Basic E-Scooter Maintenance (Slime + LockTight)

In today's video we show you some basic maintenance techniques to get the most out of your e-scooter. First we show you how to apply Slime, a great product used to prevent and / or fix tyre punctures; next we show you how to apply LockTight which is used to prevent nuts and bolts from coming loose from vibrations and shocks.
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[@Sicilian49]

Thank you for your service, I've learn much today. Will continue to watch your video channels for I have much to learn about the mechanics of fixing/repairing electric scooter, haha. (Vsett 11+ owner here)

[@alexdesousa7966]

That's really good advice, thank you. Let's just hope that the law around using scooters will become common sense.

[@kdlofty]

Great shout.

[@papotaino1516]

Thanks for this quick maintenance care review blessings from Florida

[@michaeljohnson5321]

Another great video from the Solar team. Very informative and a great help. Thanks again. 👍🏾

[@christophergittings1837]

That was a great presentation and l discovered something that l didn't know with regards to the lock tight something that l will definately use when l take ownership of my new R1 cheers. 🤣👍

[@christophergittings1837]

I noticed he put the lock tight on the deck nut but the deck of the scooter will need to be removed again at some point in order to get to the battery and controllers especially if there is a problem with the scooter and it needs repairs.

[@jonvickerson7694]

Great informative video...👍

[@SolarScootersuk]

Thank you for the positive feedback!

[@stephenhartnell4628]

Great and helpful blog keep in coming

[@SolarScootersuk]

Thanks Stephen! We appreciate the feedback on our videos. More to come!🎥

[@tarekegng8510]

Thank you very much!

[@SolarScootersuk]

You’re welcome :)

[@austieoutdoors9763]

yes i bought some of that slime the other week and i allways have a bottle in my backpak with my electric pump

[@577buttfan]

You can remove the air by removing the core first also shake up the slime really good before you install.

[@clrkkdd12]

Thank you very much

[@mattgrant4543]

Great videos, Do you have a video on general maintenance, like oil/maintenance spray on key areas ?

[@SolarScootersuk]

Shouldn’t need to oil any areas - all we suggest is ensure to keep all nuts and bolts tight by checking once every other week or so. Apart from that, all that will need servicing is tyres and brake pads :)

[@AmalIsmailSait]

@@SolarScootersuk HI,can you just share the link of the slime which I could buy from Amazon for P1 scooter as am confused which one to get Thankyou Great videos,keeping going 👏

[@dylan8352]

I have a question, on the slime website it says we should use around 10 oz of slime in the solar scooter tires which is a full bottle of slim. Would you recommend that or stuck with what this video says?

[@TheeUnknown_OG]

I’m just curious if you guys recommend this why wouldn’t it be pre installed before people get their scooters.

[@jbvlogs011]

Can I use other brands of sealant a motorcycle tire sealant aside from slime?

[@errolljones8432]

Hi I know it's been a very long time ago on this video but you have answered my question on self-healing tires. How do I get the liquid great video 🎉

[@jonathansantosdeleon9690]

Autozone

[@moneydollarproduction1853]

Does this work for tubeless tires as well?

[@austieoutdoors9763]

hi mate i have a bottle of that slime but mines the 237ml one do i put the full amount in like it says im not sure because your bottle looks bigger than my one

[@perryphillips3621]

Hi is there a video on haw to remove the tyres please guys 👍

[@michaeljohnson5321]

Hi there, Great video with a wealth of information. Quick question: does this slime work on on the R1 as well?

[@SolarScootersuk]

Thank you! And yep works just the same with the R1😎👍🏽

[@michaeljohnson5321]

@@SolarScootersuk Nice one 👊🏿

[@VVV953]

Will this work on a Segway Kick Scooter Max?

[@orepoutanes]

Can i use Slime on my Ninebot G30 Max, default 10" tyres?

[@djcranium1210]

Does solar company do scooter maintenance and sell spares because I want to make my T4 max 600w faster . What can I do ? Do I buy a controller only or buy a controller and motor wheel? My Scooter is 600w 48v and does 45kmh and want to get 60/65kmh ish . Is there a company that boosts up your e scooter.

[@Rondelleken]

How mutch slime do u do in a 10’’ tyre? My scooter is a pure air 3pro with 10 inch tubeless tyres

[@saidrider8150]

Hello sir hi doing I just want to how much liquid for 10 inch tire , zero 10 x scooter

[@battyflaps5410]

solar scooter guys seem legit like they are actually decent people making a decent product not just some crappy company just trying to join in the hype and make a quick buck with cheap shitty products

[@SolarScootersuk]

Thank you 🙏🏽 we really do strive to make the best products we can and are constantly improving them also. We are here for the long run - and plan to bring a wide range of exciting future products to market.

[@pauleemoran9178]

Wot size inntube do thas take any body got link plz

[@duckilythelovely3040]

Also, I've found make a very VERY thing rubber gasket to place between where two pieces of metal touch such as where it folds, and the handle bars when placed it reduces not only the transfer of vibration to your hands, but also takes that damaging force away from the two metals.

[@fredassender269]

Hi how do I take the valve core out if I have no slime cap?as I'm removing it to pump up my tyre

[@SolarScootersuk]

Fred Assender hi, you do not need to remove the valve core to pump up the tyre. Simply attach the pump securely and pump in the air. Removal of the core is only needed put in the slime.

[@corneliusromeo2123]

I need to know how to fix a puncher with this particular model😢

[@benhorwood3921]

Can you do a video on how to tighten the stem or is it surposed to have play?

[@SolarScootersuk]

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[@benhorwood3921]

I meant the actual stem bud not handlebars

[@SolarScootersuk]

@@benhorwood3921 oh I see? I’ve never heard of the stem shaking. Would you mind emailing our technical team please and letting them know? They’ll be able to assist with this. [e-mail]

[@benhorwood3921]

@@SolarScootersuk will do bud yeah slite play

[@megannicole1892]

Where can I get pieces for my e1 solar scooter? There are very few videos on my scooter

[@SolarScootersuk]

Email the team! For any parts you need: [e-mail]

[@neilroberts1760]

I got a puncture on my solar ff lite rear tyre it has slime in do i just try blowing up the tyre again?

[@summerof6993]

Hi i had a puncture in back of mine ff lite. Pumped it back up nothing.so I just changed the inner tube haha. Mega hard to get off thou. Took me bout hour all in.

[@phototristan]

Does slime work for both tube tires and tubeless equally?

[@SolarScootersuk]

Yes 🙌

[@JULIANysuHOHNER]

Will this process work with tubless tires?

[@SolarScootersuk]

These tyres are tubeless!

[@charfred3198]

Can I use any 10 inch inner tube if I get a puncture

[@SolarScootersuk]

Charfred hey! The P1 has tubeless tyres, so it does not have an inner tube! More convenient. We recommend using slime with the P1 it’s amazing stuff, and prevents punctures altogether, and should you do get one, the slime repairs it. Hope that helps 👍🏽

[@yokanshree4621]

How much do u need to put

[@concealedcameraman]

Can’t find this green slime on your website for USA. Can you link me?

[@SolarScootersuk]

It’s on Amazon not our website🙏

[@Robert127]

8oz on a 10 inch wheel how much should i put in the tube for one tire sir will 8oz be enough for both back and front?...

[@aerofpv2109]

Slime states 2oz in a 10" tire.

[@TrevTrevorTrev]

I have an Emove cruiser and I have used this on back when tire was low after i hit something that created a small hole on bottom of tire and I just hope it doesn’t leak out on motor and not ruining the rim. I am going to get it plugged soon. The tires are out of stock and other websites take forever to get

[@king69104]

Did you use it after you got the flat or before? And did it work?

[@officialrbz]

can u do it with the off-road tires too? because i have a puncture and I'm trying to fix it or will the local Halford's fix it?

[@SolarScootersuk]

The slime doesn’t fix existing punctures. It prevents them from happening. Local Halfords I doubt would fix it - best emailing the team to get it booked in [e-mail]

[@sarahmckenzie7953]

Slime can work on existing punctures depending on the size of the puncture (I’ve used it on an e bike puncture and it worked as it should). It can actually work for up to two years on an existing puncture. Also, after you’ve put the slime into the tyre, you shouldn’t use the motor to spin the wheel as centrifugal force will keep the slime in the same spot and not distribute it evenly around the tyre. Best way is to spin the tyre by hand for a minute or two and then go for a ride for a couple of minutes. This distributes the slime far better.

[@WvlfCvlt]

So when you first get the scooter do you put the slime in the self healing tires before your first ride or do the self healing tires come prefilled with the slime?

[@SolarScootersuk]

They now come self healing as standard. No need for slime - this is an old video.

[@WvlfCvlt]

@@SolarScootersuk ok thanks

[@steveabrehart8290]

I've purchased slime but it's for inner tubes. Do the p1 2.0 have inner tubes or are they tubeles. I've just purchased red label slime which is for inner tubes. I didn't know whether the p1 2.0 has tubes

[@carlitosund2380]

Did it work

[@fredassender269]

Does this work if I have a flat tire that has been punctured by a nail.and Is the spine long lasting or will it need replacing after

[@SolarScootersuk]

Fred Assender it will temporarily fix the puncture, but we would still recommend replacing the tyre. The Slime is more of a preventative measure for punctures, rather than a permanent fix to existing ones. We sell replacement tyres on our website at: www.solarscooters.co.uk Hope that helps!

[@fredassender269]

@@SolarScootersuk ok thank you as I have a puncture from a very small nail I was going to use a puncture repair kit.will this be an efficient way? Thankyou

[@SolarScootersuk]

Fred Assender we would recommend using slime! As this seals the puncture and prevents any new ones from forming.

[@neurofunk2731]

hi solar how upgradable are these scooters? Thinking of getting the p1 thanks

[@SolarScootersuk]

Upgradable in what sense

[@neurofunk2731]

@@SolarScootersuk lights, wheels, brakes, suspension, handlebars?

[@mixofgamez1724]

@@neurofunk2731 work out a budget for the scooter then a separate budget for mods/upgrades and use that figure to buy a higher end scooter.

[@romforte7846]

I've just purchased the P1. I was just wondering where can i purchase the slime from?

[@SolarScootersuk]

Amazon or most bike shops :)

[@romforte7846]

@@SolarScootersuk Thankyou, Awesome scooter.

[@prophetnozza4150]

I have lost a nut off the rear wheel along with a torque arm for the p1. Where can I purchase them? What size nuts are they usually?

[@SolarScootersuk]

Email the team they can assist with this🙏 [e-mail]

[@prophetnozza4150]

@@SolarScootersuk Thank you! Love the scooter by the way, I have an old 48v model, but it's still going strong 💪🏼

[@galaxystars6409]

Is it okay to put this in the inner tube will this fix a puncture?

[@SolarScootersuk]

No this won’t fix a puncture…. Slime is a preventive measure, not a fix for existing punctures.

[@shaun5761]

Thanks mate I got a flat tyre today and I bought the slime hopefully it will fix it 😞😕

[@SolarScootersuk]

Slime is only a temporary fix and will not last forever. It’s more of a preventative measure to prevent punctures rather than fix them.

[@shaun5761]

@@SolarScootersuk 😞😞 it's hard to get parts for my scooter and I'm so worried mate hopefully it will do something 😭😭

[@SolarScootersuk]

@@shaun5761 simply email the team for absolutely anything! They can assist with any parts you need 🙏 [e-mail]

[@shaun5761]

@@SolarScootersuk 👍

[@ak94-x4i]

Can you put the slime in even tho you already have a flat tire to fix it?

[@SolarScootersuk]

Unfortunately not as it’s only a preventative measure, not a fix for existing punctures.

[@smoxesk]

@@SolarScootersuk BULLL shit i sorted my friend's

[@howardkahn4330]

​@@smoxesk YOU ARE CORRECT...I PUT THE SLIME IN WHEN I GET A FLAT , AFTER I FILL THE TIRE WITH AIR I DRIVE FOR 5 MILES....YOU CAN PUT THE SLIME IN BEFORE YOU GET A FLAT BUT I DON'T, I WAIT TILL I HAVE A FLAT.....

[@heisenberg2198]

Hey guys. By any chance can i use this for the Solar R1 tubeless to prevent punchers? Or is it something else i need?

[@SolarScootersuk]

The R1 uses the same tyres as the P1 - so yes you can use this same stuff !

[@summerof6993]

Can you use it on solar ff lite off road tyre innertube?

[@BienviTv]

I have 500ml then i pot ½ front ½ back. Its ok or not.

[@SolarScootersuk]

Should be fine - although I would read the instructions in the back

[@elgringodelasscooters9616]

For some reason this is not working for me, it just has a small hole not even 1/2mm it would hard to thread a hair thru it, barely cant see it and green stuff just leaking out for some reason it doesent seal.

[@SolarScootersuk]

It’s a preventative measure, not a fix for punctures.

[@austieoutdoors9763]

i have a p1 and it says it as tubeless on the tyre so is it tubeless or inertubes

[@SolarScootersuk]

On road tyres are tubeless - the off road ones are tubed

[@austieoutdoors9763]

@@SolarScootersuk yes but it says tubeless on the tyre

[@SolarScootersuk]

@@austieoutdoors9763 yes because the on road tyres you have are tubeless

[@austieoutdoors9763]

@@SolarScootersuk 0h i see

[@austieoutdoors9763]

thanx for your help bro@@SolarScootersuk

[@ChrisPrieto]

So do you guys torque your tire bolt? What number do you recommend

[@SolarScootersuk]

Best to ask the tech team! They would know the specific number: [e-mail]

[@astrophysicsquestions3572]

Is that rear tire been mounted backwards ?? This should come by default, the slime n lock stuff, for little money its a plus to set you apart from other brands. Great work, do some FF vids plz :) !!

[@SolarScootersuk]

No the tyre is just how it comes standard. We are looking to have Slime + Locktight a standard on our scooters, just very difficult to get into production process - as quite time consuming in manufacturing terms

[@HellGod67]

The slime glues the tire tube to the shield so if you'll want changing the tire after damaging it you'll have to take it off with the tube. Quite invasive to be doing this by default. But the loctite on stem bolts should be a must in all brands.

[@keithancajas4623]

@@HellGod67 shield?

[@peterwalker1962]

Maybe the slime and glue is something to incorporate at the factory before handing over to the customer….

[@SolarScootersuk]

That would be ideal… although this would add immense time and cost to the product having to do this with every nut and bolt. No other escooter company does this either for that reason.

[@DarkMindsdotBIZ]

Great video... I wish you would have shown the "wax" bit. Not sure how that works. Oh well.

[@SolarScootersuk]

Wax bit?

[@DarkMindsdotBIZ]

@@SolarScootersuk oh sorry... you said you would put wax on it to prevent pinching. I'm doing this right now but stopped because I worry about that.

[@DarkMindsdotBIZ]

@@SolarScootersuk I've put 4 tubes in but it goes flat as soon as I put air in them. I can't figure out how to get it together without hurting the tube.

[@SolarScootersuk]

@@DarkMindsdotBIZ don’t think I mentioned wax in this video? Could you time stamp it please to show me which part you mean.

[@DarkMindsdotBIZ]

@@SolarScootersuk Funny.. I own a Hiboy s2 MAX... and man it's super hard to change a tube on the back tire with the motor. They give you a couple inches to pull it out and if you want to move the tire anywhere away you have to take apart all the wires. There is no slack. So that stinks. Only 1 week old and a flat already

[@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443]

work for p1 2.0?

[@SolarScootersuk]

Yeah!

[@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443]

@@SolarScootersuk ordered Friday, will it come tomorrow ? or Tues

[@SolarScootersuk]

@@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443 most likely Tuesday / Wednesday

[@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443]

@@SolarScootersuk even from express

[@SolarScootersuk]

@@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443 yes as packages get dispatched on Mondays

[@Sp00kySpaghet]

You should start doing meditation guides as well 🤣

[@SolarScootersuk]

Do you find it relaxing😂

[@JRWilson242]

​@@SolarScootersuk I weirdly did, but very helpful at the same time! I should have a P1 Pro coming today as I'm trading my scooter for one which is practically brand new. I'll be upgrading to your new self sealing tyres once I've worn these ones down

[@rowthornslocksmiths8293]

how many ml of slime to a r1 tyre

[@SolarScootersuk]

I just put a quarter of a bottle in each tyre

[@mulhollanddose]

Do NOT rely on that Slime bottle cap tool. I relied on it while on a ride, and it failed.

[@lukasjavorka5924]

80miles and i already had 2 punctures even with a fluid inside 😡

[@jlibby3281]

you know if you remove the valve core the air will just come out. No need to mess up your nails.

[@carlethiawillis3263]

Put in the slime in the tire like you did. Aren't you scared that the time gonna mess up the motor

[@robbeveridge9799]

Absolute nightmare taking off and refitting the tyres by yourself and can’t find a garage with a machine small enough to deal with this size of wheel.

[@SolarScootersuk]

Best of taking it to a proper dedicated tyre place - there’s a local one near me, they removed the tyres for me in 2 mins free of charge

[@robbeveridge9799]

@@SolarScootersuk thanks for replying,I can get them off at home but getting the new ones on is impossible,I’m damaging the rim keep trying to force it,I’ve tried to put the old one back on to get it running till I find a tyre place but can’t get it it to sit properly on the rim to inflate lol gonna take the L and find a garage

[@alwsquestion]

@@robbeveridge9799 I couldn’t find anyone local either. But solar they do provide the service to change tyre. I’ve sent my motor to Solar to get it changed and they sent back once it’s done in one day

[@fplalex_thekid7725]

Same here I took it to 8 different tire garage places in my local area and not one of them could take it off or have the small tools to add to the machine which takes them of it was a nightmare had to send it back to solar scooters in the end

[@josegrullon5203]

$100

[@badlands5527]

Do yourself a favor never put this crap in your scooter. I did and trust me, you will regret it.

[@SolarScootersuk]

Had mine in 3 years, zero issues

[@mrnobody2589]

Is that a tubeless tyre?

[@SolarScootersuk]

Yes it is