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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 25, 2013 5:19:39 GMT -5
Have any of you guys ever had any kind of warranty against major problems when you bought a new China scoot. Here are some warranty highlights from TaoTao USA : " 6 months warranty for internal engine pa
rts of on-the-road vehicles, 3 months
warranty for internal engine parts of the
off-road vehicles, and 30 days limited
manufacturer's warranty for all other parts.
" " THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS THE FOLLOWING PARTS ONLY:
Engine long block assembly, including all intern
al lubricated parts,
i.e. Rings, pistons,
pins, crankshaft and, main
bearings, the connecting rods, and rod bearings,
camshaft bearings, timing chain gears, ro
cker arms, valve springs, valve guides,
valve seats, valve push rods, valve lifters, and oil pump. Additionally, the engine
head(s), engine block and cylinder barrels wi
ll be covered if they are solely as a
result of the mechanical failure of one or more of the internal lubricated components
specified above. The Cooling system must be in good working order including cooling
fans. Accessory items, including but not limited to electrical components of all types
(distributor, alternator and all sensors and
electrical control devi
ces), fuel systems,
gaskets, seals, filters, mounts linkage and
fluids are not covered by this agreement." " You must have a professional mechanic
(any
small engine repair shop, motorcycle shop, or local auto repair shop) or an
authorized Taotao USA, Inc. dealer assemb
le your new motorized vehicle and do the
prep work to assure your is in good working condition. You will need to provide proof
of this when filing a warranty claim, so keep your receipts. \" " The following items are not covered under any circumstance.
Tires, rims, body panels, fuses, forks, shocks, gaskets, lig
ht bulbs, seats, CV Boots,
oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, filters, clut
ch wear parts, cables,
drive belt, chain, spark
plug, any part made from rubber, belts,
brake linings and/or pads, batteries,
sprockets, external springs, clip
s, nuts, bolts,
fasteners, frame.
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Post by creeper on Jun 25, 2013 11:28:44 GMT -5
the seals aren't that biga deal to change once you get the right one from what i understand.
you need to ask yourself a diff question, not if Chinese scoots are good or reliable. As that varies on each moped, in fact there is a thread some where on here about a guy that got two scoots from same dealer n one is pretty much fine while the other has had several minor issues.
I think if you haven't done so you need to evaulate what you are wanting the scoot for, i.e. , daily commute, racing, or will it be your only transportation, what roads you normal travel & will that be acceptable(in my state you must be able to maintain the flow of traffic & will get a moving violation for holding up traffic) on a scoot that only will do 35 or less out of the box.
My self I bought a scoot as my only means of transportation, with the little amount of upgrades i have done or have the stuff to do + the cost of the tools which i did not have & the stuff i am in process of saving to get like a better exhaust & cvt upgrade kit, etc., if i add that with the cost of the scoot......I could have almost went and bought a Vespa or a honda or other big name, had it warrantied for a good while & be a lot less chances of imperfections in quality control which can cause a problem like you are concerned of. BUT I would not be learning how to fix damn near everything myself LOL & I like that part of it............Its good to know that with a lil research & parts you can fix damn near everything yourself & that saves a lil cash in long run>>>>> dealerships are high & a scoot mechanic/motorcycle mechanic with a actual shop is high on prices to because of overhead.
Now you probaly already knew all of that but reminders are good. It really goes back to what you need & what your willingness & financial abilities are too obtain parts & do repairs. Parts availablity for the gy6 motors are pretty great right now & there is dealers in the us, online & with a actual store you just have to find them.....I do beleave the familygokarts or watever that 90gtvert got his tao tao from is an actual store you can walk into but the sell online as well .....may be wrong on that.
my 2 cents happy hunting
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Post by creeper on Jun 25, 2013 11:30:04 GMT -5
haha i did not get a warnety from my in person dealer for this peace sports .....he sold all as is
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