The good old scooter is back and more popular than ever! Since the nerdy little Vespa of the 50’s we’ve come a long way, baby! Scooters have become an increasingly popular means of transportation around the world. People love them because they are light, easy to maneuver, easy to park, easy to store, get great gas mileage, and are so much fun to drive!
Scooters have been transporting people for almost 100 years. They date back to the days of World War I, in several different forms and versions. Most of the countries in the world have been successful in manufacturing them and selling them all over the world with equal success. Very cool. The definition of a scooter is “a motorcycle with a step frame and a platform for the operator’s feet.” This makes them different from traditional motorcycles in that they were really intended as low-powered, single-person transportation. Their engines are smaller, between 50 cc and 250 cc. While there are scooters up to 800cc, chances are you’re not buying a scooter for power! You want something simple that will get you from here to there and back, efficiently and cheaply! Without you having to pedal!
Now, if you are one of the brave people who has bought a scooter, it is important to remember that, like all motorized vehicles, scooters need to be protected from the weather and the elements of nature. When they are not being used, you should try to keep it covered, and there are Scooter Covers for this purpose. Just like they cover your car, boat, or golf cart, they’re designed to keep all moisture, mess, mud, and dirt out of your vehicle. The last thing you want is to get on your scooter and have the seat completely wet or covered in bird droppings or tree sap! It kind of sucks the fun out of the trip! They are great for keeping dirt, dust, and the sun’s UV rays from damaging your scooter’s finish.
Scooter covers are fairly easy to put on and take off, mainly thanks to their small size (think scooter vs. car, truck, boat, or RV). Everything is right in front of and below you. Pretty! You can find covers in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles, most designed to fit your scooter model. Some come with wind screens and storage bags. Many are made with a urethane-coated deck panel to reflect sun and heat. The sides are usually PVC-coated nylon, making it very easy to handle. They are well stitched for durability and elasticated in the front and back to keep it in place. Scooter covers, like their larger vehicle brethren, are also vented to allow moisture and vapors to escape from under the covers.
So if you are a scooter lover, do your little bike a big favor and protect it. Browse through aftermarket auto and bike accessories web stores and check out great scooter covers. And keep your ride looking its best!
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