Avoid These 6 Electric Scooter Riding Mistakes!

For mistake #5, don’t forget damp or wet road markings! Asking for traction on crosswalk paint in the morning is often a quick way to find yourself rolling on the ground. It’s absurd how slippery road paint can be.

One thing I learned from mountain biking is to NOT tighten down the bolts for the cockpit controls. Rather, tighten them just enough to hold them in place, but loose enough that they will rotate if the scooter is dropped. That way, nothing should break easily if dropped. Good info.

Well done! I’m glad you’ve provided this updated version to your previous videos.

Pretty good guide. I was reminded to do use my body to counteract the force while braking because of your old video stuck in the back of my mind while riding. I haven't been braking properly all the time when i went out for a ride. But indeed when i know i'm going really fast and i need to slow down by shifting my weight far back.

DONT RIDE WITH ONE HAND!!! I just hurt myself really bad accidentally riding with one hand just for a second. FYI, I have 20 years of bicycle experience. I can ride it without a hand. BUT for scooters, make fking sure do not off hand while moving!!😵😵😵

These were great points! Even as an experienced scooter commuter rider, I learned a lot. Thank you.

Some great advice there - my scooter is a Bogist C1 with a seat - I stand as well and use the seat as a brace between my legs, and that helps with stability too. One handed riding is a no-no, but possible at low speed while sitting and pressing knee against the stem. Wet leaves are the worst! Slow right down so not to need to be able to brake, and be prepared to jump off. Again, sitting is easier as can hang legs over the side and use as skids/stabilisers! I made a 3D printed fairing and windshield for mine - makes a huge different to aerodynamics, efficiency and keeps all of you dry in the rain! 🙂

Fantastic instruction!💯 Love your Klima! 🧡

Amazing, watching the first video a year or two ago taught me a lot. This is a great video too, love rider guide.

love you guys!! I’m going to get the wolf king gtr for christmas using your code because of you

Right on man. That is indeed some excellent advice. Please keep the tips as well as the appropriate gear advice coming. You guys rock man! 😎👊

On issue with the two-finger braking: It's only safe if the brake lever cannot pinch your other fingers against the grip. So, either adjust your brakes so they engage fully before the lever gets within a finger-width of the grip, or straighten your other fingers.

I'm looking into getting a 🛴 electric scooter so I'm not only looking into all the different brands but also the safety of riding properly so thank you for the informative video.

I'm goofy because I'm a southpaw using dominant side on the lead! Also increases my reaction time and control of my scooter! Also, both my feet are staggered but face almost completely forward on my relatively wide 6.8 inch deck. Coming from a martial arts background, my knees are always bent and redistributing my weight on acceleration/deceleration to my feet strictly is pretty easy.

Great watch 🙏🏿

I had no idea you were the man behind rk9. Love your videos man.

Love your videos

I loved the part with percentages of traction on different surfaces. Do you have a full video on that?

Ooo! That sand... so close to eating it so many times on sand. Yesterday, wet leaves almost got me twice otw back home from the grocery. I have a very bad habit of taking one hand off the bars while riding to fix my hat and hair in my eye. I know I need to be stopping to readjust but sometimes I just don't. It's gonna catch up to me if I don't quit playin... 🙄 I need to remember to stay slowed down too. I've already broken both legs on my scooter. I can't be doing that crap again either. (Hmm, I got a lotta stuff to work on 🤔).

I can carry 2 cases of soda on the front part of the platform of my escooter and ride home. Can't do that with a bicycle.