PDI for Warranty By DrRocco (Read 887 times)

[jct842]

I would do it your self if you trust that you can do it right. Don't know where you live but I have never heard that in arkansas where I live has any such thing as a license for a mechanic with the exceptions of aircraft and that's a federal thing. You might find one in a big city though. May be a mechanic with a drivers license is what they mean!

[DrRocco]

Thanks, but it looks like I jumped the gun a bit. I called the dealer and they said that disclaimer only applies to the UTVs and Go-Carts they sell. They promised me in writing that the scooter warranty would be honored if I assembled the unit myself.

[DrRocco]

I tried to delete this thread after I found out it was a non-issue. I can't figure out how to do it and in the process, I deleted my first post describing the problem. Since the thread looks like it's here to stay, here's my original post for context:

Hey guys, Today's the day I've been waiting for. I'm going to call and order the TaoTao Evo 150. I hit a little snag this morning though. I should have noticed it sooner, but the factory/dealer warranty requires a PDI by a licensed mechanic or it's void. Not only do I not want to spend the money getting this done, but I trust myself to do a more thorough job. I've been cruising this forum and others for months, learning about these Chinese scooters. I've watched hours of YouTube videos of guys doing PDI's and maintenance on them. I already have on hand all the typically recommended upgrade items, fuel lines, valve stems and so on. I have the Hayne's manual on order. Electrical connections, valve adjustment, bolt torquing, Locktite...the works. I'd like to get opinions from you on the matter. Would you consider the three month parts only warranty worth not only the couple hundred bucks I'd spend having someone else do the PDI, but also the peace of mind I'd lose by not doing it myself? Thanks!

[cyborg]

Geez doc it sounds like you got everything covered,,i only get and worry about warranty when i buy electronics ,,i never broke a snap-on tool so the lifetime warranty never gets used,,,and i agree a three month warranty is dookie and not worth the hassle and bux for a mechanic to assemble unless you don't know you can handle it (assembly,,pdi ),,my scoots get looked at ever time i'm going to hop on,,and a go though once a month,,,i ride kind of hard and i don't like suprises when i'm riding

[cyborg]

So order the thing will ya

[DrRocco]

It's done. The check is literally in the mail. I'll let you guys know how things work out. Thanks for the input!

[cyborg]

YIPPIE!!!!!!!! good on ya laddie!!!! welcome to the family,,,,,do us a favor tho will you please? Don't go all luke on us,,one is quite enough