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How to Straighten a Bent Brake Disc on Your Scooter

Scooters can often arrive with bent brake discs out of the box, or can be bent when debris hits it while riding. This will lead to the brake discs rubbing onto the brake pads, causing loud noises when riding. To remedy this, we use a tool called a...

How to Check and Maintain the Recommended Tire Pressure (PSI) for Your Scooter

The recommended PSI level (air pressure) for each of our scooters is always indicated on the side of the tire wall. **Always follow this recommendation before any other documentation. ** Air = 36psi on the front and 50 in rear. City= 45-50 psi....

Pro: How to Adjust the Suspension (Front and Rear)

How to Adjust the Pro Suspension (Front and Rear). Overview. This article explains how to adjust the front and rear suspension on your Pro scooter. You'll learn how to fine-tune both the spring and dampener on the front suspension, as well as how to

How to Check and Maintain Your Apollo Scooter’s Screws, Nuts, and Bolts

This guide explains why you should regularly inspect and tighten fasteners on Apollo scooters, how vibrations and use make them loosen, when to use threadlocker (Loctite), and where to find Apollo-specific guidance. Checking and maintaining screws, n

How to Perform Bearing Checks on Apollo Scooters

This article explains how to check wheel bearings and headset bearings on Apollo scooters to diagnose noise, play, roughness, or drag. Example: You hear grinding or clicking from the wheel, feel wobble at the axle, or the wheel doesn’t spin freely. S

Step-by-step: How to swap the stem

Replacing the stem on your scooter is straightforward with the right tools and a bit of patience. Below are model-specific video guides, followed by a general overview of the process. Phantom 2.0 & Stellar: https://youtu.be/G5B_yonbsfI?si=o1OTQa5HY_u

Step-by-step: How to reseat tires

Properly reseating a tire is essential for safe, smooth riding - especially on scooters using tubeless setups. Below are the recommended tools, inspection steps, and reseating procedure. High-volume air pump (electric pump or, ideally, an air compres

Step-by-step: How to swap brake pads

Replacing worn brake pads is an important part of regular scooter maintenance. Follow the steps below to safely remove and install new pads. Remove the caliper.Identify which brake pad needs replacing, then unbolt the caliper from the scooter so it h

Step-by-step: How to swap the handlebar

Swapping your handlebars is a straightforward process, but it requires care - especially when dealing with brake lines and internal wiring. Follow the steps below for a safe and clean handlebar replacement. Disconnect the brake line. Mechanical brake