Gasoline scooters: features, pros and cons, operating tips

Traditionally, a scooter is propelled by physical force. But models with an artificial drive appeared - we are talking not only about electric, but also about gasoline devices. It is useful to know what they are.

Electrical devices have already become familiar and would be quite convenient, if not for one "but". It is about the need to recharge the battery. This procedure can take several hours in a row. All the time is taken away from consumers, and they have to wait until the battery is full. A gas scooter is devoid of this disadvantage: you can simply pour fuel into it and go further.

However, this plus looks a little less impressive considering the loud noise. For lovers of environmental friendliness, such a product is certainly not suitable. True, for those for whom comfort and travel distance are in the first place, this problem is not too interesting. Moreover, there are enough other sources of noise in the city. Typically, scooters are equipped with a two-stroke engine with a 1-2 liter gas tank.

The speed of advanced gasoline scooters can reach 40-45 km / h. Moreover, their weight does not exceed 10-20 kg, which allows people who do not differ in outstanding physical indicators to handle such devices. Using gasoline-powered private vehicles, you can not only avoid traffic jams, but also get to hard-to-reach places, for example:

• garage cooperatives away from home;
• summer cottages;
• fishing spots;
• suburban forests.

It is not advisable to purchase a gasoline scooter for children (under 10 years old). Yet it is quite a serious vehicle that can be very dangerous.Whether to buy it for teenagers depends on the level of technical literacy and responsibility of the future user.

• Modification is in demand "Vector 3"... This version is produced on the territory of Russia, and 100% of the used parts have the RF quality mark.

• An equally attractive option would be the modification EVO RX. This scooter is capable of accelerating to 55 km / h, carrying a total load of up to 120 kg. The designers have taken care of using 3 speeds. The engine is approximately the same as that of "Vector 3", however, it is recommended to use AI-95 fuel. The proportion of oil in relation to gasoline is 1: 50.

• EVO 50RX 2speed accelerates to 60 km / h, but can drive a maximum of 30 km with a full gas station. The cost of scooters with a gas engine for adults with a seat is on average 20,000-30,000 rubles.

• Model 150CC from Yasan Motor equipped with four-stroke engines with a working compartment of 100-150 cubic meters. cm, the driving speed can reach 90 km / h. The device is equipped with a tubeless automobile tire, the gas tank capacity reaches 6.7 liters, the disc drum brake works very reliably in any conditions. The wheelbase is 1.36 m. The highest load level is 150 kg. Starting is possible with both manual and electric starter.

• Another good model - TKM50E-3B. The engine can have a volume of 50 to 100 cm3, depending on the modification. Equipped with a steel frame to ensure maximum strength and reliability of the device. Rubber tires work very steadily, the petrol tank has a capacity of 4.2 liters, the disc brake quickly stops the scooter. Dimensions 1.95x1.008x1.117 m.

It is recommended to use gasoline when running in a new vehicle. AI-92 or AI-93. The break-in in the first 50 kilometers of the track must be performed independently, without entrusting it to some other people. Even if solid materials and excellent details were used in the manufacture, a special "lapping" is still needed. The load on the motor must be strictly limited. Drive at the same speed during break-in, ensuring that the engine runs at different frequencies.

The load is periodically reduced so that the parts have time to cool. During break-in, synthetic or semi-synthetic engine oils are used. Immediately after starting the scooter, you should not go - let the mixture of fuel and oil "work" for at least a minute. The pickup time is added to the warm or cold start time.

It is necessary to take into account the safety requirements:

• do not ride unless absolutely necessary in the dark and on slippery surfaces, on steep slopes;
• do not try to refuel the engine while driving and in a warm state;
• immediately clean up all spilled gasoline and oil;
• do not refuel the scooter near fuel storage sites, near electrical appliances and transformers, heat sources;
• avoid driving on gravel, gravel, sand;
• do not drive near parked cars;
• follow the same traffic rules as pedestrians.

If you ride a scooter behind any vehicle, then you need to maintain a distance of 10-15 m in order to insure against sudden maneuvers. You cannot arbitrarily change the design of the device, remove factory parts from there or replace them with handicraft parts. For riding in the dark and with poor visibility, with a short daylight hours, it is imperative to wear a reflective vest. It is advisable to provide the scooter itself with reflective stickers.

You also need to remember the following points:

• wearing a helmet and protective equipment;
• using knee pads and elbow pads when riding a stunt scooter;
• regular check of the condition of wheels and brakes.

An overview of the Vector-3 petrol scooter is waiting for you below.