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Post by splinter357 on Aug 23, 2016 20:13:56 GMT -5
This taotao AM50 has less than a mile on it but has a crack that leaks oil. I think it arrived damaged and the guy has had it sitting for 2-3 years in his garage. Is this fixable and worth to buy for cheap?   |
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Post by spaz12 on Aug 23, 2016 20:41:42 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum  Maybe some JB Weld could fix it, but I think that you'd have to ditch the center stand? How much is "cheap"? |
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Post by humanshield on Aug 23, 2016 20:44:17 GMT -5
The oil leak would be a concern. You can probably get a professional Aluminum welder to fix that for $100 or so.
Alternatively, you could probably find a scooter with a good engine for $100 that has been wrecked etc
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Post by splinter357 on Aug 23, 2016 20:57:33 GMT -5
I can probably get it for $300-400.
Would I have to replace it with another taotao am50 engine or would any 50cc engine work? I was thinking getting it welded was the best option. The guy said he brought it to a mechanic and was told that there is special glue that could seal it but that sounds like a horrible bandaid fix.
This was just a chance encounter I had today. I have basically already decided on buying a new 2014 zuma from a dealership but I just need it for a train station commuter vehicle so I figured I'd asking around here if it was worth it for the price.
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Post by spaz12 on Aug 23, 2016 21:04:47 GMT -5
I can probably get it for $300-400. Would I have to replace it with another taotao am50 engine or would any 50cc engine work? I was thinking getting it welded was the best option. The guy said he brought it to a mechanic and was told that there is special glue that could seal it but that sounds like a horrible bandaid fix. This was just a chance encounter I had today. I have basically already decided on buying a new 2014 zuma from a dealership but I just need it for a train station commuter vehicle so I figured I'd asking around here if it was worth it for the price. I wouldn't pay that much for it. You can get a new one for like 600 dollars, or less. If it was a hundred than I might buy it. Just my 2 cents. |
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Post by splinter357 on Aug 23, 2016 21:42:32 GMT -5
I wouldn't pay that much for it. You can get a new one for like 600 dollars, or less. If it was a hundred than I might buy it. Just my 2 cents. If you know where I can buy one for under $600 new and shipped let me know and i'll buy it lol Best I have seen is $700 shipped |
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Post by spaz12 on Aug 23, 2016 21:59:39 GMT -5
I can get them a lot cheaper than that, but I live in Vegas so it won't help you. I just figured that that's how much they should be in your area. Each area is different I guess.
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Post by tortoise2 on Aug 23, 2016 22:39:40 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 25, 2016 6:43:34 GMT -5
Check your local craigslist for cheap new scoots. I've seen local dealers wanting $1000 for a new TaoTao or equivalent, but there's often somebody listing scoots for ~$600 new on craigslist. One of them I've looked at seems to buy a bunch and stick them in a storage facility. I assume there are people in many locales that may do this. Prob not gonna get any dealer support, but then I pretty much expect the same if I buy Chinese from an actual store or online.
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Post by humanshield on Aug 25, 2016 8:49:15 GMT -5
If I was planning to leave a scooter at a train station all day, it'd be this one...or a beat up one...  Google this for an eye opener.... Train Station Scooter Theft link |
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Post by fts902 on Aug 25, 2016 16:09:26 GMT -5
I would never leave any 2 wheeled vehicle unattended at a train station. You're basically giving it away at that point.
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Post by gsx600racer on Aug 25, 2016 18:50:05 GMT -5
If I was planning to leave a scooter at a train station all day, it'd be this one...or a beat up one... Google this for an eye opener.... Train Station Scooter Theft linkFigures, these scumbags stealing scoots are in my state.  |
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Post by stoneforth on Aug 27, 2016 22:02:31 GMT -5
It'd be less than $50 for a new piece. If it wasn't around the mount i'd have used epoxy.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2016 11:41:24 GMT -5
that crack looks like its starting to run already. eventually it will run and break where the mounting bushing is and you dont want that to break on the road or you may die. I would not ride it another mile. Your options do do this right are
replace that side of the engine case
replace the entire engine (swap)
find something else
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