Lubricating your Scooter :
Lubrication is required to help your scooter parts move freely . If you ride your scooter in the rain , or leave it outside , the pre-lubricated bearings in the headset and wheels will quickly fail , so this is not a good idea . Expect to replace the bearings more often if you do leave your scooter outdoors . It is best to avoid your scooter getting wet at all if you want to protect the components . You can tell when your bearings need replacing if they make a loud crunching or grinding noise whilst turning . Bearings are consumable items and will naturally wear over time and are therefore not covered under warranty .
You can use a lubricant such as Bones Speed Cream to service your bearings , which is a low viscosity synthetic lubricant that provides a durable micro film to protect against corrosion . However , you do need to be very careful not to allow any oil to come into contact with the wheels . Not only is oil very slippery , but also the hub bond ( the glue that holds the rubber wheel to the hub ) can be broken down if it comes in contact with oil and result in your wheel de-dubbing - not good / expensive !
Tip – Got a spring brake that squeaks like a mouse ? A quick shot of WD40 will silence this and help give you a more dialled ride .
Tightening up your Scooter :
Over time vibrations from riding on rough ground can loosen bolts , so you will need to check everything is tight every so often . If your handle bars look slightly out of line from your front wheel then the bolts on your clamp have