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Post by chunk73 on Aug 6, 2011 13:03:13 GMT -5
Hi all. Just got a new Taotao CY50-T3. Assembled and running well. I just wanted to get an idea of what I should do to prep the scooter properly. So far I have assembled the scooter, drove it around lightly for 30 miles and have changed the oil to 10w-40 full synthetic, wet clutch compatible oil. Havent done anything with the gear oil yet, should I change that as well? Using premium fuel with sta-bil marine fuel additive to break down the ethanol so the carb doesnt gum up.
Want to change the spark plug to an iridium but dont know which one to get. Does anyone know the model # of the correct spark plug for this scooter?
Anything else I should do to setup and break this new scoot in properly?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 6, 2011 21:59:16 GMT -5
Congrats on the new ride! :riding: Here's a good write up about new scooter prep... www.x1scooters.com/pdi.htmlThe oil for wet clutches is fine, but you don't need it for this application. The iridium spark plug should be a CR7HIX (NGK). |
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Post by chunk73 on Aug 7, 2011 8:50:04 GMT -5
Congrats on the new ride!  Here's a good write up about new scooter prep... www.x1scooters.com/pdi.htmlThe oil for wet clutches is fine, but you don't need it for this application. The iridium spark plug should be a CR7HIX (NGK). Thanks for the link, very informative. I replaced the plug in it yesterday with a CR7HSA, obviously not iridium as they were special order only at autozone, but Im sure better than the stock one that came with it. The stock one already had some blackening on the end of it, that is only after riding less than 25 miles on it. Should I be concerned or is that most likely due to the cheap plug? Also noticed that the fuel filter is pointing in the wrong direction, flow arrow is pointing up to the fuel tank. I assume I should change this asap, obviously dont want to flip that one around as anything in the filter will probably be released into the carb. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 7, 2011 9:54:19 GMT -5
Yeah, replace the filter.
A black plug shows that it's running rich. If it's just the tip of the porcelain, it might just be the idle mixture setting. Is your model fuel injected or carbureted?
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Post by chunk73 on Aug 7, 2011 10:20:20 GMT -5
Yeah, replace the filter. A black plug shows that it's running rich. If it's just the tip of the porcelain, it might just be the idle mixture setting. Is your model fuel injected or carbureted? Ok. Will replace the fuel filter today. My unit has a carb, however from what I have read this model doesnt allow you to adjust anything on the carb. They said the screws are set permanent for EPA reasons. See the attached pic of my stock plug and let me know your thoughts. Attachments:
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 7, 2011 11:56:10 GMT -5
I got mixed up somewhere. I read too many threads sometimes and for a second I thought we were talking about a Honda Metro, that's why I asked about EFI. :stars:
Most of the EPA approved carbs have a cap over the mixture adjustment screw that can be carefully drilled and removed. I believe you drill though the center, going slowly because you just want to get through the cap and not damage the mix screw, and then you can get something in the hole and pop it out.
The plug looks like it's running a bit rich, but it's not as bad as I was expecting. It wouldn't be a bad idea to adjust the mixture screw if you feel comfortable with that. If not, as long as it's running well, you can just leave it alone.
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Post by erictheviking666 on Aug 7, 2011 16:19:08 GMT -5
drove it around lightly for 30 miles and have changed the oil to 10w-40 full synthetic You really should have put probably 600 to 1,000 miles on it before switching to full synthetic. Full synthetic oil is so slick that it can prevent the rings from seating properly. You should just use cheap regular motor oil and change it about every 200 to 300 miles, until you get to the 1,000 mark. Then you can do that final oil change and switch to full synthetic. I have over 12,000 miles on mine with about 9,500 of that on the original 50cc piston and cylinder. I've never had a problem yet! (Knock on wood!) :disco: |
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Post by chunk73 on Aug 8, 2011 8:13:37 GMT -5
drove it around lightly for 30 miles and have changed the oil to 10w-40 full synthetic You really should have put probably 600 to 1,000 miles on it before switching to full synthetic. Full synthetic oil is so slick that it can prevent the rings from seating properly. You should just use cheap regular motor oil and change it about every 200 to 300 miles, until you get to the 1,000 mark. Then you can do that final oil change and switch to full synthetic. I have over 12,000 miles on mine with about 9,500 of that on the original 50cc piston and cylinder. I've never had a problem yet! (Knock on wood!)  The reason I switched out to synthetic so quickly was because of this video on youtube. I figured this guy knew what he was talking about since he sells them and seem quite good with assembly. www.youtube.com/user/BMOUTFITTERS#p/u/3/GSLvmoi4ht0Also the speedometer is not even close to portraying my proper speed, the speedo is is kmh but has a mph indicator too. The needle is always maxed out at full throttle saying I am going 50mph. Not a huge deal to me really but if there is a quick way to calibrare the speedo let me know. Also took my gps with me today and did a speed test. On level ground scoot maxed out at 37mph, on a downhill hit 46mph. I assume there is a variator restrictor as well as exhause pipe restrictor. Do you think I would gain much more speed by removing these? Thanks |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 8, 2011 9:00:47 GMT -5
At those speeds, I'm thinking you don't have any restrictors in place.
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Post by erictheviking666 on Aug 8, 2011 9:48:41 GMT -5
Yeah that's about right for a stock 50cc.
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Post by chunk73 on Aug 8, 2011 10:58:39 GMT -5
At those speeds, I'm thinking you don't have any restrictors in place. Really??? I thought they all came with restrictors by law. If you think it doesnt have one though I wont even bother looking for them. I thought it was a given that all 500c scoots had restrictors from the factory no matter what. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 8, 2011 11:28:21 GMT -5
All sorts of things sneak by on Chinese scoots.
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Post by chunk73 on Aug 8, 2011 13:44:47 GMT -5
All sorts of things sneak by on Chinese scoots. Good to know. Glad I asked as I would have wasted my time taking it apart only to find no restrictions in place. |
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Post by chunk73 on Aug 19, 2011 15:35:36 GMT -5
Quick question. i have noticed that on my new scoot the front brakes pulsate all the time when stopping, almost like they are bucking. Kind of hard to describe. They stop me just fine however I was wondering if this was normal and perhaps part of the ABS or if the rotor may be warped. Or if it could possibly be just cheap pads from the factory.
Any ideas?
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Post by lshigham on Aug 19, 2011 15:48:15 GMT -5
Sounds like a warped rotor to me
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