Yes I did send the first PUNK RIDER PRO (PRP) back to PunkElectric. Glad you asked about the return process. It was pretty easy. I made a video about the process. Customer service did respond to my request and I sent the first vehicle back due to the vehicle shut off to often. Would I recommend the PRP? yes I would but ensure you know what you are getting yourself into. The vehicle is fast and gets up to speed quickly. If you want to see it in action, just watch a few of my videos. Next make sure you are ok with the weight. Finally calculate the cost of the tire changes as you will need to change tires

@@GiovanniHale Thank you for the reply. Regarding the "tire changes". Do you mean the tire changes in general, or do you actually have to change the factory tires right from the jump...because they suck? The tire changing maintenance is my biggest hesitation, because I'm always hearing about how much of a pain on the a** it is to change a tire on a scooter. Thanks again!

You’re very welcome! I meant the actual tire change. I don’t think you need to change them when you first get the scooter. I believe you should get used to using the scooter first. Then, after you get used to it, I might consider tire changes. But the tire change takes about an hour and a half, maybe two hours. My caution to you is to make sure you consider that you’ll need to take very small screws out because it’s a split rim. Other than that, the tire change itself wasn’t horrible. It just took longer than I expected. If you have some apprehension about the tires, I might consider looking at some other options. But based on the diameter of the tires, I didn’t find many options that fit on the scooter. You may find something else.

First off let’s say congratulations is certainly in order. Yes you can change it by gear 1-3 in the app. It’s a horrible app because they are using an app that is used by other companies so it’s a bit strange but it does work as long as you have a Bluetooth connection. If it ever starts to close on you. Just close the app and reopen it. It works every time . Did you record the unboxing?

Hmm what I mean is for example I want gear 1 max speed 10 mph gear 2 15mph and gear 3 mph. Apollo has spoiled me with the ability to edit my speed settings

​@@HisShadowX Unfortunately, until the company releases its own app, we won’t have the level of detail were looking for. For now, we’ll have to work with our limited information. The top speed for each gear is as follows: gear 1 is 13 mph, gear 2 is 20 mph, and gear 3 is 32 mph. I can confirm that these are the exact speeds.

@@GiovanniHale thanks for the info. So I was able to limit the device to 20mph. I’ll say this in terms of the Apollo Go turning feels better on the go and the electric breaks. Mine gave out when I was testing this in Hines, Illinois today. It went from being extremely powerful to weak. I haven’t had it cut off in my just yet but I seen that was a major problem for people. The rear foot mat is coming off and it just came like that I never used that part of the scooter. The power button was literally falling off I had to push it back in. The scooter looks very nice but I am not a fan of the turning. Overall I don’t think I’ll be returning the scooter but I am going to be cautious when riding this scooter

@@HisShadowX I will admit it does take some time to get used to that turn, but once you get into the lean you will become a natural. Just trust me on that one. You have to take it out for a distance ride. Are you thinking of doing it this weekend?

For me I thought the Apollo Go was a solid choice. I guess I just have to buy it to make sure I am right

@@MrMotoMotivateHmm. It sounds like you really want the Apollo Go. I think you try it. Honestly it’s a great choice tire changes just suck but overall i am not throwing away my Apollo Go. Also a thread I started on Apollo’s reddit got them to change so things for the new Phantom which will not price gouge purchasers. Take a look at Apollo Phantom the new one coming out.

@@HisShadowX I was looking at the stellar version. I have to look it over again to see how it compares. The components look good on it.

In January 2024, I began riding my scooters. My first scooter was a Niu KQI 2. I had never driven an electric vehicle before that day. I've learned a few things about braking. On the Punk Rider Pro, I usually use the rear brake. However, when I need to make a quick stop, I use both the front and rear drum brakes. Even with the rear drum brake, it has a long stopping distance in the rain.

@@MrMotoMotivate So it sounds like both me and you got started riding at the same time. I essentially, right after that cold front that we had, where it was, what, negative 15 or 20, right when some of that snow melted in January, that’s when I started riding. I had already bought my vehicle, and I sort of had to wait. Now, I had something sort of similar to yours, your first one. The only difference was I did not have, it looks like, I think that one has regen braking. I didn’t have that. It was like one of the older pros of another brand from at least a year and a half ago. And it was extremely outdated now. But the only good thing about it was it had shocks. So when you went over something, it didn’t feel as bad. Okay, so I think I’m going to do what you recommend and, well, not what you recommend, but what you’re saying you use the rear brakes, because I think that’s the smart move, because you hit those front brakes, and you end up going over the handlebars when it lifts the rear up. And that’s actually what happened to me once. And keep in mind, that was a hyper scooter that went up to 50 miles an hour, and it completely malfunctioned. Okay, thanks for the information, man. I’m really looking forward to getting the Punk Rider. Unfortunately, they just delayed it until Sunday, but I think we’re getting rain this weekend, so I’ll have to test this out next week.

Not yet. I typically use it as my last mile commute.

@@GiovanniHaleI am going to have to test this scooter out when I get it. Already planned my trip. The ten hour charge sounds awful I would check to see if there is a super charger for it but since this scooter is not UL Certified I think I’ll hold off on that

@@HisShadowX Yeah that long charge is not a fun time at all.

It was about 72 that day

@@GiovanniHaleOh so warm. Thats pretty good. Mileage is looking good on that machine. Can’t wait to hit the trails at night and commuting to work

What? OMG 😱 are you ok. That can be dangerous. How did they get stuck?

I have no clue i was riding normally i pressed down on my regen brake to slow down coming up on a turn snd they just aggressively locked up i had to push it home with it making a rubbing noise and now it makes a knocking noise when i turn the scooter on or hit the brakes its unridable now until i get it replaced or they tell me how to fix it

It just wont deactivate at all im kind of wishing i didnt get a scooter with this feature now

@@HisShadowX yes I work in the West Loop so i take the train in everyday. How has it handled the streets so far? I have been so on the fence about the GO, if it can handle like a 225lb rider. Or will it feel like a toy…so just been on the fence.

@@GiovanniHale when I got the Apollo Go I was 250. I am now 225 and rode in 30 degree weather. I have owned three scooters so far and I ordered the Punk Rider Pro today due to the fact tire changes look WAY easier. The worst part of the Go is the fact it barely has any shocks and yeah you’ll feel every bump. Early last month I had a huge wipe out on 16th Ave due to small pothole. Everyone likes the Go it’s easy to pick up and yeah I have rode it down 16th Ave from where it begins to ends. I have rode Cermack from Oak Brook Mall to Westchester and it rides good people said it literally looks like I am flying.

@@GiovanniHale one more thing to add is the tire changes are hell and also the app does have a glitch to where the speed won’t match to the app when you first get it. You just factory reset your scooter and this issue fixes itself

@@HisShadowX Well i will say with the punk rider pro. when i changed the back tire when it popped on me it was pretty easy. Total cost was about 250 for the tire. Motor was just fine. Keep in mind the punk rider pro is certainly going to be heavier then the go and faster. I would love to join you on a ride if you up for that type of thing.

@@GiovanniHaleThe Go isn’t ready for that type of ride sadly. I’m waiting in the Punk Rider to ship out. I definitely recommend checking out the Salt Creek trail it’s an amazing path I haven’t ridden that from Oak Brook to Brookfield but I might try it out with the punk rider. I also highly recommend looking for scooter groups I know up north they do have riding clubs

I think there might be one, but after the app update, things work much smoother.

Yes it was typically a full charge. I learned after working with the support team that you are not to use the Regen throttle while the vehicle is fully charged. Since finding that out and modifying my riding behavior. It’s a non issue!

@@MrMotoMotivate that’s great to hear! On the Apollo GO they also have a warning about not using regen brake lever until you’re below 90%. I didn’t even think about that with this scooter. It sounds like that power off behavior is basically a protection mechanism. Great info.

@@PaulMathias1 I would say if you can find it used. I would go with that. They are great. If you can deal with the weight you will certainly be rewarded with a reliable mode of transportation.

I made a video about what I had to do when that started happening to me. Yes I still use my punk rider pro for my daily commute

@@MrMotoMotivate is it the replacement already?

@@makusadventure6130 yes it has been replaced. Once I got the second scooter i do not experience it as much. It normally cuts off only when I push the vehicle too fast on wet ground

Can you tag the video that you posted?

Punk Rider Pro| Exchange & Refund Process Explained kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6vQlpZqaKh8pcU

Please let me know when yours arrives. I’m sure you will enjoy it

I experience this with the single hub motor Using it for 8km a day, it happens when im going home and my commute includes climbing a bridge But when I replaced with Dual hub..Never had any issue. Single hub is only for very short disbtances and any climbing ( can be done) is not recommended for single hub( power issue)

My vehicle would turn off when two actions happened repeatedly. First, during rain when I take off, the wheels start spinning, causing the vehicle to turn off to combat the wheel spin. Second, when going downhill and using regenerative braking, the vehicle would turn off. To combat this issue, I use the drum brakes when going downhill and put the vehicle in gear 2 or turn the starting torque down. This has only happened a handful of times, and I’m under 500 miles on the vehicle.

Thank you. It is deeper journey then you can image. It will change your life. Just trust me on that one 1️⃣

I can reach a speed of 32 kilometers per hour while in second gear. I am 6 feet 1 inch tall and weigh 230 pounds without gear.

Absolutely, after replacing the rear tire, I can confidently confirm that the original tires are indeed puncture-resistant. However, the self-healing feature only consists of a gel inside the tire. When push comes to shove, my 230lb body put too much weight on those tires.

No worries if it does start to shut off. I have a video of how I worked with customer service to get that issue resolved.

It’s been holding up quite well. I am going to continue experimenting with the mic placement to see is there is a way to capture the ambient noise outside as well as my voice during the times I want to chat with you guys

I am doing well. How are you

I pump mine up around 50 PSI each Sunday. They usually ride around 47/48 during the week.

The stability has definitely improved. Now, it mainly wobbles if I go over 30mph, which is somewhat anticipated. So, it does still have a bit of a wobble. To get the company's attention, I shared a video detailing my experience online. Despite my attempts with calls, emails, and support tickets, I didn't get a response until the video was up. I'm not advising you to do the same, but rather to document what you're experiencing so the support team can fully understand your issue. Ever since then, they've been quite responsive whenever I reach out.

You have to have better foot placement if your getting a wobble

Yes i still get the occasional turn off with this unit. I have just gotten used to it now. It is rare but it does happen.

@@MrMotoMotivate That's a bummer.. Does it matters if the battery is fully charged or it happens no matter what? When using e-brake? Thanks for your time and help :)

@@peugeot206rc8 When the battery is fully charged and a good example is when I am going down a hill. If I use the regan brake I can expect the scooter to turn off at the bottom of the hill. Also noticed it turns off when the wheels start to spin. Think during take off in the rain or in the snow ( I live in Chicago area). I am used to it now and as I said if it does happen I know how to react and get it started back up quickly. It's a none issue when I learned this is normal for scooters to protect the battery from spikes in the energy need due to slipping tire or using the ebrake too much.

@@MrMotoMotivate thanks for your answer ✌️

It’s a solid investment if you are in the market for a quality machine. It’s my favorite device due to the cockpit. The weight won’t be an issue if you do not plan to climb stairs with it

Lots of other channels show the lights. The whole point of the video Jersey was to make fun of the lady in the video blinded by the lights. If you want to see the lights you have many KZbin’s doing that content. I appreciate you stopping by though…

Jersey thanks for stopping by though. I appreciate you.

@@MrMotoMotivate👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯🙏🏽

I prefer the Punk Rider Pro to the Segway P65. I stand 6’1 and weight 228lbs. The suspension works to help ease the bumps in the Chicago roads.

Yes I needed a vehicle with a better hill climbing ability. It was solid choice. I have not regretted it yet

No they did not. They simply asked for the scooter back to do testing.

@@tomsgadgetgarage I was so ready to test the water 💦 rating for the scooter but decided it best to turn around

I purchased it herepunk.support/product/replacement-tire-with-metal-frame/ and yes I changed it myself. I used this video to help me change it kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXaVeYmGe8ufsLssi=OrhG-hCACZB3GfUC

Everything's fantastic with the Punk! I had another rear tire pop... So, I took the opportunity to film myself cruising on my Segway GT1. Ever since I installed the Quadlock, it's been a game-changer not having to stress over my phone dying during my rides. How's your experience been with it so far?

@@MrMotoMotivate Haven't had much a chance to ride due to severe weather here in FL but it seems my rear tire already has a slow leak. Waiting to hear back from support on options I may just have to pick up some armordilloz and see if it does the trick.

@@gnexus75please update the response of punk customer service. Also did your unit have wobble at higher speed?

@@Ngleside after some back and forth they ended up sending me a new tire and rim. No wobble that I'm aware of

That’s a fair question. I did not know what the sound did as well. Since the Gt1 is very quiet 🤫 when you travel on it the engine provides an engine sound that is synced via Bluetooth. When you accelerate the engine makes a noise that mimics an engine sound. It also works as a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music 🎵

I enjoy the scooter. It is my primary daily commuter and I have put just under 500 miles on the vehicle. I stand 6’1, 230lbs and I am able to routinely hit the advertised speeds when I need the speed to pass traffic. For the price it is a solid vehicle

@@MrMotoMotivate Nice. I think I will purchase one.

@UCRX1EyO%F0%9F%98%80C3j8W2HOqCxRL_xw This is just a friendly tip: Once you have the vehicle, make sure to inflate the tires to 50 PSI. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!

I answered your question in my other video but I will add more context. I use the Punk Rider Pro to commute the 5 miles total to and from work. It gets up to speed quickly and offers a very comfortable ride. Right now I have a busted rear tire that I am repairing but I enjoy the vehicle. Feel free to ask any other questions I can help with

@@MrMotoMotivate Awesome. I just want something better than a lime scooter to explore and bar hop my local city.

@Tiknuttle Then you should be able to get the punk Rider (single engine). You should only need the Pun* k Rider Pro if you have hills to climb.

Aww thank you guys. I am liking the ride anda made it my primary vehicle. I poppeed a tired last week so i am waiting for my new tire delivery.

@@GiovanniHale got it . We make sure your tire reach to you soon.

Thak you @@Punkelectriccorp you guys rock. I got the email.

Great questions. This is my second vehicle. My first vehicle worked well at first. Then, it began turning off randomly while I was riding it. I made a few videos about that experience. The company sent me a second vehicle. It has worked without any problems. Customer support did not answer my email about my sticking throttle. However, they saw my videos and contacted me. They wanted to fix the issue. The second vehicle works fine so far. If you have more questions, feel free to ask. I'll be happy to answer. I'm making another video about my experience with the second vehicle. Watch this video if you're interested in a warranty exchange. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6vQlpZqaKh8pcU

@@GiovanniHale thanks for the reply and thanks for sharing your honest feedback. I’m hesitant to purchase since they seem so new and appear to be making updates on the fly. I’m between the pink rider pro and an Apollo city right now. Both are for fun and riding around with my kids but I’m a bigger guy and need something with dual motors that can support me. I’ll check out your videos thanks again for posting!

@@garteaga482, you are most welcome. I would consider if you are planning to purchase this vehicle just for fun or if you are considering this device for something long-term fun.

No worries they will respond to you. Keep in mind it may take them a few days to do so. I did not hear from them, so i made a video and they responded quickly.

Yes Punk Electric ⚡️ made good with getting me a new machine quickly. I shipped them the old unit back and even before they opened the box I had a new Zeus in the house. I have rode it just under 💯 miles and I feel like it’s a totally different machine. Tire compound and the stem latch are so much better on this unit. No stem wobble at higher speeds. They made right the issue. So far so good 😊