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![]() Join Date: Jun 2016
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Howdy,
New here. I have always ridden motorcycles - but just ordered a TaoTao New Speed 50 from Scooter Madness. Questions: 1) Anyone else out there have a new speed 50? If so, any feedback on it? 2) I think this has the same engine as the ATM50-a1. Is this what they call the GY6 engine? Thanks, - Woody |
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![]() Join Date: May 2015
Location: Lanoka Harbor, NJ
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Welcome to the forum, Woody.
I don't have the 50, but the engines are basically the same ... and yes, GY6. I've had my TaoTao, 150 for a year now and have about 1,700 miles on it. With good maintenance, break-in, and moderate riding habits, it should operate well for quite some time. If you haven't already seen them, there are a series of videos on Youtube about performing the Post Delivery Inspection (PDI). I found them very helpful and a great source of information. Below is the link for the first video. |
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![]() Join Date: Jun 2016
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Thanks Gene. Right - aware of the PDI step. Have started watching videos on final assembly. Just got a tube of Locktite today.
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![]() Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Western New York
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Gene563 said...."With good maintenance, break-in, and moderate riding habits, it should operate well for quite some time."
Words of wisdom right there..... Gene has his ducks in a row ![]() |
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![]() Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: South Florida
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Hey, you got the sexier version of my scooter!
Loads of fun to roll around with. I've got just a hair over 2,500 miles if memory serves. I decided to amp mine up to 88cc for that extra kick with a big bore kit, slap on a new exhaust for pure aesthetic reasons, and will someday wire up a digital readout for the scooter and accessory electrical ports for voltage meter. The only special thing I've done is frequent oil changes (be sure to use conventional oil during the break-in period). Given I beat the poor thing as I drag it across town at full throttle all the time, it's the least I can do. You might wanna get a battery tender too, just to be safe (if you don't have one already! Hellishly useful little electronic). Let us know how everything goes! And welcome to the forum!
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TaoTao ATM50-A1 - 88cc BBk - 18.33 CVK Carb - 12v Li-Ion Battery - NGK Spark Plug Sticker (adds .01HP) Finally able to overcome wind resistance and keep up with city traffic. Last edited by ForCom5; 06-30-2016 at 11:34 PM. Reason: e: a word |
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![]() Join Date: Jun 2016
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Thanks guys. I did get the New Speed 50 on Thursday. In general I really like it. I had a couple problems but this was related to a couple mistakes I made when assembling the scooter. I omitted to install the axle spacer on the front axle. I am also getting some slight vibration from the steering column - I looked again at the assembly video and re-installed the steering column bolt - and this time installed the locking bolt at the far end of the bolt - which is pretty hard to get at unless you remove the front plastic. I barely had enough room to install the bolt - but did. Short story, if I had look at the assembly video more carefully I would not have had to install the front wheel and steering column bolt twice. It's fun. I got up to 35 mph bone stock. (Speedo read 40 - so in real speed is probably around 35.
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![]() Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Hyde Park, NY
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I get the feeling that 50cc Chinese GY6s are slowly making a name for themselves. As I showed in my post about scooters at work all the rental fleets in Myrtle Beach are using them and the owners are quite happy. If they can stand up to the flogging of renters a conscientious owner should be able to go years on one.
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2008 Eagle Milano 150- 9,679 miles 2009 Honda Rebel 250- 10,434 miles 2009 CF Moto Fashion- 16,023 miles 2009 MC-114 50cc Cub Clone- 4,317 miles twowheeler.yolasite.com/ That's 30,049 China Scootin miles and Counting. |
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