That is a very good point, under fenders can be tough. I like the pump sprayer for this because you can get a pretty tight stream and try to blow out the crud from a few angles. I don't really have better advice than that as fender clearance is super variable between scooters. Let me know if you find a trick that works.
@@ElectronSurfer It all depends on the scooter for myself it's the vsett9 series so probably best removing the fender rather than blindly knocking wires. I will let you know how it goes but its rather terrifying it's my first real scooter and here in the UK North east there's crap all shops that know anything I wanted my tires taking down and slime putting in them (trying to be smart not lazy) the person I asked didn't fill me full of confidence.... "I can do that but how will we pump the tires back up?" LoL so.. urm.... maybe best to try all this out myself... very nervously
Thanks for the demonstration. I didn't see disc brakes on there. How would I clean around the wheels when I have a dual disc brake system? Should I be concerned about the electrical components there? Any additional advice would be great!
Typically as long as you don't direct water straight at connections you should be fine as they are supposed to be resistant to weather. Around disc brakes I usually wet a microfiber towel and wipe the area down and dry the rotors right after to avoid surface rust.
Please see the video at 0:29, IP ratings are not anything to rely on. If you are careful with your water use and tilt the scooter the IP rating does not matter. Motors are almost always very sealed, the risk is actually water into the deck where the battery and controllers are located. Cheers!
@@ElectronSurfer thank you so much for the answer and let’s clarify this. I understand the danger for the deck and the battery; it has a rubber seal under the lid. What I care is for the motors/wheels. There are really sealed? So I can worry free to apply splash water with no pressure right?
@@alor6643 I would verify with the manufacturer but generally hub motors are way more sealed that the deck of a scooter. Ironically an electric motor is much less water sensitive than the controller or battery. You can typically see the sealant where the motor pieces go together.
Stupid question, but my scooter is extremely dirty right now (I'm going to clean it) but could that be a reason the scooter won't start? When I press the start button it does respond but it turns off immediately and then it won't start again. If I wait a bit and try it again the same thing happens :(
If you got dirt, and likely moisture, into the controller area that could cause your issue. I advise opening any parts of you can (deck, ports, etc.) and letting it air dry. Moisture and dirt can cause a short, which sounds like could be happening.
Thank you for making this video!
You are welcome, cheers!
Very useful. I'm a bit stuck for getting under my fenders (without taking them off) A clean Scooter is a working happy Scooter =)
That is a very good point, under fenders can be tough. I like the pump sprayer for this because you can get a pretty tight stream and try to blow out the crud from a few angles. I don't really have better advice than that as fender clearance is super variable between scooters. Let me know if you find a trick that works.
@@ElectronSurfer It all depends on the scooter for myself it's the vsett9 series so probably best removing the fender rather than blindly knocking wires. I will let you know how it goes but its rather terrifying it's my first real scooter and here in the UK North east there's crap all shops that know anything I wanted my tires taking down and slime putting in them (trying to be smart not lazy) the person I asked didn't fill me full of confidence.... "I can do that but how will we pump the tires back up?" LoL so.. urm.... maybe best to try all this out myself... very nervously
ASMR Cleaning :) :) nicely done :)
Haha, I guess I need to move my Mic a bit further away!
Thanks for the demonstration.
I didn't see disc brakes on there. How would I clean around the wheels when I have a dual disc brake system? Should I be concerned about the electrical components there? Any additional advice would be great!
Typically as long as you don't direct water straight at connections you should be fine as they are supposed to be resistant to weather. Around disc brakes I usually wet a microfiber towel and wipe the area down and dry the rotors right after to avoid surface rust.
Thanks 😊
My scooter is IP53, can I use the mist sprayer that u use? There is the possibility the motor to get water inside?
Please see the video at 0:29, IP ratings are not anything to rely on. If you are careful with your water use and tilt the scooter the IP rating does not matter. Motors are almost always very sealed, the risk is actually water into the deck where the battery and controllers are located. Cheers!
@@ElectronSurfer thank you so much for the answer and let’s clarify this. I understand the danger for the deck and the battery; it has a rubber seal under the lid. What I care is for the motors/wheels. There are really sealed? So I can worry free to apply splash water with no pressure right?
@@alor6643 I would verify with the manufacturer but generally hub motors are way more sealed that the deck of a scooter. Ironically an electric motor is much less water sensitive than the controller or battery. You can typically see the sealant where the motor pieces go together.
Stupid question, but my scooter is extremely dirty right now (I'm going to clean it) but could that be a reason the scooter won't start? When I press the start button it does respond but it turns off immediately and then it won't start again. If I wait a bit and try it again the same thing happens :(
If you got dirt, and likely moisture, into the controller area that could cause your issue. I advise opening any parts of you can (deck, ports, etc.) and letting it air dry. Moisture and dirt can cause a short, which sounds like could be happening.