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Post by speedy1125 on Oct 1, 2011 20:21:34 GMT -5
just got this:
HI, i have a 6 month old TAOTAO scooter. Its starting and then dieng after a few seconds. Not sure what the problem is. I adjusted the Idle, changed the spark plug, changed out the gas and still just dieng. Im looking to sell it and buy a new one. or possibly fix it. Would you be interested in taking a look at it??? if so email me back
classic case of tight valves..whos with me?
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Post by Fox on Oct 1, 2011 20:31:29 GMT -5
Yeah it's probably the valve(s) or a clogged idle jet cause it sounds like it may have sat for quite a while. I always start with the carb cleaning because it's easier to get to usually and it kills some time. I get paid by the hour so...  Bring along an extra CDI too. You never know. Could be a simple mixture screw adjustment. |
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Post by speedy1125 on Oct 1, 2011 20:38:03 GMT -5
Yeah it's probably the valve(s) or a clogged idle jet cause it sounds like it may have sat for quite a while. I always start with the carb cleaning because it's easier to get to usually and it kills some time. I get paid by the hour so... Bring along an extra CDI too. You never know. just talked to him on the phone, he says he is the original owner and its never had the valves adjusted before. I told him 1hr labor for the valve adjustment to start. $30 |
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Post by Fox on Oct 1, 2011 20:47:53 GMT -5
What about drive time and the convenience fee? I charge $60-75 just to show up and say hello depending on how far I have to drive. That covers gas, my drive time, an hour's labor, the time it takes to load my tools in the van and for the convenience of them not having to transport the scooter to me. After an hour I charge $25/hr for any additional time. Parts, oil and spark plugs are extra. I don't let anyone talk me down unless they are a repeat customer.
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Post by speedy1125 on Oct 1, 2011 20:53:22 GMT -5
I am trying to establish a good customer base so i have been starting off small to get plenty of references together. once i establish lots of references, i will go up.
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Post by jmkjr72 on Oct 2, 2011 13:22:09 GMT -5
yeah i charge a 15 bucks service call or pick up fee another 15 to bring it back to you
if it is a service call and its something i thought i could do on a service call then i dont charge the pickup fee
those are weekday the fees are 25 on the weekend
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Post by speedy1125 on Oct 2, 2011 14:25:42 GMT -5
vac port on intake manifold was broken off and vac line to fuel valve was wasted.
The carb has a brass plug on the adjustment screw how hard is that to get out and whats the best procedure you guys have found? This is the first one i have seen.
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Post by speedy1125 on Oct 2, 2011 14:28:24 GMT -5
yeah i charge a 15 bucks service call or pick up fee another 15 to bring it back to you if it is a service call and its something i thought i could do on a service call then i dont charge the pickup fee those are weekday the fees are 25 on the weekend Sounds like a reasonable rate to me. |
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Post by jmkjr72 on Oct 2, 2011 18:19:29 GMT -5
on the zumas they put a tin plug over the a/f screw and what i do
is take a small drill bit and carefully drill in (dont want to hit the screw and tighten it in and mess it up_
then screw in a small sheet metal screw grab your vice grips and pull it out
if that doesnt work you may have to use an awel to pry it out
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Post by speedy1125 on Oct 2, 2011 18:32:11 GMT -5
on the zumas they put a tin plug over the a/f screw and what i do is take a small drill bit and carefully drill in (dont want to hit the screw and tighten it in and mess it up_ then screw in a small sheet metal screw grab your vice grips and pull it out if that doesnt work you may have to use an awel to pry it out this looks like a brass plug but yeah thats the method i was going to try, thanks JM |
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Post by jmkjr72 on Oct 2, 2011 19:53:36 GMT -5
i used to use the same method with the qudra junk carbs that gm put on cars and they were brasr plugs too
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