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Bearing lubrication Suspension lubrication
Let’s grab a can of lubricant -
we recommend Jig-a-loo, and
move on to your bearings. Your
bearings are the connection
between the rotating wheels of
your scooter and the non-ro-
tating frame that holds them
stable. As you use your scooter,
the friction can cause the
bearing to get worn out - we
prevent it from happening by
lubricating it regularly.
Start by cleaning the bearing
with a clean and wet towel,
you can spin the wheel at the
same time to make it easier to
clean. Once the towel is clean,
use WD-40 to clean the bear-
ings. This will remove the tiny
particles that are not able to be
Similar to the bearings, your
suspension travels up and
down as the spring inside of it
contracts and extends. Over
time, this friction can cause
noises or squeaking sounds.
Good news is that this is one of
the easiest steps in the mainte-
nance process.
Ensure the suspension is clean
prior to using the lubricant.
Spray the lubricant inside the
spring, on the travel sha of
cleaned by your wet tissue. It’s
really important that you add
lubricant aer this step - since
WD-40 is a water disperser,
it removes old lubricant and
cleans the bearing. If you
don’t add jig-a-loo aer, your
bearings will not be lubricated,
causing them to get worn out
aer a few miles.
You will need to spray gen-
erously. Spray directly at the
bearings and in the general
bearing direction, since they
are sealed for better protec-
tion. Spin your wheel at the
same time to make sure the
lubricant is being dispersed
effectively.
the spring located inside the
coil. Then spray in the top and
bottom pivot points of the
suspension.
A good way to distribute the
lubricant inside of the suspen-
sion spring is to jump on the
scooter following the applica-
tion of lubricant. The up-down
movement will create friction
which will help distribute the
grease.
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