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Frequently Asked Questions:
What type of scooter do I need?
What is the difference between a 2 stroke and a 4 stroke?
What are the motor sizes and what are the differences?
Do I need a motorcycle license?
Where do I get my service work done?
What type of maintenance does a scooter require?
What type of warranty do the scooters carry?
Does a scooter have to be tagged?

The Answers:

What type of scooter do I need?
That depends on what type of riding you plan on doing. If you are just going to scoot around close to home then a 50cc will be okay, but if you plan to scoot all over town we recommend a 150cc. 50cc scooters  will go a maximum of 40-50 mph, depending on the model; 150cc scooters maximum of 60-65 mph; and 250cc scooters will max out at about 80-85 mph.

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What is the difference between a 2 stroke and a 4 stroke?
A two-stroke engine generates a combustion-powered piston stroke with every revolution of the crankshaft. A four-stroke engine generates a combustion-powered piston stroke every second revolution of the crankshaft. In terms of reliability, horsepower and ease of operation, the engine types vary in only a few noticeable areas.

A two-stroke engine typically develops excellent horsepower for a given engine size. The two strokes require the operator to add two-stroke specific oil to a separate holding tank (usually every second or third time the fuel tank is filled). On most modern scooters, the oil is automatically mixed with the gasoline inside the carburetor.

A four stroke engine typically returns greater fuel mileage, exceptionally low emissions, and require no addition of oil to mix with the fuel (although, crankcase oil level must be maintained to the appropriate level, and refreshed at the manufacturer’s recommended interval – just like your car).
Two stroke or four stroke engines each deliver excellent fuel economy, reliability and performance, especially when packaged within a high-quality scooter from a reputable manufacturer, like all the scooters sold at Atomic Brown Scooter Shop.

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What are the motor sizes and what are the differences?
50cc scooters  will go a maximum of 40-50 mph; 150cc scooters maximum of 60-65 mph; and 250cc scooters will max out at about 80-85 mph.

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Do I need a motorcycle license?
The answer to that is yes. Oklahoma requires everyonewho rides a two-wheel motorized vehicle to obtain a motorcycle license.

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Where do I get my service work done?
We service all the scooters brands we sell as well as Vespa, Piaggio and many other types of gas scooters. We do not service electric scooters.

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What type of maintenance does a scooter require?
Most scooter manufactures recommend a 300 to 500 mile first service to change the fluids and check all cables and nuts/bolts. Then regular intervals of 3000-mile oil changes.

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What type of warranty do the scooters carry?
All the scooter lines we carry come with at least a 1-year warranty.
Bajaj warranty is a 2-year limited warranty
Stella warranty is a 1-year 5,000-mile warranty
TNG warranty is a one 1-year unlimited mileage warranty on parts, 180-day warranty on labor for 4-strokes, 90-day labor warranty on 2-stroke models.

TGB warranty Mechanical parts - 1-year unlimited miles
Electrical components and wiring – 6-month unlimited miles
Kymco warranty is a 2-year limited factory
CPI-USA warranty 1-year 4,000-mile limited warranty

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Does a scooter have to be tagged?
Yes you will tag a scooter just like a motorcycle or a car.

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