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Forum: General Scooter Discussion 02-26-2015, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,171
Posted By ventoman
I got it running again. The plug connector from...

I got it running again. The plug connector from the ignition switch shorted out and burned. Did not have to replace the wiring harness thank goodness. While I had the plastics off I went and cleaned...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 02-25-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,171
Posted By ventoman
Road Salt and Wiring Woe

When I left work today my Vento's wiring harness burst into flames. That was annoying to me. It would seem that the last months of getting soaked with salt water on the roads here in Indiana has...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 12-26-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,601
Posted By ventoman
I had a bearing that failed in my final drive...

I had a bearing that failed in my final drive gear case that caused the same thing to happen to my Tao Tao. It slowed the scooter down a good 10 kph and acceleration suffered as well. Oddly enough...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-21-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,703
Posted By ventoman
As I live in Indiana I have been following this...

As I live in Indiana I have been following this subject for quite a while now. I like the fact that the speed limit was raised to 35 mph from 25 mph. The old laws were confusing for everyone. Any...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 08-02-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,973
Posted By ventoman
It should run for now. You could put on the block...

It should run for now. You could put on the block off plate and leave the rest of the egr system in place but it will then just be extra inert weight. How ever you will have to disconnect the vacuum...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 08-01-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,044
Posted By ventoman
If installing a open type or hi flow air filter a...

If installing a open type or hi flow air filter a upjet is required. The same goes for a performance exhaust system. Stock carbs tend to be jetted lean from the factory to begin with. Air filter and...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 08-01-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,044
Posted By ventoman
134qmb is the 64mm valve and the 1p39qmb is the...

134qmb is the 64mm valve and the 1p39qmb is the 69mm valve as I understand it.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-01-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,069
Posted By ventoman
2 strokes sound like a weed eater. 4 strokes...

2 strokes sound like a weed eater. 4 strokes sound like a lawnmower. 2 strokes are faster. 4 strokes last longer between rebuilds. Parts getting harder to find for 2 strokes. Parts galore for 4...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 08-01-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,973
Posted By ventoman
I would install a block off plate and remove the...

I would install a block off plate and remove the rest of the EGR system. A gasket can be easily made from gasket material obtained from auto parts stores. For that matter a block off plate can be as...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 08-01-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,044
Posted By ventoman
15-40 is ok. 10-40 is ok too. It is a matter of...

15-40 is ok. 10-40 is ok too. It is a matter of personal preference. Any quality brand oil will be fine. Synthetic or dino,don't matter as much as some will think. Most important is regular oil...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-30-2014, 05:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,045
Posted By ventoman
My vento does not run right with out the stock...

My vento does not run right with out the stock air box. No matter what main jet is in it. It just will not run right with a open filter. I put the stock air box back on and then it runs just fine.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-30-2014, 05:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,044
Posted By ventoman
I used rotella 15w40 in my tao tao. Worked good....

I used rotella 15w40 in my tao tao. Worked good. I untamper proofed my carb and upjeted it to a 85 main jet and installed a uni filter. Ran great for 20000 chinometers until I got rear ended by a...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-28-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,787
Posted By ventoman
Timing chain might be off a tooth on the...

Timing chain might be off a tooth on the crankshaft.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-26-2014, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,641
Posted By ventoman
Chinese scooter brakes tend to be squeaky.Some...

Chinese scooter brakes tend to be squeaky.Some more than others. Usually the shoe material glazes over quite readily. You can either get new brake shoes,or try to sand off the glaze. I just let mine...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-26-2014, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,164
Posted By ventoman
I am sure it is a fuel delivery problem. A...

I am sure it is a fuel delivery problem. A process of elimination. No vacuum leaks,new petcock, airbox ok,and a new carb. Them are eliminated from the problem thus far. I would replace the fuel...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-25-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,164
Posted By ventoman
Got the airbox on? Is the airbox in good shape...

Got the airbox on? Is the airbox in good shape with no cracks ect? Blocking the intake to get it to run tells me that you are not getting the fuel. The qmb49 engine will run badly with out the air...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 05-25-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 60,677
Posted By ventoman
Installed an iridium sparkplug. Made a difference...

Installed an iridium sparkplug. Made a difference for the good and hopefully will last longer as well.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-19-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,504
Posted By ventoman
If the 4 screws you tightened were for the float...

If the 4 screws you tightened were for the float bowl, then you were running lean air leaking in and will make your carb wet from gas leaking out. You should be good to go. If the slight pop occurs...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-19-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,992
Posted By ventoman
KZ1000ST brings up an interesting point. I do...

KZ1000ST brings up an interesting point. I do tend to snap the throttle open. Today I received my iridium plug and I will modify my throttle habits and see how it goes.
Forum: The Dawg Pound 05-14-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,510
Posted By ventoman
I like happy endings. There is way to much...

I like happy endings. There is way to much unhappiness in the news any more.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-14-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,992
Posted By ventoman
Sparkplug appetite

My vento has a appetite for sparkplugs it seems. I have to replace them about every 500 miles. It has always been this way. I use nkg plugs. I have tried different heat ranges over time. The hot brh7...
Forum: The Dawg Pound 05-08-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,262
Posted By ventoman
The "Golden Rule" is good to use as...

The "Golden Rule" is good to use as well.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-08-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,230
Posted By ventoman
It sounds to me it is fuel problem. A new carb...

It sounds to me it is fuel problem. A new carb should do the trick. I hope so. Good luck.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-08-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,230
Posted By ventoman
Certainly running way to rich. Valves should be...

Certainly running way to rich. Valves should be ok at .003". Sometimes these carbs get so irritating its better to get a new one. They aren't that expensive. But if you don't want to get one you will...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 05-08-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,230
Posted By ventoman
Yes that is a problem. You may wish to check the...

Yes that is a problem. You may wish to check the diaphragm. It might have a pinhole in it. Also make sure there are no vacuum leaks as these carbs are vacuum operated.
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