Even if you just save a dollar, you can make use of that on a rainy day. And it’s even better if you save ten dollars by not having somebody else assemble your scooter? Things are cheaper if you do them yourself.
If you do decide to assemble your scooter on your own and have an extra ten dollar bill in your wallet, here’s what you should do.
1. Oftentimes, the manufacturer of the scooter provides an instruction manual. Before you start doing anything, make sure that you have read the manual.
2. The size of the tools you will be needing must be checked. Convert them into metric measurements before you get started.
3. Have rags and paper towels near in order to keep your hands clean. Have a can of good gear grease within your reach as well.
4. Start with the larger pieces like the handle bars, the floorboard and the wheels.
5. Be organized. Keep the bolts and the other materials together and on one side of the area you are working at.
6. Put the bolts and the nuts that have to be assembled next to the tools you will be using. All these must be within your reach.
7. Put the handle bars in their proper position and then bolt them into place. You can check whether you are doing it right by reading the manual that has been provided by the manufacturer.
8. Assemble the wheels. Assemble the axles when needed.
9. Locate the specified location of the base and bolt the axle of the scooter in it.
10. Assemble the brakes and the gears.
11. Connect the brake box and the gear to the handle bars. Then these should be connected to the base. Follow the diagram that is illustrated in the manual.
12. Go out for a test drive. Pay close attention to the brakes and check for tension. When needed, adjust them.
13. Get the grease and grease up the joints.
14. If you want to personalize your scooter, attach the stickers of your choice. There are some models that come with stickers. Use these.
Tips:
1. If you own a motorized scooter, mount the motor as instructed in the manual.
2. Always check your gears and your breaks before letting a minor ride the scooter.
3. Check the axles to see whether it needs greasing from time to time. Also check the brakes for tension. Once you sight a problem, correct it as soon as possible.