TAOTAO 50

[stro54]

I bought a used TAOTAO a few months ago for a take away if $200.It had only 455miles and the gentleman needed money.Now I do have title in hand.My question now is iwanna get some more power to pull me uphill.Now I weigh 220 and still losing but I have had it up to 50 but it shows red from 50 up.Regular speed of 35 to 45 on flat.Would a blu CDI,with a pod filter and orange coil help with power?now I know speed it can.Bike is in great condition.I just changed the oil,gear oil etc.Or will this gold or orange CDI be ok I have in the box that came with it?One last front brake handle closes all the way NO BRAKES!can this be the master cyclinder?or caliper?Seems like no fluid come down line

[FrankenMech]

Check the master cylinder fluid level. Download a service manual if needed.

Don't install ANY of that other stuff or you will have problems. A 50cc is just a very tiny motor trying to move a large person (I am down to 215#), there are limits. Sell the 50cc and get yourself a 150cc.

[viaqua]

Best bang for the buck may be aftermarket variator and roller weights. You can make adjustments to make it the way you feel is best for your riding style.

[139qmb]

What size roller weights are in the moped now? What RPM does the engine operate at wide open throttle?

You want the RPMs to be around 8000 for better power from engine without turning too many RPMs that could shorten engine life. As for the hills there is a limit to what the 50cc can do. A 1k or 1.5k contra clutch spring is suppose to help the CVT change to a lower "gear ratio" when going up hills. Try a 1K contra clutch spring, then replace your weights in the variator until your RPMs are at 8000 give or take a couple hundred RPMs. If you are running the factory size main jet in the carb, you might consider going up one or two sizes. The mopeds tend to be sent out from the factory with a lean air to fuel ratio.

[aeroxbud]

Welcome to the forum.
Brent did some extensive testing on a Taotao. Here is his build thread. 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/6365/project-taotao-stroke-experiences-upgrades