We are now a dealer for Cruzin Coolers!  What is a Cruzin Cooler?  Just about the hottest thing around right now…

Cruzin Cooler combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere, without walking. The Cruzin Cooler is light-weight, comes in various sizes and colors and is available in gas and electric models, with up to a 10 mile range on electric models and 30 miles on the gas models.

The cooler is light and small enough to fit in most trunks. The cooler can be used for hunting, sporting events, races, camping, golf or even a trip to the grocery store to keep your food cold all the way home. Marine use will be popular for the new cooler allowing you to take your fish/drinks/food/ ice to and from your boat  with powered assistance and braking. Simply ride or power your way up and down ramps.

We now have the New Razor Ultra Pro scooters in stock.  This is the version 2 model with the reinforced headtube.  We have both the Lo and the Dragon in stock now so come by and get yours today.

Custom Scooters

912 E. 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074

Open Mon-Sat. 10-6

(972) 509-1553

Advantages of Electric Scooters

Can ride indoors and outdoors
Zero emissions – environmentally friendly
Quiet – almost silent.  Acknowledge your presence when riding.
Low recharge cost

Maintenance

Tires – Keep tire pressure fully inflated    psi ____

• for proper ride and handling
• for maximum range
• to avoid pinched tube which can cause a flat tire
• tires may lose 3-5 lbs pressure each month – check regularly.

Chain – On models with a chain – lubricate, wipe off excess

Battery

• Sealed gel lead acid batteries – have no memory – can take many discharges but need to be kept fully charged when not in use.

Caution: These are not ni-cad (nickel cadium) batteries which need to be run down completely before charging, to avoid memory conditioning.

• Do not run the battery all the way down – when there is a noticeable change in acceleration, charge batteries.

• Charge battery fully after riding – even if the scooter is ridden for only a short period of time.

• Charger light indicates when battery is fully charged.
• Unplug after charging – do not leave charger plugged into the scooter more than 12-24 hours.

• Important:  Fully charge the batteries before storing scooter.
• Turn off scooter when not in use or when charging.
• Do not sit or stand on the scooter with the kickstand down – the kickstand could bend or brake off.

Riding Conditions

Do not ride in the rain, in water, through sprinkler systems, puddles, in wet grass, or jump off ramps or curbs.

Do not stall the motor, such as applying the throttle and brake at the same time.

Custom Scooters                                                                          Phone 972.509.1553

912 East 15^th Street                                                                      Hours  –  Mon-Sat 10

Plano, TX 75074                                                                            Closed Sun & Holidays

Texas Department of Public Safety

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle and Motor Assisted Scooter Information (link to original article)

The 78th Legislature addressed the issue of new transportation technology. The law now recognizes motor assisted scooters and neighborhood electric vehicles for limited street usage. The law can be found in the Texas Transportation Code (TRC) as Subchapter D, Sections 551.301 and 551.302. Subchapter D became effective on September 1, 2003.

The 79th Legislature amended the law to separate neighborhood electric vehicles from motor assisted scooters. Section 551.302 was repealed and the content became Subchapter E, Motor Assisted Scooter, TRC 551.351. The information below is still an accurate summary of the laws as amended.

In general, any traffic law which applies to bicycles also applies to motor assisted scooters. That means the operator must obey the usual traffic laws that bicycle operators must obey such as speed limit, signal turns, etc. (TRC 551.101(a)). However, TRC 551.351 states that some laws that apply to a motor vehicle do not apply to these scooters. This means that:

* the scooter operator doesn’t need a driver license,
* the scooter operator doesn’t need liability insurance,
* the scooter doesn’t have to be registered or have a license plate,
* the scooter doesn’t have to carry a low speed vehicle emblem; and,
* the scooter doesn’t have to be inspected.

Cities and counties may prohibit operation of these scooters on particular streets or highways for safety reasons, as can the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT).

Along with the “motor assisted scooter,” the Legislature legalized the “neighborhood electric vehicle.” The “neighborhood electric vehicle” is any vehicle subject to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 500. They generally resemble a golf cart, but are larger-usually capable of carrying four passengers-with a top speed between 20 M.P.H. and 25 M.P.H. Vehicles such as the John Deere Gator and Kawasaki Mule are not neighborhood electric vehicles because they are not subject to Federal Standard 500 in that they are designed to primarily carry cargo rather than passengers. Like the motor assisted scooter, neighborhood electric vehicles can be driven on any street or highway with a posted speed limit of 35 M.P.H. or less, and may cross streets or highways with a higher posted speed limit. However, unlike the motor assisted scooter, a neighborhood electric vehicle must be registered and have a license plate. The operator must have a driver license and the vehicle or operator must be covered with the required liability insurance or acceptable substitute. In addition, these vehicles meet the TRC Section 547.001 definition of a “slow moving vehicle,” and must carry a low speed vehicle emblem. Finally, as with the motor assisted scooter, a city or county may prohibit their operation on a street or highway for safety reasons, as can TXDOT.

The content of HB 1596 can be found at the Texas Legislature website.