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A Fall Ride
by: sumdawgtwigg - Sept 16, 2013 18:12:40 GMT -6
Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 16, 2013 18:12:40 GMT -6
Nice pics and story! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 16, 2013 18:02:25 GMT -6
Yep, it's missing.I guess that could be a problem haha. I've got an extra one i'll stick in there. I guess the sputter i heard was just the old girl coughing up cobwebs...or maybe I imagined it. It's pitiful how some people treat chinese scoots. He had it outside and uncovered, just rotting away.
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 16, 2013 17:37:23 GMT -6
That is a odd coincidence for sure. If you don't mind me asking, where is the CDI located in these? I could not for the life of me find it when I was looking the bike over. I'm really starting to think it's missing.
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 16, 2013 16:47:07 GMT -6
Oh, and surprisingly enough, it has only 900 miles on it. haha
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 16, 2013 16:43:36 GMT -6
I look forward to getting it running. It's much smaller than my tao and would think it would have a little more pep in it's step. It might be a good while before I get to experience it though. Like I said, she is a mess.
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 16, 2013 16:27:28 GMT -6
So after lots of help from this forum (thanks alley) I finally got the Tao running 100%. I figured today was the day that it needed to be taken out and rode for real. It kept up with town traffic great! Of course on hills she did what most 50cc's do and slowed. I rode for a little over and hour and there was never a change in performance. It ran great and strong the whole way. Way better handling than my Honda Elite 80.  I also picked up a project scooter today. Not sure on the exact name but it has a gy6 engine in it. I didn't pay much at all for it and it's a good thing. She is a absolute wreck. Things have been unplugged everywhere and the carb wasn't even all together. The kid said he just couldn't get it to start and it's no wonder. I got it to sputter once with another carb but I think it's going to take a new one to get the job done.  |
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 15, 2013 12:56:07 GMT -6
i'm no expert but i do believe that changing exhaust will sometimes, if not always, require you to adjust your fuel/air mix and or change the jets. That could be making it run too rich...but like you said it's running lean. Someone smarter will be along soon lol  |
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 15, 2013 12:26:39 GMT -6
She runs and rides! Alley, you were spot on! What I ended up doing was putting the foam back in the air box and then taped it. I slowly covered more foam with tape until she ran perfect! I'm going to order a new box tonight! Thanks so much! Going Riding now |
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 15, 2013 3:13:57 GMT -6
Ooooo! I might just have to do a whitewall job on mine! If i ever get it running right that is. lol
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 15, 2013 3:12:21 GMT -6
Enjoyed reading/watching your trip. Love to see people seeing what these bikes can do.
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 15, 2013 3:06:58 GMT -6
Looks much better! It looks more fitting to that bike than the original.
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 15, 2013 3:03:27 GMT -6
Def invest in some feelers when and if possible. I tried using a soda can but i kept wondering if it was right. So, I went and bought some feelers and boy was it way out.
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 14, 2013 23:03:10 GMT -6
Thanks! I'll def let you know what i get going. I really appreciate all the help.
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 14, 2013 22:55:42 GMT -6
ok, I will do that tonight. I'll get back to you soon with it. I probably shouldn't try running it much more tonight. My neighbors might hate me by morning if i do lol
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Post by sumdawgtwigg on Sept 14, 2013 22:49:19 GMT -6
Ok, so adjusting the idle screw makes little difference in how long it runs. It will start up, idle high and then die. i can keep it going a bit longer with some throttle but it still dies pretty quick.
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