| tion_start --> | | | | what you paid for? Every electric scooter motor has |
| It is quite common for trends to come and go with | | | | a plate on it for identification. On the plate is the actual |
| each new generation. Fashion, music, slang and even a | | | | output rating for that motor. I have seen 500 watt |
| persons lifestyle, how they live their life is affected by | | | | scooters listed as 750 and 1000 watt. Be careful.b. |
| these fads or trends. Toys and recreational past times | | | | Voltage does not always equal power: If you have the |
| are no exception. In the days of old, 5-10 years ago, | | | | wattage, you need the batteries to support the |
| everyone wanted an electric scooter or a gas | | | | wattage. In the old days, everything was either an 8 |
| scooter. | | | | volt or a single 12 volt system. Over the years, |
| No one wants plain old electric scooters anymore, they | | | | x-treme scooters have evolved into 24, 36 and 48 volt |
| don't want just gas powered scooter; the trend today | | | | systems. Traditional electric scooters these days will |
| is to get an X-Treme Scooter. An X-Treme Scooter | | | | have either 12 or 24 volt systems. When you see a 36 |
| is versatile, quick and can go the distance. | | | | volt system, that will give you a minute increase in |
| With growing popularity, X-Treme Scooters is filling | | | | power, but the real advantage is distance and torque. |
| that need. | | | | The more voltage, the longer your scooter will run and |
| 1. X-Treme scooters are versatile: When you look for | | | | the more weight your scooter will be able to cary.c. |
| a scooter, whether it is a gas scooter or an electric | | | | The Controller Is Key: What is the controller? The |
| scooter, you want to be able to fold it down fo easy | | | | controller is the "Brain" of your scooter. Think of the |
| storage. The foldable electric scooters are popular | | | | processor n a computer; the controller is the processor |
| among college students, mariners, campers and most | | | | in your scooter and without this, the scooter will not |
| popular among those with an RV. | | | | work. Though you have no choice in what controller |
| 2. X-Treme Scooters are quick: All X-Treme Scooters | | | | you get, you need to make sure that the controller will |
| are quick for their assigned task. It is important to note | | | | work with the motor and the battery setup of your |
| that the speed you get with your x-treme scooter is | | | | scooter. Without compatibility between these systems, |
| dependant on such variables asa. The weight that the | | | | your scooter can blow fuses, surge the batteries, |
| scooter is carrying.b. The terrain that the scooter is | | | | surge the motor, or even catch fire. |
| going over.c. The weather conditions - wind, rain ..etc.d. | | | | Most electric scooters and gas scooters these days |
| Maintenance: The condition, and charge if electric, of | | | | are made in China. There are very few companies in |
| the scooter - always check tire pressure, oil/grease | | | | the United States that make their own scooters. |
| chain. If gas scooter, clean air filter, wipe plug and | | | | Go-ped is the leader of this group. X-Treme Scooters |
| make sure gas tank has no debris buildup. | | | | are gaining popularity and are currently used in |
| 3. How far can X-Treme Scooters Go? Well, that | | | | X-Treme Sports; such as the X-Games. All around the |
| really depends on the type and model. But that is not | | | | country, you can find go-ped groups springing up and |
| all. For electric scooters, you need to go a little deeper | | | | races are common. |
| than just the description.a. Watts does not always | | | | Don't be stuck in the past, move forward in the now |
| equal power: When you see an electric scooter and it | | | | and enjoy life to the fullest. Get your X-Treme |
| says 250,350,500 and some boast 750 up 1000 watt | | | | Scooter and have a blast. Times are changing, the |
| motors, how can you really be sure you're getting | | | | next thing on the horizon is the "WAVE". |