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by: captjeff60 - Jul 7, 2015 7:53:23 GMT -5
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Post by captjeff60 on Jul 7, 2015 7:53:23 GMT -5
I have a new Taotao quantum 150 and was wondering how long with regular maintenance will the drive train last  |
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by: nimajneb - Jul 7, 2015 13:01:28 GMT -5
Post by nimajneb on Jul 7, 2015 13:01:28 GMT -5
2,000,000 miles.
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Post by pistonguy on Jul 8, 2015 5:31:16 GMT -5
 Nuff Said!
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Post by hillbillybob on Jul 8, 2015 6:09:04 GMT -5
Too many variables to come up with good answer. Maybe that's what Pete and RePete were trying to say above. How and where it's ridden, and state of tune, are big factors. My scooter, with a little over 7,000 miles on it, has more power, and gets better fuel mileage, than ever. (13 fillups this year have averaged  .36 mpg) And since I'm still running the original spark plug, cdi, and coil......all still working just fine........gotta believe that this engine is a long, long way, from being worn out. |
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Post by cyborg on Jul 8, 2015 8:58:31 GMT -5
With regular service with quality parts and fluids i'd put my money on 30-35,000 ringjobs and 65-70,000 full rebuilds which would include lower end bearings and head rebuilds the whole magilla,,,,,depends on how the chassis holds up as well,,,anything after 35,000-40,000 i'd be keeping a very close eye on the frame and all associated parts for signs of fatigue cracks ,,,with religious service i'd expect 120-150,000 total service life,,,then she'd be pretty much done
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by: jtron - Jul 8, 2015 11:07:16 GMT -5
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Post by jtron on Jul 8, 2015 11:07:16 GMT -5
Damn a 100k plus Chinese scooter would be impressive. a sign of a good mechanic Lol. I'll be pretty happy if mine lasts a good while before I have to get into the guts of it. I ride mine pretty hard though, usually at its upper end and I ride it daily. I hope I can squeeze some good miles out of her. Worst case I have to drop like 300 on a new motor which won't kill me. Great thing is if it does crap out a complete rebuild or swap is faaar cheaper than routine maintenance on a car
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by: captjeff60 - Jul 8, 2015 11:23:30 GMT -5
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Post by captjeff60 on Jul 8, 2015 11:23:30 GMT -5
Pretty impressive, I was hoping for 15,000 !!?
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Post by cyborg on Jul 8, 2015 21:02:20 GMT -5
after 75-80,000,,i dont know how much of the original machine would be left ,,,,,lol
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by: geh3333 - Jul 9, 2015 17:12:59 GMT -5
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 9, 2015 17:12:59 GMT -5
I have nearly 20,000 miles right now .
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Post by spandi on Jul 9, 2015 17:40:16 GMT -5
HA! I've put over 57 MILLION MILES on my scoot (with regular oil changes) and I'm just breaking it in! My secret is that I sneak in at night while the scoot's asleep and turn the odometer back, so it wakes up everyday thinking it's brand new!  |
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by: geh3333 - Jul 10, 2015 18:33:26 GMT -5
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 10, 2015 18:33:26 GMT -5
HA! I've put over 57 MILLION MILES on my scoot (with regular oil changes) and I'm just breaking it in! My secret is that I sneak in at night while the scoot's asleep and turn the odometer back, so it wakes up everyday thinking it's brand new! I tried that , but it seems my piston rings would not stay seated. |
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.36 mpg) And since I'm still running the original spark plug, cdi, and coil......all still working just fine........gotta believe that this engine is a long, long way, from being worn out.
