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Post by dashrite on Apr 6, 2014 17:41:18 GMT -5
Hi I just wanted to introduce myself. I am from Ocean City Md. I am looking to buy a a scoot cuz i love em. I am looking a two for sale near me. One is a Vento R4 and the other is a Sunny jl50qt-5. The Vento is $450 and the sunny is owned by a friend that isnt sure how much she wants to sell it for.
This forum has been alot of knowledge for me thanks to all on hear. I cant wait to get myself a scoot and start cranking on it. I have been searching on the www for engine specifics on these two and havent found much. Any knowledge on these two would be great to have like the quality and parts availability. Or even opinions on whuch one to get. I will be a daily driver and someone that likes to cruise everywhere on one. Thanks and this is a great forum.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 6, 2014 17:59:10 GMT -5
 I've got two Vento Tritons (bought my first from Island Cycles in OC in 2006). Both of mine are two-strokes, but they did start making them in four-stroke versions at one point. The JL50 is probably a four-stroke. I really like the 2T Tritons. Unless gas mileage is your main concern or the Triton is rough, that would be my choice. Even if the Triton is a four-stroke (4T) it should be a bit more comfortable/roomy. If you browse the Builds section you can find my 2 Tritons plus more from other members. Here is some engine ID info: 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/2359/identifying-engineIf you need work done in OC, check out Continental Cycles. I forget the street but I know they were beside a car wash and a restaurant with neon decorations and they sold Kymcos and Tomos mopeds. I used to go down there for tires. It's an hour and a half by car from me, but nobody in my area would sell and mount tires on a Chinese scoot back before I started mounting them myself. Anyway, those guys were always very fair and friendly.
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Post by 2TDave on Apr 6, 2014 18:41:35 GMT -5
Welcome! Lots of people with Tritons and clones around including myself. Parts are easy to find and mods are endless. The Triton would get my vote.
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Post by moofus02 on Apr 6, 2014 19:45:27 GMT -5
I've got nothing against 4t's all my cars are because I can't find an old saab lol. I really like the looks of the triton in fact I just bought a cheetah rx8 2006 yesterday (one of the clones with a different name) I can't wait to start playing with it
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Post by FrankenMech on Apr 7, 2014 0:10:13 GMT -5
The tech department at Sunny should be able to help you out with some information. www.sunnymotor.com/ |
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Post by aeroxbud on Apr 7, 2014 8:46:14 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum dashrite
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Post by dashrite on Apr 8, 2014 17:11:57 GMT -5
I really like the triton. Thr ad says $550 for a 2004 triton. Looks like it has almost5k miles on it. I am not sure if it is worth that much. I will try to get it cheaper like any haggler would. Is $550 too much for it. I have seen alot online going for 350-450 with less miles. I would like to get a 4t because i am used to working on them but i do love a 2t.
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Post by dashrite on Apr 8, 2014 17:13:47 GMT -5
I have been all over the builds and like what i see. Whatever i get i will be posting my build.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 8, 2014 17:19:34 GMT -5
I searched it up. Pretty sure I'm seeing the right red one. That's a good looking scoot. I'd say it's worth $550 as long as there are no paperwork issues just judging by appearance. Still, haggle. The 2Ts are strong runners compared to the 4Ts. The Triton should have good gearing too (good for speed if once you mod it).
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Post by dashrite on Apr 8, 2014 18:04:18 GMT -5
Thats what i like to hear thanks man. Its tagged so judging by that there shouldnt be problems. I will definitely mod whatever i get.
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Post by dashrite on Apr 10, 2014 17:05:42 GMT -5
A Tao Tao 4t just came up on Clist for 350. I think i might check this one out but I'm still leaning on the vento.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 10, 2014 18:19:01 GMT -5
The TaoTao sounds smooth enough in the vid. It appears to have been painted, seat swapped, astro turf floor mat. That's not necessarily saying anything, but because you never know what kind of work someone else does I'd say at least look up under the front and rear and make sure you don't see a rat's nest of wires and all the signals work and such. Still, I like the Triton better. More room, should be quicker if it's running well, definitely can be quicker than the 4T. Big disadvantage for the 2Ts would be less fuel efficient and parts are becoming more scarce than they used to be. You should still be able to find any repair parts, just the 4T stuff is everywhere.
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Post by dashrite on Apr 23, 2014 14:39:39 GMT -5
Well thursday im going to look at the vento. I was running back and forth as to what i wanted like 4t or 2t. I have never worked on 2t before. I know if i do buy it i will definetly put a bbk.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 23, 2014 14:44:45 GMT -5
Hope it turns out well. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Post by moofus02 on Apr 23, 2014 21:58:42 GMT -5
hard to beat a 2t with good gears the tritons are nice bikes I just bought a parts bike an rx8 just like a triton I'm going to turn it into a rider got a line on one more really nice bikes
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