Help with replacing a crank on 150cc gy6 By tjbeckk2 (Read 542 times)

[tjbeckk2]

While on a ride at full throttle I suddenly started to lose power until my scooter died. Scooter smoked a lot after it died and struggled to get started. It didn't sound good. Took it to a shop and they said it sounded either like a crank or crank bearing that had gone out. They quoted me anywhere from $500-$1000 to replace. Scooter is maybe worth $700, so I'd really like to do it myself.

The problem is I have no experience working on one of these. I don't know what parts or tools I need. I have seen several videos online that are somewhat helpful in knowing how to take everything apart, but I appreciate any advice I can get. Also, what am I looking for to know for sure that I need to replace the crank?

[trashtruck12172]

I believe replacing the crank involves removing the motor from the bike so it can be labor intensive and time consuming. A lot of folks find it cheaper and easier to just replace the motor.

[cyborg]

pretty involved,,,not that you can't do it,,,but by the time you get the parts and tools to do it a replacement engine starts to look very atractive,,,replacing an engine is much easier than taking it out rebuilding it and putting it back in

[rapidjim]