User:ChrisHozian/Custom Ride Ons

= Custom Ride Ons Hobby =

A custom ride ons hobby is a regular activity or interest involving the modification and repair of ride ons that is undertaken for pleasure, typically done during one's leisure time.

Many custom ride on hobby community members communicate and share using online medium such as message forums    and YouTube. Racing events are occasionally coordinated and held where community members from surrounding areas come together to socialize, compete, and show off.

What is a Ride On
A "ride on" consists of, but not limited to, any of the following in electric or gas:
 * toy ride on vehicles
 * recreational scooters
 * bicycles
 * pocket bikes
 * go-karts
 * ATVs
 * mobility devices
 * riding lawn mowers

It excludes the following:
 * motorcycles
 * street legal scooters
 * cars
 * trucks
 * SUV’s
 * buses
 * Other automobiles which are similar to those described in this list

Why Customize
Here are some reasons why a person may want to customize a ride on.
 * make a ride on go faster
 * make a ride on go farther
 * save money by extending the age range supported by a ride on
 * make money from selling them
 * humor's sake
 * the cool factor
 * try out something new
 * build one's skill in a particular area
 * grow the love of a child, spouse, family member, and/or friend
 * occupy one's time

Where Parts are Obtained

 * sifting through trash
 * asking family, friends, co-workers, classmates, and complete strangers for them
 * posting public want requests on social network sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus
 * posting want requests on craigslist
 * posting want requests on The Freecycle Network
 * looking at yard sales / garage sales
 * ordering them online from original suppliers, 3rd party authorized suppliers   , and 3rd party unauthorized suppliers

Common Upgrades
Toy Ride On Vehicles
 * Larger capacity batteries
 * Voltage upgrade from 6V to 12V
 * Voltage upgrade from 12V to 18V
 * Motor upgrades from standard motors to HPI GT550's or similar motors
 * Addition of speed controller / electric scooter controller
 * Wiring harness upgrade
 * Addition of LED's
 * Addition of horns
 * Addition of audio equipment (CD/DVD/MP3 players, speakers, amplifiers)
 * Addition of video equipment (DVD/Blu-ray players)
 * Custom paint

 Recreational Scooters
 * Larger capacity batteries
 * Voltage upgrade from 24V to 36V
 * Voltage upgrade from 36V to 48V
 * Upgrade of motors to those rated for more wattage
 * Upgrade electric scooter controller to support more voltage and current

Common Repairs
Toy Ride On Vehicles
 * Replace dead battery
 * Replace dead charger
 * Replace worn wheels
 * Structural body restoration of cracks
 * Cosmetic body restoration of faded and stressed plastic
 * Replacement of decals

 Recreational Scooters
 * Replace dead batteries
 * Replace dead charger
 * Replace dead scooter controller
 * Replace worn tires

Common Brands
Toy Ride On Vehicles
 * Fisher-Price Power Wheels
 * Peg Perego
 * Little Tikes
 * Safety 1st
 * Kid Trax
 * Pacific Cycle
 * Fast Lane
 * Dumar
 * Megatredz
 * MotionTrendz
 * Step2
 * Injusa
 * AMAV
 * Power Driver
 * National Products

 Recreational Scooters
 * RazorUSA
 * Schwinn

Bicycles
 * Pacific Cycle
 * Schwinn

Pocket Bikes
 * RazorUSA

Mobility Devices
 * Bladez

Common Terms
The following terms may be used to describe general or specific custom ride ons hobbies.
 * Custom Ride Ons (CRO)
 * Modified Power Wheels (MPW)
 * Modified Electric Scooters (MES)
 * Modified Ride Ons
 * Custom Power Wheels
 * Custom Electric Scooters

The following terms are common to the custom ride ons hobby regarding toy ride on vehicles.
 * BPRO (Battery Powered Ride-on Vehicle)
 * SLA (Sealed Lead Acid)
 * MF (Metal Frame)
 * PW (Power Wheels)
 * JD (John Deere)
 * GD (Grave Digger)