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Post by scootnewb on Feb 14, 2019 15:52:26 GMT -5
Does anyone have one of these? Have you done any performance mods on it and how does it compare to the reliability of a Tao Tao?
Thanks
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Post by fugaziiv on Feb 14, 2019 15:55:32 GMT -5
TGB Key West is a good 2t bike; it's Taiwanese. Engine is a Morini however, so the availability of modification is far less than that of the Minarelli. If I had my hands on one, I'd probably keep it stock, or close to it anyway.
This being said, I'd take one over a Tao Tao any day of the week.
Matt
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Post by scootnewb on Feb 14, 2019 16:13:05 GMT -5
Thanks. Do all TGB scooters have Maroni engines? I don't really like the Key West too much but the only local place that has 2t scoots carries TGB. I am just about done with my Tao Tao.
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Post by fugaziiv on Feb 14, 2019 16:59:40 GMT -5
Thanks. Do all TGB scooters have Maroni engines? I don't really like the Key West too much but the only local place that has 2t scoots carries TGB. I am just about done with my Tao Tao. This will sound like a broken record, but if you want a quality 2t with all of the options (Minarelli), keep an eye out for a decent quality used Yamaha Zuma, 02-11. You won't go wrong there. Matt |
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Post by scootnewb on Feb 14, 2019 18:45:49 GMT -5
Unfortunately there aren't any for sale that I can find close to me.
I wasn't thinking of doing many mods to it. Just a 70cc kit, a pipe, and maybe upsize carb and or jets. Then maybe some different weights in the CVT. I see they have a Maroni BBK and some pipes etc etc.
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Post by SMALL CC TEK on Feb 14, 2019 19:12:07 GMT -5
Keywest are cool nice light and decently quick but that Morini will be the sore thumb everytime ! Just the number for cool parts goes away when you go morini. Minarelli even a Chinese copy TAO TAO TANK made some Minarelli versions rare but they did most had 12" wheels on them . Matt gave you the tip ZUMA or Vino or Razz lol
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Post by scootnewb on Feb 14, 2019 19:35:22 GMT -5
Keywest are cool nice light and decently quick but that Morini will be the sore thumb everytime ! Just the number for cool parts goes away when you go morini. Minarelli even a Chinese copy TAO TAO TANK made some Minarelli versions rare but they did most had 12" wheels on them . Matt gave you the tip ZUMA or Vino or Razz lol Damn, I checked for the Vino and the Razz. It looks like the new ones are 4t now. There aren't any 2t versions used that I can find. I think i may be stuck with the Key West, Bintelli Beast, or the Genuine Roughhouse and the last two I have to travel a ways to get it. |
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Post by SMALL CC TEK on Feb 14, 2019 19:38:58 GMT -5
Roughhouse is a nice scooter ! I always liked them the bars and everything stainless front brake line is nice
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Post by scootnewb on Feb 14, 2019 21:02:04 GMT -5
Cool, so the Roughhouse, that is not a Chinese scooter right and it has the Minarelli?
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Post by scootnewb on Feb 14, 2019 22:13:16 GMT -5
errr. well it is Chinese I guess but I thought made in Taiwan was okay. I'll keep looking for used Zumas
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Post by ThomasTPFL on Feb 14, 2019 22:54:52 GMT -5
TGBs are awesome. Swap the cdi for an unrestricted one, stock Buddy 50 works great, put a decent pipe on it and rip, the stock pipe sucks.
It takes real effort to get speed out of one because the Key West has a 15:1 frinal drive but you’ll hit 40 before they’ve left the light.
70cc kit won’t give you much more top end, the stock cylinders seem to have decent porting, but you’ll get even more acceleration.
If you’re buying new the Genuine Roughhouse is nice too, naked it and the Key West are almost identical except for the engine, I’d take a Buddy 50 first though. They’re so light and nimble.
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Post by SMALL CC TEK on Feb 15, 2019 0:06:05 GMT -5
The Genuine is made by PGO Taiwan good company . All started by Honda in the 60's like Kymco and the rest of them ...
Yep Minarelli
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Post by scootnewb on Feb 15, 2019 1:15:11 GMT -5
Are there by chance any TGBs that come with a Minarelli? I have tried googling but oddly enough I can't find any detailed information. The shop closest to me carries and will special order TGB's the other shop with the Genuine and Bintelli Beast is a long ways away. The close shop is selling them for the same price as online and they are all set up.
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Post by fugaziiv on Feb 15, 2019 9:11:47 GMT -5
The Genuine is made by PGO Taiwan good company . All started by Honda in the 60's like Kymco and the rest of them ... Yep Minarelli Well, the Roughhouse is a Minarelli variant. Pipes aren't the same and it uses the QMB139 clutch. It's a little weird. They are good bikes however, but as it's not a real Minarelli, modifications can get iffy. Seriously, if you want to do this right, don't compromise. Just hold out for a Zuma, one will pop up before long. Matt |
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Post by scootnewb on Feb 15, 2019 14:21:02 GMT -5
It's just my tao tao is not running ATM. I'm not sure if I can get it working and I need transportation. And it has to be classified as a 'moped'. Hopefully, I can get the Tao Tao running so I'll have more time. I think I'm getting warmer. I saw this thing for $800. The seller doesn't say the year but said it runs well. But still, not quite a Zuma  |
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