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In today’s world with so many things changing so rapidly, especially the way we think, and people spinning in circles just trying to keep up, it’s an effort not to get dizzy! With the price of gas steadily oscillating from too high to not-low-enough and the economy, for now, continuing its downhill slide, it’s difficult to believe that there’s a silver lining around the dark cloud that seems to be everywhere. But, rest assured that a silver lining is there.

The silver lining in this case is that we are being required to rethink our old ways and think in new ways. In the process we’re getting rid of old habits, cultivating better ones, and becoming more cognizant of the world around us. In order for us to create a satisfying lifestyle, even in these economically-challenged times, it’s become necesssary for us to change the way we’ve always done things anconceive of new, more efficient, and just plain smarter ways of doing things.

Let’s take the gas crisis as a case in point. This is definitely a part of the economic crisis too. So when it comes to getting where we need to go, we are all being compelled to really get real about our options. One major thing people are doing differently is substituting a less gas-guzzling vehicle, like gas mopeds, for at least part of their everyday driving. Sure, there are times when you may truly need your car, but with a gas moped, the huge amount of gas money you’ll save riding to and from work everyday, or merely around town, will be there when you need to fill your car’s gas tank! Plus, if you’re someone who enjoys driving around “just because,” you’ll be able to continue your “road trips to nowhere” riding a gas moped. You’ll be able to afford the fuel and have fun, too.

By making this one adjustment, that is, shifting the driving you do that doesn’t really demand your using a car, to a more economical mode of transportation, like gas mopeds, you’ll save more than merely money for the next fill-up. Another wonderful thing about gas mopeds is that they can get people where they need to go using only about a quarter as much gas as the best fuel-efficient hybrid car. So, you’ll not only save a tremendous pile of money and have fun doing it, but you’ll also do tremendous things for the environment. Just like that, you’ll help to save the planet, too!

So you heard that gas scooters get favorable mileage and now you want to get better mileage? Well stay tuned for the best tips for improving your scooter’s gas mileage. No more wasting money at the pump!

1) Go easy on your acceleration, Earnhardt!

Similar to a car, how you ride your motor scooter will have a significant effect on how many kilometers you can squeeze out of your scooter per gallon. Out of all of the gas-saving ideas, the use of your throttle will have the most significant effect on your overall fuel consumption. The key is to increase your speed slowly, rather than trying to chirp the tires from a dead stop.

2) Inflate your tires to the correct PSI

Not only is riding on improperly inflated tires unsafe, it is bad on mileage. Check your tires’ PSI (pounds per square inch), and adjust them accordingly. Remember that your tire pressure will rise in the hotter months and go down in cooler months.

3) Keep your scooter tuned up

Many owners think of motorcycle scooters as set it and forget it things. They buy it, ride it, and rarely think of performing maintenance on it. But just like a car, your scooter needs some attention to run optimally and continue getting great mileage. Keep your scooter in good operating condition, and you’ll be rewarded with a long scooter life and exceptional gas mileage.

4) Change your oil more often than you think you should

You change your oil in your car every 3,000 to 6,000 miles, I assume. But it can take quite a while for your scooter to reach that kind of mileage, especially if you use yours primarily for neighborhood riding. Regardless of mileage, you should try to change your oil at the beginning of every riding season.

To illustrate, if your riding season is in the summer months, from May through September, but you usually only put 600 miles on your petrol scooter over those months, you should still change your oil every May.

So what kind of mileage can you expect to get out of your scooter with these ideas? The answer varies dramatically depending on the type and size of your motors scooter, but you are looking at significant savings.

Remember that some smaller scooters only have a useful life of 20,000 or so miles, and these ideas can also make a difference in the longevity of your ride.