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Aside from faster acceleration, it basically performs just like my TaoTao ATM50; yes, that's a 50cc scoot.
Put a BBK on it, from 72 to 75cc, and the thing will work just as fast as your trike. Good to hear there are stability issues. A lot of people won't go for that! Riding as is, is dangerous enough already. They have new trikes, with 2 front wheels closer together, that shift up or down, so in corners you have the feeling you're sitting more on a scooter, than on a quad. I've seen one riding in Miami Beach, and it seemed pretty stable. |
02-10-2013, 01:27 PM | #3 |
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The trike is stable it just needs to be "driven" not just rode. A little more attention is required but the machine in and of itself is not a danger.
Be Big, AMAC
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02-12-2013, 08:44 PM | #4 |
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I have a 2011 Vogue/Auto Moto 150cc trike, paid 2,000 for it, 2 wheels in the rear w/ a differential... supports the engine, while the enclosed front carves around curves.
Feels like I'm riding a 2 wheeler, cruises at 45 to 52+mph, this spring I'll do a mod air filter w/ velocity stack, perfomance coil wire& boot, iridium plug, that will get me to 60 mph. It's no Piaggio MP3, but it tilts and I can ride it in the rain without getting wet! The main thing is to enjoy your ride... so ride! ride! ride!--savy |
02-15-2013, 06:57 PM | #6 | |
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the negative is the engine noise and wind turbulance that bounces off the roof, can get tiring on a long ride. But it's fun to ride and gets a lot of attention (iphotos) wherever I go. |
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02-16-2013, 11:23 AM | #7 |
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amac1680,
For what you paid and put into it enjoy your ride, unless your intent was to ride on highways at 65-70 mph? But then again why would you? It's good to have reserve power to get out of harms way so why not do some easy mods to get you 55-60 mph. That's as fast as I want to go to avoid an road hazards on any scooter at my age. For another few dollars you can add a unifilter with velocity stack, performance CDI, coil wire and boot, iridium plug, twike the carb, maybe play with the rollers in the CVT.my2cts try www.buggypartsnw.com or www.scrappydogscooters.com |
02-17-2013, 09:20 AM | #8 |
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Yeah savvy the trike performs about as I expected going in.
My main point is this would be a great scoot at about $3K. But at anywhere from 4-5 it's just a steep price to pay. It's not so much to speed but the limitations of hills. I live of the flat so not a big deal till I need to cross water. It would be hard to sell it, it's a hoot to ride with a "sporty" character . I also enjoy to conversations. So many times people will say "yeah I've seen these before.........wait the the he'll is it". Lol most think it's just plain cool. It fits good in the garage so I'll keep it although I do have my eye on another conversation starter. Hmmmmm. Be Big. AMAC
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02-18-2013, 10:17 PM | #9 |
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amac, NICE!!!
That's the same reason I'm interested in the mod I rode about above, it will allow you more speed up hills also. I have a couple of steep hills in my area 30-35mph up. The guy who posted this mod on Auto Moto lives near Seattle and went from 35 to 48 mph up hills and increased his top end to 60 mph.If you like what you have,keep it and enjoy! I too enjoy the attention/conversation about my ride! just say'in.--savy watch this "reviewof AM" video : Last edited by savy09; 02-18-2013 at 11:01 PM. |
02-19-2013, 12:14 AM | #10 |
I am curious, in the process of breaking in your trike, did you treat the 200 miles as zeroed and ran the machine slowly for the next 100, change the oil and then speed up? It sounds to me like the break in process got broken somewhere in the mid range, with all of the squealing in the mid forties.
This first thing I would do is change the oil and put on a new CVT belt to see if that would not change the motoring characteristics. I am not an expert, but break in recommendations are made for good reason.
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02-19-2013, 07:11 AM | #11 | |
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Yes I treated the motor as if it was new. What went on before I bought it I don't know. Oil change when I got it then I change the oil every 200 up to 1000mi. The belt also was changed. I've riden other MC-95s with about the same results. Weight and resistance are hard on that motor . Ive had a bunch of CN250 clones all on bikes that come in at least 125lbs lighter. As a rule I break in by the book but I have a friend that lives by the "hard break in" and he's never had a problem. I just have the guys to do it. Be Big, AMAC
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02-20-2013, 07:32 PM | #12 |
Well my bike has arrived and now I am starting the easy breakin method.
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02-21-2013, 12:20 AM | #13 |
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Would you call this a Bombardier clone?
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02-21-2013, 07:09 AM | #14 |
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Yes sir, it was Canada's turn to be raided !
Be Big, AMAC
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03-07-2013, 11:57 PM | #15 |
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Amac, I just read your article with some interest. I used to live in China and I was able to travel to many cities and tour many factories. I have to say that without exception, the Chinese have never cloned anything. Cloning is making a product an exact duplicate of an original. The Chinese ALWAYS take a product and reduce it to the lowest state that it can exist and still look like an original. They are the exact opposite of the Japanese who will take a product and try to improve upon it. Usually they have success. And quite often they lead the industry with their new creations. They take pride in their work. The Chinese are only in it for the money - - PERIOD> They are light years away from true craftsmanship. I will successfully argue this point with anyone. Until a person has lived there and done business for a number of years they cannot begin to know what lengths a Chinese manufacturer will extend itself to create imposters in the market place.
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