Countersteering + 8 other electric scooter riding tips
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- It does not matter if you ride Xiaomi M365, Kugoo s1 or any other electric scooter. Today I am sharing some basic riding tips that might help you to avoid most common crashes, improve your range and make you overall better rider.
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I've taught many people to ride a motorcycle. The bigger the bike and the faster you go, the more you need to countersteer, but the term really confuses people. So I've adopted a different teaching technique. I tell them - Push left, turn left and then I have them try it. The brain is a funny thing, they don't perceive it as 'counter' cause you are associating left with left. It's subtle but it works.
That is a great way to explain it, thanks for sharing mate!
I think about it the same way!
nice !
My advice when it comes to brakeing and also if you go over uneven terrain. Bend knees a little bit, dont stand straight. It gives more stability and also if you fall you can make yourself smaller quicker. Usually what i been doing on longboard when i go fast, then i prepared to "roll it off" if i fall 🤟
Great advice mate, thanks! 🙌
*Great **Latest.Bike** Scooter ! I have had it for almost 2 years now and it is still working great so far! Brake and acceleration are really smooth!*
The BEST scooter riding technique video. Countersteering…all single track vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, scooters…turn best using countersteering. With bikes & scooters it is often too small to realize, but it is always there. Countersteering starts the essential lean into the turn.
Cheers man!
Best "how to drive your scooter" video on the internet. Thank you! Very excited to get my 1st scooter this week!
Have fun!
turning is so scary for me 😭😭 your video really helped me understand what im doing wrong
Glad it helped!
I knew almost everything from this video but the trick with the right posture and steering only with your body without hands... Wow! I never thought it is even possible to ride an e-scooter like that! Thanks, dude, that was awesome!
Thank you mate, glad you found it useful :)
It's that you shouldn't be using the handlebar to steer anyway. If you rode kid scooters, you'd know that.
That's some crazy extreme counter steering!!
I might be overexagerating it for demonstrstion purposes :)
An important thing to do with any new motorized vehicle is to learn how everything feels first. This means spending time taking it to a big park, an empty parking lot and just try things out, such as braking hard, accelerating hard, corner hard etc. Learn what the scooter does at these extreme conditions and get used to how it behaves. A lot of accidents happen when people just take it out and ride in public and a dog runs in front of them or an obstacle causes them to brake hard, then they go over the top or lose control one way or another. Learn how these things feel before taking your scooter out on public roads!
Great advice!
New scooter rider here and after practicing a bit , your video really clicks with what I can improve on :)
One of the best on riding tips I have seen so far ! Thank You for you efforts.
Nice to read it man :) Ride safe and have fun!
Hands down, best e-scooter maneuvering and handling video on UA-cam!
Hi mate, thanks. Very kind of you!
Tip for more range. Stand sideways on the scooter. You will have less air resistance like that. Especially when you have heavy counterwinds. (Might get you 1km more if you do it right)
marmoto liferider totally agree! Good one mate!
you mean a little more to the right or left depending wich you prefer or completely sideways?
Please don't do that. You should always be facing forward. The best weight distribution. You need to be able to lean on each turn.
Lol hell no
@@TheTransitmtl except its not any harder to lean while standing sideways. How do you think skateboarders turn?
I'm waiting for the delivery of my scooter. I am a snowboarder and I surf, so I understand this using your body to turn...hope I can apply it for when I'm on my E-Scooter.
You will be good :) it is not a rocket science, you can go a long way with the common sense :)
I love those ms Paint demonstrations :D very simple and informative, no matter what's the tool, as long it get's the job done!
Samuli Nieminen don’t insult my video editing software 😂 but you are right, they are very basic, and I hope they serve the purpose :) thanks for your support mate!
Thanks for the video. This has been the best video I have seen so far explaining how to ride a scooter
Hi James, super glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
This is the best safety video I've seen after watching hours of videos. Thank you so much! ! I bought an electric scooter for both myself and my son. He is young and impulsive and your video will provide much needed instruction after Christmas. Stay safe :)
Thanks mate, I just shared some real life experience 🙄 ride safe! :)
yes thats what i learned when i had my cbr600 counter stearing, i know when you tell ppl to do it they look at you as if you are mad but it works and stops you going wide on a bend in the road great video and some great information
Thanks mate! Yes, on motorcycles you learn that quickly when you need to corner :)
Thank you very much for the information. I like the portion where you shift your body weight to counter-steer, and the free-rolling especially when going downhill. Cheers from the 🇵🇭.
Raymond Dasoy thanks mate! Greetings to you! 👍🏻
Great advice, I was looking for real tips like this for a while you delivered!
Thanks a bunch man!
Great video! Your driving style and riding experience are fantastic! I admire your high jumps👍
Thank you mate!
Thanks for the tips and the drawings! Really enjoyed the vid
Thank you man for the support! Happy you enjoyed it :)
Excellent tips bro. thank you
supernova1976 thank you mate! 🤟
God bless for making this video. Im new with e scooters and I'm kinda skeptical when going fast on uneven roads cause tires are so small. Your video helped a lot, just liked, subscribed and smashed that bell notifications. Keep up the awesome work teaching safety tips about scooter. I personally really appreciated your video. ✌
That is very kind of you. Thanks for the support mate. It is really rewarding to know somebody benefits from the content I am creating. Drive safe!
Thank you for doing this video! Cheers!
ConstantinDV thanks bro! Glad you liked it!
Very nice video and very cool tips! Thank you!
Tiago Marques thanks mate :)
Great advice which I intend to follow.
Paul Meyer thanks Paul for the comment! Appreciate!
Really cool video! At the drop at 8:26 I started singing "I can ride my scooter with no handlebars, no handlebars" following the beat xD
ELLE3773 thanks man 😂😂
I wish I saw this earlier last week before I did send myself flying over the handlebars…..luckily I was wearing a helmet, but it was still pretty bad (yup! now I need a new helmet). I’m recovering now thankfully.
Going to go back to the basics and this video helps immensely.
Damn sorry to hear you had such experience. On a positive note - I am glad you are here and can write the comments, wish you a quick recovery!
Position your body weight back and down when braking/hitting something. I think now you will know :)
Ride safe!
@@VRMinde thanks. Luckily nothing broken…..a few stitches above my lip and some bruises, and I guess one heck of a story. Thanks for the tips. Going to be practicing a lot in empty parking lots once I’m ready again.
Thank you so much! This was helpful!
The Kat and Tanya Experience hey! Glad to hear that :) thanks for your comment!
Very very good video. Great tips thanks
Henn617 thanks fot he kind words! :) glad you liked it!
as all have said, good job and thanks!
are vee thank you so much, it motivates me to make more vids :) I should try to fit the 10” wheels next week ;)
Man I had to subscribe !
Just bought my 1st scooter 8 days ago had to ride it home which resulted in me getting run over by a not so attentive driver but accept it's still my fault.
Luckily just a few scratches and bumps got back on and home 2 miles and a bit later.
Have watched a few of your uploads and have been practicing.
So much easier to control turn break ect.., MASSIVE THANKS .
Hope to upload some videos of my progress thanks again and happy riding!
Damn man that is not the greatest first day on a scoot 😳 be very careful on the streets as too many drivers are looking at their phones instead of looking at the road nowadays! Thanks for the sub and for the comment. Glad you enjoy the content! Stay safe out there!
@@VRMinde Yeah but aint going to let it put me off i love riding to much ! just be more aware of other people not looking !
Thanks for the reply take care will keep an eye out for you uploads !
Thanks so much this is really helpful :)
SparkyCola3 great you liked it man, thank you for the comment!
very helpful indeed...especially for the newbies!!
Jopet Ureta thanks mate, happy you found it helpful!
This video is spot on. Glad somebody finally made it!
Glad you liked it :) Ride safe!
@@VRMinde great celerity.. Is that filmed from gopro hero 8?
@@mehakdhillon6409 I can't remember now 100%, but most probably Hero 7, I do not have the 8 :)
@@VRMinde actually last week i also got gopro hero 8.. I just wanted to know that where we can easily editing 4k videos.. Can we editing from iPhone ?
Surrey Pind Mitran Da for quick short clips you can use Quick app on your phone. For more serious edits I am using Powerdirector software. The majority of the industry professionals use Adobe Premiere :)
Great tips! Thanks
Dannyo Ahlrichs thank you man!
Good lessons. Thank you! :-)
Cheers man!
Great video! I just started riding a normal scooter again after a decade and ate some concrete from misjudging a curb 😂. I need more practice before getting an electric I definitely need to improve my dexterity.
I hope you’re OK man :) It will come together quickly as you spend some time riding
Thank you
Thank for your comment mate! It comes naturally after riding longer. I learned it the first time from reading "The twist of the wrist" book when I was learning to ride motorcycles. Then checked that I was doing that without knowing on my bicycle for years :)
Brilliant, top notch, 👍
Thanks mate!
Nice tips!
Χρ Τγ thanks mate! :)
Great information thanks !!
Temporary Billy thank you mate!
Look at 5:06 or so in the video. Notice his head position. We go where we look. He is turning tight and looking where he wants to go. Turn your head! Look left & you’ll go left; look right to go right. When there are hazards like potholes…don’t look at the potholes (you’ll ride into them), look at your safe path through them. You’ll go where you look.
Good point, especially about peripheral vision. Motorcyclists (racers) train that consciously :)
Ive ordered myself a Zero 10X as e scoots are about to become legalised here in the UK next month. They brought it forward a year due to coronavirus.
I need it to for work commute, public transport is risking one's health nowadays.
Thanks for the tips, stay safe.
Oh, mate that is such great news for the UK! I remember someone being really mad in the comments about the scooter ban :) Now Zero 10x looks like a beast! It should also be real fun offroad. Ride safe, and thank you for your comment!
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but electric scooters are not being made legal in the UK in June, all that is happening is the government has moved up the trial of rental scheme with scooters to see what they need to do to be road legal, unfortunately they are not looking at private owed scooters. 🤷🏻♂️
Privately owned e-scooters are still illegal my friend. It's only the rental e-scooters that are now legal but apparently there aren't any of those around either due to this made up virus because of people sharing items
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it mate!
Great Tips mate !! First thing i will do is disabling regain power...
Tayfun Damla Özkan thanks mate!
I enjoy riding my scoot without the constant regen much more :)
thank you! it helps 🙏 i am a new scooter owner so i am trying to learn everything 😅
Thank you! Enjoy your rides and stay safe 🙌
A little girl came out of a driveway on her scooter and I had to use countersteer on my scooter to avoid a collision quickly. I've had 3 bullet bikes and I knew instantly what to do.
It becomes a habit after riding things on 2 wheels. A good habit I would say.
good video! thanks for the tips.^^
Rikkoo thanks mate! :) glad you liked it!
Diggin' my new dual 500W Kaabo Mantis 8. Cheers!
That’s a beast mate! :)
Rear wheel and front wheel makes a difference as well! The breaking system and rear/front is important also be careful for sticky throttles!
Good add-on!
Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for.
Thanking you for taking time to leave a comment mate!
@@VRMinde thanks for the incredibly useful riding skills info. I tried a moped once. Came right off it. I never got round to learning to drive (I will eventually), my knee won't let me stand-cycle anymore and public transport is full of anti-maskers so I got an escooter. I was worried before I first rode it but it was a lot easier than I had thought... still, I've only been riding it a week and I've had a couple of slips that nearly dehorsed me and I wanted to up my riding game.
You helped.
Hey, you ever need to unblock a sink for free, I got a vid for that XD. Maybe I can help you too XD
@@StitchesLovesRats I will refer to your channel mate when I have a problem like that :) you know for yourself it is a great feeling when someone finds your video useful :) Thank you very much. Drive safe
@@VRMinde lol, most of my channel is about acacia rats. I just also learned a trick off a plumber/burglar housemate once and shared it.
Usefull tips!👍
Thanks for taking the time to leave the comment man. Appreciate your support!
@@VRMinde
no problem man!
It was little effort after learning more safety to drive my electric scooter to the grocery store and reverse back home whitout falling on my face with some groceries.
I am 50 jears old used to drive 1000cc or more motor cycles but its also fun to drive an electric scooter while a was sceptic about electric vehicles first.
Keep up the good work!🤘
@@ronalddebonte5939 thanks mate, ride safe!
Very very helpful
Happy to hear mate!
3:52, yes this is what I came for.
Thank you. Been missing this part frequently without realising on my rides.
Time to start really riding this thing like it’s a longboard when I want to move it around properly. (Dragon GTR, flj type scooter)
4:29 can I also add to please make sure your stem bearings have 0 play in them when riding like this, lots of torsion can be put onto the steering assembly during these manoeuvres.
If your bearings are buggered go to your local bicycle or bearing shop and get a nice upgraded quality bearing, if your bearing races are muffed they will be able to help you out too, don’t order them from China to save a $, it’s not worth having your front end shear off.
Finished the video now, you sir seem to be of the same kind about these things as me when it comes to riding. Great video!
You also seem to be aware of how to properly maintain your whole scooter, this is a serious thing people need to learn 😂👌
Hey mate, thanks for your comments!
I like doing small maintenance things myself for scooters, bikes, etc. I do oil service for my car myself and so on. But not everyone likes that. I agree that these things need regular maintenance, adjustments, tightening of a few bolts and cleaning. Then they perform well for the long time.
If you are into learning about riding/driving things I recommend reading/listening to "Twist Of The Wrist" book by Keith Code. There are many interesting, counter-intuitive tips :)
It is focused on race bikes, but works for everything :)
VRMinde thank you for that suggestion man, I’ll absolutely have to give it a good look! I hate doing downhill on bicycles because I never bothered analysing myself enough, now that I have the GoPro, it makes life much easier for me to learn about my mistakes :)
I too repair and maintain my own hardware and vehicles! If something in this house breaks, I’ll usually fix it myself, wether it be a computer, a washing machine or even the sewing machine too 😂
I hate working with cars, parts always cost me too much and there’s just so many components that can wrong. Scooters are much more simple, much like bicycles for someone like myself.
Glad to see another person who doesn’t fall for the consumerism Schtick :)
Keep wrenching and having fun man!
It’s really not much effort to at least tighten down a head + lock nut and adjust brakes every few rides, literally takes 30 seconds if you keep up your regular maintenance :)
(I bet you’re sorted already, but marine grease does a great job of wearing through harsh weather and sticking around 👌)
Got a Hiboy s2pro a month ago, broke both bones in my left arm 2 weeks ago today because a car thought it would be funny to brake check me and stop to laugh at me after I had to make an emergency exit from the road to a parking lot to avoid hitting them. I hit the smallest pothole ever at 19mph but at that moment I forgot to lean back and went over the bars like superman. I'm so lucky I had a bike helmet on and just broke 1 arm in 2 places as it took the entire force of the fall, not a single other scratch on me. I can't wait to get my cast off at the end of July and get back out there, hopefully one day I can afford a better scooter. The worst part about scooter injuries is walking the scooter over a mile home with multiple broken bones and then driving myself to the ER since everyone I knew was working -_- Ty so much for this video, it'll help prevent future injuries!
Dude :O :O that is like a horror movie scenario! FFS. Not a nice place to be. And what an asshole in that car!
I have been 2 weeks on crutches myself now, so I can only imagine how annoyed you must have been. Stay safe there!
Love it thank you
Christian Lopez thank you mate!
Superb .
Thank you!
7:23 "Daddy, can I have my scooter back now?"
Hahaha :)) no, this one officially was
my wifes, my daughter had kugoo s1 then :)
At 8:17 skills!! I'm inspired...
I practice it a lot on my scoots :)
After dozens of similar videos that proved useless I finally found this one that partially explains how to drive these things. Congratulations. Note that there are absolutely no videos for complete beginners so most likely anyone that did not had to do anything with bikes won't be able to drive one of these. There are plenty of kids and even adult beginners that have to clue where to start from and this video is the only one I found to be actually helpful for them. So far I did not find a good video to give them as a start point. You deserve a barrel of beer!
Hey mate, that is probably one of the kindest comments I ever got on youtube 😆 thanks for taking time to type this. Made my day mate, thanks a lot!
Awesome 👍
Thanks mate!
10:07 yes yes you free roll more than kers charge your battery. would be nice turn kers on big hill.would be nice it charge batteries when foot padling
You gotta another new sub
Welcome aboard!
Finally someone that rides scooters like I do! People are so stiff on them!
Hey mate, I do think the same - everyone are so stiff :)
Hey mate, awesome tips! Just bought mine... could you please tell how did you turn off the regenerative braking ? the KERS feature from 'weak' to off so you can free ride ?
Much appreciated in advance!
Hi, thanks for the kind words mate! You can only turn it off with custom firmware... However, as you just purchased it, you might have a very late version of the firmware on your scooter. I only know how to downgrade up to 1.5.2. If it is a newer version, it is more complicated. I made a video about downgrading here ua-cam.com/video/Wx7KXPrB0Eg/v-deo.html
6:22 confirmed. i drive 365 days on year with bicycle. it run on clear ice straight,but not bumpy smooth ice LOL
Bra jobba =) keep safe ;)
Владимир Нес спасибо! :) same to you mate, thanks for the support!
How many times did he warn us we could break our face? He’s a hot roughneck
Great tips man
StudentofReview Thanks! :) glad you liked them!
VRMinde My first electric scooter will be here next week so you’re video really helped me understand a lot, I subbed. Thanks
StudentofReview what scooter did you get mate? I can imagine the anticipation before it arrives! :) Ride safe and have fun, thanks for the support!
VRMinde I ended up going with the gotrax XR. I know you said have feet 90 degrees, but where should my toes be pointing? To the right or left? I’m naturally a righty.
StudentofReview that is very personal. In skating/snowbording/surfing etc stance when you stand right leg forwards is called “goofy”, left leg forwards “regular”. I am goofy. Good way to find out is to stand with your both feet next to each other, close your eyes and ask someone to push you from behind. Your “natural” foot will come forwards :) or imagine/try sliding on a slippery surface or ice.
Thanks a lot
Thanking you mate
Nice vid with some good safety tips thanks for posting, I have a question, is there any way to tap my scooters battery to charge devices like my phone or Bluetooth Speaker ? TIA
Hi, thanks mate. Good question, never considered this. You could try and measure the voltage on the controller pins, especially the one that goes to the dashboard or on the dashboard itself. I think dashboard is running on 5V or so, that should be similar to the USB voltage.
thanks man
Thanks for your support mate!
Nice
Jelte Swinnen thanks mate!
Go for it
🙌
Great video with good advice! Did you really ride your scooter with no hands? Did you lock the handlebars in place first? I'm too scared to try this.
Also, when you know you're going to crash at 35kph, what's the best way to fall?
Thanks mate! I did ride it without locking the bar and without holding the handlebar and steering with my feet and body :) It is dangerous and I do not recommend doing it. Best way to fall... It is hard to say, it depends. I am doing a lot of inline skating and falling many times a day in a skatepark. With every different trick, there is a different way to fall which you find out after repeatedly falling :D
On a scooter, firstly you need to try and avoid crashing into hard objects - cars, trees, rocks etc. Going over the bars while holding the handlebar is not an option either :)
You can almost always jump off on your feet, but if you are going more than 20km/h you will struggle to run that fast. I would most probably try to make a roll if on the hard surface or slide if on the grass. The best idea is not to fall :) I do not like electric scooters faster than 30km/h. E-bikes are better for bigger speeds. Larger diameter wheels, better brakes, etc.
Hi I ride with one foot facing forward and the other placed sideways as far to the rear as possible. This keeps me facing forward but keeps good balance at the rear.
Should I try to get used to the skateboard stance or do you think there's a certain difference. I used to skateboard a long time ago (35 Yrs ago) and am not sure if my stance or yours has any advantages over each other, would love your opinion.
Barry Morgan I do think you are fine mate :) at least one foot sideways lets you feel/steer the deck. And if you already ride like this for a while there is no important reason to change the stance. It also ok to change your stance to let your feet/legs rest. On long trips my calves are crying 😂
Hii I like your videos a lot. Would you share how do you film your rides on electric scooters?
Hi, That could be a video on its own mate. I enjoy filming/editing process and I try to get creative every time.
Many times my wife, who is a professional photographer, helps me with making the shots.
On-ride footage comes from either go pro hero 7, or the insta360 one R camera. I use “invisible” selfie stick, chest mount, sometimes mount it on the scooter. Sometimes I use like 5m long stick and mount the 360cam on it sticking out of my backpack.
For the “better quality” shots, close-ups and details I am using the Nikon z6 camera. I do use a wireless mic as well... I know it does not help a lot when I write it like this. I am getting a lot of inspiration from Peter Mckinnon, Daniel Schiffer, check out their youtube channels.
The collective amount of sphincters that puckered when he started riding with no hands was deafening.....
Sphincters? Puckered? I need to expand my english vocabulary 😳
good tips! the only flaw i see is he's not wearing a helmet all thru out his demo, but when it's all over he's wearing a helmet. hehe. cheers!
James Michael Ramos Thank you mate. I admit I do not wear a helmet on a daily commute. I use bicycle/el.scooter instead of a car for every day riding, and I grew-up doing that without a helmet. Whenever I go to do sports - skatepark, mountainbike, even road-race bike I wear one. I am not saying it is a good excuse :D
Any tips on how to dissemble Kugoo S1?
Great video like always bro!
CripNchill hey thanks mate! I had fun filming and editing it :) I am not sure I understand what do you mean by dissemble? Dissasemble? Which part?
@@VRMinde Keep up the good work mate!
Yes disassemble!! Damm my English sucks😂😂 I just got all the pieces and the 12.000ah battery to do the battery mod!
@@VRMinde so I need to access motherboard
CripNchill I have only disassembled the screen and that is on my other vid.
But the controller is under the cover on the angled tube, just in front of your feet. Battery is accessible through the front bottom cover. Everything is simple there,
But if you need to just put in another 36v 12k ah battery - both main and controller connectors are next to the battery, front cover under your feet. Start there. Would like to see how it fits there :)
@@VRMinde thanks for the lights bro! I'm going to try!
Hahahaha I'm not going to put the battery there, I'm going to keep original one and I'm going to add a external battery outside! It's a nice mod!
Thank you so much for the video, I was always in the wrong position, all ahead. I did not understand the tire pressure part, for example on the m365 I have the 10 inch tire with reinforced air chamber, and 78kg weight, I currently keep them at about 3bar, I like it soft, and I do little road, what pressure do you advise me?
Luca Cavallini hi, glad you found it useful :) There is always max recommended pressure noted by a manufacturer on the side of the tire, sometimes there is also a minimum pressure value. I normally use the maximum :) But it does make scooter more bumpy/gives more range. It is a personal choice I think. 10” tires my need less air than 8.5”. I weight almost 90 and I think my 10” is about 2.4 bars 🙄
Super
Catalin Helgiu thanks!
I like your tips but I feel KERS has a function not many people get. If you were to ever crash or get off your scooter at high speeds, KERS will automatically slow the scooter down to a stop in a couple seconds, which will likely prevent it from flying off into cars, or worse, pedestrians. I have been involved in a fall which was somewhat bettered by the breaking, so I shall say I'm speaking from personal experience. I can also see it preventing accidents on a very bumpy road which requires you to hold tightly onto the handlebars, although I agree with you on only holding onto them lightly if possible.
Empire Beats thanks for your comment mate. If there were a lot of mountains/hills around me I would probably leave it on. Here in Denmark is so flat, that it is hard to find any incline :)
Regarding the bumpy road - I find it the most dangerous when I hold the handlebars with one hand. I tried letting my scooter run without holding the bars on a bumpy road - it jumps and wobbles like crazy, but the more speed you have, the more stable it actually is 🙄
I have ride skate but I both scuter and newer round it and in store they told mee that my legs can't bee like on skateboard cos my front fut must bee turnt to 12 o clock with a stem off scuter and rear like on skateboard and I riden 1 time cos rain and I didn't felt good with my front leg turn in front its not natural and I will try ride like I ment too. But I think ok they know. Thanks for tips ,best regards from Croatia
You know, at the end it can work differently for everyone. If someone is used to riding two legs next to each other - they can do that. But if you already feel it is not comfortable - you better adjust and try it different way. If you have skated - you know how to control it with your feet and not your arms. Ride safe mate!
Hi. Great content. Just want to ask, how tall are you?
Hi, I am 191cm
the counter steer is a good skill to learn. it has saved me on my motorcycle before
FooTeePrint it is a good one to have in your toolbox :)
To be honest, I don't even want to remember what it was like to drive the german m365 in the delivery condition with solid rubber tires and no suspension - every curve was like a suicide attempt at more than 10 kmh :-D
I can imagine mate :D
this might seem like an obvious one, but when riding you should always keep both hands on the bars beause of how short the bars are and where the centre of gravity is, it makes the scooter incredibly unstable at basically any speed
It really depends on the scooter. Some of them are very stable due to the correct angle of the vertical steering tube vs the wheel and some are much less stable. I think about riding and steering the scooter as a skateboard - steering with body and feet more than with hands. I do a lot of one-hand riding when filming :)
I got my wide wheel pro and bridges and hills are not a problem with a 1000 watts of power I’m flying on Manhattan street to queens. I got from fluidfreeride great guys delivered to NYC . I usually ride with my right foot on 12 o’clock position and the left foot on 12:50 clock position and I feel comfortable like that. is that position ok ? Thank you
Galassio music great scooter mate! I think every foot position can work, it is not that critical.
I put front foot at 12 when I just do a first kick. Later I like it more sideways so I could steer the scooter with the body weight/pressure on my heels/toes. Similar to snowboard, surfboard, skateboard etc. :)
Have fun and stay safe!
I once went on a ride to school and had a ton of fun until I tried to cross a street and I saw the green light. I went over it and out of nowhere a car hit me on my scooter and since then I have a huge fear steering on my scooter. I used to do a lot of cool stuff with it I get really scared steering with my scooter so I drive as slow as I can all the time. Thanks for this video I hope it helps me on my next ride!
Hey Franko, that is terrible experience you had! :O events like these affects us, humans. As the time goes by you will get more and more relaxed again, but you will allways remember to look aroound twice before crossing the street. This is why experienced riders check many things twice. I hope you were not seriously injured. Take good care of yourself and ride safe!
I think that most of the tips are natural behavior for bicycle and some for skateboard riders
True mate, the more things you ride, the more you find how similar they are. But there are a lot of people who really need the basics.
@@VRMinde Yeah, I dont deny that. I see many people using rental scooters like they never rode anything with 2 wheels, or riding 2 people even with their kids on 1 scooter. Thats straight way to easy injuries.
Countersteering? I learned how to do that on my classic ankle breaker scooter as a trick.
I can fish tail the front wheel while i push forward.
Normally it comes natural with experience :) it is really needed riding motorcycles on corners
Number 1, that mistake happened. Good thing i didnt got a broken bone lol. Just deep scratches
I think many of us do it, some get more lucky than the others :D
I feel like this video is for people that didn't do enough exploring when they were little.
sunny steve Haha, of course if you ride things on 2 wheels since you were a child you will have lots of knowledge built through experience :) But when I watch people in large cities on the rental “bird” or similar scooters it seems like not many of them explored enough :)
Great video. Why is your speedometer painted over?
It is an old m365, they used to come without a speedometer :)
@@VRMinde ohh haha ty
In the app of the M365 Pro you can set the energy recovery intensity. I set this to high, which basically doesn't allow me to free roll except in steep slopes, but I use it as my primary break, by just letting go of the throttle. Do you think setting the intensity to medium or low and free roll more could give me more range?
HolyGarbage if you ride accordingly - it will, meaning you will need to disengage the throttle earlier.
Can’t remember who made a video rolling down one of the longest mountain roads on the SurRon with max KERS setting on to check how much battery will he get back. It was around 2% on a very long and steep road down.
@@VRMinde Interesting. Maybe I should lower it then.
HolyGarbage that is exactly the reason why there is an adjustment accessible for everyone to “play” and find the setting that works the best FOR YOU :)
If you have it set to high and you are using KERS downhill, you are gonna end up breaking it so be careful bro
Steep hills*
Where did you buy your helmet/ name? Cheers Viking
I mainly buy safety gear from Skatepro. They ship fast :)
Just realized I’ve been counter steering me entire life on a bike without realizing it lmao
yup, it comes naturally, bet when you are aware of that, you can corner better (on motorcycles)
Do you know where I can get dashboard covers like those?
Adam Madi that was only a sticker I think. I bought some on aliexpress last year :)