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Post by smooch on Feb 16, 2020 20:14:13 GMT -5
The Taotao 50cc I have with the BBK had the absolute beat on by my son for about a year when I let him use it. It still runs great. I run it full bore most of the time when I drive it too. I have about 3,000 mi on the BBK.I crashed it too flipped right over me. It started right back up and I drove it home with a broken arm, bruised ribs and a broken toe. I can't say anything bad about the Taotao scooter. It's been reliable. I want to upgrade to a 150cc scooter. I do my own work on the scooters. Thanks for the input from all of you. I'm on a fixed budget so I need something very cheap, but dependable. I would love the Kymco or the Yamaha but they're way out of my price range. Genuine to. I think I would like a 2t also!!
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Post by jloi on Feb 16, 2020 20:23:40 GMT -5
dyed in the wool
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Post by smooch on Feb 16, 2020 20:28:50 GMT -5
II put my BBK in myself. 50mm piston, large valve head 23mm in 20mm ex, A9 cam. Started right up first try and ran beautiful. I also changed my final drive gear to 49/17. It's due for a rebuild. With about 3,000 mi on the BBK.I do ok with the mechanics but I want something I don't have to dig into constantly.
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Post by smooch on Feb 16, 2020 20:30:46 GMT -5
What's dyed in the wool mean?
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Post by smooch on Feb 16, 2020 20:31:57 GMT -5
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Post by jloi on Feb 16, 2020 22:41:24 GMT -5
it means , in this case, you're hard core. you're in the right place too.
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Post by smooch on Feb 16, 2020 23:08:53 GMT -5
Thanks. It's good to know I'm in the right place!! Drive Safe.
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Post by jloi on Feb 16, 2020 23:19:10 GMT -5
you too
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Post by Zino on Feb 16, 2020 23:29:42 GMT -5
Smooch where you located
Up north by me Scoots go cheap this time of year on craigslist/facebook in the college towns.
Kids move away or need cash for books.
Ton of 50's a few 125 to 150's come up .
If your patient something will come your way .
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Post by jloi on Feb 16, 2020 23:51:53 GMT -5
do you have "OfferUp" where you are? check em out
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Post by dexameth on Feb 17, 2020 10:51:30 GMT -5
By the way dexameth that looks like a nice little scoot your on from what I can see of it. Is it a vespa? Is a 150cc 2 stroke faster than a 4 stroke 150cc? I'm just curious. I can't imagine driving a 170cc on a 50cc frame with 10" wheels. How fast is it? I thought the 10" tires were only rated for 62mph. It's a Stella, Vespa clone. 150cc two stroke, was a 177cc a couple times haha (melted the piston). But the tires depend on make/model - there's really crappy 10" tires and really nice 10's too. At first the scoot was a little squirrely at speeds but I got used to it and have traveled many miles at 60mph on her and it's fine. Windy days can be a pain but that's with any 2 wheeled vehicle. |
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Post by smooch on Feb 17, 2020 13:27:09 GMT -5
My 50cc is scary doing 40. I don't like the way it handles with 10" tires and the turning radius sucks. I absolutely agree about the different quality tire you can get. I over inflate mine a little. It seems to handle better. I just wish the 150cc scoots had a bigger gas tank!! Driver around here don't like scooters on the road. The 50cc' are too dangerous. You definitely need to keep up with traffic around here.
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Post by smooch on Feb 17, 2020 13:35:59 GMT -5
Smooch where you located Up north by me Scoots go cheap this time of year on craigslist/facebook in the college towns. Kids move away or need cash for books. Ton of 50's a few 125 to 150's come up . If your patient something will come your way . |
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Post by smooch on Feb 17, 2020 13:42:30 GMT -5
I live in Massachusetts!! Near the N.H. border. 20mi north of Lowell MA 40mi north of Boston! I found a guy with some really nice scooters no keys for them $250 each. No matter what size motor. He sent me some pictures. It's like a parts heaven in his place. He's 7mi away too! I can't wait to get some cash and check these scoots out.
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Post by dexameth on Feb 17, 2020 14:04:09 GMT -5
I can help you source ignitions, I sell a good amount of various ones... let me know if you get one.
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