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Post by thxcuz on Nov 3, 2016 19:57:08 GMT -5
One of our fine forum friends mentioned they were replacing chineese parts with quality parts. Great idea - BUT, is it more expensive than buying a quality scooter second hand? Or is it better in the long run (and more fun) to improve these bikes one peice at a time? What should I look for if I were to replace the bad with the good and how much do I need to do? I'm just curious, as always. Plus I haven't tore into my scoot for a few months and I'm getting antsy.  |
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Post by greggkinney on Nov 4, 2016 0:04:11 GMT -5
What size are we talking and 2t or 4? I could see where both those factors could weigh in on my personal thoughts/opions
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Post by thxcuz on Nov 4, 2016 6:32:50 GMT -5
50cc 4t.
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Post by eclark5483 on Nov 4, 2016 7:29:45 GMT -5
Here is what it ended up costing me to swap out all the bad parts with good parts: 49ccscoot.proboards.com/post/258206/threadParts used are listed in that post. Grand total not counting labor, was about $1273 You could save another $45 or more by ditching the coil and cooling fan. As of today, it does 49, and I still haven't dialed in the tune I'm happy with. Probably won't do that till the spring. But all in all... I'm VERY happy with it. |
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Post by lordhater on Nov 4, 2016 7:32:25 GMT -5
I personally would start with a higher quality scoot to begin with,,,a gently used Taiwanese would be preference,,,when I moved my shop someone left a ssr 150cc heritage scoot behind 1500 miles on the clock,,,I didn't have the heart to throw it away,,,so it sits under a painters drop cloth behind my shop ,,I really don't want to mess with it,,,bought a leftover 2013 Stella 4t,,,couldn't be happier
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Post by eclark5483 on Nov 4, 2016 7:33:42 GMT -5
I agree.. if I was gonna do it all over again, I'd maybe start with a Kymco.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 7:34:11 GMT -5
What I have learned is never touch well working chinascoot. Change parts (quality), when old ones are finished.
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Post by 90GTVert on Nov 4, 2016 11:05:28 GMT -5
One of our fine forum friends mentioned they were replacing chineese parts with quality parts. Great idea - BUT, is it more expensive than buying a quality scooter second hand? Or is it better in the long run (and more fun) to improve these bikes one peice at a time? Some of this is purely based on the owner. Some people would enjoy working on their scoot, some would rather go to a dealer or have the work done as needed. If you don't enjoy or at least not mind working on scooters, buy a high quality scoot to begin with (preferably with some warranty). If you like to get your hands greasy, Chinese scoots can be good scoots with work. It's not even all replacing parts, but sort of being the quality control inspector when you get a new scoot, since quality control is often a bit of a joke with Chinese scooters. What should I look for if I were to replace the bad with the good and how much do I need to do? Lots of ideas : 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/8006/chinese-scooter-assembly-pdiIf you are replacing things, you can consider Taiwan or Euro parts if applicable and parts from top aftermarket manufacturers like Malossi, Polini, etc... |
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Post by badpumpkin on Nov 4, 2016 17:38:33 GMT -5
I've got two tao taos, I put the best parts on I can. SO I say yes and yes. Buy the best if you can afford it. But, I can afford tao taos, and I can afford the best parts incrementally. BUt it boils down to do the very best you can with what you have and what's available at the time. This mentality will carry over to all aspects of life.
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Post by greggkinney on Nov 4, 2016 17:47:33 GMT -5
50cc 4t id try for a kymco then use hi end parts. If i couldnt get kymco then id go chinesse and use hi quality parts, don't think I'd spend out for a big name 50 4t scoot. I've built off a Tao Tao bottom end and been happy tho
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Post by thephranc on Nov 4, 2016 18:38:42 GMT -5
I think it depends on your wallet size and if you use it as a daily driver or just a hobby.
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Post by thxcuz on Nov 4, 2016 19:37:25 GMT -5
I think it depends on your wallet size and if you use it as a daily driver or just a hobby. It's more of a hobby and my wallet ain't so big. I enjoy my chineese scoot, but I just don't trust it. It's let me down before. I don't have a grand to spend on a quality scoot but I do have a few bucks here and there to improve it one peice at a time. That being said those few bucks here and there can be saved and put towards something of quality. I would get the dependability I seek but I wouldn't be able to say "see this turd?...well, I polished it!" |
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