Question Answer I need a part for my scooter. Do you have a ..... for my scooter that I can buy ? I'll list any items I have for sale on my "For Sale" page (see button at left) otherwise try the local motorcycle salvage shops within 100 miles of where you live.  Ask local shops that sell scooters if they're aware of any local sources for used parts.  Ebay auction site has  a healthy listing of new and used parts but with rising postal rates, bargains can soon become expensive after shipping cost is added to the price.  When searching for parts don't just use the model name (ie Honda Elite 150) but also the model number (ie Honda ch150).  Naturally you've tried your local dealer to see about new OEM parts, right ? I do have a lot of spare parts for my "project scooters" but generally keep them all until the project is completed. Consider picking up a "parts scooter" from the local classifieds/Salvage yard  for a continuing supply of parts as needed.  If you don't have a lot of room for an extra scooter, clean and disassemble it and keep the parts in boxes. If you have an older scooter with body damage and can't find any parts after looking, go to this page and find out how to repair the damaged body yourself. Do you have a service/owners manual you can scan and send me? Short answer-No. I spend a lot of money buying paper manuals so the prospect of sitting down for hours scanning  entire manuals isn't  high on my list of priorities.   If it's free you want, Check my online manuals page. Also do a search on google using the model name or model number (see above) such as "Honda ch150 manual".  There are a lot of manuals online. Paper manuals are better for higher resolution photos and having an owners manual in the glovebox isn't such a bad thing either. You can buy used from ebay auction site although  prices sometimes are greater for a scruffy used one than buying new from places such as Helmincs website that produce clear crisp manuals with all current updates. Unfortunately Helm only produces manuals for Hondas.  Another possibility is to join a scooter user group on Yahoo as they frequently have manuals or helpful information uploaded to the files section of the groups site (you'll have to join to download them). Can you help me fix my scooter? If you mean can I author and host an informative website with information and links to resources for maintaining and repairing scooters , yes!!! I did at one time reply to individual "help" requests  but was spending a  lot of time when I could have been working on my own scooters or updating this site .  I'll only give quick e-mail replies now. If you mean fix your scooter by e-mail, probably not. A good example is a local guy who was having problems with "top speed". I went through a series of lengthy e-mail exchanges with him and took a lot of time detailing the most common issues and ways of diagnosing and fixing them.  No luck. In a final moment of frustration I gave him my address, we popped the side panels and, looking at the carburetor, I saw a screw was missing allowing extra air in. Screw installed and an extra 10 mph resulted.   Another e-mail exchange centered on what was obviously a fuel/air mixture problem.  After sending the fellow a detailed explanation of diagnosis and repair, I got a reply asking if I could tell him how to find the carburetor. If you're having problems, get a service manual and look at my repair and maintenance pages. I'm working on getting some useful tips for diagnosing problems but no longer do lengthy e-mail exchanges. In order to fix any problem, you're going to have to have a basic knowledge of your scooter and how it works.   I live in the middle of nowhere. Is there anywhere online I can buy new parts? Do a google search. There's a lot of retailers that are online now with parts catalogues and price listings.  Parts diagrams are great for showing how the parts go together (and come apart) and in what order.  While I use a lot of used parts , I almost always try to buy new engine parts as used parts can be unreliable even if they look "as good as new". Examples of  parts I only buy new are  control cables, headlights, belts, roller weights, brake shoes,  batteries.  Rubber ages even when it's kept on a shelf so, regardless of wear ,  I'll replace tires, intake manifolds and rubber hoses on the engine. Some examples of Online retailers with parts diagrams and prices are: BikeBandit Service Honda Ron Ayers Motorsports   Where can I buy/sell a scooter/scooter parts locally? Craigslist is the king of free local classifieds. Bookmark your local site and check back often or post your scooter for sale.  I'm a once a day Craiglist guy. How can I contact you?       What price should I pay for/sell a scooter? Check the local classifieds to get an idea of local prices. Prices can vary  by geographical area and season.  If you live close to an urban area, try advertising there as well for higher prices or look to buy in an area further out of a city for lower prices .  "Garage finds" where the scooter has been in storage, looks perfect and has low miles  usually require a lot of work so don't go overboard on the price just because something "looks" good. If you can't ride it home, don't to pay top dollar. If it hasn't been ridden for years it's going to need more than a minor "tune-up". Without taking the scooter apart , it's impossible to tell the condition of something that has been in storage. In my opinion, the best deals are scooters that have cracked and faded bodywork but have been driven and maintained regularly. What is the best scooter? I've owned and driven a lot of older and newer scooters. I had some pre-conceived opinions about what was "the best" until I'd driven them and quickly found out  that how they look and how they work is unrelated.  Looks has a large part in appeal but  in practical terms, the last thing you should consider.  Here's my list of things to consider in narrowing down the perfect scooter for you: 1. What scooters will allow you to drive to the places you  normally go (cruising speed is 80% of top speed)? 2. What scooters do you feel comfortable sitting on? 3. What scooters do local reputable dealers sell? 4. Can I get normal maintenance and parts locally? 5. How much money can I afford to pay in cash or through financing? 6. How often and for how long do I intend to drive the scooter? Is it for just the weekends or is it for commuting? 7. Can I test drive (or rent) a scooter before buying? After answering all the above you'll narrow down the choices. Keep in mind that budget-wise you'll need accessories like a helmet and gloves at least .   After you've narrowed down some choices that are best for you then you can start considering style and looks. Any long term owners of the particular brand(s) you're considering should be sought out for their opinion. Local scooter clubs can be a valuable resource for info on reliability, true top speed, maintenance issues.