Over the past few days, I have found, ... "Loose" (insufficiently tightened) ... Acorn Nuts on several small model battery powered scooters!
During safety inspections at the scooter park; several AXLE-end, thread-protecting ... Domed or "ACORN" Nuts were found to be easily undone ... by hand...
Launched the Scooter I've been restoring this afternoon.
Rode around the block several times. British Racing Green metallic doesn't do it for me in sunlight. External dual-display voltmeter wowed the scooter guys.
Handlebars rattled incessantly from excess lash -- bar-within-bar -- sliding...
With the exception of needing bearings everyplace, ... the things in good shape.
The chassis clean. No rash. The deck has some worn-off paint where expected. Could get by with some bling fasteners and a buff-out.
As I get feedback from others, ... I'm tempted to do some mods. I'm going to...
When I went out to bring-in the recycling bin; I found a motorized scooter free-bee.
Looks decent.
ALL bearing's are shot.
Rear-only brakes l@@k flimsy.
Motor spun nice. No funny noises. Drive belt l@@ks low-miles.
Heres what I got.
Given the remains of what might make a nice gift to my...
Given the remains of what might make a nice gift to my grandson.
Stand-up type electric scooter.
Mod: "ScorpionXT" 300 Watt
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Needs:
Batteries (2) 12V4.5AH/20HR
†**Charger
Battery Power Indicator
†**Chassis Battery Charging Port
10mm x 25mm Chassis...