| When buying electric scooter parts, make sure | | | | drivers to wear helmets, it is still recommended |
| they're compatible with your scooter. Many | | | | to wear a helmet no matter how short the |
| customers make a mistake of buying the wrong | | | | distance is. |
| parts for their scooters. | | | | Additional mirrors are also available as extra |
| Popular electric scooter parts are: | | | | electric scooter parts. You can choose a round |
| - Accessories - Batteries - Chains - Chargers - | | | | shaped mirror that is made of chrome plated |
| Controllers - Throttles | | | | steel, glass and rubber construction. There should |
| Accessories | | | | be a safety reflector at the back of the mirror. |
| There are different kinds of accessories available. | | | | Batteries |
| A popular choice for a scooter's bag is a large | | | | There is a different range of batteries available |
| multi-compartment bag than can be placed onto | | | | for electric scooters. If you know the voltage, |
| the rear cargo rack. A good bag would be made | | | | dimensions or amp hours, you will be able to |
| of a cloth that is high resistant to abrasions, tears | | | | choose what battery should you require. |
| and scuffs. Twin Velcro straps should hold the bag | | | | Chains |
| securely onto the seat rail or post. | | | | The #25 chain is the most commonly used for |
| You can also choose a basket to be placed in | | | | electric scooters. This chain has a " spacing |
| front. Good baskets would be those that fold out | | | | between each chain link and is " wide. |
| of the way when they're no longer in use. Steel | | | | Chain Breakers |
| construction is the best with thick enamel finish. | | | | Chain breakers don't break the chain despite what |
| You should have a safety warning bell for your | | | | they're called. Their function is to remove the pins |
| scooter. Some bells are made with compasses | | | | that hold the chain links together. Master links are |
| too. These bells fit all electric scooter and bicycle | | | | used to connect chains together in a continuous |
| handlebars. Bells that have a pleasant sound and | | | | solid loop. |
| are audible are advisable. | | | | Chargers |
| A bike motor kit includes self-contained removable | | | | Intellect Charger - An "Intellect Charger" works |
| power unit, a mounting rack and mounting | | | | with electric scooters and bikes that have a 12 |
| hardware. You can also buy this kit in local | | | | Volt battery or two 6 Volt batteries. |
| motorcycle stores. | | | | Controllers |
| A good headlight would have side light markers | | | | There are speed controllers for Chinese-made |
| that provide additional illumination in the right and | | | | electric scooters. This part helps control the speed |
| left side of the scooter. This is for visibility during | | | | of your scooter from full stop to full forward. |
| nighttime. | | | | Throttles |
| Your helmet should cover the back of your head | | | | The Hall Effect Throttle is the most common |
| to protect it from backward falls. It should have | | | | type that is used on electric scooters. They work |
| an air-gulping front, top and back holes. There | | | | on Chinese-made electric scooters and are |
| should be a thick shock absorbent lining inside the | | | | sometimes called accelerators, twist bar, speed |
| helmet that can be easily removed and replaced | | | | bar, turn throttle, speed control or derailleur. |
| for cleaning purposes. Most importantly, helmets | | | | Another type of throttle is the on / off throttle. |
| should be certified by the ASTM F1447 helmet | | | | This is used for medium size electric scooters. |
| standards or any country's helmet standards. | | | | 5k Ohm Throttles are for high-end and older |
| Even though some states don't require scooter | | | | model electric scooters. |