You know by now that motorcycle scooters get high mileage and now you want to increase that mileage? Well read on for the best ideas for improving your scooter's fuel economy. No more blowing money at the pump!

1) Go easy on the acceleration, Lightning McQueen!

Just like a car, how you ride your scooter will have a significant effect on how many kilometers you can get out of your scooter per litre. Out of all of the fuel-saving ideas, the use of your acceleration has the greatest effect on your overall gas mileage. The key is to increase your speed slowly, rather than trying to chirp the tires from a standstill.

2) Inflate your tires to the correct PSI

If you are riding on under or overinflated tires, you are not only wasting fuel, but you're putting yourself at risk. Check your tires' PSI (pounds per square inch), and adjust them accordingly. Remember that your tire pressure will build in the hotter months and go down in cooler months.

3) Keep your ride tuned up

Most owners think of a motors scooter as a set it and forget it thing. They buy it, ride it, and rarely think of performing maintenance on it. But just like a car, your scooter needs some TLC to run optimally and continue getting great mileage. Keep your scooter in good operating condition, and you'll be rewarded with scooter longevity and superior gas mileage.

4) Keep your oil clean

You change your oil in your car every 3,000 to 6,000 miles, I'd bet. But it can take some serious riding for your scooter to see that kind of use, especially if you use yours primarily for local riding. Regardless of mileage, you should try to change your oil before every riding season.

For example, if your riding season is in the summer months, from May through September, but you usually only put 500 miles on your motors scooter over those months, you should still change your oil every May.

So how many miles per gallon can you expect to get out of your scooter with these ideas? The answer varies dramatically depending on the type and size of your motors scooter, but you are looking at significant savings.

Keep in mind that some smaller scooters only have a useful life of 25,000 or so miles, and these ideas can also make a difference in the longevity of your scooter.