New to the scooter world!

Ricemanstm · 04-13-2014, 11:02 PM

Hey gang!

I just bought a TaoTao Lancer...150cc. I know what I'm getting into but I just wanted something to get my feet wet, but something that I would be able to take out and do errands with and go to work.

Anyway...that being said I've been reading that I should upgrade some items on the Lancer...hoses, plug, etc. Anybody out there got a list of recommendations of what I should do? Preferably with brand names and links? I'm already looking at the spark plug considering that I had to reseat it and reconnect the plug wires. But I think that's more about the dealer's "mechanic"... :-\

Forgive any remedial questions or info requests...as I am "that n00b"...

Thanks everyone!

techie610 · 04-14-2014, 12:09 AM

Welcome to the Forums.
And Congrats on the new ride.

**inuyasha** · 04-14-2014, 01:59 PM

Hi
Welcome aboard
Pleased to meet you
A Full Pdi is highly recomended
http://x1scooters.com/pdi.html
Take care and ride safgely
Yours Hank

Ricemanstm · 04-14-2014, 04:44 PM

Thanks techie610! Glad to be here!

Inuyasha...that link was EXACTLY what I was hoping for!!

Gentlemen...I salute you.

Gimpdog · 04-14-2014, 05:06 PM

Hey, there!! Why don't you introduce yourself in the Intro Section so evereyone can say "Hi"?

Cubby1331 · 04-17-2014, 11:06 PM

Im new here too and I am buying parts before I buy my scooter. I found this place called bikebandit.com to be the best place for parts. Helix makes great hoses. I found an NGK spark plug at my local auto parts store for less than $2.50. Oil you can buy there too just make sure for the break in period its just regular plain oil not full synthetic. After a break in period you can switch to a full synthetic. I cant wait to get mine it will by my birthday present to myself. Just I am not excited to go to the DMV. Just remember when you ride to increase your chance of being seen and always wear a helmet.

Cubby1331 · 04-23-2014, 05:56 PM

Hey can I also ask you how tall you are cause this was also one if the bikes I was looking at between the TaoTao Evo/Lancer. I am roughly 6'2 so a little taller than avg. If you are near my height how do you feel its for a taller person?

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04-17-2014, 11:06 PM	#6
Cubby1331 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 58	Im new here too and I am buying parts before I buy my scooter. I found this place called bikebandit.com to be the best place for parts. Helix makes great hoses. I found an NGK spark plug at my local auto parts store for less than $2.50. Oil you can buy there too just make sure for the break in period its just regular plain oil not full synthetic. After a break in period you can switch to a full synthetic. I cant wait to get mine it will by my birthday present to myself. Just I am not excited to go to the DMV. Just remember when you ride to increase your chance of being seen and always wear a helmet. Last edited by Cubby1331; 04-18-2014 at 11:00 AM.
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04-14-2014, 04:44 PM	#4
Ricemanstm Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2	Thanks techie610! Glad to be here! Inuyasha...that link was EXACTLY what I was hoping for!! Gentlemen...I salute you.
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04-23-2014, 05:56 PM	#7
Cubby1331 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 58	Hey can I also ask you how tall you are cause this was also one if the bikes I was looking at between the TaoTao Evo/Lancer. I am roughly 6'2 so a little taller than avg. If you are near my height how do you feel its for a taller person?
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