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Forum: 125cc - 249cc 11-11-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,223
Posted By rlshepard
Yeah I'm considering just buying a new harness,...

Yeah I'm considering just buying a new harness, ststor and and vr and maybe even upgrading the ststor and vr
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 11-08-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,223
Posted By rlshepard
Headlights

Hey Guys need some help here with my TaoTao Lancer 150. The head lights have suddenly stopped working, I've replaced the VR, tested the charging system seems to be charging fine but I'm not getting...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 10-12-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,120
Posted By rlshepard
Did you feed it after midnight? :shrug:

Did you feed it after midnight? :shrug:
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 10-11-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,120
Posted By rlshepard
Sounds an awful like you are developing a vacuum...

Sounds an awful like you are developing a vacuum in the tank when it dies loosen the gas cap and then try to start it. If it has the evaporator cannister that's likley the culprit or you may just...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-05-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,876
Posted By rlshepard
Gotta order a new petcock

Gotta get a new petcock for my son's scooter. Locally all I could find was a plastic one which I'm not in love with. So should I go with a vacuum petcock or switch to a manual one? Let me know...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-04-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,254
Posted By rlshepard
Fuel in vacuum line

I'm guessing this is an indication of a bad petcock? The vacuum line has fuel flowing thru it freely, think that'll throw the mix off?:shrug: going to the hardware store to be a shut off tomorrow...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 08-23-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,121
Posted By rlshepard
Doh! Interesting Vacuum line problem

So my son was complaining about his CY-50A dying at stop signs and lights and such. So I figured it was about to time to adjust the valves. and give him a once over.

So I adjust the valves, as...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 08-16-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,689
Posted By rlshepard
I did check the exhaust for leaks, it's all good....

I did check the exhaust for leaks, it's all good. I had a spare coil laying around so I went ahead swapped that out. The spark plug is good, it's an NGK and only has about K miles on it...

I...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 08-15-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,689
Posted By rlshepard
Mad Weird Day with My Lancer 150

It's this kind of stuff that shakes my confidence....

So during my daily commute this week, I noticed that the scoot was dying at stop lights. not always but sometimes and it was hard to start a...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 06-26-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,106
Posted By rlshepard
Thumbs down Beware of United Express Distribution Amazon listings

So I bought a BBK off Amazon the listing was for "Cylinder Upgrade Kit 70cc 47mm piston 64mm EGR Valves GY6 QMB139 Honda"

So I ordered, it came and beyond some mild annoyances things were "Okay"...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-20-2015, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
So the 47mm Kit is installed with the stock cam,...

So the 47mm Kit is installed with the stock cam, a/f mix adjusted. She's running well! Carried my fat arse uphill at 30mph from a dead stop. RPM's are higher than I'd likembut still with in reason...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 06-20-2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,233
Posted By rlshepard
Could be valve clearance but if you've got good...

Could be valve clearance but if you've got good compression I doubt it but worth a look.

If it tried to fire up once I'm with shadow fire you must have spark, of course it could have been the last...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-18-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
Thanks Ebuddy, I'll check it out. Just to...

Thanks Ebuddy, I'll check it out.

Just to provide an update, I got the BBK, started installing it last night...

Snag 1: I should have taken a closer look at my head, I have 69mm valves instead...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-16-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
Thanks Bull! Is there a good write up on CVT...

Thanks Bull!

Is there a good write up on CVT tuning anywhere? it seems to be some kind of black magic from what I've read around here but I'm guessing it's somewhat subjective but there has to be...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-14-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
I'm really leaning towards this kit: ...

I'm really leaning towards this kit:
http://www.amazon.com/Cylinder-Upgrade-piston-Valves-0422_64/dp/B0068RSJ3O/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1434302887&sr=8-1&keywords=gy6+47mm+cylinder+kit

It...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-14-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
So, I'm having this mental argument with my...

So, I'm having this mental argument with my self... I could:

Pull the head apart clean it up and lap the valves.
Buy a complete replacement head w/vavles installed
buy a BBK kit with a...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-13-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
So did a compression test 30 PSI with the...

So did a compression test 30 PSI with the throttle closed, 34 at WOT... guessing I have a stuck valve or some thing... Guess I should listen to my instinct...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-13-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
Pulled the variator cover all and all looked good...

Pulled the variator cover all and all looked good the variator was fully and retracted and in low gear that doesn't seem to be the problem. checked the electrical for the enrichener voltage it...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-13-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
So I pulled the fuel system apart. replaced the...

So I pulled the fuel system apart. replaced the fuel filter, drained the the tank and replaced the carb with a brand new one from Scrappy Dog Scooters, plopped in and now she starts pretty...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-03-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
Checked the valve clearance several times today,...

Checked the valve clearance several times today, it's right at .003in and .005ex. Valves are moving freely when I rotate the engine.

Effing screws on the carb bowel don't have heads! what is...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 06-02-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,425
Posted By rlshepard
WTF 50cc Hard to "Cold" Start

Hi Dawgs,

I'm hitting a wall so I thought I'd ask ya'll for help. Got a TaoTao ATM-50 that is really really hard to 'cold' start. I put cold in quotes cause its 70-75 outside these days. it's...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-14-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,011
Posted By rlshepard
That sounds a lot like a bad battery to me......

That sounds a lot like a bad battery to me... When you say your testing it with a battery tester... is it a voltmeter? it's likely your battery has a charge but not the CCA needed to engage the...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-14-2015, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,971
Posted By rlshepard
Actually, This scoot is harder to put on...

Actually,

This scoot is harder to put on the center stand than most even my Lancer 150 is easier. The trouble is that the CY50A center stand seems to hit at about a 30 degree angle, where most...
Forum: Scooter Dealers 04-13-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 19,002
Posted By rlshepard
50 Highway Cycle

So I was getting ready to buy two scooters for my 16 yo twins. ATM50 and CY50A I usually by my scooters from Killermotorsports.com I've had good luck with them. But I stumbled across 50 Highway...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-12-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,971
Posted By rlshepard
Center Stand Trouble

Okay dawgs... need to pick your brains

So I bought my 16 yo a Tao Tao cy50a. Didn't realize it was such a large scoot. He's barely a buck oh five and is having problems getting it on the center...
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