How to Ride an Electric Scooter: Complete Guide & Tips
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2024
- A detailed tutorial on the basics of riding all types of electric scooters! Includes lots of riding tips.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Before You Ride
3:39 Take Off/Launch
6:33 Accelerating & Braking
8:01 Turning/Cornering
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Found this video before I got a scooter and I’ll say it literally saved my life, I was “hit” by a car that didn’t indicate it was crossing 4 lanes of traffic to pull into their apartment complex and I’m still here because I was able to shift my body weight to help slow myself down just enough to hit the car and not be full on hit by the car. You’re incredible and I had to find this video again so I could subscribe.
wow i’m happy you survived! the video might’ve helped but it was really up to you to save yourself and you did🥳🥳🥳
Believe it or not this video might literally save lives. Thank you for making it
I agree. Most people think oh it’s just a scooter but it’s actually something you should take seriously regardless of speed.
The video is great but I personally think that if someone actually doesn't know any of it then they shouldn't even be on a scooter in the first place
It's all just common sense but unfortunately even in this day and age a lot of people are missing it
Agreed! Something else too is to wear an nta helmet like xnito or bern hudson while riding, cpsc helmets don't really protect you
I came here for this comment, and it is also great for riding to work (depending on your shift)!
@@jonathanguinan8248I mean I’m only a few mins in but I’ve never scootered before and I don’t know anything about foot positioning. Hence why I’m learning. “People who don’t know how to ride shouldn’t” okay, so that why we learn what 😂
Thank you for explaining the weight distribution and the lean when turning. I was terrified riding my scooter today for the first time. Tomorrow I will feel less anxious. Thank you!
I dont understand why there is not a lot of videos like this. Thank you very much!!!!
Thanks for making this video, this is the best ‘how to’ for newbies (me) I have seen so far. You are really clear and measured in your explanations.
Got my Apollo ghost a few days ago and put almost 60 miles on it and love it . I liked your turning and cornering portion was helpful thanks been playing with those skills the most
Thanks for this. I just got a scooter with a very high acceleration, 0 to 15 km/h in just a second in gear 1 so I always kinda leave my soul behind when going. I just have to conquer my fear of going fast and leaning to turn 😅
for me its definitely fear holding me back. but i just have to keep riding until im not scared
I'm just learning, and the turns were making me nervous today. That helps so much, thank you! Also, what an incredible view!
Hello from Melbourne, Australia. Always have enjoyed your videos. One thing I had to learn when I first started riding was brake distribution. A newer rider grabbing a handful of front brake in an emergency stopping situation is not ideal, even with leaning back while braking. Having an understanding of how to apply each brake with correct force would be beneficial to new riders to learn and avoid going over the front of the scoot. Keep up the great videos.
Great point. That's something that did cross my mind when making this video and probably should have covered here. Not sure how your bike brakes are routed in Australia, but lots of scooters have the rear and front brake routing switched when compared to bike brake routing here in the USA and lots of first time riders will accidently lock up the front brake thinking it is the rear brake and send themselves over the handlebars.
Hi. My trek MTB and Weped Fold are both left rear, right front. However my sons Mantis Pro 10 is the opposite. Not sure if factory set, or repairer did that when stem was replaced a while back. I was almost caught out big time taking the Mantis out earlier this week when braking especially going from drum brakes on the fold, to the discs on the Mantis. This is what got me thinking about this when I saw you video.
Terrific video! Thanks for taking the time to put this together in such a professional manner. If I could add one thing --- look in the direction you want to turn. Don't stare straight ahead, normally, you will go where you are looking. Learn to do this when you are first starting out and I will guarantee you that your comfort level in making those tight or higher speed turns will increase significantly.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, plus the view of that place is awesome
I just got a basic skooter. I'am just learning to ride it. This video is very helpful.
hey rk9 i bought a varla eagle one because of you and it is amazing thack you so much for the suggestion
I was so close to getting one too but I heard their customer support weren’t so great. I didn’t want to deal with the hassle if something happen to the scooter so I got the mantis pro se from voromotor. Loving it so far and customer support has been pretty good so far.
shoulda got a vsett9+ or 10+
Thank you for making the video! I haven’t ride a bike for more than 20 years. Now I bought an e-scooter and I’m learning to balance my body. This is very helpful I feel like a kid again 😊
Many thanks for this video. I'm interested in some of the local escooter trials in my city and from watching a few videos this is the most practical and clearest one I've seen.
This is great dude, thanks. I personally am an experienced single and dual motor rider but I’ll def send this to friends/family who are starting out.
I appreciate this video I have a couple e-bikes but just ordered my first e-scooter from a recommendation of yours so these tips and extra knowledge is a real lifesaver thank u and stay safe out there
Thank you so much for making this video. It’s very helpful for someone like me that just getting started to learn how to ride an electric scooter.
Very in-depth and great video, I am surprised on how well detailed it is
Great advice on turning!!! Well filmed too! Thanks!
I just got my escooter today, these tips are definitely helpful, thanks!
Thank you for this video. Rewatching it before taking my first ride ever 😊
Thank you so much for this simple, yet effective video. Especially with the body cam and the other angles. I have an anxiety about driving or being on roads in general but for my new job, a scooter might be the way to go and I have gone from 0% knowledge to about 80% now so, once again, thank you.
This is a great video btw.. very clear & easy to listen and follow you in every detailed step... I got it now thanks
My brother has a escooter he allowed me to ride it and surprisingly i can ride it😅 this video has helped me out even more thank you so much for this content 😊😊
Thank you so much ❤
My e-scooter just arrived today, and I'm learning how to balance properly. ❤ your video helps me learn ❤❤
Awesome, Indepth, and well edited to give just enough words to hammer in the key details.
Your content is always helpful and informative
You’re a good instructor and this video is very relevant and helpful. Thank you.
Just started learning today, thank you man.
Excellent instructional video! Thanks!
This was super helpful, thank you!!
Really thank you for explaining..i learned a lot.
Thanks for this man! I just got done with my first ride and got thrown over the handlebars like 4 times. I think I was definitely turning the handlebars too much while trying to turn!
Not trolling but four times?
@@Iambriangregory Yeah actually also turned out my front tire was super flat so I think that had a lot to do with it.
@@willsanderson8561 dude something's missing in this story or something missing in you you said super flat and you didn't notice it? Four times? I wouldn't repeat that story anymore to anybody else it doesn't sound right there's an expression fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me but four times hitting the ground and you're not roller skating come on now
Excellent coverage, thanks you so much
Great vid. Lots of info and well shown so novices and beginners can get the basics and foundations for skilled riding! Thanks
I still can't do it
Since I'm living in a big city this would be the perfect form of transportation what scares me in these things is the sheer speed
Proper head gear is a must. I just bought a new Nami Blast Max an the speeds/acceleration is ridiculous!
Thank you so much! I’ve learn a lot
Thanks for this..I'm starting to learn now
Thank you for this very informative video !
Thanks to you I got the basics to get into an e-scooter for the first time in Lisbon ✌️
Thank you for those great tips, informative and life saving! Getting my first scooter next week 😊
How did I go?
@thefastcommenter7774 Took it for a test ride on the weekend, so far so good! Getting a seat as well 🤘
This is a great video! Thank you!
Wow! That's a really cool and instructive. Now I know.
Great tutorial. Thanks.
Best tutorial hands down
Very very nice use of shadow to explain
Thanks
my mother suddenly taken interest in electric Transport, specific bikes and scooter for my Uncle as she see it as a amazing transport for him. and then make me intrigued on the same topic, we in the same keyword here; suddenly, went to a electric transport dealer shop; and man, it felt being 6 year old riding a nice little kiddy bike. as im a full supporter on 4 wheel cars so i have completely unfamiliarity. but man, i underestimate how good the scooter speed felt, almost wheelie it.
Another great video. Thanks for sharing!
I was wondering do you think there would be a problem using a tire sealant on the Manits 8 tubeless tire? I have heard in some cases it may damage the motor? Thanks
Thank you for the tips and tricks. I’m getting my first scooter
Thanks a new scooter
Rider so the video helps.
Thanks
Great info.
Thanks.
I just got a Electric Scooter.
I Never used a Scooter before.
😊
Hey I just got 60v Apollo phantom
V2 preordered. Feb 20 or earlier. Pretty excited!
Thanks! Helpful vid
Thanks for making this video. I can't pass a driving license test so this is one of my only options.
Excellent, Thank you.
This really helps a lot. Turning left or right also reminds me on the car when you want to park. It is the same tecnique of leaning i think so. In any way,this will help me cuz tomorrow i want to buy my first scooter and i have never driven. Thanx so much. I have seen this video a few times, i will do again😂. Thanx
Cool instructions 👍
Thank you for your videos. Very helpful. Should I try the regular position? I’m naturally goofy but it’s pretty uncomfortable on my right knee. It feels as if I did some leg curls.
Personally I think Zero Start can be a bit dangerous and I recommend disabling it, especially on higher power scooters. I have a Hover 1 Pioneer, which is kick start only, and I do have to admit the 3mph speed is a bit high. When riding slowly, like in a very tight or crowded place, it is easy to 'stall' the scooter, where you slow down enough so that you have to kick again to get going.
However, on the Varla Eagle One, you barely have to get the scooter rolling for it to engage, its less than 1mph, so the stalling issue is completely gone and it is easy to ride at low speeds. It is easy to hit the throttle by accident, especially on a finger throttle, and with a high powered scooter like the Eagle One, you can easily cause damage, hurt yourself or anyone in front of you.
I really think scooters should have a button similar to hoverboards that gets pressed down only when a rider is on the scooter, so if you're not on top of it the throttle gets disabled. Basically a dead man's switch.
I personally really like zero start and find kick-to-start scooters frustrating, but you should do what you feel most comfortable with. Luckily, many scooters have the option to turn zero start off and on so there is a bit of flexibility.
Kick-to-start is basically your proposed dead man switch. You have to be on the scooter and moving to active the throttle. I think having a dead man's switch on scooters would cause more problems than it solved. I honestly don't find myself accidentally activating the throttle when I don't want to, but that's just my personal experience.
Just my two cents, thanks for commenting :)
Zero start is the first thing I disabled. I set mine to 3 km/h and it works fine and it just eliminates having accidental throttle. I also turned my acceleration way way down and now I get a smooth ride, my bike was just too aggressive by default.
Great video! By the way, the views are awesome, looks like Colorado or Utah? Thanks again.
Awesome tips! Thanks! New subs. :)
Thanks for sharing! I just started to ride on my escooter and I felt nervous when I ride next to the car road because of scaring I can't control my scooter and hit the cars
@10:45 you mention that you lean & turn to the direction you wish to go .. this is very true and common when riding a bike beit an ebike or regular pedal.
Awesome video I learned a lot and I have a question for you being that you know a lot scooters. I just received my Segway ninebot max G2 and I was wondering what kind of helmet should I be wearing with it?
God bless! This is a very informative video!
Thank you nice video
great video
Thanks appreciate the video
I got one for Christmas thanks
Thank you 👍
Never used one, but plan to soon as ride share in a city. I'm 70 - this will save some bones!
My Plug scooter has push to start or throttle from zero start, also it has electronic cruise control! I like that, and with the rear suspension, I don't have to keep my knees slightly bent to absorb the shocks.
Yeah i came to watch this after i ate shit this morning trying to ride. Weight distribution was clearly my problem. Also good to note that ill get more comfortable over time
Great video that might save my life as a biginner
Hey bro! Still deciding if i should get my first scooter.. but my wife don’t really like the idea because of my age.. but i am a mountain biker for about 12 years now.. this tips are good👍 i kind a looking for the Visett 10 +😁 stay safe God bless us all🙏
Got my Hiboy s2 pro 2 days ago. Thank you for the video, thanks to the video I'm not dead.
Thanks so much.
Thank you ❤
Very knowledgeable
I'm getting the Pegasus on Monday and I haven't been on 2 wheels since my knee injury. This will be interesting getting back knowing I have to ride normal when I'm goofy foot because I can't load weight on my left knee when it's bent. So I'll be kick off goofy foot and switch once in motion.
Sketchy. Good luck!
Alternatively if you used a regular scooter as a kid like i did and you also use your right foot to push yourself then i guess that mean your left one should be the one to be to the front side. Not sure if that's any useful but it's something that came to mind as RK9 Rides is explaining at 2:00
Excited to get my first scooter, thanks for this info! Also, has anyone told you that you look like Tom Cruise?
Great tips! I have never riden on a e-scooter, so I waited info about how to use brakes and the throttle. The brakes seemed to be on both sides but where is the throttle and how to use it?
it helped me to ride mine
Good video. Wish I saw it before I got my scooter😂, but I practiced safely in my condo's garage before taking it on the streets. I'm still nervous with taking corners. Can you show the best way to make tight turns, please? Your wide turns would get me killed on the city streets. Also, another tip to add is to learn back when going across cracks and potholes.
Im planning to buy one. i prefer the wide platform do you recommend which brand is the best
Hello! From Dubai UAE. I’ve enjoyed this tutorial very very much and I would like to ask that if i have experience on a 2 wheeled non electric scooter are things similar to what would happen on an electric one? I would really appreciate if you could tell me! :)
Hi, i Don't know how to ride a bicycle. Will ot be difficult for me?
I have a quistion (@RK9Rides) I have a issue with my balance which means i can't hold balance on, for example, a regular bicycle which means I have to transport myself on a bicycle with 3 wheels or by car and i'd really like to have something a bit smaller and better and quicker handling. Do you think an E- scooter could be a option?
you might want tu invest ento merygoround dextenders that rotate to the decksides for a wider stances
Do you know if a eway-3045 e-scooter will be able to be tuned from 20km/h to 25km/t without hurting/destroying the battery?
Goodluckar! riding scooter is very fun and the motor is down there therefore left wheel right wheel
You should review the kaabo mantis pro se from voromotors
Beautiful snowy mountain backdrop. Where is it? 😊
I just got my first scooter , wolf king gt pro plus , I guess I should take it easy lol , any tips
Hey. Thanks for this video. I have a scooter that dosent have a foot resst; which kind of freaks me out. Im left footed.
Do you like your Pegasus . Looking for my scooter first one ever.
Dude, where do you live? Nice mountains.