a free repair Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:29:05 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/where-do-i-start-with-these-chase-50-scooter-electrical-problems.html Hi... I have a Chase 50 scooter 2007 and my dash won't work, the only thing that goes on is my clock, the scooter does start but only with the pedal. I Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:27:49 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-is-my-piaggio-zip-scooters-clutch-making-a-squeaking-noise.html I have a 70cc Piaggio Zip scooter that I've recently bought and when I first start riding it for the first 5mins or so I'm getting a squeak from the clutch. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:24:53 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/how-can-i-increase-the-speed-of-my-scooter.html My scooter used to go 45mph easy; now it sounds like it's going up a hill the whole time I'm riding it, and it barely goes 30mph. Is there anything I Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:23:13 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-wont-the-battery-stay-charged-on-my-yamaha-vino-scooter.html My Yamaha Vino scooter's original battery died, so after I bought a new battery, it worked fine for about 3 runs. After that, it wouldn't electrically Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:21:13 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/how-do-i-tension-the-drive-belt-of-my-150cc-eurojet-scooter.html I have taken the cover off the belt on my scooter and have seen that the belt is very loose. I need help with some information to tension the belt of my Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:20:10 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/the-largo-maryland-scooter-group.html As a disabled rider, a friend and I started this scooter riding group in 2009 and we ride during the Spring, Summer and Fall. We have meet up groups at Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:15:34 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/what-can-i-do-to-fix-speed-loss-after-acceleration-on-my-49cc-yamaha-2004-scooter.html I'm having a problem with losing speed on my Yamaha scooter after I first accelerate. I think it's got something to do with the wires connection to the Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:04:48 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/2012-taotao-cy50b-italian-style-scooter-review.html I have wanted a scooter for as long as I can remember. Paying 6k for a Vespa just wasn't in the cards, so I found a dealer on Craigslist, Dallas Power Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:03 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/what-have-you-heard-about-the-roketa-brand-of-scooters-specifically-150cc.html I am in the market and very nervous about which scooter to consider buying, and from whom. We live in the country and there are no brick and mortar dealers Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:58:15 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-is-my-twist-throttle-on-my-scooter-stuck-and-will-not-turn.html My twist throttle on my scooter is stuck I can't give it no gas... how do I fix this Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:43:49 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/is-there-a-trick-to-fill-the-gas-tank-of-a-vip-peace-sports-scooter-150cc.html I have to fill the tank in drips and drabs to keep it from overflowing and ending up with gas in the storage compartment under the seat. It just seems Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:42:18 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-wont-my-lance-charming-50cc-scooter-start.html It seems that I left the electric switch on, which depleted the battery. Now the battery is charged, but it won't start, lights are off, nothing works. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:53:50 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/how-do-you-install-the-kickstart-assembly-on-a-jonway-49cc-scooter.html I purchased a 2007 Jonway scooter, I bought it with the kickstart assembly apart. I really just want to know how to set the spring, the rest I can figure Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:53:03 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/how-do-i-get-the-seat-lock-on-my-new-puma-amor-scooter-to-release.html I bought a Puma Amor scooter in a private sale - now I can't get the seat release (a part of the ignition switch) to operate. Can't get to the gas tank Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:52:22 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-is-my-taotao-50cc-leaking-gas.html Earlier today, I loaded my scooter into the back of a truck. As soon as we got it strapped down I noticed it was leaking a little bit of gas. By the time Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:32:34 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/any-idea-why-i-would-have-no-power-to-rear-wheel-of-my-scooter.html Hi, I have a 50cc gy6 scooter. My belt broke while riding. I replaced it and fired it up. Starts right up and idles just fine. When I give it gas, the Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:30:56 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/can-you-tell-me-how-to-make-250cc-3wheel-trike-prowler-faster.html I have a trike prowler, the top speed is 60mph. I would really like to up grade the power in my 250cc water cooled engine. If you have any ideas of what Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:29:33 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/why-wont-my-new-tao-tao-scooter-start-.html Bought a new Tao Tao 150 scooter for my son at college. It has about 80 to 90 miles on it. It started making a noise at his feet, he describes as a loud Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:36:37 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/can-you-answer-this-question-about-changing-the-oil-in-my-geely-scooter.html Do I need to put oil in my Geely 125cc scooter and if so what type do I need Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:35:29 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/where-might-i-be-able-to-purchase-a-repair-manual-for-my-taotao-cy150a-scooter.html I purchased a 2011 TAOTAO cy150a scooter and have been unlucky in finding a repair manual for said scooter. All I have seen are those Haynes manuals (which Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:34:26 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/about-how-much-would-it-cost-to-fully-restore-two-honda-helix-scooters.html I recently received two Honda Helix scooters that were my grandmother's. They had been left in the rain, snow, and such for about 10 years or so, before Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:33:35 GMT http://www.motor-scooters-guide.com/how-do-i-remove-a-speedometer-from-my-scooter.html I bought a used MC-17-50T scooter and need to remove the speedometer. How do I do that Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:32:28 GMT