Uh, Mguy, thanks for sharing your expertise on used scooters. It'll save money and heartache for those who can barely afford but really need them for basic mobility. Who says angels only exist in heaven?
Great video and explanation thanks for sharing. What if there's a fault on the scooter ie it drives fine but violently jerking back and forth when slowing down and no lights flashing to indicate any fault
Thrown together does not matter there are plenty of useful tips in the video . A big thank you for what you put out was very easy to follow as just have got a mobility scooter a few weeks ago.
Seems to me that many mobility scooter users don't read, or refer to, their users manuals. Some elderly users may not remember to, or may not be able to, keep the batteries charged. Keeping the batteries charged should be assigned to other family members if needed. Proper battery charging after each use, or once per month while scooter is not in use, can save considerable money and problems. Most chargers can be left connected to batteries indefinitely, check the charger's instructions.
Good video makes help,,,👍 Advice me plz it's good to disconnect the battery to safe, if transport the scooter or wheelchair out of the UK it takes 8-9weeks in to ship. Thx
This has been really useful ☺️. Mum was given a scooter and I had no idea about how it works until I saw your video. Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you 😊.
Typical mobility scooters do not run well in grass because of small wheels and little ground clearance plus limited power. Three wheeled scooters are more maneuverable for indoor use , four wheelers are more stable. Learn about battery maintenance and limitations of various type and brands of scooters. Teach beginning/elderly losers safe operations and battery charging. Buy a popular name brand scooter that will have service and parts available, (not the cheapest) A used mobility scooter may cost more to have repaired than it is worth or not have repairs available. I have had good service from my Pride Go Go Elite Traveler with minor repairs and battery replacements. Expect scooters to transition to much lighter longer duration Lion batteries in near future.
Most likely water damage to control unit if it’s located under the foot board , get a very good expert on it as some can repair the connectors whereas others will try and sell you a new scooter
can anyone help me please because i bought a second hand travelux Tiempo scooter and i also bought new batteries for it but when i replaced the batteries i turned it on and there was zero charge on it so i plugged everything in and the green light was on the charger straight away but it isnt fully charged so dont know what to do someone help me please
I replaced some batteries in Apex Rapid scooter without making a note of what wires were connected to the circuit breaker. looking around on the internet at various videos and pictures of common breakers i'm guessing it should be battery negative to the terminal marked LINE on the breaker ? the negative terminals on both of the batteries had accumulated some sort of green chemical powder by the way. On the internet it says this but I don't know if I trust it " if they are labelled load and line they are most like carling breakers (which are pretty much all non polarity sensitive). "
Hi I seem to be having a little trouble with my Aztec Horizon the the control paddles keep on sticking now & again making digital display lights flash red on dashboard any ideas how to solve this problem thank u
Hi am pleased to commend you on your contributions on & of the ills of mobility scooter: but I have a problem I would like to ask for your advise! I own a Drive Cobra GT-4 mobility scooter approximitly 4 years old that a first I through needed new batteries because after a charge the scooter would show full charge but would rapaidly lose that charge within 30 minutes of normal use; after batteries exchange the same systoms exist plus now it has no power to climb any inclines no matter how low! What could be the cause? When ever you have the time of course THANKS IN ADVANCE!
My Scooter lights drop very low on movement so "true reading" needs charge yes.When put on charge after a while it flashes green.But again when travelling it drops.So does battery need replace please help. Tony
After charging, battery has a "surface charge", when you run the scooter and voltage quickly drops, indicates that your batteries need replacing. Fresh charged new batteries, meter should not show much voltage drop when accelerating or under way at full speed. Batteries gradually lose their oomph even when kept properly stored and charged, useful life is 2-4 years.
My neighbour scooter goes for 1/2 an hour then it slow down like if the battery is dead, i had the battery testes and they told me theirs no problem with the battery. I charge it for 15 minutes the green light turn on, and again it goes for 1/2 an hour and slow down to a stop again. So i tested the battery and it shows both of them are at 12.5 volt but the scooter won’t move or move very slow like if the battery is dead. What could cause that? Basically when the battery are full charge they show 13. 6 volt and the scooter works fine for 1/2 an hour until the battery falls to 12.5 volt then it act like if the battery is dead even if it still at 12.5 volt. I’m just trying to give my neighbour a hand, he’s hold and can’t afford a new one or pay to get it fixed.
Definitely sounds like motor , when you take off the brushes, shine a light into the motor and see if it’s black , if it is then it’s due to carbon build up and you’ll see I have a video on how to fix motors. If it’s gold and not black then it’s most likely another issue with the motor so might need a replacement motor In terms of batteries , a worn motor could drain your battery much lower quickly
@@themobilityguy thank you very much fo the quick answer, i think this will help me allot, i sent him for 1/2 an hour ride this morning, the scooter was hardly moving we he came back, so i didn’t charge the battery but left the the motor to cool down, after the motor was cold he went for another 1/2 hour he did that 3 times today on the same charge, it did put a smile on his face because he doesn’t have to buy new battery. Tomorrow i will clean his motor and see if it fixed the problem. I’m sure glade i found you on youtube last night. I will let you know if the motor cleaning worked. After two weeks of head scratching now i know where the problem is.
I have a 2011 Shoprider, seller said they put new batteries in it, but only put 38A/h not 50A/h. They get me there and back alright, but be careful they haven’t put a lesser battery in.
If you’re having to push it home on a regular basis then you need to replace / upgrade your batteries If you’ve already done that then it seems like you need a bigger scooter with longer range
@@themobilityguy yes I have bought new battery for it it still doing the same think you yes I'm looking to get different one as it not suitable for our needs thank you for your advice
A neighbor said that the GEL batteries on my scooter need to be fully depleted before I charge it overnight, but my manual for mine says not to do so and charge it overnight regardless of the battery level.
Your neighbour hasn’t a clue what they are talking about and their ill advice will cost you money. Never ever let your batteries drain low, always keep them topped up above 50% in my opinion One way to kill your batteries is to run it down to zero , please don’t ever do that
@@themobilityguy thank you!! I knew that my neighbor was a moron. Not to mention that he's had to get his scooter fixed countless times. I've had my scooter for about half a month, and I perform regular light maintenance on it, such as tightening the arm rests and steering column when and if they become loose. I haven't had any issues with mine yet, probably because I go slow over bumps and take care of it. I gotta take care of it, because I can't afford to replace it.
@@Mister_Ess yep unfortunately there’s lots of these types of advice going around. Watch your scooter when stored in cold weather too, as batteries HATE the cold. A general rule of thumb is charge it any day your out on it. Now and then let the batteries go down a bit lower and give it a longer charge. But save the times where your battery is extremely low for situations where you don’t have any way of charging it as every time you let the battery get really low it’ll hurt the cells. Thanks for your comments and best of luck with your scooter, any questions feel free to pop a comment up here Ricki
There's actually not an 8mph/13kph speed restriction in the EU, that's only for the UK. It's actually quite common for EU models (particularly in the Netherlands) to manage 20kph (12mph), while some can even do 25kph (15mph).
Nope you’re totally wrong , so wrong it’s funny. I’ve sold thousands of these machines and they go to 8mph and that’s as simple as that. Maybe try not compare MOBILITY scooters against E scooters , there’s is no way on this good earth that some old lady is flying up the road on a mobility scooter at 25kph Ffs Also , all mobility scooters use the same control unit , they don’t offer an EU model Do your research before just making assumptions
@@themobilityguy I think I know what I'm talking about, I did my master's thesis on mobility scooter use, and my PhD is on the same. If you can point me towards a new piece of legislation, I'd be happy to see it though. I can assure you that there are mobility scooter models in the Netherlands that can reach 20kph and more. I suspect that Irish market models are mostly UK market models, and of course it's possible that in Ireland they've adopted the same 8mph limit as the UK, it would be interesting to know.
@@DavidTheScientist The laws vary from country to country... I'm in Canada. Everyone is breaking the laws on the latest e-bikes, they exceed the weight limit. As for mobility scooters, it is becoming comical with the little Dr Seuss cars 😂... Not the price though, and many are junk at even 10K with SLA that burst. As for speed, I have a 16" wheel, 60 volt HQ triporter that does 21 mph stock. Even companies like Pride are labeling some of their scooters "recreational". My oen strongly resembles their "Baja Triporter". A more important designation is which are covered by insurance or Medicare. Top speed doesn't mean much. Remember these are for handicapped... Stability with high weight, shock absorption, controllability are critical. Cup holders have allure for many, but... Never lose sight of basic function or safety.
@@andykerr3803 Wow, 21mph is fast... Top speed is if course related to stability to an extent, but more importantly to the infrastructure being used. If it's being used on the sidewalk, obviously 21mph is inappropriate, even a narrow cycle path you'll be exceeding the design speed of the infrastructure. Part of my research is looking at the match between the device and infrastructure type, and looking at design speeds for both the device and infrastructure. Certainly, an 8mph top speed as in the UK for a mobility scooter (if a larger model) seems a bit limiting to me, when city bikes regularly travel around 12-14 mph. But again, you need the right [cycle] paths to support those kinds of travel speeds...
Why don't they make those Dashboards Waterproof ? ... to prevent Corrosion ! ... My speed Dials had to be replaced twice ! ... Now the Shop doesn't repair my Model ! ... It seems these things are made to break ! ... And you're forced to buy a New one ! ... Now my $4000 new one has those finicky Batteries ! ... It's almost Handicap Abuse ! ...
Здравствуйте¡ Скутер хороший ,какая цена и как можно ее купить?Я проживаю на Украине Закарпатская область ищу спонсора буду благодарна все кто мне может приобрести Спасибо !
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Uh, Mguy, thanks for sharing your expertise on used scooters. It'll save money and heartache for those who can barely afford but really need them for basic mobility. Who says angels only exist in heaven?
One of the best overall review for anyone like me,wants it explain in simple and good things to known,especially the battery.Thanks
Watching from the south east of England 🏴
Originally born in Chatham and lived in Sittingbourne when I was a kid , hello neighbour 😂
Nice 👍🏻 Happy new year to you and your family be safe and enjoy
Thank you for the advice and information you provided
Great video and explanation thanks for sharing. What if there's a fault on the scooter ie it drives fine but violently jerking back and forth when slowing down and no lights flashing to indicate any fault
Nice 👍🏻 Happy new year to you and your family be safe and enjoy
You've just saved me a load of money mate ... Blessings
Good to hear, that’s the exact reason why I do this. Thank you.
Thank you for the excellent advice. Do you sell mobility scooters, and where are you based? I'm in Co. Tipp.
Hi Patrick, we’re based in Kildare and our number is 01 524 0665. Thanks , Ricki. You can also try our website www.modernmobility.ie
Thank you, very useful.
My flashers are not working anymore what can I Check ? Fuses are good ! Thank you !
I've got vista dx scooter water got in control unit so I am unable to charge it from the neck of scooter I can only charge it from battery
really useful video, is the scooter shown made in the UK
Thrown together does not matter there are plenty of useful tips in the video . A big thank you for what you put out was very easy to follow as just have got a mobility scooter a few weeks ago.
Thanks so much for your nice comments really appreciated 🙂
Why are these Batteries Draining themselves ? Mine go dead in 2 weeks ! ... It's a real Pain ! ... What is sucking up the juice ? .... Cheers !
Seems to me that many mobility scooter users don't read, or refer to, their users manuals. Some elderly users may not remember to, or may not be able to, keep the batteries charged. Keeping the batteries charged should be assigned to other family members if needed. Proper battery charging after each use, or once per month while scooter is not in use, can save considerable money and problems. Most chargers can be left connected to batteries indefinitely, check the charger's instructions.
my scooter is only a year old but it just stopped charging the green charging light doesn't even come on
Good video makes help,,,👍
Advice me plz it's good to disconnect the battery to safe, if transport the scooter or wheelchair out of the UK it takes 8-9weeks in to ship. Thx
I'm getting a 6 beep it says to make sure the wigwam is centered...it appears to be centered...any ideas😢
This has been really useful ☺️. Mum was given a scooter and I had no idea about how it works until I saw your video. Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you 😊.
I've got one recently
Just getting used to it
Typical mobility scooters do not run well in grass because of small wheels and little ground clearance plus limited power. Three wheeled scooters are more maneuverable for indoor use , four wheelers are more stable. Learn about battery maintenance and limitations of various type and brands of scooters. Teach beginning/elderly losers safe operations and battery charging. Buy a popular name brand scooter that will have service and parts available, (not the cheapest) A used mobility scooter may cost more to have repaired than it is worth or not have repairs available. I have had good service from my Pride Go Go Elite Traveler with minor repairs and battery replacements. Expect scooters to transition to much lighter longer duration Lion batteries in near future.
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How much does it cost?
Do you have anything on Cabin Car from Scooterpac?
Thank you very much for these instructions.
My batteries are knackered after just 6 months on my TGA Vita I’m not very happy
Accidentally went through too deep of puddle and now turns on but won’t move what can I do?
Most likely water damage to control unit if it’s located under the foot board , get a very good expert on it as some can repair the connectors whereas others will try and sell you a new scooter
It takes less then 5 second.😆
When to charge the batteries when indicat to yellow or red
Can we tunes the on when charging or off.
Charge batteries 8-12 hours after every use. Charge batteries once per month when scooter not in use. Batteries last 2 years if charged properly.
It runs a few feet and stops
Come vedere sotto in italiano?
Over on your right side you have battery on cement and cement drains batteries 😨
Dead batteries for recycling ♻️
can anyone help me please because i bought a second hand travelux Tiempo scooter and i also bought new batteries for it but when i replaced the batteries i turned it on and there was zero charge on it so i plugged everything in and the green light was on the charger straight away but it isnt fully charged so dont know what to do someone help me please
Great tips and advice. Nice Irish lilt. Good video. Thanks
Useful video thanks .
I replaced some batteries in Apex Rapid scooter without making a note of what wires were connected to the circuit breaker. looking around on the internet at various videos and pictures of common breakers i'm guessing it should be battery negative to the terminal marked LINE on the breaker ? the negative terminals on both of the batteries had accumulated some sort of green chemical powder by the way. On the internet it says this but I don't know if I trust it " if they are labelled load and line they are most like carling breakers (which are pretty much all non polarity sensitive). "
How much money
Hi I seem to be having a little trouble with my Aztec Horizon the the control paddles keep on sticking now & again making digital display lights flash red on dashboard any ideas how to solve this problem thank u
Good point about the charging connector I will change my way of doing it
Thank you. Excellent tutorial.
Was very helpful which type of scopter is that? Is it a pride colt sport?
Speak English and turn up the mic
Would love to meet you in real life and hear you say that to me 😂😂😂
nice job thx
Hi my scooter is going green when it's changed and when it's on I've tried the red button at the back nothing to do withe that 🙃 please help 🙏
Actually haven’t a clue what you’re explaining here…
My scooter key will not turn on is it in a lock mode I was riding it 20 minutes earlier
Lovely clear instructions .
Most helpful and very clear communication.
Fantastic review
👍
Hi am pleased to commend you on your contributions on & of the ills of mobility scooter: but I have a problem I would like to ask for your advise! I own a Drive Cobra GT-4 mobility scooter approximitly 4 years old that a first I through needed new batteries because after a charge the scooter would show full charge but would rapaidly lose that charge within 30 minutes of normal use; after batteries exchange the same systoms exist plus now it has no power to climb any inclines no matter how low! What could be the cause? When ever you have the time of course THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Your batteries are probably bad. Have them load tested. Batteries only last 2 years when kept properly charged.
Thanks so much,greetings from holland
Always keep the battery fully charged this prevents sulfation of the plates and increases the life of the battery
My Scooter lights drop very low on movement so "true reading" needs charge yes.When put on charge after a while it flashes green.But again when travelling it drops.So does battery need replace please help.
Tony
After charging, battery has a "surface charge", when you run the scooter and voltage quickly drops, indicates that your batteries need replacing. Fresh charged new batteries, meter should not show much voltage drop when accelerating or under way at full speed.
Batteries gradually lose their oomph even when kept properly stored and charged, useful life is 2-4 years.
I HAVE A PRIDE TRAVELLER PLUS SCOOTER...MY CAR HAS A BUILT IN 150 WATT CONVERTER, CAN I USE THIS SYSTEM TO RECHARGE MY SCOOTER BATTERIES???
Your scooter battery charger only charges at 2 amps, should work. Converter should have circuit breaker protection.
How do you do battery maintenance in the winter? I'm in Canada
Thanks for the video
Great comments, learn two new things today
Do you have the prices
Extremely Helpful ❤
My neighbour scooter goes for 1/2 an hour then it slow down like if the battery is dead, i had the battery testes and they told me theirs no problem with the battery. I charge it for 15 minutes the green light turn on, and again it goes for 1/2 an hour and slow down to a stop again. So i tested the battery and it shows both of them are at 12.5 volt but the scooter won’t move or move very slow like if the battery is dead. What could cause that? Basically when the battery are full charge they show 13. 6 volt and the scooter works fine for 1/2 an hour until the battery falls to 12.5 volt then it act like if the battery is dead even if it still at 12.5 volt. I’m just trying to give my neighbour a hand, he’s hold and can’t afford a new one or pay to get it fixed.
Definitely sounds like motor , when you take off the brushes, shine a light into the motor and see if it’s black , if it is then it’s due to carbon build up and you’ll see I have a video on how to fix motors. If it’s gold and not black then it’s most likely another issue with the motor so might need a replacement motor
In terms of batteries , a worn motor could drain your battery much lower quickly
@@themobilityguy thank you very much fo the quick answer, i think this will help me allot, i sent him for 1/2 an hour ride this morning, the scooter was hardly moving we he came back, so i didn’t charge the battery but left the the motor to cool down, after the motor was cold he went for another 1/2 hour he did that 3 times today on the same charge, it did put a smile on his face because he doesn’t have to buy new battery. Tomorrow i will clean his motor and see if it fixed the problem. I’m sure glade i found you on youtube last night. I will let you know if the motor cleaning worked. After two weeks of head scratching now i know where the problem is.
I have a 2011 Shoprider, seller said they put new batteries in it, but only put 38A/h not 50A/h. They get me there and back alright, but be careful they haven’t put a lesser battery in.
Is there any device for when your out about your Barty goes dead it getting stupid be how many times I'm pushing it home
If you’re having to push it home on a regular basis then you need to replace / upgrade your batteries
If you’ve already done that then it seems like you need a bigger scooter with longer range
@@themobilityguy yes I have bought new battery for it it still doing the same think you yes I'm looking to get different one as it not suitable for our needs thank you for your advice
A neighbor said that the GEL batteries on my scooter need to be fully depleted before I charge it overnight, but my manual for mine says not to do so and charge it overnight regardless of the battery level.
Your neighbour hasn’t a clue what they are talking about and their ill advice will cost you money.
Never ever let your batteries drain low, always keep them topped up above 50% in my opinion
One way to kill your batteries is to run it down to zero , please don’t ever do that
@@themobilityguy thank you!! I knew that my neighbor was a moron. Not to mention that he's had to get his scooter fixed countless times.
I've had my scooter for about half a month, and I perform regular light maintenance on it, such as tightening the arm rests and steering column when and if they become loose.
I haven't had any issues with mine yet, probably because I go slow over bumps and take care of it. I gotta take care of it, because I can't afford to replace it.
@@Mister_Ess yep unfortunately there’s lots of these types of advice going around.
Watch your scooter when stored in cold weather too, as batteries HATE the cold.
A general rule of thumb is charge it any day your out on it. Now and then let the batteries go down a bit lower and give it a longer charge.
But save the times where your battery is extremely low for situations where you don’t have any way of charging it as every time you let the battery get really low it’ll hurt the cells.
Thanks for your comments and best of luck with your scooter, any questions feel free to pop a comment up here
Ricki
@@themobilityguy thanks a bunch 🙂
do you have a parts store
Unfortunately not
There's actually not an 8mph/13kph speed restriction in the EU, that's only for the UK. It's actually quite common for EU models (particularly in the Netherlands) to manage 20kph (12mph), while some can even do 25kph (15mph).
Nope you’re totally wrong , so wrong it’s funny.
I’ve sold thousands of these machines and they go to 8mph and that’s as simple as that.
Maybe try not compare MOBILITY scooters against E scooters , there’s is no way on this good earth that some old lady is flying up the road on a mobility scooter at 25kph Ffs
Also , all mobility scooters use the same control unit , they don’t offer an EU model
Do your research before just making assumptions
@@themobilityguy I think I know what I'm talking about, I did my master's thesis on mobility scooter use, and my PhD is on the same. If you can point me towards a new piece of legislation, I'd be happy to see it though.
I can assure you that there are mobility scooter models in the Netherlands that can reach 20kph and more. I suspect that Irish market models are mostly UK market models, and of course it's possible that in Ireland they've adopted the same 8mph limit as the UK, it would be interesting to know.
@@DavidTheScientist The laws vary from country to country... I'm in Canada. Everyone is breaking the laws on the latest e-bikes, they exceed the weight limit. As for mobility scooters, it is becoming comical with the little Dr Seuss cars 😂... Not the price though, and many are junk at even 10K with SLA that burst. As for speed, I have a 16" wheel, 60 volt HQ triporter that does 21 mph stock. Even companies like Pride are labeling some of their scooters "recreational". My oen strongly resembles their "Baja Triporter". A more important designation is which are covered by insurance or Medicare. Top speed doesn't mean much. Remember these are for handicapped... Stability with high weight, shock absorption, controllability are critical. Cup holders have allure for many, but... Never lose sight of basic function or safety.
@@andykerr3803 Wow, 21mph is fast...
Top speed is if course related to stability to an extent, but more importantly to the infrastructure being used. If it's being used on the sidewalk, obviously 21mph is inappropriate, even a narrow cycle path you'll be exceeding the design speed of the infrastructure.
Part of my research is looking at the match between the device and infrastructure type, and looking at design speeds for both the device and infrastructure. Certainly, an 8mph top speed as in the UK for a mobility scooter (if a larger model) seems a bit limiting to me, when city bikes regularly travel around 12-14 mph. But again, you need the right [cycle] paths to support those kinds of travel speeds...
When charging? Does the scooter need to be in neutral or in gear?
It doesn’t matter if it’s in gear or not , the charger connected to the scooter will stop it working anyway
So either way works
Go go ultra x
do you sale left kits
Unfortunately not
Excellent video!
Helpful, tks
How much do battery cost
A pair of replacement batteries can cost anywhere from €150 all the way to €700
Depends on the size of the batteries and quality of them
Can't hear you, volume too low. nice work bye the way.
How do I change apex rapid batteries
Why don't they make those Dashboards Waterproof ? ... to prevent Corrosion ! ... My speed Dials had to be replaced twice ! ... Now the Shop doesn't repair my Model ! ... It seems these things are made to break ! ... And you're forced to buy a New one ! ... Now my $4000 new one has those finicky Batteries ! ... It's almost Handicap Abuse ! ...
Здравствуйте¡ Скутер хороший ,какая цена и как можно ее купить?Я проживаю на Украине Закарпатская область ищу спонсора буду благодарна все кто мне может приобрести Спасибо !
Я не уверен, где вы можете купить на месте. Также, пожалуйста, не используйте это видео в качестве личного сбора средств.
Can you tell me why mine takes a while before it moves forward or reverses?
Is it the same in lo and hi speed or just on the lower speed it takes a while ?
Got it battery……. Top shelf
What??