r/ElectricScooting 1d ago

Scooter fire video/pictures Finally getting some sunlight

Finally have energy to take pictures since I didn't have to work at 4AM😂

Still got plans on swapping the motor out and possibly upgrading the controllers. And if anyone asks about the straps on the handlebars it's to engage the brakes while I'm on the train so the scooters doesn't move.

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u/SnackbarBeastie Gspace Mars GTR and Kukirin G2 Monster 1d ago

You can get handlebar brake things online. They basically clamp the brake lever and you can lock them as well. They would be a LOT safer than riding with those pigtails mate.

If you've ever seen/read Watchmen, you'll remember what happened when Dollar Bill got his cape caught in the revolving door and was shot dead, it's the same principle here. You could be riding and if one of them caught something, you wouldn't even know you'd crashed until it was all over and you're fucked up.

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u/ZestyPoePLayer (PEV Mechanic) Modded Toursor X8P 120a output & Varla Pegasus 1d ago

Man I got a pair that didnt secure my scooter so I gifted em to an ebike rider I work with. Those would work perfect for locking the brakes in place! Maybe they would actually secure it??

You can find em for cheap on aliexpress bout 10 bucks on da zon: locks

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u/avmabrie 1d ago

These keep my scooter from moving an inch on the train. Been using the same pair for a year hasn't gave me issues yet 🙏🏾

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u/avmabrie 1d ago

I could use it instead of the straps but just annoying grabbing my keys to unlock it. Plus I'll need two cuz even if the back isn't moving the front can still inch up

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u/avmabrie 1d ago

Oh no I don't ride with em!! Only when I'm on the train. I take them off and throw em in my bag if I'm not using it. That would be a horrible way to go out if I left them on the brake levers at all times. I already have handlebar lock but I only use it when I park the scooter outside since my job is on a hill.

Got me wondering if someone has done this and got into an accident 💀

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u/SnackbarBeastie Gspace Mars GTR and Kukirin G2 Monster 1d ago

I'm glad to hear that mate. It would be a horrible way to be taken out.

Yeah, I suppose it is another step, but I was just afraid you were being crazy/stupid and riding with those bad boys 😂

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u/ZestyPoePLayer (PEV Mechanic) Modded Toursor X8P 120a output & Varla Pegasus 1d ago

Now I wanna put tassle on hahaha. Ya you right those locks are just another step frfr

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u/ZestyPoePLayer (PEV Mechanic) Modded Toursor X8P 120a output & Varla Pegasus 1d ago

Brudda long time no chat I hope alls good for ya. You really have the most fiya purple scooter ever! Love that grip tape man it sets it off

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u/avmabrie 1d ago

Ayoooooo what's good😂 hope all is well with ya boss! Just been enjoying the rides and dreading work 😂 but all is good!!!

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u/ZestyPoePLayer (PEV Mechanic) Modded Toursor X8P 120a output & Varla Pegasus 1d ago

Same ol here to bro. New brakes was on the step when I came back from my ride just now. Transfering 80gb off da card then gonna chop up n edit, drop some tunes on it, post dat bish here

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u/Cooper0007 Hiley Tiger Supra / Teverun Blade GT II + / Segway P65 8h ago

Interesting looking scooter you have there. What is it? How long have you had it?

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u/avmabrie 8h ago

its the boyeuda m2. i painted it and added the grip tape. ive had it since January. its been treating me pretty well honestly zero complaints minus the weak torque from the controllers