This popped up on my feed, watched the whole thing and just subbed. I used to work on cars and small engines. Seeing your diagnoses, explaining, repairing, cost/time breakdowns and being totally honest is just awesome. Great video 💯 You're up there with my favorite channels: Mustie1, Torque Test Channel, Vice Grip Garage, Project Farm, Junkyard Digs and others etc.
Thanks for the awesome compliment! I also love torque test, vice grip garage, project farm, and junkyard digs. I try to make sense of everything as much as I can. :)
Paul, you have the most patience in the world! I bet to put this video together with all the description and the filming and the fixing was sooooooo much labour. You are awesome! I like how precise you describe everything and even when is 1.5 hours long I watched it all! Cheers from Canada :)
Thanks for watching! I was wondering if anyone would actually sit there watch all of it. It takes me about an hour to make each minute of video, so this video was about 98 hours of work.
@@LabCoatPaul I watched it all!! And now I’m even more impressed 🤘🏼so much dedication! and the small jokes perfectly timed are the cherry on the top. 👍🏼
@@LabCoatPaul This was a pleasant couple of hours early on a Saturday morning. The extra 1/2 hour was used to brew up a nice mug of caffeine and wash up a few dishes to save Beautiful Bride some time when she wakes up. Why did you make my day? You convinced me that our original decision was correct. If ever we decide to purchase anything with two wheels for use as an "urban assault vehicle", We will 1. purchase a new machine. 2. do my regular super-maintenance schedule to make it last, and 3. purchase the best quality machine we can find. Watching you from our secret retirement location in Bulacan province, on Luzon Island in the Republic of the Philippine Islands.
The first Honda scooter I rode was a rental in Tahoe back in like '92. Reliable enough to make a business. 10 years later I got a 2 stroke Zuma which lasted 12 years totally bulletproof including a flood in '06 and it fired up after a couple weeks just sitting. Imagine my total disappointment when I went through 3 Chinese scoots between 2014 and 2018. The Jonway lasted the longest at 2 years (and 3 belts) but the Tao Taos simply disintegrated. If you're going to actually NEED your scoot, it pays to buy better.
I'm the 3rd owner of a 2008 Roketa. It sat in the barn of the guy I got it from for 2 or 3 years. New battery,fuel and fuel lines got it going. That was 4 or 5 years ago. Just put new tires and a belt on it last weekend, runs great.
Wierd, because my 2012 TaoTao 50 bought new never gave me any real problems at all, I had it for 10 years, even riding it in the winter here in Iowa as long as there wasnt ice on the pavement. You DO have to immediately on getting any of these- replace all the cheap rubber hoses, the crappy torch plug and the sealed carb. I replaced all of those and rejetted a new carb to run best. I also bought Kenda tires and replaced the belt with a quality kevlar belt. I FREQUENTLY changed the oil, the key is keeping that oil changed and clean and using premium gas which was all I ever used due to the high compression engines. I had about 8k on the odometer when I decided to get a new TaoTao 50 18 months ago My ONLY two complaints are; The ABS plastics break down in the sun/weather rapidly and become very brittle, when you have to change something like the headlight bulb and remove the plastic covers to do it, it almost always breaks, and after trying "these will fit your scooter" replacements from 2 scooter outfits and neither one fitting at all, I went to TaoTao's OEM parts site and got the exact perfect fit replacements. You really HAVE to go back to Tao Tao's site to get the OEM parts that FIT, you go elsewhere like I did for the plastic and the broken brake handles you NEVER get the right one that fits the first try or 2nd, and its a PITA. The seat cover likewise gets destroyed in the sun, replaced that twice, wind knocked the bike over twice breaking a brake handle which was a pain to get replacements- the front one has the master cyl on it. So I took the center stand off and heated it with a torch and bent both legs out an inch each to get better stability, no more wind blown issues after that. The other thing I hate is the crappy design of the kick starter mechanism behind the pedal, there's a strong spring and a thin little C clip and washer that holds it together, invariably even on replacement cover assy- the C clip pops off and the half gear gets off track. You DO have to adjust the valves, which is another cause of no-starts on hit days. This week I had a no spark condition at random, I replaced the CDI and it immediately started right up at the touch of the button, so you need to keep one on hand just in case! My 2012 TT's CDI lasted the entire time I had the bike, this time it lasted 18 months
@♬ HовЬу Ояgaиїšт ♬ regarding the valves, I will be working on those tomorrow as I'm having issues with it dieing when I come to a stop, usually when there's a line of traffic behind me.
Thanks! My goal was to share the whole Chinese scooter experience. It's hard to fix something that doesn't want to be fixed. I wonder if they ever got that unobtainium?
@@LabCoatPaul thats actually really interesting, im learning on mechanics and scooters simply from this, if you fix other scooters/ vehicles feel free to upload them
You're the rare breed of individual who truly understands engineering AND mechanics to the practical limit. This is an incredible Video, please keep up the good work.
Normally, there is no way on Earth I would watch an hour and a half long video about repairing a Chinese scooter. But your unbelievable patience in pushing through to the end kept me watching. My very first vehicle was a 49cc Honda Scooter. I don't remember what it was called (this was early to mid eighties) but it never gave me any trouble whatsoever even though I drove it to school and back for 3 years. Top speed was a cool 28mph (unless you were driving down hill), so other drivers hated me. But, it was really good on gas* and was super reliable. * So good, in fact, that on more than one occasion I ran out of gas because the gas gauge was under the seat and I would just totally forget about it. I estimated I was getting about 110 mpg back in the day.
@LaneAWD_OwO Yes, I believe it was! Bright red with a kick-start on the left side (in case the electric start didn't work or the battery was low) and a long black seat so you could actually carry two (which slowed you down even more!) But I still have good memories of that thing.
This is by FAR the best rebuild video I've ever seen. This must have take forever to make! Nice touch to show fatigue and getting tired of it all. Graphics and everything. Waaauuuuuu ! You rock !
to get rid of the yellowing on the gauge lense, use peroxide and a uv lamp. submerge the plastic cover in in the peroxide and let it sit under the uv lamp, sunlight works as well. the process is commonly called retro briting. most commonly use to deyellow old electronic cases such as consoles or pc towers.
So many videos out here and this is the only one that’s actually breaking down the parts of a Chinese scooter. Thanks! Now, can you come over and see the mess I have in my backyard? Because my whole scooter is stripped and I still can’t get it to run! 😂🎉
Dude, even though it has only been 4 weeks, this video should have more than 2400 views - anyone with a GY6 scooter should be looking at it. My favorite quote, when looking at the variator rollers "it looks like these rollers have been totally destoroyed" - that's impressive" I just became a subscriber. Thanks.
It's absolutely **crazy** to me that it's only been driven for half a year. It looks much, much older. I thoroughly enjoyed your slow descend into madness. 10/10 will watch more of your videos.
@@LabCoatPaul That makes a heck of a lot more sense. I'm 2m30s in and came to the comments because I was confused as heck as to how the previous owner managed to do all that wear and tear in such a short amount of time. 😂
I wish I had seen this video a couple of years ago when I owned and ran my own scooter rental business {GoGo Scooter Rental} in Cape Town . I bought only new scooters for peace of mind and reputability. Unfortunately I closed the business when Bike thefts killed the business. I had great insurance but replacement costs escalated. It was a fantastic business model. Fun fact; I delivered and collected the rentals using a 250cc Chinese bike with a sidecar. What a hoot. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
LOL!!! Rage-o-meter! "kicking the scooter did not align the plastic, but it DID make me feel better" 😂😂😂 I've been there man. I love to see that a professional like yourself gets rage like an average guy like me! Dude, seriously, this is one of the most useful videos on scooter repair in existence! I hope it gains millions of views, because it deserves to!
I worked at a Taiwan scooter shop and generally most far Eastern produced CDI's that don't use 12volts DC, run the CDI coil at about 45 to 70 volts at starting and operating rpm. Most times, when you have a problem with starting being intermittent and in your case your center stand was removed. The extra connector you couldn't figure out is the CDI kill switch interlock on the the side stand. Because you want the engine to not run while your sidestand is down. Also you will have to squeeze one or both of the brake levers to close the engine starter interlock. These micro switches can get sticky and not work, making the starter not function.
I'm 66. I've ridden motorcycles since I was 14. I've owned all sorts of 2 and four wheel vehicles. I'm good at repairs but learned through experience that buying a non-working vehicle that "only needs" this or that (as the person who is selling it will tell you) almost always is like buying a boat with "just a small leak". It's great if you are buying your scooter to work on, but I prefer riding to wrenching. Good video though
Watching this from Japan, just to let you know your discoverability spread - my daily two-wheels is a 50cc Honda Julio, built in 1995 and ridden gently until I bought her for the amazing price of ¥40,000, which is well south of the price you got your fixer-upper GY6 ride. I do most of my own maintenance and upgrades, and since I'm aware how clueless I am, consume content likekthis video voraciously. Thank you for your hard work!
1:05:23 its the rubber grip. Its always the rubber grip. You can cut the end next to the push start housing or you can pull the grip back a little. Try pulling it back first, it always helps
This video is amazing! I definitely learned a thing or two. I can't image the amount of work that went into not only fixing the scooter but also editing a +1hr long video. Looking forward to more!
Absolutely amazing video on scooter repair! Major help for amateur scooter owners and what to look for / troubleshooting and repairs! Only one rule of thumb in the mechanic world: If a problem is frustrating you, it's better to give up on it. Walk away, have a soda and a Snickers bar. Take a breath of fresh air outside in a chair with a view. Take your mind off the repairs. Makes tackling the problem with a fresh mind and body much better and easier to think of a solution to complete the repairs. Otherwise, you burn yourself out and become discouraged with fixing things.
Hi , I am from Bangladesh, you really put effort into ensuring that your work was easy to understand. You do have the qualities of an excellent teacher. Thanks for a good time!
I wonder if the penalties for removing Chinese scooter emissions equipment are the same as for a car? KIcking Chinese plastic reminds me of assembling my Brother's aftermarket Tacoma front-bumper after his accident! I think I'll just hang on to my 1977 German Sachs moped!
Wow...I learned so much from this video. You are correct, these cheap scooters would be a pain to maintain. Once would be better off buying a name brand scooter or even a motorcycle. Thank you. This video has been an eye opener. I have subscribed to your channel.
You covered so much information in your video I decided to subscribe to your channel. Much of what you showed in the video applies to other small-engine motorcycles.
you wont have as many problems as he did if you just leave it be, the scooter had obviously been toyed with in the motor before he bought it, and so had the whole electrical system
Paul, this is the best mechanic video ever. Thank you! Side comment: you are right on the “value” of the Chinese scooter, however I must say: I bought a used one (700 miles) for my kids they used it through high school and college daily. Other than spark plug/oil/valves/tires (normal wear and tear) they had reliable transportation for many years (and 7000k miles)
You must be in a dry climate to omit the gasket for the variomatic. Thanks for explaining how the vacuum works on the petcock. I replaced both hoses but didn’t understand where the smaller hose was for. Now I know.
your videos have been so damn helpful man. you just dont know. thank you for all the time you put into all of them. I know its alot. gotta admit I did not expect you kicking the scooter over. that made me laugh out loud at 2 am here because just last night I almost did the same thing to three bikes ive been tinkering with for the past 6 months.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you can relate. You have to manage your expectations with Chinese scooters. You can get mad at them for not being good, or just laugh at how junky they are. I ended up selling this scooter for $800 after I fixed everything and lost money on the deal. That's fine. I got a few good videos out of it.
Rescuing this Scoot from a moron mechanic ! Loose exhaust bolts are very common even on my Suzuki Burgman 400. I suggest buying high grade correct sized metric nuts & lockwashers + regular washer & look up torque specs & use inch pound torque wrench to carefully tighten. Fwiw, Tractor supply seems to have the most consistent supply of those, even different pitches of metric threads. (On mine, the bolts are welded in place on header pipe, facing down) On my Suzuki the exhaust nuts stay on fine IF done in this precise manner. I'm sure the GY6 will too.
Very very helpful to see how it all goes together before tearing a scooter apart. I will likely have good use of this when fixing the 50cc variant for my son
I'm here to say - at 40:32 - "if it is hard to start, check the valves" - and that was exactly the case for me. (free to me) '09 Znen 150cc, crossed over 4,000 miles and it became really really hard to start up. Went through the checklist of fuel (yes), air (yes), spark (yes), but once I adjusted the (exhaust) valve to spec, scooter started up like a champ. Thank you for this video, Lab Coat Paul
Great video. Thanks for all your work. Also, it's interesting to see the chinese scooter side of things. I never, ever would buy one of those things anyway (mostly because of safety reasons), but you gave me even more reason to stay away. It was fun watching what had to be done to rehab it though.
Just bought a 2012 Saga, a cheap Chinese scooter. It was low mileage, 300km (500ish miles) so far I have changed oil air filter, and cleaned carburetor. It runs great. It is the 150cc gy6. I am planning a bigger cooling fan and a 11 pole stater because I will be towing a small trailer. Great video, lots of info that I needed.
Don't forget convenience costs in your final tally. A scooter can't carry another one of itself, the weekly groceries, 1.2 kids and the wife, all at once, while entertaining said kids and wife with music. Your car, can. A scooter can't keep you warm and dry regardless of the current weather conditions outside. Your car, does. Nobody buys a scooter to save money; they buy a cheap Chinese scooter because they have no better choice. If you're really looking to save money based solely on mode of transportation, just get a mountain bike and go. That part where you kicked the sucker over in a fit of rage? That's pretty much the point I would have personally cut my losses and got a Suzuki V-Strom instead. :D
😂(1:12:13) "If you just use regular cheap oil," instead of synthetic, "that's okay too," he says. "Your scooter will fall apart long before cheap oil can cause any problems." I feel like I got called out, man! 🤣
This was amazing, for a moment I thought you will really manage to completely rebuild it and make it fully working and reliable. Very informative and in-depth, thank you!
Easy way to remove the broken bolt. Put a slightly larger nut over the broken stub and weld the two together. The heat of the weld helps loosen the bolt when the weld cools. Spin the stud out with a normal spanner.
@@twistedyogert $60 US will get a cheap stick welder and UA-cam will show you how to use it. Part of a basic tool kit for anyone who wants to do repairs. Along with, Soldering iron, electric drill, drill bits,angle grinder, torch .....
There was a little of the stud still proud, I'd have cut a slot in it for a big screwdriver. Welding a nut on would be second, because I don't have a welder.
Dude, you are a modern Saint! Yes, watched it to the end, no skipping, no FFWD, normal speed. And yes, I own no damn scooter. But here it is full of practical knowledge !!! Otherwise, the russians are told it much better than anyone: "при покупке новокитая ты обязательно соснёшь по меньшей мере на полшишечки (в худшем случае - с проглотом), а вот при покупке некроджапа можешь как не соснуть вовсе, так и попасть на гэнг-бэнг-БДСМ-копро-зоо-негро-гомо-вечеринку в костюме японской школьницы". Deepl would probably clear at least the main idea here.
I had one of these chinese scooters with a GY6 engine. Worst purchase in my life, finally the engine destroy itself. Watching you doing all of these repairs on your scooter was reliving all the work I did on mine and all the money I lose. Great job nonetheless.
As an older guy, I sometimes despair at the lack of gumption in the younger generation, but your efforts give me much hope. Excellent dedication Paul. I learned a lot about Chinese scooters and had fun on the way. Thank you
Well, I'm not exactly the younger generation. I'm almost 40 years old. I hope some of those kids get off Tiktok and do real things like go outside and wrench on scooters! Thanks for watching
At 54, I just about count as the next generation then :). Out of interest, would you recommend any Chinese makes over the others? I'm looking at Blurock, Lexmoto and WK for a retro style 125cc
Well I am 28 and I see a lot of younger folks than me that are really lazy and they show complete lack of simple "devices usage" except being masters of social media. Or maybe I am just diffrent as 90's kid though. While I became socially disabled comparing to my counterparts I can solder microscopic things and repair electronic devices which I live off. It's my daily bread, while in the meantime I have finished czechoslovakian CZ 350 472.6 from a single screw and it's riding way better comparing to the time I have bought it when I was a teenager, I have ridden that thing to my home without driver's license and insurance in the winter. Despite being under 30 but working in my field forged a question in my mind. Is it me, or really society as a whole became lazier and dumber with advancement of technology? Maybe it is just me...
how did I watch the whole thing full focus and without skipping a second thanks for this valuable info cuz in my country theres little to no choices in scooters so basically the whole market is chinese and blank brands this is very much appreciated 🙏🏻
Waow, what a job... I didn't think that a scooter could take so much time to be repaired... That said, you illustrate perfectly the principle of 'zero quality' that this kind of construction can be. Great job!
Well I bought a 150 cc Chinese scooter in 2006 and it is still running, BUT I've basically had to kept a very strict maintenance schedule. So much has been replaced that I think only the frame and the license plate are original.
It's a love/hate thing. I guess I got lucky, my cheap Chinese scooter is still going strong after 5 years, never a single issue. I hope I didn't just jinx myself...
Oops he forgot to line up the special mark on the tyre with the valve stem on the wheel PS great video and yeah the gy6 engines are ridiculously easy to fix Ngo the gy6 engines are ridiculously easy to fix there's hardly anything in them hence the reason why They break too easily
Take a cutting wheel to the metal beed core of the tire next time as long as your not reusing it. Itll make coming off of a stubborn tire gp alot easier.
Loved this video..Here in OZ I bought a cheap off road dirt bike,,after 5 mins of riding I had a flat tire,,Changed the tube twice same problem flat tire,,I decided to look into the cause of the problem no nails causing the problem as the valve stem kept on ripping off ,It turned out that every time I used the brakes the discs and rim would stop but not the tyre,,So I removed the tyre cut the tube rapped it around the inner spokes with plenty of silicone to make it air tight then drilled a hole at the valve stem hole pulled a new valve stem from a car rim, scratched the inner rim to make it rough plenty more silicone put the tyre back on filled it with air let it sit for 24 hr,s ,Never had a problem Crux of the story dont by chinese shit not only are they poorly made but can cost you your life.
I don't like scooters. I have no interest in swapping the big bike for a scooter. For some reason though I watched the entirety of this. Nicely done dude, it's a very well put together video and extremely well explained. Loved the kick you gave it too, that part I can totally understand.
I don't know squat about scooter, and honestly, I do not know why I decided to watch this video all the way through... but I did. Again, not knowing a dang thing about scooters, I found this video incredibly enjoyable, informative, and educational. What I found most likeable about this video was the level of detail of explanation that went into each step along the way. I have never seen another video that went so thoroughly in describing each step as done here. Maybe some viewers with a lot more experience may find some fault with some areas here, but I personally feel that this video provided enough information to be incredibly educationally satisfying. Come on, with the cost of education today, finding cheap education tips on UA-cam is a Huge Plus. I'm still unlikely to buy a scooter, but I personally feel that if I ever did, I feel confident to review this video again for great, informative tips. So, I am giving this video two thumbs up 👍👍and five stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to include enough information so anyone, even beginners, can simply copy the procedures. The purpose of this video is to teach people all the fixes, and give you a feeling for what it's like to own a Chinese scooter. That includes all the frustrating parts too.
I agree with you entirely. I own Taiwanese scooters, making it worthwhile to repair them even straightening the frame and welding up broken parts after crashes. Why do I riding them even at 73 years of age ? Because the traffic in my country at times is so bad I would probably die from frustration or of old age before getting to where I want to go. Thanks Paul, especially for the 'electrics' of which I know little - mechanically I'm OK. Regards
I’m loving the content! Well, the Sienna content anyway 😂. I have a 2002 Sienna CE. I’d love to see some more progress on your Sienna: - Stereo install? - Door handle replacement? - rear auto door fix? - oil change? I will say your camera work needs some attention but keep going for it!
The title should read, "Cheap Chinese scooter shown more love than it's ever had in it's life. More than it deserves." All that work just to ride it to the scrap yard. Loved it though.
Thank you for this extra informatic video, i have 3 scooters each and every one of them have problems you just shown me so 10/10 will recommend your channel to everyone I know. It's nice to find people like you :) Thanks from Hungary.
Thank you! Remember to check out my Chinese scooter playlist. I have 61 videos that might help you. ua-cam.com/play/PL1_JDBt1LSiJQETjZiOFXBKtv-ZzfqEx0.html
Excellent!! This video should be on a DVD and included with the purchase of all Chinese scooters. This is a good case study that just reiterates the fact that Chinese scooters are NOT viable transportation. They are motorized tinker toys that are barely road worthy. If you own and ride one long enough you will eventually find out that every single part WILL break on it at least once and it WILL leave you stranded at least once. Always ride with good tool kit, a set of jumper cables and a fully charged cell phone. If you want or need a reliable new or used scooter, Go Japanese. As for the 2-wire "mystery" connector, my ZNEN scooter has it as well in roughly the same location. Low down in the main harness tucked under the floor board. I checked the wiring schematic for my scoot and it doesn't show that connector so I did some continuity checks plus referenced the wire color (green and black/white). Its wired in parallel to the handle bar kill switch so its most likely used for an alarm system module that these scooters can also come with. The module would also need a way to kill the ignition when the alarm gets triggered and shorting that connector does the same has flipping the kill switch. Another thought: I would just attach a switch to it and tuck it away real good. An opportunistic thief will never be able to get the engine started unless they find the switch or rewire the bike on the spot.
Thanks for the excellent comment! I will not be adding a kill switch. Having a Chinese scooter is punishment a plenty for any would - be thief. Their life will be filled with misery and endless repairs, just like mine was.
Dude, I have learned so much thanks to you. I can now literally disassemble my scooter and identify the purpose of every single piece in it. ''There's a place in this world for chiniese scooters... the junkgarden!''
Any thoughts on the Flyscooter La Vie from 2008? I have a chance to buy one cheap with very low miles but don't know about the quality or parts availability.
It's a Chinese scooter. You'll likely have to rebuild everything on it. All the parts that keep it running are readily available on sites like partsforscooters.com You can easily get a carburetor, ignition coil, stator, throttle cable, ignition switch, turn signal switches, etc... and they're all cheap! The plastic body panels are harder to find. They will be either not available, or wildly overpriced, like on the roketa parts department website.
Sticky throttle is common problem just make sure the rubber grip is not dragging. Pull it off the plastic center slightly and be sure it clears the handlebar end. A dropped bike will often get a sticky throttle because the grip is shoved on too far.
For Fixing the slow throttle you need to pull the rubber grip away from housing. If the grip won't move use alcohol or lighter fluid and put some under the rubber. That should fix it.
Maybe you could upload some part of the video individually. Like, how to replace a sc.. cvt, it would show up easier for anyone looking for instructions on yt
I have never considered owning a Chinese scooter or any scooter for that matter. I abhor mechanical maintenance of any sort yet I found your video very interesting and pleasantly nerdy (no offense intended) compared to the slick and glossy style prevalent today. It was very absorbing and I was entertained if not really informed. If it ever comes to it, I will take your advice and buy Japanese.
Great video, and I watched the whole of it from Spain 👏👏👏 I own a Chinese scooter, but an electric one, and (knock on wood) it seems that they do not break as often as gasoline ones, but I have loves every minute of your video! The most complete that I have ever seen 😁😁😁😁 I also own a Honda Scooter, and agree with you, 0 problems, and it has been the norm in all the Japanese motorcycles and scooters that I have owned in my life 👍👍
Wow, I watched this whole video and I didn't even need to fix a Chinese scooter.
Me too lol
I also did, but because I'm contemplating buying one.
@@WillyEarl098 I also did, now i'm thinking about buying one just to fix it, looks fun
Ha ha 😂 me too!
Lol... I just posted a similar comment. We must be really bored! 😂
This popped up on my feed, watched the whole thing and just subbed.
I used to work on cars and small engines.
Seeing your diagnoses, explaining, repairing, cost/time breakdowns and being totally honest is just awesome. Great video 💯
You're up there with my favorite channels: Mustie1, Torque Test Channel, Vice Grip Garage, Project Farm, Junkyard Digs and others etc.
Thanks for the awesome compliment! I also love torque test, vice grip garage, project farm, and junkyard digs. I try to make sense of everything as much as I can. :)
Paul, you have the most patience in the world! I bet to put this video together with all the description and the filming and the fixing was sooooooo much labour. You are awesome! I like how precise you describe everything and even when is 1.5 hours long I watched it all! Cheers from Canada :)
Thanks for watching! I was wondering if anyone would actually sit there watch all of it. It takes me about an hour to make each minute of video, so this video was about 98 hours of work.
@@LabCoatPaul I watched it all!! And now I’m even more impressed 🤘🏼so much dedication! and the small jokes perfectly timed are the cherry on the top. 👍🏼
@@LabCoatPaul This was a pleasant couple of hours early on a Saturday morning. The extra 1/2 hour was used to brew up a nice mug of caffeine and wash up a few dishes to save Beautiful Bride some time when she wakes up. Why did you make my day? You convinced me that our original decision was correct. If ever we decide to purchase anything with two wheels for use as an "urban assault vehicle", We will 1. purchase a new machine. 2. do my regular super-maintenance schedule to make it last, and 3. purchase the best quality machine we can find. Watching you from our secret retirement location in Bulacan province, on Luzon Island in the Republic of the Philippine Islands.
@@LabCoatPaul that's crazy man. Such good work. I think the algorithm brought me here by way of fixing my Bayliner dog clutch. Weird.
My god man. This is some wormhole.
The first Honda scooter I rode was a rental in Tahoe back in like '92. Reliable enough to make a business. 10 years later I got a 2 stroke Zuma which lasted 12 years totally bulletproof including a flood in '06 and it fired up after a couple weeks just sitting. Imagine my total disappointment when I went through 3 Chinese scoots between 2014 and 2018. The Jonway lasted the longest at 2 years (and 3 belts) but the Tao Taos simply disintegrated. If you're going to actually NEED your scoot, it pays to buy better.
The manufacturer (good luck figuring out who that is) simply doesn't care how long it lasts once you receive it in running condition. It's awful.
I'm the 3rd owner of a 2008 Roketa. It sat in the barn of the guy I got it from for 2 or 3 years. New battery,fuel and fuel lines got it going. That was 4 or 5 years ago. Just put new tires and a belt on it last weekend, runs great.
Wierd, because my 2012 TaoTao 50 bought new never gave me any real problems at all, I had it for 10 years, even riding it in the winter here in Iowa as long as there wasnt ice on the pavement.
You DO have to immediately on getting any of these- replace all the cheap rubber hoses, the crappy torch plug and the sealed carb. I replaced all of those and rejetted a new carb to run best. I also bought Kenda tires and replaced the belt with a quality kevlar belt.
I FREQUENTLY changed the oil, the key is keeping that oil changed and clean and using premium gas which was all I ever used due to the high compression engines.
I had about 8k on the odometer when I decided to get a new TaoTao 50 18 months ago
My ONLY two complaints are;
The ABS plastics break down in the sun/weather rapidly and become very brittle, when you have to change something like the headlight bulb and remove the plastic covers to do it, it almost always breaks, and after trying "these will fit your scooter" replacements from 2 scooter outfits and neither one fitting at all, I went to TaoTao's OEM parts site and got the exact perfect fit replacements.
You really HAVE to go back to Tao Tao's site to get the OEM parts that FIT, you go elsewhere like I did for the plastic and the broken brake handles you NEVER get the right one that fits the first try or 2nd, and its a PITA.
The seat cover likewise gets destroyed in the sun, replaced that twice, wind knocked the bike over twice breaking a brake handle which was a pain to get replacements- the front one has the master cyl on it.
So I took the center stand off and heated it with a torch and bent both legs out an inch each to get better stability, no more wind blown issues after that.
The other thing I hate is the crappy design of the kick starter mechanism behind the pedal, there's a strong spring and a thin little C clip and washer that holds it together, invariably even on replacement cover assy- the C clip pops off and the half gear gets off track.
You DO have to adjust the valves, which is another cause of no-starts on hit days.
This week I had a no spark condition at random, I replaced the CDI and it immediately started right up at the touch of the button, so you need to keep one on hand just in case! My 2012 TT's CDI lasted the entire time I had the bike, this time it lasted 18 months
@♬ HовЬу Ояgaиїšт ♬ regarding the valves, I will be working on those tomorrow as I'm having issues with it dieing when I come to a stop, usually when there's a line of traffic behind me.
@@HobbyOrganist it sounds like you have done alot of work that bike, only question is why 50cc? license requirements or personal choice?
Wow, what a video. Was glued to the screen the entire time. Seriously, way better than any Avatar crap Hollywood produces.
Thanks! My goal was to share the whole Chinese scooter experience. It's hard to fix something that doesn't want to be fixed. I wonder if they ever got that unobtainium?
@@LabCoatPaul thats actually really interesting, im learning on mechanics and scooters simply from this, if you fix other scooters/ vehicles feel free to upload them
You're the rare breed of individual who truly understands engineering AND mechanics to the practical limit. This is an incredible Video, please keep up the good work.
Normally, there is no way on Earth I would watch an hour and a half long video about repairing a Chinese scooter. But your unbelievable patience in pushing through to the end kept me watching. My very first vehicle was a 49cc Honda Scooter. I don't remember what it was called (this was early to mid eighties) but it never gave me any trouble whatsoever even though I drove it to school and back for 3 years. Top speed was a cool 28mph (unless you were driving down hill), so other drivers hated me. But, it was really good on gas* and was super reliable.
* So good, in fact, that on more than one occasion I ran out of gas because the gas gauge was under the seat and I would just totally forget about it. I estimated I was getting about 110 mpg back in the day.
@LaneAWD_OwO Yes, I believe it was! Bright red with a kick-start on the left side (in case the electric start didn't work or the battery was low) and a long black seat so you could actually carry two (which slowed you down even more!) But I still have good memories of that thing.
This is by FAR the best rebuild video I've ever seen. This must have take forever to make! Nice touch to show fatigue and getting tired of it all. Graphics and everything. Waaauuuuuu ! You rock !
You can't have seen many rebuild videos.
to get rid of the yellowing on the gauge lense, use peroxide and a uv lamp. submerge the plastic cover in in the peroxide and let it sit under the uv lamp, sunlight works as well. the process is commonly called retro briting. most commonly use to deyellow old electronic cases such as consoles or pc towers.
This process made my 17 year old keyboard look like it was brand new.
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So many videos out here and this is the only one that’s actually breaking down the parts of a Chinese scooter. Thanks! Now, can you come over and see the mess I have in my backyard? Because my whole scooter is stripped and I still can’t get it to run! 😂🎉
It takes a special kind of person to buy a Chinese scooter when they know _exactly_ what they're doing!! I'm in awe.
Dude, even though it has only been 4 weeks, this video should have more than 2400 views - anyone with a GY6 scooter should be looking at it. My favorite quote, when looking at the variator rollers "it looks like these rollers have been totally destoroyed" - that's impressive" I just became a subscriber. Thanks.
It's absolutely **crazy** to me that it's only been driven for half a year. It looks much, much older.
I thoroughly enjoyed your slow descend into madness. 10/10 will watch more of your videos.
Thanks for watching! The previous owner rode it half a year, but the scooter is 8 years old. Of course it looks like it's 50 years old.
@@LabCoatPaul That makes a heck of a lot more sense. I'm 2m30s in and came to the comments because I was confused as heck as to how the previous owner managed to do all that wear and tear in such a short amount of time. 😂
@@herrpezi was starting to think the speedo/odometer had been swapped for one with lower k's
Its an explanation why you should never buy a chinese Scooter
@@Andy-df6gmmaybe the factory worker took the new Scooter and sent his old one to the buyer
I wish I had seen this video a couple of years ago when I owned and ran my own scooter rental business {GoGo Scooter Rental} in Cape Town . I bought only new scooters for peace of mind and reputability. Unfortunately I closed the business when Bike thefts killed the business. I had great insurance but replacement costs escalated. It was a fantastic business model. Fun fact; I delivered and collected the rentals using a 250cc Chinese bike with a sidecar. What a hoot. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
How did you deliver with a sidecar? You put the scooter on top of the sidecar, or connected the rental scooter as a sidecar???
LOL!!! Rage-o-meter! "kicking the scooter did not align the plastic, but it DID make me feel better" 😂😂😂 I've been there man. I love to see that a professional like yourself gets rage like an average guy like me! Dude, seriously, this is one of the most useful videos on scooter repair in existence! I hope it gains millions of views, because it deserves to!
I worked at a Taiwan scooter shop and generally most far Eastern produced CDI's that don't use 12volts DC, run the CDI coil at about 45 to 70 volts at starting and operating rpm. Most times, when you have a problem with starting being intermittent and in your case your center stand was removed. The extra connector you couldn't figure out is the CDI kill switch interlock on the the side stand. Because you want the engine to not run while your sidestand is down. Also you will have to squeeze one or both of the brake levers to close the engine starter interlock. These micro switches can get sticky and not work, making the starter not function.
I'm 66. I've ridden motorcycles since I was 14. I've owned all sorts of 2 and four wheel vehicles. I'm good at repairs but learned through experience that buying a non-working vehicle that "only needs" this or that (as the person who is selling it will tell you) almost always is like buying a boat with "just a small leak". It's great if you are buying your scooter to work on, but I prefer riding to wrenching. Good video though
Yes, this scooter "only needs the battery charged" It was a complete disaster.
Watching this from Japan, just to let you know your discoverability spread - my daily two-wheels is a 50cc Honda Julio, built in 1995 and ridden gently until I bought her for the amazing price of ¥40,000, which is well south of the price you got your fixer-upper GY6 ride.
I do most of my own maintenance and upgrades, and since I'm aware how clueless I am, consume content likekthis video voraciously. Thank you for your hard work!
1:05:23 its the rubber grip. Its always the rubber grip. You can cut the end next to the push start housing or you can pull the grip back a little. Try pulling it back first, it always helps
Always cut a ring the size of the grip end out of a milk jug and put it between the grip and throttle housing.
This video is amazing! I definitely learned a thing or two. I can't image the amount of work that went into not only fixing the scooter but also editing a +1hr long video. Looking forward to more!
Absolutely amazing video on scooter repair! Major help for amateur scooter owners and what to look for / troubleshooting and repairs!
Only one rule of thumb in the mechanic world: If a problem is frustrating you, it's better to give up on it. Walk away, have a soda and a Snickers bar. Take a breath of fresh air outside in a chair with a view. Take your mind off the repairs.
Makes tackling the problem with a fresh mind and body much better and easier to think of a solution to complete the repairs. Otherwise, you burn yourself out and become discouraged with fixing things.
That was actually quite an interesting video that will help many people to troubleshoot
their own problems on their Chinese equipment. 👍🏼
Hi , I am from Bangladesh, you really put effort into ensuring that your work was easy to understand. You do have the qualities of an excellent teacher. Thanks for a good time!
I wonder if the penalties for removing Chinese scooter emissions equipment are the same as for a car?
KIcking Chinese plastic reminds me of assembling my Brother's aftermarket Tacoma front-bumper after his accident!
I think I'll just hang on to my 1977 German Sachs moped!
Wow...I learned so much from this video. You are correct, these cheap scooters would be a pain to maintain. Once would be better off buying a name brand scooter or even a motorcycle. Thank you. This video has been an eye opener. I have subscribed to your channel.
You covered so much information in your video I decided to subscribe to your channel. Much of what you showed in the video applies to other small-engine motorcycles.
Wow! I have this scooter and use it everyday- never knew how much of a piece of junk it can be of not maintained...
you wont have as many problems as he did if you just leave it be, the scooter had obviously been toyed with in the motor before he bought it, and so had the whole electrical system
"go with a higher pressure if you're fat" Caught me off guard I died
Paul, this is the best mechanic video ever. Thank you!
Side comment: you are right on the “value” of the Chinese scooter, however I must say: I bought a used one (700 miles) for my kids they used it through high school and college daily. Other than spark plug/oil/valves/tires (normal wear and tear) they had reliable transportation for many years (and 7000k miles)
After cleaning the carburetor remember to wash the toothbrush before returning it to your roommate 😅
Sometimes, just being able to fix something is its own reward. I'll say, though....., you're a patient man. Great video. I really enjoyed it.
You must be in a dry climate to omit the gasket for the variomatic. Thanks for explaining how the vacuum works on the petcock. I replaced both hoses but didn’t understand where the smaller hose was for. Now I know.
your videos have been so damn helpful man. you just dont know. thank you for all the time you put into all of them. I know its alot. gotta admit I did not expect you kicking the scooter over. that made me laugh out loud at 2 am here because just last night I almost did the same thing to three bikes ive been tinkering with for the past 6 months.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you can relate. You have to manage your expectations with Chinese scooters. You can get mad at them for not being good, or just laugh at how junky they are.
I ended up selling this scooter for $800 after I fixed everything and lost money on the deal. That's fine. I got a few good videos out of it.
What a great video ! Your presentation has just the right amount of detail and pictorials and you are a fantastic teacher.
Rescuing this Scoot from a moron mechanic !
Loose exhaust bolts are very common even on my Suzuki Burgman 400.
I suggest buying high grade correct sized metric nuts & lockwashers + regular washer & look up torque specs & use inch pound torque wrench to carefully tighten.
Fwiw, Tractor supply seems to have the most consistent supply of those, even different pitches of metric threads.
(On mine, the bolts are welded in place on header pipe, facing down)
On my Suzuki the exhaust nuts stay on fine IF done in this precise manner.
I'm sure the GY6 will too.
Very very helpful to see how it all goes together before tearing a scooter apart. I will likely have good use of this when fixing the 50cc variant for my son
I'm here to say - at 40:32 - "if it is hard to start, check the valves" - and that was exactly the case for me. (free to me) '09 Znen 150cc, crossed over 4,000 miles and it became really really hard to start up. Went through the checklist of fuel (yes), air (yes), spark (yes), but once I adjusted the (exhaust) valve to spec, scooter started up like a champ. Thank you for this video, Lab Coat Paul
Great video. Thanks for all your work. Also, it's interesting to see the chinese scooter side of things. I never, ever would buy one of those things anyway (mostly because of safety reasons), but you gave me even more reason to stay away. It was fun watching what had to be done to rehab it though.
Just bought a 2012 Saga, a cheap Chinese scooter. It was low mileage, 300km (500ish miles) so far I have changed oil air filter, and cleaned carburetor. It runs great. It is the 150cc gy6. I am planning a bigger cooling fan and a 11 pole stater because I will be towing a small trailer.
Great video, lots of info that I needed.
man, what a bloody saga! I admire your patience and the self control to not burn it to ashes!
Don't forget convenience costs in your final tally.
A scooter can't carry another one of itself, the weekly groceries, 1.2 kids and the wife, all at once, while entertaining said kids and wife with music. Your car, can.
A scooter can't keep you warm and dry regardless of the current weather conditions outside. Your car, does.
Nobody buys a scooter to save money; they buy a cheap Chinese scooter because they have no better choice. If you're really looking to save money based solely on mode of transportation, just get a mountain bike and go.
That part where you kicked the sucker over in a fit of rage? That's pretty much the point I would have personally cut my losses and got a Suzuki V-Strom instead. :D
An absolute master class on the GY6. I feel so much more confident to work on my baotian after watching this video.
😂(1:12:13) "If you just use regular cheap oil," instead of synthetic, "that's okay too," he says. "Your scooter will fall apart long before cheap oil can cause any problems." I feel like I got called out, man! 🤣
This was amazing, for a moment I thought you will really manage to completely rebuild it and make it fully working and reliable. Very informative and in-depth, thank you!
Pure excellence! You're the 'Sherlock Holmes' of scooters. Thanks.
Easy way to remove the broken bolt. Put a slightly larger nut over the broken stub and weld the two together. The heat of the weld helps loosen the bolt when the weld cools. Spin the stud out with a normal spanner.
What if you don't have a welder?
@@twistedyogert $60 US will get a cheap stick welder and UA-cam will show you how to use it. Part of a basic tool kit for anyone who wants to do repairs. Along with, Soldering iron, electric drill, drill bits,angle grinder, torch .....
There was a little of the stud still proud, I'd have cut a slot in it for a big screwdriver. Welding a nut on would be second, because I don't have a welder.
Dude, you are a modern Saint! Yes, watched it to the end, no skipping, no FFWD, normal speed. And yes, I own no damn scooter. But here it is full of practical knowledge !!! Otherwise, the russians are told it much better than anyone: "при покупке новокитая ты обязательно соснёшь по меньшей мере на полшишечки (в худшем случае - с проглотом), а вот при покупке некроджапа можешь как не соснуть вовсе, так и попасть на гэнг-бэнг-БДСМ-копро-зоо-негро-гомо-вечеринку в костюме японской школьницы". Deepl would probably clear at least the main idea here.
This is one of the best DIY fix around. Thank you
I had one of these chinese scooters with a GY6 engine. Worst purchase in my life, finally the engine destroy itself. Watching you doing all of these repairs on your scooter was reliving all the work I did on mine and all the money I lose. Great job nonetheless.
As an older guy, I sometimes despair at the lack of gumption in the younger generation, but your efforts give me much hope. Excellent dedication Paul. I learned a lot about Chinese scooters and had fun on the way. Thank you
Well, I'm not exactly the younger generation. I'm almost 40 years old. I hope some of those kids get off Tiktok and do real things like go outside and wrench on scooters! Thanks for watching
At 54, I just about count as the next generation then :). Out of interest, would you recommend any Chinese makes over the others? I'm looking at Blurock, Lexmoto and WK for a retro style 125cc
@@LabCoatPaul Me thinks it's just going to get worse GREAT VID PAL
Well I am 28 and I see a lot of younger folks than me that are really lazy and they show complete lack of simple "devices usage" except being masters of social media. Or maybe I am just diffrent as 90's kid though. While I became socially disabled comparing to my counterparts I can solder microscopic things and repair electronic devices which I live off. It's my daily bread, while in the meantime I have finished czechoslovakian CZ 350 472.6 from a single screw and it's riding way better comparing to the time I have bought it when I was a teenager, I have ridden that thing to my home without driver's license and insurance in the winter. Despite being under 30 but working in my field forged a question in my mind. Is it me, or really society as a whole became lazier and dumber with advancement of technology? Maybe it is just me...
bit both some smart kids out there your just seeing were You look Don't write the off yet haaa
how did I watch the whole thing full focus and without skipping a second
thanks for this valuable info cuz in my country theres little to no choices in scooters so basically the whole market is chinese and blank brands
this is very much appreciated 🙏🏻
Waow, what a job... I didn't think that a scooter could take so much time to be repaired... That said, you illustrate perfectly the principle of 'zero quality' that this kind of construction can be. Great job!
Well I bought a 150 cc Chinese scooter in 2006 and it is still running, BUT I've basically had to kept a very strict maintenance schedule. So much has been replaced that I think only the frame and the license plate are original.
It's a love/hate thing. I guess I got lucky, my cheap Chinese scooter is still going strong after 5 years, never a single issue. I hope I didn't just jinx myself...
Oops he forgot to line up the special mark on the tyre with the valve stem on the wheel PS great video and yeah the gy6 engines are ridiculously easy to fix Ngo the gy6 engines are ridiculously easy to fix there's hardly anything in them hence the reason why They break too easily
Totally vindicating my decision to buy a Honda Vision 110. Thanks for a very interesting video.
Awesome work . Lots of knowledge for a young guy like u.👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Take a cutting wheel to the metal beed core of the tire next time as long as your not reusing it. Itll make coming off of a stubborn tire gp alot easier.
I couldnt believe it but i actually set through all 1 1/2 hours off this crappy chinese scooter. I love it, thanks paul
This machine seems better made for content than an actually viable mode of transportation. Fun video though.
I've just lost nearly two hours of my life, but very pleasurably! This was a fantastic video, you should have had way more views. Nice one 👍😁
Great video learnt a lot because my daughter has one and yes its Chinese lol love your sense of humor!!
Loved this video..Here in OZ I bought a cheap off road dirt bike,,after 5 mins of riding I had a flat tire,,Changed the tube twice same problem flat tire,,I decided to look into the cause of the problem no nails causing the problem as the valve stem kept on ripping off ,It turned out that every time I used the brakes the discs and rim would stop but not the tyre,,So I removed the tyre cut the tube rapped it around the inner spokes with plenty of silicone to make it air tight then drilled a hole at the valve stem hole pulled a new valve stem from a car rim, scratched the inner rim to make it rough plenty more silicone put the tyre back on filled it with air let it sit for 24 hr,s ,Never had a problem Crux of the story dont by chinese shit not only are they poorly made but can cost you your life.
Half an hour to replace a battery???? what the hell are you doing then? Takes me like 3 minutes or so. pffff
I don't like scooters. I have no interest in swapping the big bike for a scooter. For some reason though I watched the entirety of this. Nicely done dude, it's a very well put together video and extremely well explained. Loved the kick you gave it too, that part I can totally understand.
These are cheap crap, but thats what you for the price. However, this looks more like abuse and neglect to me.
How to fix a Chinese scooter. 1. Don't buy one. 2. Get a Japanese bike.
A truly wonderful amusing, educational and informative vid.
great comprehensive walkthrough of the "cheap" chinese scooter..
Honestly, the scooter looks really cool, I really like it. It's a shame that it's such a bad quality.
"the wheel spins, that means the carburetor works" i mean you're not wrong..
Thanks for cementing my decision to get a honda scooter over another cheap Chinese scooter. Loved the video and be safe out there riding!
For me it seems that at least 50 percent of the showed problems are because of the previous owner, not the chinese manufacturer.
best ways i know to fix those its either not buying chinese scrap or if you are already stuck with it scrap it and go buy a honda or yamaha
GREAT VIDEO PAUL ,VERY DETAILED..GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES
I don't know squat about scooter, and honestly, I do not know why I decided to watch this video all the way through... but I did. Again, not knowing a dang thing about scooters, I found this video incredibly enjoyable, informative, and educational. What I found most likeable about this video was the level of detail of explanation that went into each step along the way. I have never seen another video that went so thoroughly in describing each step as done here. Maybe some viewers with a lot more experience may find some fault with some areas here, but I personally feel that this video provided enough information to be incredibly educationally satisfying. Come on, with the cost of education today, finding cheap education tips on UA-cam is a Huge Plus. I'm still unlikely to buy a scooter, but I personally feel that if I ever did, I feel confident to review this video again for great, informative tips. So, I am giving this video two thumbs up 👍👍and five stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to include enough information so anyone, even beginners, can simply copy the procedures. The purpose of this video is to teach people all the fixes, and give you a feeling for what it's like to own a Chinese scooter. That includes all the frustrating parts too.
I agree with you entirely.
I own Taiwanese scooters, making it worthwhile to repair them even straightening the frame and welding up broken parts after crashes.
Why do I riding them even at 73 years of age ?
Because the traffic in my country at times is so bad I would probably die from frustration or of old age before getting to where I want to go.
Thanks Paul, especially for the 'electrics' of which I know little - mechanically I'm OK.
Regards
You realize you can buy a new seat already covered for $50 or less right?
I had a 125cc GY6 and whilst being a bit janky, even from new, it served me well before I got a decent bike.
I’m loving the content! Well, the Sienna content anyway 😂. I have a 2002 Sienna CE. I’d love to see some more progress on your Sienna:
- Stereo install?
- Door handle replacement?
- rear auto door fix?
- oil change?
I will say your camera work needs some attention but keep going for it!
The title should read, "Cheap Chinese scooter shown more love than it's ever had in it's life. More than it deserves."
All that work just to ride it to the scrap yard.
Loved it though.
Thank you for this extra informatic video, i have 3 scooters each and every one of them have problems you just shown me so 10/10 will recommend your channel to everyone I know. It's nice to find people like you :)
Thanks from Hungary.
Thank you! Remember to check out my Chinese scooter playlist. I have 61 videos that might help you. ua-cam.com/play/PL1_JDBt1LSiJQETjZiOFXBKtv-ZzfqEx0.html
I’ll certainly come back at this any time I need to fix something on my scooter
Excellent!!
This video should be on a DVD and included with the purchase of all Chinese scooters. This is a good case study that just reiterates the fact that Chinese scooters are NOT viable transportation. They are motorized tinker toys that are barely road worthy. If you own and ride one long enough you will eventually find out that every single part WILL break on it at least once and it WILL leave you stranded at least once. Always ride with good tool kit, a set of jumper cables and a fully charged cell phone. If you want or need a reliable new or used scooter, Go Japanese.
As for the 2-wire "mystery" connector, my ZNEN scooter has it as well in roughly the same location. Low down in the main harness tucked under the floor board. I checked the wiring schematic for my scoot and it doesn't show that connector so I did some continuity checks plus referenced the wire color (green and black/white). Its wired in parallel to the handle bar kill switch so its most likely used for an alarm system module that these scooters can also come with. The module would also need a way to kill the ignition when the alarm gets triggered and shorting that connector does the same has flipping the kill switch.
Another thought: I would just attach a switch to it and tuck it away real good. An opportunistic thief will never be able to get the engine started unless they find the switch or rewire the bike on the spot.
Thanks for the excellent comment! I will not be adding a kill switch. Having a Chinese scooter is punishment a plenty for any would - be thief. Their life will be filled with misery and endless repairs, just like mine was.
Dude, I have learned so much thanks to you. I can now literally disassemble my scooter and identify the purpose of every single piece in it.
''There's a place in this world for chiniese scooters... the junkgarden!''
Well done....Video was entertaining and very easy to follow along.
Any thoughts on the Flyscooter La Vie from 2008? I have a chance to buy one cheap with very low miles but don't know about the quality or parts availability.
It's a Chinese scooter. You'll likely have to rebuild everything on it. All the parts that keep it running are readily available on sites like partsforscooters.com You can easily get a carburetor, ignition coil, stator, throttle cable, ignition switch, turn signal switches, etc... and they're all cheap!
The plastic body panels are harder to find. They will be either not available, or wildly overpriced, like on the roketa parts department website.
Very well made video. Great analysis and conclusions.
Sticky throttle is common problem just make sure the rubber grip is not dragging. Pull it off the plastic center slightly and be sure it clears the handlebar end. A dropped bike will often get a sticky throttle because the grip is shoved on too far.
For Fixing the slow throttle you need to pull the rubber grip away from housing. If the grip won't move use alcohol or lighter fluid and put some under the rubber.
That should fix it.
Thanks!
Brilliantly put together instructional video 10 out of 10 👍
Omg Dan she's goes how fast you think that spray went
Maybe you could upload some part of the video individually. Like, how to replace a sc.. cvt, it would show up easier for anyone looking for instructions on yt
Nevermind.. Just seen that you already did it for some part
I have never considered owning a Chinese scooter or any scooter for that matter. I abhor mechanical maintenance of any sort yet I found your video very interesting and pleasantly nerdy (no offense intended) compared to the slick and glossy style prevalent today. It was very absorbing and I was entertained if not really informed. If it ever comes to it, I will take your advice and buy Japanese.
Thanks! I tried to make the video as realistic as possible.
Frustration and satisfaction all in one. 👍👍👍
One does not simply "get a chinese scooter running over the weekend"
I was dropped on my head I still like the Chinese scooter
Literly EVERYTHING 😅
"Go higher tire pressure if your fat" ,,haha luv it.
I watched the whole thing without even planning to
Great video, and I watched the whole of it from Spain 👏👏👏
I own a Chinese scooter, but an electric one, and (knock on wood) it seems that they do not break as often as gasoline ones, but I have loves every minute of your video! The most complete that I have ever seen 😁😁😁😁
I also own a Honda Scooter, and agree with you, 0 problems, and it has been the norm in all the Japanese motorcycles and scooters that I have owned in my life 👍👍
I have insomnia,but I liked the video.