Recommendations for maintenance of mopeds

An electric moped is a relatively new type of transport that does not require serious maintenance measures. However, maintenance of such means of transportation is still necessary, since any vehicle, including those powered by clean sources of energy, needs to be maintained in functional condition.

In terms of maintenance, an electric moped from  Qeemoto.co.uk  has clear advantages over its gasoline counterparts. Its engine almost does not need any service work. Servicing the undercarriage is no different than that for gasoline two-wheelers.

Disc brake service

The brake system is an important part of any scooter. The well-being of the driver and other traffic participants depends on its serviceability. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the state of the brakes. 

Service of these units of the vehicle includes: 

• inspection of the controls;
• replacement of the brake pads;
• brake fluid change.

Servicing of the brake system begins with checking the controls. You should regularly measure the range of front and rear brake lever free travel. On most models of electric mopeds, the distance between the released and compressed positions of the control levers should be within 10-20 mm.

Installation of new brake pads will be required at a certain mileage of the moped, the amount of which can be found out by reading the operating instructions. Also immediate replacement will also be needed if the distance between the pad and the brake disc is too large. Once reinstalled, these parts should be adjusted. The grinding of the pad and disc usually takes 7 days. During this time you should not subject them to overloading.  

Brake fluid in electric mopeds should be changed at least once every two to three years. Urgent replacement will be required if the brake lever is too soft. 

Tire care

For the safe movement of your moped, it is essential that the tires are in good condition.  Before you take your moped out on the road, be sure to check:

• tire pressure (it is found out with the help of a pressure gauge);
• tire pattern depth.

You can find out the values of these indicators from the instruction manual of your vehicle. It is necessary to monitor the tire pressure because it affects:

• quality of control and maneuvering on different types of surfaces;
• the size of the contact patch, which determines the traction of the wheels and the roadway;
• suspension loading during travel;
• battery consumption;
• the wear rate of certain components and parts. 

Only tires that are well inflated can continuously provide tight wheel traction. Too much or too little tire pressure can cause serious problems or an accident. 

Lighting requirements

UK road traffic regulations require these parts of your electric scooter to be in good working condition. Any light bulbs should only be replaced with a similar wattage product. The use of lighting fixtures with a higher wattage than the ones originally installed can lead to malfunctions in the electronics or failure of the devices themselves.     

Battery maintenance

The scooter power battery does not require any maintenance. It is recommended to charge it to full capacity at least the first 3-5 times. It is better to start charging the battery immediately after it has been discharged. It is worth avoiding a complete discharge if possible.

In addition to the measures listed above, your electric scooter needs regular washing. It is better to use clean water and non-rigid sponges which will help preserve the paint on the outer parts of the vehicle. 

Do not use too much water so that it does not seep into the electrical components of the moped. Nonaggressive detergents should be used, as well as mild material for removing dirt that will not damage the exterior coverage of the vehicle and the applied paint.