Archive for May, 2009
DUE TO NEW CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, WE CANNOT SHIP GAS SCOOTERS TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The X-Treme XG-470 49cc gas scooter with electric start features full instrumentation, head light, tail light, blinkers, horn, and electric start. This is X-Treme’s gas version of the popular X-360 scooter. Now comes with upgraded 49cc EPA-certified gas engine. The XG-470 comes with both front and rear brakes, an EPA-certified 49cc electric starting gasoline-powered 2-stroke engine, and automatic transmission for optimal performance and nearly zero maintenance. The XG-470 has 2 charging systems - a battery charger for when the pocket bike is not in use and an onboard self-charging magneto which charges while riding.
Razor® E200 electric scooter The thrill of power meets the latest technology and high-quality materials that Razor is known for in the form of electric scooters. With a full size deck and frame, the E200 electric scooter is designed for ages 12 and up and travels at speeds up to 12 miles per hour. The environmentally-friendly electric power engages a super quiet chain driven motor applauded by neighbors everywhere. Razor offers a range of electric scooters for ages eight to adult (E100, E200, E200S, E300 and E300S) just match your age and weight to find your power ride.
Gas Moped Model: XM-155 (EPA Certified) Electric/Kick Starting Gas Moped Model XM-155. The 2008 models now available come with an EPA certified 150cc engine. This low cost moped with full instrumentation, head light, tail light, blinkers, horn and electric/remote start is sure to take any member of
Scooter part Complete Replacment Engine,47cc for model and item # Moby 35CC 11-41. See the full line of gas scooters .
The Scootie Jr is an electric scooter, giving the handicapped and the disabled the ability to have more mobility without relying on anyone. If you are able to walk, but find it difficult to walk long distances the Scootie may be just what you are looking for. The Scootie Jr is durable, lightweight and will give those on a budget, an option of finding added mobility in their life, and you can too.
What are the benefits of a Scootie Jr?
The design of the Scootie Jr is one you will like. It is small, but big enough to carry someone who is up to 250 pounds. The seat of the Scootie Jr is padded, for your added comfort while you are riding around the mall for hours, or while you are taking in the sites at the local museum. The Scootie Jr is a scooter, which can be taken apart, and stored for transporting in the trunk of a car or in a van without having to be taken apart.
Basically, Gas Scooters electric scooters and gas-powered scooters are by far the best-engineered, trouble-free scooters in the world. These gas scooters and electric scooters are made of the highest quality, materials, and components. The braking on these scooters is handled by powerful, highly technological front disc brake that stops exactly when you want it to.
If you are going to get out of the house more often, you will find the ease in putting the Scootie together, without tools is a welcoming thought. If you do have to depend on someone to get your Scootie Jr out of the car, you will be at ease, knowing the chair is not heavy when it is in pieces, and it can be put together without tools. If you are on a paved trail in the state park, visiting a school or if you are shopping, you will feel at ease with the use of a Scootie Jr.
What to expect when driving the Scootie Jr
If you are driving the Scootie you will be pleasantly pleased at your ability to get to the stores, to get out of the house to get to church and to do so much more. If you want a compact scooter, the Scootie is going to be your choice. A wheel chair can be big and awkward, but you can use a Scootie Jr in all the same instances, and feel much more comfortable. The Scootie helps you get around corners without hitting the walls, and the wheels give you that added stability so you never get that feeling as if you were going to tip over.
Barney Garcia
http://www.articlesbase.com/motorcycles-articles/scootie-jr-the-scooter-for-mobility-and-the-small-budget-62990.html
Go carts are certainly thrilling, but they can also be dangerous if not taken seriously. You have to remember that it’s not just you out on the track. There will be other drivers attempting to pass you around sharp corners whose talent may be questionable at best. By following a few common-sense safety rules you can eliminate most of the serious dangers.
Different types of go carts can have speeds ranging anywhere from very slow to very fast. But regardless of the speed they are always exciting to race. They are simple vehicles that are also easy to handle. No matter what your skill level there are tracks all over the country that will fill your needs and wants. There are many go cart classes or levels that will cater to every age range from kids to adults. Gocarts are generally easy to drive and easy to control. This is why they have become so popular, because it’s an easy and relatively cheap way to experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing without the expense or the danger.
There are many different types of vehicles that are built for racing fun. Among these are ATV off road vehicles, motor scooters, dirt bikes, mopeds, mini bikes, motorcycles and gopeds. But if you are wanting to experience the thrill and excitement of Indy Car or Formula 1 open-wheel racing, with a powerful gas engine rocketing you down the track, and with relative safety, go carts are what you will want to be climbing into.
For beginners to experts, and everyone in between, go carts are fun. Whether you want to drive as slow as your Grandma or as fast as Tony Stewart and Michael Schumacher, racing go carts can get you there. Many top professional NASCAR, Formula One and Indy Car drivers today got their start in the lowly go cart. With a lot of practice maybe you can achieve the same success.
It wasn’t too long ago that go carts were mostly found in family fun centers where any kid and his little brother could go racing at a whopping 15 or mph. They still exist, but real go cart tracks have been springing up all over. It’s now possible to go 60 miles an hour in a go cart. And if that’s not fast enough for you try an enduro cart and reach top speeds of 90 mph. Or race in a shifter cart at an astounding 160 mph. Don’t start sweating yet, you don’t have to go that fast to have fun. You can drive in any level or class that you feel comfortable with.
But this brings up some questions: With go carts speeding down the track so fast these days, are they too dangerous to drive? Can you travel as fast as 100 mph and still be safe? The answer is yes and no. Sure, you can still be safe, but without following certain safety rules you can increase your chances of serious injury. It’s not necessarily the fast speeds that cause the serious accidents, but the unsafe or inexperienced drivers.
The first rule of the road is to remain in your comfort zone. This is easier said then done however because racing is not for the timid. At some point, when you want to move up to a more experienced level or class, you may not feel equipped to do that. However, by building up your confidence in the lower classes you will eventually be ready for more competition. Just don’t try to move up faster than your driving expertise allows.
Back in the olden days, when go carts were extremely slow, you could go racing safely without a helmet. Those days are long gone. Even in kiddie tracks helmets are a requirement now. The helmet is perhaps the most important piece of equipment that a go cart driver will ever use. There are other pieces of equipment that are necessary too, but none more important than a high-quality helmet. In the event of a crash it can spare you from a serious head injury.
To a great extent you can control the amount of danger that you are faced with. Many decisions that you make before climbing into the cart will determine how safe it will be for you out on the track. From the type of clothes you wear to the type of go cart you buy will help determine your safety level on the track. By taking every safety precaution that you possibly can you will lessen your risk of sustaining a serious injury. So do your homework and be prepared. It’s a lot more fun racing go carts when you can walk away after a race instead of having to be driven away in an ambulance.
The importance of clothing can’t be overstated. The slower you race the less important clothing becomes, but the faster your go cart goes the more you need to be sure you are clothed properly. Depending on your speeds certain clothing may help spare you from serious injury. At faster speeds fire safety suits are a must. There is ignitable fuel in your vehicle and in the event of a crash it is possible for it to catch fire. Preventing burns is a very desirable thing. Other indispensable gear includes fire-resistant racing shoes to protect your feet and gloves for your hands.
All go carts today have roll bars that extend higher than the driver’s head. The chassis of the go cart will either be open or caged. A caged go cart has a cage that covers the driver. It protects the driver in the event of a rollover. It serves the same purpose as a roll bar. Most tracks demand a cage for safety. Go carts also have side bars that can protect you from serious injury should another driver ram you from the side. You have to remember, you could be the greatest driver in the world, but you’re not out there alone. You are driving with others whose skill levels may leave a lot to be desired. So buying a quality go cart is always a good idea.
By taking these few simple precautions it will improve your chances of having fun out on the track by lessening your chances of becoming injured. Go carts can be just about as safe as you make them. With some practice and experience there is no reason why any driver can’t move up the ranks safely. Keep safety as your number one goal and go carting will be fun for many years to come.
Dr. Larry A. Johnson, D.c.
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/go-carts-how-to-survive-by-being-safe-10456.html
is there a good web site for local scooters street legal interstate legal in local area?
"New To Scooters" thread.
http://scootdawg.proboards59.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1590
Always wear proper safety gear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4puojV5bh0E
I have looked everywhere in my area and can’t find one anywhere.
Hi Monique K,
You have several options available to you regardless of your location:
1. Contact some of the motorcycle supplier stores in your area and ask if there is a scooter dealer in the area. Sometimes motorcycle companies will also sell some scooters.
2. I would also make some calls to the nearest big city or the largest one in your area. Many of the larger cities will have a number of scooter dealers.
3. Reverse your thinking and go top down starting with the main scooter companies and look for dealers in your area. The companies I would start with are Honda, Yamaha, and Genuine Scooter Co. They should be able to point you in the right direction.
4. Consider buying online on either ebay or direct from the company. If you purchase a scooter from one of the top companies, you should not be disappointed. Scooter brands that have great reputations include The three I mentioned above and Vespa and Aprilia.
Any of these options should get you the information you are looking for.
Best,
Kyle Park
I dont mean like a moped just a little 40cc gas powered scooter? 10 pts for an answer, that helps. THANKS
Sorry. Can't be done. Moped yes, scooter no.
Differences between a moped and a motorized scooter
A motorized scooter is similar to a traditional foot-propelled scooter with two small wheels except it is powered by either an electric motor or gasoline engine. A person operating a motorized scooter typically is in the standing position although some scooters are equipped with a bicycle seat.
Unlike mopeds, which may be driven legally on public roads, a motorized scooter may not be operated legally on public roads or sidewalks within a roadway’s right-of-way.
Motorized scooters do not meet federal safety equipment standards for motor vehicles and are not designed for operation on roadways. Therefore, the law treats motorized scooters like lawn tractors, all-terrain vehicles, go-carts, mini-bikes and other off-road motor vehicles that are not allowed on public roads.
In addition, anyone operating a motorized scooter on a street or sidewalk without a valid driver’s license could receive a citation for operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license. For juveniles, such a violation could result in their being ineligible for a driver’s license when they turn age 16.