Now that the HART training in St Ives is no longer able to run learner courses, where do I book to do my motorcycle licence? This is a question we are getting asked quite a bit these days. The answer is that it depends on where you live. Stay Upright run the...
Here are a few Scooter Central Workshop tips on getting the best out of cleaning your scooter the professional way. Our techs have been working with scooters for years, so they know a thing or two that you can use when you wash and maintain your scooter at home....
It can be daunting being a newbie and buying your first scooter, but it is made sooooooo….. much simpler if you get great advice and answers to the following questions. You may be able to do some research and answer a few yourself, but for most questions it is best...
We have a lot of riders ask our techs how Vespa manage to get so much power from the new 300 High Performance Engine (HPE). We asked Dave our head tech here at Scooter Central to let us know all about the new 300 HPE engine we all love. The latest Vespa GTS 300...
We asked our workshop technicians for their top tips to reduce fuel usage and naturally lower emissions. Everyone seemed to have some good ideas and some I had never thought of before. Check them out and see how you can save fuel and further help decarbonise planet...
If you’ve ever suffered a scratch on your scooter, you’d do well to do a paint touch up to help cover the scratch and prevent rust if it’s on a metal body scooter like a Vespa. Years ago we used to be able to access genuine touch up paint for Vespa and Piaggio...
Like most things in life, sharing the experience is often more fun. This is the case when it comes to pillioning a passenger on your scooter. There is something about riding together to the cafe or out for a bit of exploring. I know some couples who make it into a...
Long time friend of Scooter Central is one of our long distance rider ‘Scooter Phil’. His last adventure was from Woolongong NSW, through the Great Alpine Road to get on the Spirit of Tasmania and take on Tassie. While the rest of us are happy to do 10km cafe ride,...
There are several things to consider when you are buying a scooter. One of the big ones is the engine size and its power supply. The engines power supply is important as the size of engine needed will change if you are a bigger person, smaller person, live in a hilly...
Simple Way To Pay That Mortgage Increase It is an issue keeping people awake at night but may have a simple solution. The media loves to wind people up with talk of financial cliffs and mortgage distress but there are some good solutions out there. One you may not...
Scooters are all sorts of fun and can be even better fun with these 10 amazing accessories. I’ve listed them in no special order and I’ve made sure to give and explanation why they make my top 10. Helmet with a low sun visor – Now days you can buy helmets with...
There are many ways where scooter riders can do their part in decarbonising the planet. The good news is just by owning a scooter you have already made a big improvement to your potential footprint as 80% of all car journeys are single person trips. Yes, that’s right...
Warm weather can mean getting hot and clammy, or it can mean a comfortable and fun ride. The difference is how you go about dressing and preparing yourself. If you spot anything you’d like to know more about, click on the links in this article. Now, first things...
The transport landscape is making a significant change over the next few years. In fact, by the year 2035 it’s highly likely we won’t be seeing any new petrol driven scooters being manufactured for the Australian market, as electric and maybe even...
Paris is a busy place, so it was no surprise that the Town Hall were early adopters of e-scooters. So much so, that the three micro mobility operators with Paris City are advancing their offers as Paris works hard to reduce traffic congestion and decarbonise the...
We have some great savings on micro mobility e-scooters during Black Friday to Cyber Monday. E-scooters are all the rage at the moment as consumers look toward a zero emission alternative for short duration travel. Here at Scooter Central we have models of e scooter...
As we work our way toward a greener future, it seems the whole world is running e-scooter trials at the moment. Here in NSW, E-scooter Shared Scheme Trials were run in the Western Sydney Parklands and Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan between the end of July...
After 40 years of riding I’ve made all the rookie errors and now have commuting down to a reasonably fine art. Face it, most commuters are on their scooters first thing in the morning and last this in the afternoon. With this in mind we have some great options...
How many kilometres per litre does a motor scooter get? With the price of petrol on the rise, fuel consumption is of interest. Just how many kilometres per litre does the average scooter get and what about the average car? How much fuel money can you save by riding...
It’s pretty daunting when you are first looking to buy a new or second hand scooter. While pretty much everyone knows the Vespa brand, many might not know some of the other reliable brands that are available in the market today. The simplistic way of looking at the...
Gloves are one of this essential items for scooter riding. Scooter riders are a pretty conservative group of riders, but if you were unlucky enough to tip over in the Woolies carpark, the first thing you do is put your hands out, making riding gloves all the more...
Scooters are amazing things. Not only can they transport you, and a friend, but they allow us to do a lot of the weekly tasks that have to be handled. One of those tasks at our house is the mid-week shopping pick up. This week our household had a reasonable list of...
Murray reviews the Aprilia SRGT here. This bike is exactly what you would expect from the Aprilia brand. It’s fun, it performs, it looks amazing and we love...
Did you know that Scooter Central hires scooters for display purposes? We can deliver and pick up a scooter from our collection to your next event at a very reasonable price. In the last few months we have sent scooters to a Qantas event, an NRL game, MSC Cruises...
There is no getting out of it! Electric is coming and petrol powered scooters will soon be a thing of the past. I know that I’ll be sad to lose the petrol powered scooters that I’ve come to understand so well. The sound of the engine cranking over, the ignition,...
This is an often asked question here at the store and it may differ due to your circumstances. Now first of all let’s look at how your helmet is constructed and why this plays a part in when to replace it. In basic terms we first have the hard outer shell most...
How Long Should I Keep My Current Ride? There are a few reasons to turn over your current ride every few years and the reasons change depending on what group of riders you are in. In my 20 years in scooter retailing, I find these groups come under the following...
Sharing the scooter riding experience is a lot of fun. In this article we’ll give you a few tips to make the experience enjoyable for both rider and pillion. Once you have completed your Learner (L’s) and Provisional (P’s) you will be fully licensed and allowed to...
Lower Saddle Height Tips For Smaller Scooter Riders It can be a bit tricky if you are a smaller rider and are looking for a scooter that’s not so tall. There are a lot of small capacity scooters that are shorter in saddle height (under 780mm) , but most of these are...
Modern scooters are mainly four stroke machines. There is a mix of carburettor and fuel injected models and we find they are best run on 95 RON ( Research Octane Number) fuel. E10 ( Ethanol additive) fuels are more hydroscopic and can attract moisture into the fuel...
