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Tao Tao choice
by: stilltlrforlife - Jun 29, 2017 17:49:42 GMT -6
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Post by stilltlrforlife on Jun 29, 2017 17:49:42 GMT -6
Ok first off Im new here. So hello everyone!!
Ill keep this short and sweet, Im looking at buying a TaoTao scooter, This is all I want to afford, anyway, if anyone has any input on what might be a better choice of the Evo50 or the Cy50a, I see the Cy50a is very popular..but I do like the Evo50 look and (for what its worth) certian quality of the options. Just wonder what peoples experience of either is.
I know. They are Chinese so yea...but is it really worth the extra 100 or so bucks for the Evo? As far as maintenance and repair goes...Im pretty sure if im an ASE certified tech, I can repair anything on them, but if one breaks xown more than another I would like to avoid it obviously just wondering ewhat is better.
The Evo50 is still relatively new compared to the Cy50a...so are there still bugs needing work before the quality (I say that lightly)improoves?
Any input wpuld be great as I cannot find an honest review on either... thanks in advance!!!
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Post by cookees on Jun 29, 2017 18:05:32 GMT -6
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Post by jackrides on Jun 30, 2017 12:28:54 GMT -6
I think the only difference is trim and headlight. My 1 year cy50a has 5500 miles with no major issues but a number of small ones and next to no support or wiring diagram. 20 20 hindsight tells me to go for 12" wheels. Good luck!
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Post by cyborg on Jun 30, 2017 14:26:51 GMT -6
I'd get used Thai or Japanese
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Post by greginisn on Jul 1, 2017 2:54:56 GMT -6
If you want to buy a TaoTao 50 check out the Thunder. It seems to have the features I felt are important like dual rear shocks, 12” wheels and fairly large under seat storage. The glove compartment area has no cover but does it matter?
If you do buy a China scoot do the PDI and take your time. When you see something not quite right, fix it or it will bite your arse later. Get a digital multimeter, Amazon, Sears(?) for about $20 and get familiar with it.
I think this forum has PDI info in the Tech section, if not just google for it. YouTube has many, many videos on the care & feeding of these QMB scoots.
If you do get a 50cc outfit check out 49ccscoot.com. It's dedicated to the 49-50cc scooter rider (you won't get hassled for riding a 50).
BTW I'm planning to buy a Thunder myself soon.
Good luck, Greg
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Post by rks on Jul 1, 2017 4:30:54 GMT -6
greginisn posted some sound advice.......deserves to be read again, and followed.
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Post by greginisn on Jul 1, 2017 18:13:21 GMT -6
Rks,
Thanks for the kind words.
We were out in the car today and happened across a very used 1963 Vespa 150cc and it was priced at $5300. Insane? I think so, put car in gear & drove away.
Maybe those are Boom Town prices, we're in Williston ND but the boom has busted. It was the only scoot i've ever seen for sale around here, new or used.
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by: stilltlrforlife - Jul 1, 2017 20:16:23 GMT -6
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Post by stilltlrforlife on Jul 1, 2017 20:16:23 GMT -6
If you want to buy a TaoTao 50 check out the Thunder. It seems to have the features I felt are important like dual rear shocks, 12” wheels and fairly large under seat storage. The glove compartment area has no cover but does it matter? If you do buy a China scoot do the PDI and take your time. When you see something not quite right, fix it or it will bite your arse later. Get a digital multimeter, Amazon, Sears(?) for about $20 and get familiar with it. I think this forum has PDI info in the Tech section, if not just google for it. YouTube has many, many videos on the care & feeding of these QMB scoots. If you do get a 50cc outfit check out 49ccscoot.com. It's dedicated to the 49-50cc scooter rider (you won't get hassled for riding a 50). BTW I'm planning to buy a Thunder myself soon. Good luck, Greg Not going with the evo...a 150 size scoot with a 50 cc, doesnt seem good to me. Probably going with the cy50a, repairing a little scooter is no problem for me,I mean I work on Cadillacs all day at a dealer, I have more electrical experience than you would care to know..lol, just wanted some input on owners of wither models, Thanks |
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Post by greginisn on Jul 1, 2017 22:36:08 GMT -6
If you want to buy a TaoTao 50 check out the Thunder. It seems to have the features I felt are important like dual rear shocks, 12” wheels and fairly large under seat storage. The glove compartment area has no cover but does it matter? If you do buy a China scoot do the PDI and take your time. When you see something not quite right, fix it or it will bite your arse later. Get a digital multimeter, Amazon, Sears(?) for about $20 and get familiar with it. I think this forum has PDI info in the Tech section, if not just google for it. YouTube has many, many videos on the care & feeding of these QMB scoots. If you do get a 50cc outfit check out 49ccscoot.com. It's dedicated to the 49-50cc scooter rider (you won't get hassled for riding a 50). BTW I'm planning to buy a Thunder myself soon. Good luck, Greg Not going with the evo...a 150 size scoot with a 50 cc, doesnt seem good to me. Probably going with the cy50a, repairing a little scooter is no problem for me,I mean I work on Cadillacs all day at a dealer, I have more electrical experience than you would care to know..lol, just wanted some input on owners of wither models, Thanks I had considered the Evo too as well as the Zummer and ATM50. The Evo reads well until it dawns on a guy that it's just that much more weight to drag around for a 50cc motor. Good luck and enjoy your scoot Greg |
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by: stilltlrforlife - Jul 2, 2017 8:59:46 GMT -6
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Post by stilltlrforlife on Jul 2, 2017 8:59:46 GMT -6
Thanks Greg, I have done extensive research, (probably too much) I've decided on the cy50a, or the thunder depending on the sale price when I get to the local dealer. Plans are to keep it bone stock, other than painting the wheels and maybe add some steobe lights and neon just for the hell of it. I will post a review of what I get mext weekend.
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by: stilltlrforlife - Jul 6, 2017 5:50:03 GMT -6
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Post by stilltlrforlife on Jul 6, 2017 5:50:03 GMT -6
Picking up the scoot on Saturday, going to make a choice on model when I get there, Ill post up wbat I get, picking it up in the crate. If anyone needs the size of the crate its 67"x 23"x 35" inches. Was hard to find anywhere so I called my local dealer.
Would rather do the PDI myself as there are a few things I want to check before start up. Gonna double check valve lash and get the shipping oil out immediately, will be using my go-to oil: Brad Penn racing oil 10w40....lots of zinc Ive used it on all my rave vehicles as well as everyday drivers. Thanks everyone..talk soon!
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Post by greginisn on Jul 23, 2017 0:59:14 GMT -6
I don't mean to hijack this thread but since I mentioned before. . . My new Taotao Thunder arrived 3 days ago. I'm still working my way thru the PDI and have found a few issues, so far easy fixes. This is proving to be a very fun & interesting project, this PDI stuff, I should be riding soon. Still waiting on MSO type papers, just applied yesterday.
Cheers!
Greg
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