What can I expect NEW 150cc By roketa250 (Read 781 times)

[roketa250]

I've been posting mostly in the 250cc plus section until now.... I was given a Roketa MCR-54-250B and I've been trying to get her going and in the mean time I've wanted a scooter so bad that I did a little research and found this scooter to be affordable and meet my needs. I'm wanting to get anyone's personal experience on this scooter or the GY6 engine. I'd kinda like to know what to expect! Changes that you think should be made to make it more reliable or smooth would also help! Thanks for you comments or feedback! (The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly!) 

P.S. Here is a link to the scooter. www.powerrideoutlet.com/scooters-mopeds/floor-model-clearance-scooter-sale-moped-sale/pro-mcr-74y-150-4-stroke-150cc-gas-scooter-with-big-13-aluminum-rims-fully-assembled-package-free-rear-trunk.html

Here is a PIC.

[davec]

Start with a complete PDI
Fluids, hoses, nuts, bolts, screws, blue loctite, etc
tire pressure
Then enjoy the ride
Break in properly
and a complete pre-flight each time you ride

Enjoy

nice looking scoot

And later on you can think about brighter lights, LED's, new belt, sliders, CDI, hi perf exhaust, jets, etc etc

[cyborg]

WOW ,, really nice,,,,

[steelblade]

Don't go changing hoses to soon. I did that and made all kinds of heartache for myself. Every PDI I've seen mentions it, but they are all years old, too.

Yes on locktite and tighten bolts and such. Also it doesn't hurt to change the fuel filter and spark plug. Not too hard to do on a GY6.

Look at the hoses, if they are Rewin EPA (or close to that, I can't remember exactly what they said) then they are fine.

If it starts up and runs, then DON'T go messing with the idle/fuel mix settings. Winter is different from summer, but if it's cold enough to affect the running, it's probably too cold to ride anyway.

Quality control is much better on newer bikes, all the horror stories are based on nearly a decade ago. DO check for debris in the gas tank. Most likely fine, but it doesn't hurt to check JIC.

If you live in the southern states, or western states where the sun takes up about 3/4 of the sky, then get a cover. It's still new, wanna keep it that way for a bit. Also, the sun will dry out the seat in only a few months in Texas summer sun. Better to cover and not need to than the other way around.

One is supposed to change the battery, but for far less I permanently connected a small solar panel and the battery never gives me any trouble.

[roketa250]

Thanks a lot for the info steelblade! I'm gonna take your feedback seriously... I had kinda came to the thought that these chinese scoots are getting better at a lot of things... especially in the quality dept. I do have some musts on my list like.... Replacing the spark plug with a quality one, changing the oil to my brand preference, same for gear oil, and fuel filter. I also plan on locktite usage on most bolts that you don't want coming out. Thanks again for your feedback!