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Post by 49dykon on Sept 12, 2015 20:43:00 GMT -5
Ahh yeah!! Any ideas about why youre getting so many inconsistencies? And how many miles you have on it now?
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 13, 2015 6:21:32 GMT -5
~4400 miles. I wish I knew exactly why it was inconsistent so I could fix it. As I've said before though, you could ride it day to day and prob not even notice any issue. It's the scrutiny of times that most people will never do that's driving me nuts.
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 16, 2015 9:17:06 GMT -5
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Post by vlatx on Oct 17, 2015 8:56:36 GMT -5
Have you tried the koso vario for the 139qmb,very good improvment over stock  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2015 10:45:40 GMT -5
I do not like that variator. I put the same in mine except it had rollers and, after only 200 miles or so, I took it apart to check it and, there were serious signs of wear in the roller channels and the rollers looked worse than my old ones with 4,000 miles on them. I installed sliders in it now and I am saving to get a stock variator. Let me know how yours holds up...I doubt mine will last 500 miles.
Bill
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 17, 2015 14:12:52 GMT -5
I have a Koso, DLH, Hoca, and DrPulley variator two feet from the scoot. I just don't wanna use them. The plan is to get it to be consistent and then try different things. I'd like to see how all of the variators compare, but I'd also like a good stock number to compare to. I have plenty of times, but I wanna know the scooter does it under the same conditions just as I'll try the aftermarket stuff. It frustrates the hell out of me at times doing it that way, but it's a better learning experience for myself or anyone else paying attention IMO.
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Post by 90GTVert on Nov 28, 2015 14:25:23 GMT -5
I stuck 1/4 gram lighter (5.75g) sliders in the TaoTao and went to do some test runs. That didn't work out so hot. I use 2 test spots regularly. One had a hunter's vehicle parked there and then some prob 50ish year olds riding bicycles oddly in the road. OK, fine. Moved on to the other spot. There were 5-6 vehicles there and a group of young hunters hanging out in the middle of the road. They didn't even move when I came at them full speed (all of 32MPH at the time). So much for that idea. From what I could see just riding, it didn't pick up much steam at lower speeds vs the slightly heavier weights, but RPM went up more above 32-33MPH where I really didn't want it to increase.
The battery was on the maintainer before I left and it died out before it even started. I stuck it back on the charger and I'll do a resting and cranking voltage check on it. I think it's been going downhill and it's about time to replace it.
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 4, 2015 21:38:34 GMT -5
I charged the battery up today and checked it out. It had acceptable voltage at rest and cranking. The problem was that in a short period of time cranking, the voltage dropped dramatically and sort of fizzled out. I've had a replacement here for a long time. I intended to put it in long ago, but I didn't need it so I just stuck with stock till now. The replacement is an MMG lithium ion battery. Hopefully the box editor had nothing to do with the design of the battery.   I chose the model that fills the battery compartment better this time. Somehow I forgot to take pics of the old and new one side by side, but I have pics of both in the scooter. Stock battery, zip tied in with rags stuffed around and under it to take up the free space :  New batt :  The terminals were reversed, with positive where negative was or vice versa, but it was still a simple swap since the wires all came in from a central opening and I had a little slack. I didn't even charge the battery and haven't checked on it in months. I have had it sitting in the garage for roughly 2 years. I hit the built in test button and all three lights illuminated to indicate a good charge. Once in the scooter I hit the starter button and it cranked over quickly and fired right up. I've had some hard starting issues that I suspected may be at least partially from slow cranking. With this battery it started a few times in a row for me with immediacy. Hopefully it stays that way. In addition to the power upgrade, this battery weighs 1.2-1.3lbs while the old battery weighed 2.7-2.8lbs. It was $60 on eBay when I bought it. It looks like they're at $80 there now. |
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Post by spaz12 on Dec 4, 2015 21:44:25 GMT -5
Roughly how much did it cost though?
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 4, 2015 21:46:24 GMT -5
I realized I left that out so I must have been editing while you posted. It was $60 on eBay when I bought it. It looks like they're at $80 there now. EDIT : A search for "MMG-2 battery" and a few seconds shows them on other sites for as low as $60, but I didn't check shipping. Look around if you want one. |
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Post by spaz12 on Dec 4, 2015 21:50:15 GMT -5
Wow, that's pricey for a battery. I'll just stick with the cheap ones since I don't use my electric starters. Looks like a really good battery though.
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Post by 49dykon on Dec 6, 2015 21:24:20 GMT -5
Im beginning to think the battery is whats wrong with mine. It cranks and cranks with the electric start but wont fire up where as if i kick start it it will start right up
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Post by dude on Dec 6, 2015 21:40:04 GMT -5
Just a guess low compression. Vavle adjustment?
I believe the kickstarter will turn the motor over faster then the electric starter.
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 6, 2015 21:52:49 GMT -5
Definitely check your compression if you can and do a valve adjustment. I had been through all of that. You can check the battery out with a multimeter and get an idea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw3ikMEGh74 |
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Post by 49dykon on Jan 30, 2016 11:58:09 GMT -5
You been riding at all??
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