Countersteering + 8 other electric scooter riding tips

[@infraprods]

I've taught many people to ride a motorcycle. The bigger the bike and the faster you go, the more you need to countersteer, but the term really confuses people. So I've adopted a different teaching technique. I tell them - Push left, turn left and then I have them try it. The brain is a funny thing, they don't perceive it as 'counter' cause you are associating left with left. It's subtle but it works.

[@VRMinde]

That is a great way to explain it, thanks for sharing mate!

[@cokomairena]

I think about it the same way!

[@buckwarp1475]

nice !

[@PV-pw8bf]

I didn't get it, could you elaborate please? I'm pondering purchasing an e-scooter as I'm thinking of limiting my car use. I think I would like to get one with max speed at 65km/h and definitely not below 45km/h. So, what do you mean push left turn left?

[@mitsoftik]

I knew almost everything from this video but the trick with the right posture and steering only with your body without hands... Wow! I never thought it is even possible to ride an e-scooter like that! Thanks, dude, that was awesome!

[@VRMinde]

Thank you mate, glad you found it useful :)

[@Patkilla7558]

It's that you shouldn't be using the handlebar to steer anyway. If you rode kid scooters, you'd know that.

[@elizavetatrofimchuk4443]

*Great **Latest.Bike** Scooter ! I have had it for almost 2 years now and it is still working great so far! Brake and acceleration are really smooth!*

[@OGNovemberSix]

My advice when it comes to brakeing and also if you go over uneven terrain. Bend knees a little bit, dont stand straight. It gives more stability and also if you fall you can make yourself smaller quicker. Usually what i been doing on longboard when i go fast, then i prepared to "roll it off" if i fall 🤟

[@VRMinde]

Great advice mate, thanks! 🙌

[@dreadfullradu4726]

I am a new scooter rider on the vsett 10+. A very powerful scooter that can knock you off very easily. I really like your riding tips. I have thought of them before and now your video comfirms what I have been thinking. Thanks for the good video!!!

[@VRMinde]

Thank you mate, enjoy your vsett and stay safe out there! :)

[@gmytfan]

New scooter rider here and after practicing a bit , your video really clicks with what I can improve on :) One of the best on riding tips I have seen so far ! Thank You for you efforts.

[@VRMinde]

Nice to read it man :) Ride safe and have fun!

[@gary8853]

Hands down, best e-scooter maneuvering and handling video on KZbin!

[@VRMinde]

Hi mate, thanks. Very kind of you!

[@robblackmore8838]

Ive ordered myself a Zero 10X as e scoots are about to become legalised here in the UK next month. They brought it forward a year due to coronavirus. I need it to for work commute, public transport is risking one's health nowadays. Thanks for the tips, stay safe.

[@VRMinde]

Oh, mate that is such great news for the UK! I remember someone being really mad in the comments about the scooter ban :) Now Zero 10x looks like a beast! It should also be real fun offroad. Ride safe, and thank you for your comment!

[@kevindarkstar]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but electric scooters are not being made legal in the UK in June, all that is happening is the government has moved up the trial of rental scheme with scooters to see what they need to do to be road legal, unfortunately they are not looking at private owed scooters. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MrFooChops]

Privately owned e-scooters are still illegal my friend. It's only the rental e-scooters that are now legal but apparently there aren't any of those around either due to this made up virus because of people sharing items

[@ELLE_3773]

Really cool video! At the drop at 8:26 I started singing "I can ride my scooter with no handlebars, no handlebars" following the beat xD

[@VRMinde]

ELLE3773 thanks man 😂😂

[@655Louisa]

Best "how to drive your scooter" video on the internet. Thank you! Very excited to get my 1st scooter this week!

[@VRMinde]

Have fun!

[@655Louisa]

I'm waiting for the delivery of my scooter. I am a snowboarder and I surf, so I understand this using your body to turn...hope I can apply it for when I'm on my E-Scooter.

[@VRMinde]

You will be good :) it is not a rocket science, you can go a long way with the common sense :)

[@mcgavin098]

A little girl came out of a driveway on her scooter and I had to use countersteer on my scooter to avoid a collision quickly. I've had 3 bullet bikes and I knew instantly what to do.

[@VRMinde]

It becomes a habit after riding things on 2 wheels. A good habit I would say.

[@Spankmepink]

Got a Hiboy s2pro a month ago, broke both bones in my left arm 2 weeks ago today because a car thought it would be funny to brake check me and stop to laugh at me after I had to make an emergency exit from the road to a parking lot to avoid hitting them. I hit the smallest pothole ever at 19mph but at that moment I forgot to lean back and went over the bars like superman. I'm so lucky I had a bike helmet on and just broke 1 arm in 2 places as it took the entire force of the fall, not a single other scratch on me. I can't wait to get my cast off at the end of July and get back out there, hopefully one day I can afford a better scooter. The worst part about scooter injuries is walking the scooter over a mile home with multiple broken bones and then driving myself to the ER since everyone I knew was working -_- Ty so much for this video, it'll help prevent future injuries!

[@VRMinde]

Dude :O :O that is like a horror movie scenario! FFS. Not a nice place to be. And what an asshole in that car! I have been 2 weeks on crutches myself now, so I can only imagine how annoyed you must have been. Stay safe there!

[@Spankmepink]

@@VRMinde Cast comes off at 8 am est, 8 hours from now. Scared to get back on but I miss it.

[@shinutokoro]

Thanks for the tips and the drawings! Really enjoyed the vid

[@VRMinde]

Thank you man for the support! Happy you enjoyed it :)

[@johnsysays]

This is honestly one of the best scooter videos ive seen. I needed this. Can you explain please why you didnt install mirrors on your handlebars? Other videos said to do this so I wasted money on them and got them. Its so difficult to keep looking down, but I know turning my neck 180 while moving fast isnt the best idea...Im not sure what to do

[@VRMinde]

In Denmark you have bike paths almost everywhere and you are forbiden to turn left anyways. So I personally do not see a lot of need for them. But who can stop you for adding them? It is difficult to look back if needed but work with your conscious body/mind control if you decide to ride without the mirrors. Turn your head a bit, turn your eyes more, use peripheral vision and keep that handlebar and leening straight :)

[@brianmcmanus4286]

Diggin' my new dual 500W Kaabo Mantis 8. Cheers!

[@VRMinde]

That’s a beast mate! :)

[@mickeyandlucy]

Look at 5:06 or so in the video. Notice his head position. We go where we look. He is turning tight and looking where he wants to go. Turn your head! Look left & you’ll go left; look right to go right. When there are hazards like potholes…don’t look at the potholes (you’ll ride into them), look at your safe path through them. You’ll go where you look.

[@VRMinde]

Good point, especially about peripheral vision. Motorcyclists (racers) train that consciously :)

[@jimellerman5686]

Excellent point!

[@huskypilot6305]

Great advice. I have used the same technique in rallying for many years

[@mr.sessle8444]

Rear wheel and front wheel makes a difference as well! The breaking system and rear/front is important also be careful for sticky throttles!

[@VRMinde]

Good add-on!

[@OhHelioss]

Thank you

[@VRMinde]

Thank for your comment mate! It comes naturally after riding longer. I learned it the first time from reading "The twist of the wrist" book when I was learning to ride motorcycles. Then checked that I was doing that without knowing on my bicycle for years :)

[@Devo_gx]

I wish I saw this earlier last week before I did send myself flying over the handlebars…..luckily I was wearing a helmet, but it was still pretty bad (yup! now I need a new helmet). I’m recovering now thankfully. Going to go back to the basics and this video helps immensely.

[@VRMinde]

Damn sorry to hear you had such experience. On a positive note - I am glad you are here and can write the comments, wish you a quick recovery! Position your body weight back and down when braking/hitting something. I think now you will know :) Ride safe!

[@Devo_gx]

@@VRMinde thanks. Luckily nothing broken…..a few stitches above my lip and some bruises, and I guess one heck of a story. Thanks for the tips. Going to be practicing a lot in empty parking lots once I’m ready again.

[@rowess1]

Great video! Your driving style and riding experience are fantastic! I admire your high jumps👍

[@VRMinde]

Thank you mate!

[@ruestjacques]

How many times did he warn us we could break our face? He’s a hot roughneck

[@BN99239]

An important thing to do with any new motorized vehicle is to learn how everything feels first. This means spending time taking it to a big park, an empty parking lot and just try things out, such as braking hard, accelerating hard, corner hard etc. Learn what the scooter does at these extreme conditions and get used to how it behaves. A lot of accidents happen when people just take it out and ride in public and a dog runs in front of them or an obstacle causes them to brake hard, then they go over the top or lose control one way or another. Learn how these things feel before taking your scooter out on public roads!

[@VRMinde]

Great advice!

[@pabunko]

At 8:17 skills!! I'm inspired...

[@VRMinde]

I practice it a lot on my scoots :)

[@bkanegson]

This video is spot on. Glad somebody finally made it!

[@VRMinde]

Glad you liked it :) Ride safe!

[@mehakdhillon6409]

@@VRMinde great celerity.. Is that filmed from gopro hero 8?

[@VRMinde]

@@mehakdhillon6409 I can't remember now 100%, but most probably Hero 7, I do not have the 8 :)

[@mehakdhillon6409]

@@VRMinde actually last week i also got gopro hero 8.. I just wanted to know that where we can easily editing 4k videos.. Can we editing from iPhone ?

[@VRMinde]

Surrey Pind Mitran Da for quick short clips you can use Quick app on your phone. For more serious edits I am using Powerdirector software. The majority of the industry professionals use Adobe Premiere :)

[@kareemdasilva]

Great advice, I was looking for real tips like this for a while you delivered!

[@VRMinde]

Thanks a bunch man!

[@lancomedic]

7:23 "Daddy, can I have my scooter back now?"

[@VRMinde]

Hahaha :)) no, this one officially was my wifes, my daughter had kugoo s1 then :)

[@Bergwacht]

To be honest, I don't even want to remember what it was like to drive the german m365 in the delivery condition with solid rubber tires and no suspension - every curve was like a suicide attempt at more than 10 kmh :-D

[@VRMinde]

I can imagine mate :D

[@BMFPV]

Hi I ride with one foot facing forward and the other placed sideways as far to the rear as possible. This keeps me facing forward but keeps good balance at the rear. Should I try to get used to the skateboard stance or do you think there's a certain difference. I used to skateboard a long time ago (35 Yrs ago) and am not sure if my stance or yours has any advantages over each other, would love your opinion.

[@VRMinde]

Barry Morgan I do think you are fine mate :) at least one foot sideways lets you feel/steer the deck. And if you already ride like this for a while there is no important reason to change the stance. It also ok to change your stance to let your feet/legs rest. On long trips my calves are crying 😂

[@pauljmeyer1]

Great advice which I intend to follow.

[@VRMinde]

Paul Meyer thanks Paul for the comment! Appreciate!

[@tepojateru]

very helpful indeed...especially for the newbies!!

[@VRMinde]

Jopet Ureta thanks mate, happy you found it helpful!

[@jaosol8179]

this might seem like an obvious one, but when riding you should always keep both hands on the bars beause of how short the bars are and where the centre of gravity is, it makes the scooter incredibly unstable at basically any speed

[@VRMinde]

It really depends on the scooter. Some of them are very stable due to the correct angle of the vertical steering tube vs the wheel and some are much less stable. I think about riding and steering the scooter as a skateboard - steering with body and feet more than with hands. I do a lot of one-hand riding when filming :)

[@jarisipilainen3875]

6:22 confirmed. i drive 365 days on year with bicycle. it run on clear ice straight,but not bumpy smooth ice LOL

[@franko2205]

I once went on a ride to school and had a ton of fun until I tried to cross a street and I saw the green light. I went over it and out of nowhere a car hit me on my scooter and since then I have a huge fear steering on my scooter. I used to do a lot of cool stuff with it I get really scared steering with my scooter so I drive as slow as I can all the time. Thanks for this video I hope it helps me on my next ride!

[@VRMinde]

Hey Franko, that is terrible experience you had! :O events like these affects us, humans. As the time goes by you will get more and more relaxed again, but you will allways remember to look aroound twice before crossing the street. This is why experienced riders check many things twice. I hope you were not seriously injured. Take good care of yourself and ride safe!

[@tiagofermar]

Very nice video and very cool tips! Thank you!

[@VRMinde]

Tiago Marques thanks mate :)

[@Henn617]

Very very good video. Great tips thanks

[@VRMinde]

Henn617 thanks fot he kind words! :) glad you liked it!

[@nicholasc3905]

Great video. Why is your speedometer painted over?

[@VRMinde]

It is an old m365, they used to come without a speedometer :)

[@nicholasc3905]

@@VRMinde ohh haha ty

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

I have ride skate but I both scuter and newer round it and in store they told mee that my legs can't bee like on skateboard cos my front fut must bee turnt to 12 o clock with a stem off scuter and rear like on skateboard and I riden 1 time cos rain and I didn't felt good with my front leg turn in front its not natural and I will try ride like I ment too. But I think ok they know. Thanks for tips ,best regards from Croatia

[@VRMinde]

You know, at the end it can work differently for everyone. If someone is used to riding two legs next to each other - they can do that. But if you already feel it is not comfortable - you better adjust and try it different way. If you have skated - you know how to control it with your feet and not your arms. Ride safe mate!

[@rockcitykid8029]

thanks man

[@VRMinde]

Thanks for your support mate!

[@dannyoahlrichs8780]

Great tips! Thanks

[@VRMinde]

Dannyo Ahlrichs thank you man!

[@useddaa]

I have an electric scooter but the thing is when I ride it it falls right and left I'm a right foot person and I don't know why

[@VRMinde]

Your weight isnot balanced on the deck probably

[@useddaa]

@@VRMinde thanks bud now I'm used to it just 8n 1 day

[@HardStyleThiZ]

Great video. Are You lithuanian bro?

[@VRMinde]

Yes I am! And thanks :)

[@Masters-rc9sc]

The collective amount of sphincters that puckered when he started riding with no hands was deafening.....

[@VRMinde]

Sphincters? Puckered? I need to expand my english vocabulary 😳

[@Cloverboi]

cant help but notice the open charge port cover

[@VRMinde]

🙄 I do this all the time 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Cloverboi]

@@VRMinde get a magnetic one like the one on a pro2, it clicks into place automatically so you dont waste any time

[@Dinco422]

Hey mate, awesome tips! Just bought mine... could you please tell how did you turn off the regenerative braking ? the KERS feature from 'weak' to off so you can free ride ? Much appreciated in advance!

[@VRMinde]

Hi, thanks for the kind words mate! You can only turn it off with custom firmware... However, as you just purchased it, you might have a very late version of the firmware on your scooter. I only know how to downgrade up to 1.5.2. If it is a newer version, it is more complicated. I made a video about downgrading here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jamafIuGp6dje8k

[@arturasr]

Good lessons. Thank you! :-)

[@VRMinde]

Cheers man!

[@heroslippy6666]

Countersteering? I learned how to do that on my classic ankle breaker scooter as a trick. I can fish tail the front wheel while i push forward.

[@VRMinde]

Normally it comes natural with experience :) it is really needed riding motorcycles on corners

[@SparkyCola3]

Thanks so much this is really helpful :)

[@VRMinde]

SparkyCola3 great you liked it man, thank you for the comment!

[@CripNchill]

Any tips on how to dissemble Kugoo S1? Great video like always bro!

[@VRMinde]

CripNchill hey thanks mate! I had fun filming and editing it :) I am not sure I understand what do you mean by dissemble? Dissasemble? Which part?

[@CripNchill]

@@VRMinde Keep up the good work mate! Yes disassemble!! Damm my English sucks😂😂 I just got all the pieces and the 12.000ah battery to do the battery mod!

[@CripNchill]

@@VRMinde so I need to access motherboard

[@VRMinde]

CripNchill I have only disassembled the screen and that is on my other vid. But the controller is under the cover on the angled tube, just in front of your feet. Battery is accessible through the front bottom cover. Everything is simple there, But if you need to just put in another 36v 12k ah battery - both main and controller connectors are next to the battery, front cover under your feet. Start there. Would like to see how it fits there :)

[@CripNchill]

@@VRMinde thanks for the lights bro! I'm going to try! Hahahaha I'm not going to put the battery there, I'm going to keep original one and I'm going to add a external battery outside! It's a nice mod!

[@prodbyEmpire]

I like your tips but I feel KERS has a function not many people get. If you were to ever crash or get off your scooter at high speeds, KERS will automatically slow the scooter down to a stop in a couple seconds, which will likely prevent it from flying off into cars, or worse, pedestrians. I have been involved in a fall which was somewhat bettered by the breaking, so I shall say I'm speaking from personal experience. I can also see it preventing accidents on a very bumpy road which requires you to hold tightly onto the handlebars, although I agree with you on only holding onto them lightly if possible.

[@VRMinde]

Empire Beats thanks for your comment mate. If there were a lot of mountains/hills around me I would probably leave it on. Here in Denmark is so flat, that it is hard to find any incline :) Regarding the bumpy road - I find it the most dangerous when I hold the handlebars with one hand. I tried letting my scooter run without holding the bars on a bumpy road - it jumps and wobbles like crazy, but the more speed you have, the more stable it actually is 🙄

[@xristosss390]

Nice tips!

[@VRMinde]

Χρ Τγ thanks mate! :)

[@ronnotachance8530]

Nice vid with some good safety tips thanks for posting, I have a question, is there any way to tap my scooters battery to charge devices like my phone or Bluetooth Speaker ? TIA

[@VRMinde]

Hi, thanks mate. Good question, never considered this. You could try and measure the voltage on the controller pins, especially the one that goes to the dashboard or on the dashboard itself. I think dashboard is running on 5V or so, that should be similar to the USB voltage.

[@cherylstone7256]

So I'm riding the scooter like my snowboard?

[@VRMinde]

In a sense yes. Probably on a snowboard you have more pressure on your front leg than on the scooter 🙄

[@cherylstone7256]

@@VRMinde yeah that's true cause if you don't your board will shout out from under you

[@vamdreco]

Brilliant, top notch, 👍

[@VRMinde]

Thanks mate!

[@galassio9536]

I got my wide wheel pro and bridges and hills are not a problem with a 1000 watts of power I’m flying on Manhattan street to queens. I got from fluidfreeride great guys delivered to NYC . I usually ride with my right foot on 12 o’clock position and the left foot on 12:50 clock position and I feel comfortable like that. is that position ok ? Thank you

[@VRMinde]

Galassio music great scooter mate! I think every foot position can work, it is not that critical. I put front foot at 12 when I just do a first kick. Later I like it more sideways so I could steer the scooter with the body weight/pressure on my heels/toes. Similar to snowboard, surfboard, skateboard etc. :) Have fun and stay safe!

[@Weisior]

I think that most of the tips are natural behavior for bicycle and some for skateboard riders

[@VRMinde]

True mate, the more things you ride, the more you find how similar they are. But there are a lot of people who really need the basics.

[@Weisior]

@@VRMinde Yeah, I dont deny that. I see many people using rental scooters like they never rode anything with 2 wheels, or riding 2 people even with their kids on 1 scooter. Thats straight way to easy injuries.

[@brandonhiggs88]

the counter steer is a good skill to learn. it has saved me on my motorcycle before

[@VRMinde]

FooTeePrint it is a good one to have in your toolbox :)

[@KronicNitron]

Just realized I’ve been counter steering me entire life on a bike without realizing it lmao

[@VRMinde]

yup, it comes naturally, bet when you are aware of that, you can corner better (on motorcycles)

[@GTRiko]

good video! thanks for the tips.^^

[@VRMinde]

Rikkoo thanks mate! :) glad you liked it!

[@scionide129]

Love it thank you

[@VRMinde]

Christian Lopez thank you mate!

[@NickoPorras627]

Number 1, that mistake happened. Good thing i didnt got a broken bone lol. Just deep scratches

[@VRMinde]

I think many of us do it, some get more lucky than the others :D

[@ha3xun229]

Is it true lighter kg you are faster scooter goes? Am 49kg how fast will your scooter go for me?

[@VRMinde]

It definitely accelerates much faster. And most probably your max speed will be 1-2km/h bigger unless it is limited on 25km/h. Also, it will maintain speed much better.

[@ha3xun229]

@@VRMinde thanks very much but i found this scooter from a website i don't know if its worth buying it looks like a xiaomi model its says 18mph max speed and wheels are solid not air 35mile in one trip but when I check other customer reviews I can't see any so it seems a bit dodgy www.topchasing.com/collections/8-5-inch-scooter/products/8-5-inch-electric-scooter-white-tk7-8ah-with-app-with-bluetooth-maximum-speed-30km-full-power-mileage-25km-solid-tire-with-digital-display

[@VRMinde]

Nuxe J it looks like one of many xiaomi m365 clones. Never trust the numbers that seller provide. That is all in ideal conditions. The price of this scooter looks like normal m365 price, isn’t it? And there is a risk you will get a cheap thing instead of reliable scoot. Also it can have whatever random firmware that you might not be able to change as you can on the m365. These are the risks, but it is your money - your choices :)

[@ha3xun229]

@@VRMinde okay so pure electric is definitely 100 percent worth, my money. Thanks for you help much appreciated you've also earned a new subscriber

[@HolyGarbage]

In the app of the M365 Pro you can set the energy recovery intensity. I set this to high, which basically doesn't allow me to free roll except in steep slopes, but I use it as my primary break, by just letting go of the throttle. Do you think setting the intensity to medium or low and free roll more could give me more range?

[@VRMinde]

HolyGarbage if you ride accordingly - it will, meaning you will need to disengage the throttle earlier. Can’t remember who made a video rolling down one of the longest mountain roads on the SurRon with max KERS setting on to check how much battery will he get back. It was around 2% on a very long and steep road down.

[@HolyGarbage]

@@VRMinde Interesting. Maybe I should lower it then.

[@VRMinde]

HolyGarbage that is exactly the reason why there is an adjustment accessible for everyone to “play” and find the setting that works the best FOR YOU :)

[@WhackingJam]

If you have it set to high and you are using KERS downhill, you are gonna end up breaking it so be careful bro

[@WhackingJam]

Steep hills*

[@jelteswinnen6865]

Nice

[@VRMinde]

Jelte Swinnen thanks mate!

[@billylumio2810]

Great video with good advice! Did you really ride your scooter with no hands? Did you lock the handlebars in place first? I'm too scared to try this. Also, when you know you're going to crash at 35kph, what's the best way to fall?

[@VRMinde]

Thanks mate! I did ride it without locking the bar and without holding the handlebar and steering with my feet and body :) It is dangerous and I do not recommend doing it. Best way to fall... It is hard to say, it depends. I am doing a lot of inline skating and falling many times a day in a skatepark. With every different trick, there is a different way to fall which you find out after repeatedly falling :D On a scooter, firstly you need to try and avoid crashing into hard objects - cars, trees, rocks etc. Going over the bars while holding the handlebar is not an option either :) You can almost always jump off on your feet, but if you are going more than 20km/h you will struggle to run that fast. I would most probably try to make a roll if on the hard surface or slide if on the grass. The best idea is not to fall :) I do not like electric scooters faster than 30km/h. E-bikes are better for bigger speeds. Larger diameter wheels, better brakes, etc.

[@jordanlowry3946]

This made me laugh dont stand at front or u face will meet the ground learned this the hard way 😂😂

[@hupaaahupaaa9516]

I am ordering the same model but I do not know if its battery can be damaged in the meantime!??

[@VRMinde]

ammm I am not following mate, damaged by what?

[@hupaaahupaaa9516]

i want to know about his battery can it be weakened for a short time or can its power be lost

[@VRMinde]

Hupaaa Hupaaa all batteries will loose their charge, get disbalanced, etc as the time runs. What kills the battery fastest is overheating, over-discharging, over-charging. Make sure it is not getting too hot. Do not drain it to 0. Do not leave it discharged for a long time. Store at 80% charge if you not riding for a long time. Other than that the batteries last pretty well. Mine are 1.5 years old and going strong!

[@putin_j]

Bra jobba =) keep safe ;)

[@VRMinde]

Владимир Нес спасибо! :) same to you mate, thanks for the support!

[@juncal230975]

Where can I get those stickers for the control panel?

[@VRMinde]

R2 Fit hi mate, I got them from AliExpress.

[@juncal230975]

@@VRMinde Thank you!

[@MECH-MASTER]

“Your face will meet the ground. “ 👍

[@VRMinde]

That’s one of the least pleasant falling experiences 😂

[@strik3ro]

Super

[@VRMinde]

Catalin Helgiu thanks!

[@TheChazas]

First tip: wear a damn helmet, second tip: behave. Done. Great video.

[@VRMinde]

TheChazas that was a short summary :D thanks!

[@scionide129]

Can you do more scooter vids 😁

[@VRMinde]

Christian Lopez Hi mate. I maybe could, but it is the rainiest period of my life - ever. It is raining all the time, and I simply do not ride my ebike at all, and only take my scooters for quick trips to the office and back... So I am a bit frustrated and out of ideas on what to film about the scooters, when the weather is such a crap :)

[@scionide129]

Very true.. well im still a fan of your channel thank you 😁 greetings from colima mexico

[@VRMinde]

@@scionide129 Thank you for your support, really appreciate it! It is my only reward when I see people like my content! :)

[@konstantinoskakavias8902]

Hey how you do the freeriding going so far?

[@VRMinde]

I have a custom firmware on my scooter and I disable KERS (kinetic energy recovery system). So my front wheel spins free without braking. And maybe my 88kg of weight provide a good momentum?

[@konstantinoskakavias8902]

@@VRMindeit is easy to send me your custom settings that you used?

[@VRMinde]

peirokritis antipas try looking into this video, there are the links in the description below the video as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jamafIuGp6dje8k If your firmware is 1.4.3 and below that should work in 95% of the cases :) if it is 1.4.4 and above, I do not know guaranteed way to downgrade and install a custom firmware

[@lukas.malaiska]

I don't recommend using tip #3, especially with Xiaomi Mijia M365, since folding mechanism is a weak spot in this electric scooter.

[@VRMinde]

Lukas Malaiska I would better sacrifice the mechanism instead of going over the bar :) And I have 3 xiaomi m365 from 2018 october, none of them have any issues with the folding mechanisms... I do not even use the rubber gaskets yet. Maybe I got just lucky

[@lukas.malaiska]

@@VRMinde, 2:25 - that's too much, even the steering wheel folded a bit. You were right about bringing backwards the body weight before stopping, but you can do it even without putting a pressure and the weight on your steering wheel. And I'm almost sure that you don't want that the folding mechanism would break while you're driving. ;)

[@WhackingJam]

I've had my m365 pro for a week and already got the vibration rattle pretty bad lol, but then again I been riding like it's a manual scooter😅 just without the tail whips lol

[@dashonkee1128]

Hey

[@VRMinde]

Hey bro 🙌

[@afrocrypto3538]

sorry but you're wrong. i do nearly 40 with mine. Good advice on the video btw. Keep it up!

[@VRMinde]

Hi mate, you do nearly 40 of what? Km/h on stock m365 battery and motor? I can not believe it as I have built and rebuilt at least 3 stock motors with different controllers, all possible settings, giving so many amps that I have burned 4 controllers 😂 and spent endless hours searching for info on the net. Whatever are the settings, stock motor even without any load (lifted in the air) is not spinning faster than 35km/h with a 10s battery. Even with 2 motors installed and 12s battery +10” tires my 85kg ass is not rolling faster than 38km/h. The only way you can do 40 is going downhill. I have a 500w motor now, will see how that goes :)

[@afrocrypto3538]

@@VRMinde well it have to be modded of course. I installed a 350w motor on it along with a cfw designed in the xiaoflasher app.honeycomb tires and better bearings. That gives me an initial speed of 38-39 and lowering down to 50% battery it run around 33-34.

[@VRMinde]

@@afrocrypto3538 that does not make me wrong. Stock motor does not spin faster mate with any cfw :)

[@afrocrypto3538]

@@VRMinde ok i guess you're right then ;) have a good one m8

[@zumezoom9593]

I bought a full head helmet. Is that overkill? Nah I'm gonna protect myself from breaking my face I wayyyy to handsome lol

[@VRMinde]

If you feel you want a full face - use it man. No shame here

[@MrFastFox666]

Imagine falling off that bridge 10:02

[@VRMinde]

uRiBiTo666 would be a bit wet :D but I have riden much narrower mountaibike trails over ponds (called “skinny”), this was rather wide and safe :)

[@James-lw3gi]

You stand that far back on a powerful scooter and the front wheel will launch when you take off. Really should have added caveats.

[@VRMinde]

Could you please tell me the model of a scooter that will do that? The most powerful one I tried is 5.8kw, still does not launch the front wheel in the air, unless you pull on the handlebars on purpose.

[@James-lw3gi]

@@VRMinde I have the Segway GT2. It has 6000W motor. If you have it in race mode and pull the throttle you will start flying. You need to brace and lean forward or you’ll be thrown backwards. If you’re thrown backwards you’ll grab the handle bar and it’ll want to tip.

[@romanempire8705]

You lost me when you said yo wear a helmet, helmet and I are mortal enemies :v

[@VRMinde]

In my yet short life I have broken 4 helmets :) As I do not have 4 heads - I wear a helmet in many activities.

[@romanempire8705]

@@VRMinde you definitely need helmets, I rather ride like a grandpa XD

[@VRMinde]

@@romanempire8705 I am happy I can separate my “daily riding” where I do not wear one either from “having fun riding” 😂

[@romanempire8705]

@@VRMinde ohh I clearly misunderstood then, my apologies! I thought you meant to say to wear a helmet always, but you mean wearing a helmet when riding for fun and when riding from point A to B calmly helmets become optional, is that what you mean? Just wanna confirm I understand well.

[@VRMinde]

@@romanempire8705 I will reply by saying that I am one of those who does not wear one for a daily commute on escooter or a bicycle :) But I am not saying that people should not wear helmets, if you can - wear it :) When I take my 50km/h scooter I always wear one. Or when I go for jumps, tricks etc.

[@MC-mz7cz]

WTF how did I end here?

[@VRMinde]

lol, happy to see you here :D

[@batangSM]

You advice to wear protective gear when riding but you yourself demonstrating to us don't wear them at all.

[@trini_boi2414]

Wait a minute why you not wearing a helmet?😩

[@VRMinde]

I am, but not everywhere/every time. I do not wear helmets when commuting on slow speeds

[@trini_boi2414]

@@VRMinde I'm a beginner I think I'll be wearing a helmet until I get the hang of it and I'll be doing the same I'll pass on the helmet when I'm riding at the park or just riding for fun at the house😃

[@VRMinde]

@@trini_boi2414 definitely wear one! I am doing a lot of skating in skateparks and I have developed certain falling skills over the years. Despite that, whenever I am in a skatepark - I wear helmet. If I take a scooter that goes more than 25km/h - I wear helmet. On something really fast I use full-face one. There is no shame in saving your life :)

[@trini_boi2414]

@@VRMinde you are so correct

[@Gnawy]

NEVER ride no handed like he did

[@acekeianar]

I bought my GF a Xiao Mi, I have to send her this video. Because I highly suspect she won't have her feet planted right. ... I don't get how and why people stand with feet side to side

[@VRMinde]

acekeianar It is just the way people walk :) feels more “natural”

[@tannersrdr2clips432]

Were u buy it from

[@acekeianar]

@@VRMinde Very true, but should be riding it more like a skateboard :D

[@acekeianar]

@@tannersrdr2clips432Amazon

[@VRMinde]

acekeianar all the boards are ridden similar :) kiteboards, surfboards, snowboards etc. it is just more stable and gives you control :)

[@tomasrauktys5746]

you talking like fpsrussia😅

[@VRMinde]

Tomas Rauktys I do not know who he is, but it might be we share some accents :)

[@sparklauerei1]

Tip for more range. Stand sideways on the scooter. You will have less air resistance like that. Especially when you have heavy counterwinds. (Might get you 1km more if you do it right)

[@VRMinde]

marmoto liferider totally agree! Good one mate!

[@Luigi-ke1pb]

you mean a little more to the right or left depending wich you prefer or completely sideways?

[@TheTransitmtl]

Please don't do that. You should always be facing forward. The best weight distribution. You need to be able to lean on each turn.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

Lol hell no

[@Ginto_O]

@@TheTransitmtl except its not any harder to lean while standing sideways. How do you think skateboarders turn?

[@samuleinen]

I love those ms Paint demonstrations :D very simple and informative, no matter what's the tool, as long it get's the job done!

[@VRMinde]

Samuli Nieminen don’t insult my video editing software 😂 but you are right, they are very basic, and I hope they serve the purpose :) thanks for your support mate!

[@lyingapril]

turning is so scary for me 😭😭 your video really helped me understand what im doing wrong

[@VRMinde]

Glad it helped!

[@supernova1976]

Excellent tips bro. thank you

[@VRMinde]

supernova1976 thank you mate! 🤟

[@idohavewlsgt8837]

Nice driving but no I’ll never try that🤣🤣🤣 thanks anyway

[@VRMinde]

Countersteering is a very normal practice :) You migth be doing it without concsiously realizing while riding a bike :)

[@jarisipilainen3875]

10:07 yes yes you free roll more than kers charge your battery. would be nice turn kers on big hill.would be nice it charge batteries when foot padling

[@Masters-of-the-Universe]

That's some crazy extreme counter steering!!

[@VRMinde]

I might be overexagerating it for demonstrstion purposes :)

[@jamesyoke3501]

Thanks for the video. This has been the best video I have seen so far explaining how to ride a scooter

[@VRMinde]

Hi James, super glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@nicoj5849]

Where did you buy your helmet/ name? Cheers Viking

[@VRMinde]

I mainly buy safety gear from Skatepro. They ship fast :)

[@abdullaalhosani345]

He says Don't ride without a helmet why doesn't he wear one

[@VRMinde]

Hi mate, he always wears one when riding fast, doing tricks or going to places like skatepark or pumptrack. But I do not wear one on daily commute up to 25km/h. Why? Because I grew up riding different things on wheels without a helmet. We did not have them in soviet union :)

[@dranrebcasalla3105]

how do you drive scooter with no hands?

[@VRMinde]

You need cruise control, even road, stand sideways and steer with leaning your body. Start at like 15kmh and try finging balance by bearly holding the handles. It is easier on some scooters than others, on some I can’t do it reliably, others can go for miles. Be careful 😆

[@desididomohabaljr.3057]

Hi. Great content. Just want to ask, how tall are you?

[@VRMinde]

Hi, I am 191cm

[@jhonaburgos951]

I want scotter 😭😭😭 but my money is not enough 😢

[@VRMinde]

I can understand your pain mate. If you keep wanting -you will get it one day for sure.

[@jhonaburgos951]

@@VRMinde thanks 😘

[@pistaniche1217]

I had same problem so I stopped using car for traveling to work and my monthly payment (40euro) is still less than I spent on fuel. Additionaly Im charging my scooter in work as much as possible 😀 I hated being everyday in traffic , now Im enjoying traveling to work/home. 😉👍 Hope you get one soon ✌️

[@VRMinde]

@@pistaniche1217 great dedication man! Patience pays off

[@pistaniche1217]

@@VRMinde Thanks ✌️🙂