Scooter Newbie By ewest (Read 1,019 times)

[ewest]

Hi from SA

Been riding a scooter for 2 months now, fuel costs have been kiling me with the car in traffic. Just needed a bit of direction.

I'd like to perform general maintenance and upgrades on my scooter but cant seem to find a manual for it online.
Scooter: Linhai, LH 125T-8 'Fortune 125 cc (no idea what motor this id). Also - is it a good motor in that scooter - opinion's needed. I wanted it to go a bit faster (only getting like 60km/h max - wanted at least 100)

[Alleyoop]

Well I don't think it will do 100km/h but it should do at least 70km/h which is 40 MPH.
You should check your Weights in the Variator they may be to light and the belt is not traveling high enough for mor top end.
I cannot find that scoot when I google also the engine type should be imprinted on the left side on the motor case under the CVT.
Alleyoop

[ewest]

Thanks for the help Alleyoop, possibly the rider could lose some weight. I'll be checking the items in your list and will offer feedback.
I'm glad i finally found a decent forum for scooter knowledge.
cheers

[Bashan]

Welcome to Scooter Doc. In the world of Chinese scooters it's very rare to find a service manual specific for a particular scooter. Here's the generic and collections section of our manuals. Peruse through anything with a GY6 in the title and it will apply to your bike. Your engine is a GY6 so always keep that in mind when ordering parts etc.

[rob63]

Welcome ewest, does your scoot look like this one. (not mine, just an image off the net)

[Alleyoop]

WOW! It has a foot brake, nice looking scoot
Alleyoop

[Kaveman]

wow ! Just like my stella ! And its on the right side !
will

[sprocket]

Linhai is one of the better Chinese makers and they supply parts to mny other brands...

I agree with Alley you won't never hit 100 without a larger displacement and CVT mods...these engines aren't designed to run flat out...it will kill them faster than anything...