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Post by drelectron on Oct 8, 2017 6:01:49 GMT -5
I've been riding a Thunder 50 for about 3 years. Came here for some guidance and ideas on doing work on it myself. Grateful for any help you all can provide.
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Post by cyborg55 on Oct 8, 2017 9:03:36 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!!
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Post by tortoise on Oct 8, 2017 9:18:13 GMT -5
Has the TaoTao Thunder 50 been relatively reliable . . any significant deficiencies or maintenance issues? 139QMB engine performance enhancements typically degrades reliable! Unless this is a liquor-cycle situation . . consider replacing with a larger displacement Bintelli or Lance. |
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Post by crawford on Oct 8, 2017 20:58:40 GMT -5
welcome as lone as you been running 3 years don't change a thing some don't make 30 days screwing it up LOL
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Enjoy life enjoy the ride..2 wheels down and headon a swivel.
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Post by heedehcheenuh on Oct 14, 2017 16:07:35 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. McColl (Marlboro County) S.C. here.
Heedehcheenuh
Chuck D
Ride on.....
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Post by drelectron on Oct 16, 2017 18:56:18 GMT -5
Has the TaoTao Thunder 50 been relatively reliable . . any significant deficiencies or maintenance issues? 139QMB engine performance enhancements typically degrades reliable! Unless this is a liquor-cycle situation . . consider replacing with a larger displacement Bintelli or Lance. It's been very reliable 15k miles and have never had to do any work on the engine. I do faithfully change the oil every 500 miles and rarely run it wide open. Thanks for the suggestions. |
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Post by drelectron on Oct 16, 2017 18:58:35 GMT -5
Thank you all for the welcome. Sorry it took so long to reply. I've had some connectivity problems
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Post by tortoise on Oct 18, 2017 15:12:29 GMT -5
139QMB engine big-bore-kit installations appear to have a "reliability consequence" . . so many "installed a BBK and now" (fill in deficiency) postings! The BBK mentality seems to be all about "gaming the system" . . scheming to elude getting a motorcycle endorsement and paying for insurance. |
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Post by w650 on Oct 27, 2017 11:33:53 GMT -5
On my two trips to Myrtle Beach I saw a herd of Chinese 50s. Most were rentals but there were many that were privately owned. High mileages on Chinese 50s are probably a common occurrence there.
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