TECH TIPS

In this page you will find tips to help you enjoy your scooter and hopefully avoid needless repair bills.

TOP TIP.

NOT ALL 2 STROKE OILS ARE THE SAME!!

Many of the engine problems we see are pure and simply down to owners using unsuitable oils.At DUMFRIES SCOOTERS we use and advise our customers to use either PUTOLINE or CASTROL oils.Pound shop oils,chain saw oils and even car engine oil is the preferred choice of the numpty.Only when the engine lets go does the penny drop......DONT BE A NUMPTY!

On the right you will see first hand what some people use in their scoots.

This is marine 2 stroke oil for outboards.

Good enough oil....it cost £10.99 per litre but its not designed for scoots.

Wonder why the lad didnt buy proper stuff at £6.50 a litre.............................

Scoot done around 8000km's?

If your scoot has covered around 8000km's then its probably time it had the drive belt and variator rollers checked and replaced.

If the drive belt de-laminates then the destruction it causes can double or even treble your repair bill.

The variator rollers do over time flat spot,this leads to a lack of acceleration and sometimes a drop in top speed,replacement rollers are quick and easy to replace.Book your scoot in soon and get them checked.

At Dumfries Scooters we fit many sports exhausts.

Again many engine blow ups can be avoided by taking a little time re-jetting after fitting a exhaust and or a new air filter.

Dont be tempted to fit a new sports exhaust without increasing the jet size.

We stock many sizes of jets,exhausts and air filters.