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Post by nuclearchrist on Sept 6, 2013 15:54:32 GMT -5
i got pulled over one day right after i got this new taotao and the weight limit is 225lbs. the scooter didnt have 30 kilometers on the thing and i had to call a family member to come get it so it didnt get impounded. well, he ended up coming to get it but didnt ride it. a 350lb woman drove it back and when i got out and rode it, that is when i found something wasnt it right. its had a lose in power and was had to start and just didnt want to go. i forgot about all of this b/c i knew nothing about the weight limit on the scooter and just discovered that there was one. can any tell me what type of damage was done when she rode it back. this is what i an tell so far, there was a loss in power, it wouldnt start, when i pulled the back the throttle it whole stall out and just wouldnt go. there was also some hesitation for a while. its runs alot better now. all i could do at the time was change the gas and adjust the idle and it ran a lil better
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Post by flqu06 on Sept 6, 2013 20:46:39 GMT -5
I think weight limits apply to frame strength and not effect the engine.
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Post by nuclearchrist on Sept 6, 2013 23:59:35 GMT -5
it would have to apply to the engine as well. it had to of shorten the life span
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2013 1:12:55 GMT -5
it would have to apply to the engine as well. it had to of shorten the life span lots of weight can break belts and make it run hot |
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Post by flqu06 on Sept 7, 2013 1:36:43 GMT -5
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Post by nuclearchrist on Sept 7, 2013 1:40:08 GMT -5
it would have to apply to the engine as well. it had to of shorten the life span lots of weight can break belts and make it run hot How you mean break belts? I've checked mine and it looks fine. its well new but should i inspect more? I didn't expect for this to happen. I have seen alot of dust but that is about all. |
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Post by nuclearchrist on Sept 7, 2013 1:55:26 GMT -5
I dont think 350 is "too" escessive though unless they rode it cross country!  Million mikes and going strong! ![]() ![]() that is good to hear.. but im just estimating there..she might like be 400 lbs like the guy in you pic. and i live in the foothills where there are alot of inclines and such. just saying |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2013 3:30:28 GMT -5
lots of weight can break belts and make it run hot How you mean break belts? I've checked mine and it looks fine. its well new but should i inspect more? I didn't expect for this to happen. I have seen alot of dust but that is about all. break brāk verb 1. separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain. "the rope broke with a loud snap" synonyms: shatter, smash, crack, snap, fracture, fragment, splinter, fall to bits, fall |
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 9, 2013 16:32:43 GMT -5
I'm 300lb and fine riding my TaoTao. The ratings are mostly about the frame strength. It puts more load on the scoot with a lot of weight, but shouldn't mess it up immediately with one ride I wouldn't think. Check for pinched lines and loose connections under the seat bucket. If a fuel or vacuum hose was under there it may pinch with the extra weight.
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