Mobility scooters

[Plumb]

I have had a variety of scooters Now on 2 wheels but took a long time to get fit enough

There are some very comfortable ones and some rubbish ones (I've a spinal injury so the ones without suspension are SO uncomfortable

I did find a few that were OK and one that was amazing - wish I could have afforded Lithium batteries I actually fitted 100 amp gel batteries to one of the BIG prides and got 35 miles range around Benidorm and Vila Joiosa which isn't too shabby

IF you look you can find larger scooters that dismantle just in front of the rear wheels where you also remove the batteries everything actually fitted into our motorhome garage

Worst was a Pride Go Go after travelling to Rome it worked fine then Ciampiano Airport wrecked it took the shop 6 months to get it to work correctly again

I’m intrigued what happened at Ciampiano airport to wreck it ? You weren’t on the runway were you?

 

[sonar]

Hiya still considering a purchase of a scooter , and just wondered how long you have owned the a
Sport ? And also how you find the battery usage as far as distance covered on a charge ? Were going next week to Glebe health care at Cricklade in Wiltshire to have a demo will let you know how we fair thanks .

Any news on the scooter.

 

[pappajohn]

Proper scooter.
That's about a 1 in 5 hill.

 

[Plumb]

Proper scooter.
That's about a 1 in 5 hill.

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That's not a scooter ! It's a proper off roader , it's a quad bike.

 

[Plumb]

Any news on the scooter.

Yes sorry sonar I had arranged to view the scooter on the Wednesday but had to cancel , because the day before on the Tuesday Christine was admitted into hospital , she was in for 5days . Haven't had chance to rebook the demonstration yet as Christine is awaiting a scan , and that could happen any time at short notice . Happily I have to say Christine is much improved . We are still very interested so will arrange asap . Will let you know when we can make it .

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[Plumb]

Near on a year now with no problems at all. The battery last a long time but as it goes down it does reduce the speed .
however never goes lower than 4 mp after an hours or so ride.

the only thing is they have magnetic brakes so going down a hill is a little noisy at it applies the bricks so as to now exceed the selected speed.

as for distance I go no more then 4 mile there and 4 miles back. Then put the battery on charge for the next trip.

Sonar can I ask if you have used your Atto in the rain or been caught out in the rain ? This safety advice seems a bit odd , indicating if rain is possible don’t go out on the Atto doesn’t make sense to me! Or I am I misunderstanding something? I have taken these instructions from the Atto manual . Still haven’t managed to get for demo yet but we are still interested.

 

[Pennee]

I work with a large number of people who own scooters and have learnt a couple of things along the way with them. If your buying off eBay get yourself some new batteries. I find they keep them on charge 24/7 and fry the batteries even if the scooter never moves. Also if you are a bigger build, you will break down on a smaller scooter if you attempt any non flat routes. Also hanging shopping off the back of the seat means you will knock the stick to manual movement and break down
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve answered calls from desperate members of the public who have been asked to push people home and obviously cannot physically manage a person AND a scooter

 

[Plumb]

I work with a large number of people who own scooters and have learnt a couple of things along the way with them. If your buying off eBay get yourself some new batteries. I find they keep them on charge 24/7 and fry the batteries even if the scooter never moves. Also if you are a bigger build, you will break down on a smaller scooter if you attempt any non flat routes. Also hanging shopping off the back of the seat means you will knock the stick to manual movement and break down
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve answered calls from desperate members of the public who have been asked to push people home and obviously cannot physically manage a person AND a scooter

Yes good point thanks for that, no I was more concerned on not being able to use the scooter in wet conditions! Or am I taking things to literally?

 

[Pennee]

Yes good point thanks for that, no I was more concerned on not being able to use the scooter in wet conditions! Or am I taking things to literally?

You will be fine in wet conditions if it’s not torrential but it’s not ideal as there are lots of buttons that will take in water. You can buy a cape like cover which covers the driver and the scooter in a downpour. The instructions say you shouldn’t fold away a scooter that’s still wet either.

 

[nabsim]

I am suffering with Arthritis and a disc problem.
Would benefit from one as I cant walk more than a few metres without crutches.
I just want one that looks like a kids scooter with a seat.
I dont mind looking lazy, just cant cope with looking disabled!

If you mean the two wheel electric scooter with or without a seat they are illegal to use in U.K. except on private land unless hired. Yes I know you see them all over and it does seem to be less enforced in different areas but the offence you are charged with is vehicle on the road without insurance and carry’s 6 points if you have a driving license.
One of the stupidest things about, much better to put some proper legislation in and cut carbon footprint. I am very careful where I use mine as I doing want points

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[Plumb]

You will be fine in wet conditions if it’s not torrential but it’s not ideal as there are lots of buttons that will take in water. You can buy a cape like cover which covers the driver and the scooter in a downpour. The instructions say you shouldn’t fold away a scooter that’s still wet either.

Thanks again good idea

 

[Plumb]

If you mean the two wheel electric scooter with or without a seat they are illegal to use in U.K. except on private land unless hired. Yes I know you see them all over and it does seem to be less enforced in different areas but the offence you are charged with is vehicle on the road without insurance and carry’s 6 points if you have a driving license.
One of the stupidest things about, much better to put some proper legislation in and cut carbon footprint. I am very careful where I use mine as I doing want points

No sorry I meant a mobility scooter

 

[Sundowners]

I bought One from Pro-rider in Northampton a few years back. They were the best for price back then. Unfortunately it got burnt in the bush fires we had here in Portugal in 2017.

 

[Wannabee]

I've got 2 folding lightweight scooters. The Motion Mobility MLite (about £1700) is a bit flimsy but only 17kg and is a lifesaver for me. It folds up manually and can be pulled along like a suitcase, the other is a Kymco KLite FE (about £2000) and electrically folds but is more robust and heavier at about 25kg. Either fit in a car boot without any dismantling. There's a secondhand MLite on ebay at the moment that might be worth a punt <Broken link removed>

 

[Plumb]

I bought One from Pro-rider in Northampton a few years back. They were the best for price back then. Unfortunately it got burnt in the bush fires we had here in Portugal in 2017.

Have looked at pro - rider website they don’t seem to list them . I have found Glebe mobility Swindon that do sell them , and are offering a discount, but you might know they are out of stock currently, but some soon to arrive. Thanks for the heads up anyway

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[Engineer999]

We have upgraded to a class 3 road legal Komfy 8 which has the benefit of suspension which helps with my Wife’s Spinal issues. The seat is stowed behind the drivers seat in place of the inward facing comfy mh seat, the steering column collapses and the scooter is then driven up bespoke ramps onto channels set out in the garage. The ramps are then stowed under the scooter. At approx 125kg total, the 20kg seat positioned forward with the remaining behind the rear wheels still falls within the parameters of the 3850 kg capacity upgrade.
Have tested the scooter out over various 6 mile trips in Dorset and proved a lot more durable than my knees - dealer suggested 20 miles with standard batteries is easily achievable.

 

[Plumb]

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We have upgraded to a class 3 road legal Komfy 8 which has the benefit of suspension which helps with my Wife’s Spinal issues. The seat is stowed behind the drivers seat in place of the inward facing comfy mh seat, the steering column collapses and the scooter is then driven up bespoke ramps onto channels set out in the garage. The ramps are then stowed under the scooter. At approx 125kg total, the 20kg seat positioned forward with the remaining behind the rear wheels still falls within the parameters of the 3850 kg capacity upgrade.
Have tested the scooter out over various 6 mile trips in Dorset and proved a lot more durable than my knees - dealer suggested 20 miles with standard batteries is easily achievable.View attachment 622144

That looks impressive machine and engineering, great job well done! Also love the motorhome

 

[pappajohn]

You will be fine in wet conditions if it’s not torrential but it’s not ideal as there are lots of buttons that will take in water. You can buy a cape like cover which covers the driver and the scooter in a downpour. The instructions say you shouldn’t fold away a scooter that’s still wet either.

You can also buy a clear plastic console cover.
Just fits over the instruments and secures with Velcro.

 

[Plumb]

That looks a cracking idea ,thanks I’ll have a gander at that

 

[Wightman]

Buy off eBay. Dealers charge the earth.

Hi DumfriesDik

Everything is usually "cheaper" on eBay - what overheads do they have? What happens when it goes wrong? Having been in the mobility trade as a small "one man business" we didn't have the buying power of the larger companies and living on an Island also had very limited selling power but we thrived giving first class, same day service and no quibble backup LOCALLY

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[Wightman]

You can also buy a clear plastic console cover.
Just fits over the instruments and secures with Velcro.

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Wouldn't bother buying them - they get nicked when you go shopping!! Just get some clear plastic bags and put over - obviously making sure you can still operate the controls!! Mind you having said that they are not advised to be used in the wet - water and electrics don't mix!!

 

[Plumb]

Wouldn't bother buying them - they get nicked when you go shopping!! Just get some clear plastic bags and put over - obviously making sure you can still operate the controls!! Mind you having said that they are not advised to be used in the wet - water and electrics don't mix!!

Do they nick the cover or the scooter? Or both , it seems odd to me that these scooters are not able to withstand damp weather conditions! Motorcycles are able to operate in the wet

 

[Wightman]

Do they nick the cover or the scooter? Or both , it seems odd to me that these scooters are not able to withstand damp weather conditions! Motorcycles are able to operate in the wet

We used to supply the covers with our hire scooters but they rarely came back with them, when asked where they were reply was: oh we went shopping and when we came out it was missing - cover that is. Never had a scooter nicked only parts from it!!!!! Scooters are not built or operate to same standard as motorbikes. They have controls that use same/similar components we replaced in old radios and if you find a scooter left outside things seem to rust/seize more than on motorbikes or maybe the scooters don't get serviced/looked after same as motorbikes or is it just the salt air we are surrounded by!!? Even those costing the same as a decent s/h car don't fair any better.

 

[Plumb]

Pray for fine weather then! I guess

 

[PaulC70]

My wife uses hers in all weathers and gets used every single day, covers it at night only and it lives outdoors as we have no room to get it indoors. Still going strong over 2 years later and we bought it second hand. Needs new rear tyres soon though as she's worn the tread to the point that they are slicks!

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[pappajohn]

Wouldn't bother buying them - they get nicked when you go shopping!! Just get some clear plastic bags and put over - obviously making sure you can still operate the controls!! Mind you having said that they are not advised to be used in the wet - water and electrics don't mix!!

Mine hasn't be stolen.
As for don't use in the wet......better not use your van or car in the wet, it has a battery as well.
My scooter batteries, like all scooters, are under a plastic body panel and all the drive components are fully sealed.
Apart from that, were only talking 12v.

 

[Plumb]

My wife uses hers in all weathers and gets used every single day, covers it at night only and it lives outdoors as we have no room to get it indoors. Still going strong over 2 years later and we bought it second hand. Needs new rear tyres soon though as she's worn the tread to the point that they are slicks!

To many wheelies then !

 

[Plumb]

Mine hasn't be stolen.
As for don't use in the wet......better not use your van or car in the wet, it has a battery as well.
My scooter batteries, like all scooters, are under a plastic body panel and all the drive components are fully sealed.
Apart from that, were only talking 12v.

12V not enough for a barbecue then!

 

[JTharleybob]

We have a large mobility scooter for Jeremy, we went to careco, in Cardiff. Explained exactly what we needed from our scooter. We now have one which breaks down into 5 pieces and fits in our garage space, will do approximately 15 miles , has mains and solar charging. And makes a huge difference to our lives. My advice would be to go to a place that sells them and get what is right for you. Good luck with your hunt

 

[PaulC70]

To many wheelies then !

indeed! I thank god she cant drive a car!

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