You know by now that motor scooters get favorable mileage and now you'd like to improve on that? Well read on for some easy tips for improving your scooter's fuel economy. No more wasting money at the pump!

1) Go easy on the acceleration, Earnhardt!

Just like a car, how you operate your scooter will have a tremendous effect on how many miles you can squeeze out of your scooter per gallon. Out of all of the petrol-saving ideas, the use of your throttle will have the most significant effect on your overall gas mileage. The key is to increase your speed slowly, rather than trying to chirp the tires from a standstill.

2) Make sure your tires are properly inflated

If you are riding on improperly inflated tires, you are not only wasting fuel, but you're putting yourself at risk. Check your tires' PSI (pounds per square inch), and adjust them accordingly. Keep in mind that your tire pressure will climb in the hotter months and decline in cooler months.

3) Keep your motor scooter tuned up

Quite a few people think of a motors scooter as a buy it and ride it thing. They buy it, ride it, and rarely think of maintaining it. But just like a car, your scooter needs some attention to run optimally and continue getting great mileage. Keep your scooter in good operating condition, and you'll be rewarded with scooter longevity and superior gas mileage.

4) Keep your oil clean

You change your oil in your car every 3,000 to 6,000 miles, I'd bet. But it can take quite a while for your scooter to reach that kind of mileage, especially if you use yours primarily for local riding. Regardless of mileage, you should try to change your oil before every riding season.

To illustrate, if your riding season is in the summer months, from May through September, but you usually only put 500 miles on your petrol scooter over those months, you should still change your oil every May.

So how many miles per gallon can you expect to squeeze out of your scooter with these ideas? The answer varies quite a bit depending on the type and size of your petrol scooter, but you are looking at significant savings.

Keep in mind that some smaller scooters only have a useful life of 20,000 or so miles, and these ideas can also make a difference in the longevity of your scooter.

Jared has been a motorcyle and scooter lover ever since his first Suzuki at age 16. He blogs about 125 scooters and bike scooters at his weblog.

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