How to Keep Your E-Scooter Running Optimally

Electric scooter maintenance was explained by Falcon PEV team. How to properly take care of your electric scooter to ensure it runs optimally.

Electric Scooter Maintenance

You have been riding your electric scooter for a few months. Lately, you find that the speed has become slower, and you cannot get as much distance from it as before. Do not worry, your scooter might just be in need of some care.

Just like a car or any motor vehicle, electric scooters similarly require regular maintenance. The recommended maintenance cycle should be done every 4 months, depending on how often you use your scooter.

In this article, we break down the mechanical wear and tear parts that require attention after a long period of use to get it running optimally again.

Brushless Motors Are Easy to Take Care of

Motor

Electric scooters that use brushed motors with a chain drive require degreasing/lubrication of the chain once in a while. The brushed motor contains carbon brushes (that’s where it gets its name from) and these need to be replaced every 6 months or so.

Brushless Geared motors require a gear change within the inner hub every 2 years or so. The gears will need to be degreased and greased with high-pressure grease every year too for the motor to perform optimally.

Brushless Gearless motors have less maintenance in general, but dust and dirt still accumulate inside the motor and requires disassembly to clean out the dust and dirt. You typically do not need any cleaning solution or degreaser to clean out the internals of the motor. A brush and compressed air are sufficient.

Tyres

Most electric scooter tyres need to be changed after one year or, roughly, 1500 km. Unlike car tyres, which can last for 50,000 km or more, electric scooter tyres are not built that durably given their small size.

When tyres wear out, 2 things come into play. Safety is a concern as tyre grip will be compromised. A worn tyre thread will not be able to go through wet roads as well as a properly threaded tyre. When tyres wear thin, the risk of punctures will be higher too, as sharp stones can easily pierce through the thin walls.

To prolong the life of your tyres, always pump to the scooter manufacturer specified pressure and NOT the max tyre pressure printed on the tyre, as is a very common mistake. The tyres should be pumped to the recommended pressure by the electric scooter manufacturer.

Brakes

Regular maintenance of your electric scooter has to include brake tuning and/or replacement of brake pads. Unless your electric scooter utilizes an electric brake system, most electric scooters are fitted with mechanical brake systems (disc brakes, V-brakes or drum brakes).

Brake pads will wear out after a period of use and will require adjustment to ensure always that they work effectively. Hydraulic brakes tend to take a long time to wear out than most other brakes, so they are always recommended if you want to avoid the hassle. The maintenance of scooters that use electrical brakes is a bit more of a headache as there is no way to service them. When the brakes are not working as efficiently, it is typically an electrical issue, which may mean a replacement of an expensive battery.

Bearings

Over time, the bearings on the front and rear wheel need to be serviced or cleaned out due to dirt and dust accumulation. Remove the dirt and grease with a cleaning solvent. Dry it out and then spray grease into the bearing.

Essential Regular Maintenance

To many, the electric scooter is your main commuting vehicle, and proper care and maintenance are essential to keep it running like a workhorse.

This article was prepared by Falcon PEV. You can access the original version of the article here.

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