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Post by fts902 on Aug 18, 2016 23:53:43 GMT -5
Nude beach ahead. Picked it up for $100 from a friend.  First on the list is general maintenance. Changed all the fluids, checked the CVT, and all the basic bits. Then I took her clothes off.  Striping down some more. Don't want that, don't need this.   Emissions must go.  Gonna weld that hole shut.  |
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Post by humanshield on Aug 19, 2016 4:41:55 GMT -5
First scooter?
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Post by fts902 on Aug 19, 2016 7:41:50 GMT -5
Yes but not my first 2 wheels. I built a CB 750 hard tail from an 80' frame and a 71 motor.
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Post by fts902 on Aug 19, 2016 9:17:03 GMT -5
Pair system fully deleted. All before finishing my first cup of coffee. I love hazelnut coffeemate. Peep my shitty welds fam. It's the top side so I don't care. Other side that mates is perfectly flat.  Some paint  And installation  |
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Post by fts902 on Aug 19, 2016 17:17:54 GMT -5
The worst part of any project  All electrics are hidden under the seat for now.  Removed a few more tabs  Still have to grind these down, but I like my neighbors so I try to make too much noise.  The piston is leaking on the caliper. Fixing that is next on the list.  Sanded and repainted the exhaust, put the heat shroud back on. Although though it's pitted, I like the chrome accent. I guess that's it for now as far as pictures go, for some reason the rest won't upload. |
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Post by nelson on Aug 19, 2016 17:55:05 GMT -5
I had a tao,thing took a beating and just kept going! Good deal imo looks in good shape.
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Post by dan50 on Aug 19, 2016 18:39:21 GMT -5
No-one will ever notice that block off plate. What would have been easy is to cut an aluminum can (pop or beer), mount between that plate and the port. There isn't that much pressure so the aluminum will hold up.
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Post by fts902 on Aug 19, 2016 19:00:18 GMT -5
Im already addicted. I didn't think I'd like riding these as much as my 750s but oh boy, I do! I'd like to get a 150cc next. Or put one on this scoot.
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Post by fts902 on Aug 19, 2016 19:02:37 GMT -5
No-one will ever notice that block off plate. What would have been easy is to cut an aluminum can (pop or beer), mount between that plate and the port. There isn't that much pressure so the aluminum will hold up. Right you are. But it wasn't to be flashy. I saw it in another thread and I wanted to try it. Works great and I'll never have to touch it again. |
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Post by dan50 on Aug 19, 2016 19:02:42 GMT -5
Im already addicted. I didn't think I'd like riding these as much as my 750s but oh boy, I do! I'd like to get a 150cc next. Or put one on this scoot. The slower ride is very enjoyable and a lot of FUN. Some members here have motorcycles AND scooters. You miss a lot zipping down the road at 55mph or better. |
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Post by eclark5483 on Aug 19, 2016 19:54:36 GMT -5
Love my Indian, but I do confess.. ripping around on a TaoTao is quite fun as well. Especially after tweaking it to run better and get better throttle response. A MUST DO for ANYBODY who buys a scoot. You'll never regret putting in the effort to make it perform better, even if you're limited to 30-35 miles an hour.
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Post by gsx600racer on Aug 20, 2016 1:04:30 GMT -5
Nice find/deal for 100 bucks.
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Post by fts902 on Aug 22, 2016 21:13:21 GMT -5
Brake caliper was super duper broken.  Looks like a bolt worked its way out, a brake pad was missing. Contact with the rotor chewed through a lot of metal.    It doesn't look to me like it's done much damage to the rotor, but if you think it has, please let me know.   I replaced the caliper with one from a parts scooter.  What is that T shaped adapter for? It unscrews from the bottom. |
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Post by spaz12 on Aug 22, 2016 21:30:37 GMT -5
The thing attached to the caliper? That is supposedly ABS.
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Post by fts902 on Aug 22, 2016 21:34:50 GMT -5
Should I leave it?
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