Whether you are new to the world of adult electric scooters or are just getting a little lax on the basics, some mistakes are easy to make but even easier to avoid. From charging your scooter’s battery incorrectly to riding in the pouring rain, here are some mistakes to watch out for and how you can avoid them.
Charging the Battery Incorrectly
Are you charging the battery too often? Not often enough? How often should you be charging escooters anyway? It’s a misconception that your scooter will get exactly the mileage advertised when you bought it. There are a variety of factors that affect mileage, so if you are going fast and over hills, you likely aren’t going to hit the maximum range.
Older batteries also simply don’t hold a charge as well. As the battery drains, less power is available. New riders have a tendency to keep the scooter plugged in all the time. Generally, you want to keep your battery between 20% and 90% to help the battery last longer. You don’t have to charge it every time it’s below 20% if you aren’t going to use all of the battery on the next ride. You can also charge overnight, but unplug it when you wake up or when the battery is full. This helps preserve your battery’s lifespan so if can continue holding a charge for longer.
Not Monitoring Battery Range
You are zooming along, the pavement a blur under you, and then you suddenly aren’t. The scooter slows to a stop. Uh oh. You forgot to check your battery, didn’t you? One of the key tenets of riding an electric scooter is monitoring your battery range.
You need to be mindful of your commute and whether there is somewhere you can charge your scooter when you arrive, especially if you aren’t running on a fully charged battery. Regenerative braking can help maintain battery levels, but you will still need to pay attention while riding. Riders usually only learn this lesson the hard way once, but hopefully, you never find yourself stranded with a dead battery!
Going Off-Roading Without an Off-Road Scooter
Generally speaking, you probably won’t be doing any high-flying stunts on your electric scooter. They are great for commuting and possibly light off-roading, but the suspension is probably not designed for taking on too many bumps in the dirt. That is, unless you are looking into off road electric scooters. These are designed with much better suspensions and can tackle off-roading with little problems. They are, however, much different from commuter scooters. So, if you want to hit the dirt trails, make sure your scooter is designed to handle it.
Riding in the Pouring Rain
If it’s raining, chances are you won’t want to ride your scooter to work anyway. As a precaution, however, it’s recommended you avoid exposing your scooter to wet conditions. Short rides are fine, but a big splash or excessive moisture getting into the deck and battery compartment can be bad news. These could ruin your scooter. When you have to ride in the rain, make sure to clean your scooter afterward, wipe it down, and let it dry before charging the battery.
About fluidfreeride
After spending countless hours looking for the ideal electric scooter, the fluidfreeride team was left disappointed. They decided to take matters into their own hands and continued the search, this time for suitable models from different manufacturers. Those became the first two fluid scooters, the CityRider and Horizon. The following year, the team produced three more models while expanding their service capabilities. fluidfreeride’s large, curated selection of adult electric scooters covers every need, from commuting to off-roading. The fluidfreeride team is proud to offer you the best scooters and the best service, helping you find solutions to any issues you encounter. Ditch your gas-powered vehicle, help make a greener environment, and have fun on a fluidfreeride electric scooter.
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