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Post by nwhicks21 on May 28, 2013 17:09:05 GMT -5
i have a taotao 150 fairly new and it has started making alot of noise coming from the back tire area, sounds like bearing noise to me...squeaking and rattling, and its getting worse. i just started a job that requires about 50 miles per day driving and really cant afford to break down so someone please help me and tell me what the problem is, if its a bearing where can i get one and what is it called?..rear hub bearing? my scooter only has about 100 miles on it btw.
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Post by hank on May 28, 2013 17:33:58 GMT -5
Hi
Check you gear oil, it may be very low or totally empty
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Post by kingkaymo on May 28, 2013 19:40:45 GMT -5
its a tao tao... probably empty. those scoots need to be gone over 100% by a pro to even begin to trust it for 50 miles a day. if you need to drive that much, you might want to see about getting a honda or other japanese scoot
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Post by kingkaymo on May 28, 2013 19:47:01 GMT -5
And when i say pro, i mean someone who is experienced enough to notice potential problems, ive seen all sorts of problems with taotaos, brake lines rubbing tires, things falling off, missing parts probably from poor PDI but i dont trust anything anymore without checking every nut and bolt myself!! if i had to ride that far id at least get a kymco or SYM built machine.
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Post by nwhicks21 on May 28, 2013 19:48:38 GMT -5
if it is empty what oil should i use? ...and it was making some pretty load noise if its too late what damage do you think is done to it and what will i need to replace?
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Post by nwhicks21 on May 28, 2013 19:57:11 GMT -5
ok, i checked it and its full...so what now?? btw, thank you everyone for your help i really appreciate it...this site has been great and full of helpful people who actually know what theyre talking about! im more of a do-it-yourself guy or id just take it to the shop...im an a.s.e. certified mechanic but not familiar with working on chinese scooters so once again thank you very much everyone for all the help!
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Post by hank on May 28, 2013 19:58:52 GMT -5
Hi I use 75/  and if theres any damage itwould be to your rear differential gears I would recommend doing a full pdi asap if the scoot has never had one, checking the gear oil is part of a GOOD PDI x1scooters.com/pdi.htmlTake care and ride safely Yours Hank |
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Post by hank on May 28, 2013 20:02:20 GMT -5
HiI
If you spin the wheel by hand where is the noise coming from? and does it spin freely or does it take a sufficient amount of force to move?, check that your rear brakes are not binding or rubbing
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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