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Post by darkleemar on Jul 9, 2013 16:10:15 GMT -5
Okay. So I am 18 and looking to get my first scooter. I am broke, and looking for the cheapest scooter I can find while feeling comfortable about the thing. I have no mechanical experience but my stepdad has the tools and the know how. I also know how to use google, read directions and apply them. I want to order online because it is inexpensive, and where I live there are no dealers nearby. So What I am wondering, is of these two places, which is the better to buy from? Or if there are better ones, what are they? Thanks for the help. Here are the two www.gsmotorworks.com/detail.cfm?id=855www.greenearthscooters.com/detail.cfm?id=685 |
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Post by millsc on Jul 9, 2013 16:36:05 GMT -5
I've bought from both gsmotorworks has much better customer service but greenearth has better scoots but if something breaks greenearth hassles you and you must pay shipping
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Post by millsc on Jul 9, 2013 16:38:44 GMT -5
Get one from provenpowersports.com bought from there too they are good with good customer service and fast shipping
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Post by darkleemar on Jul 9, 2013 17:39:36 GMT -5
Get one from provenpowersports.com bought from there too they are good with good customer service and fast shipping Really? I heard that they take forever to get paperwork to you, if they even do it at all. |
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Post by millsc on Jul 9, 2013 17:43:57 GMT -5
Bought two from there no issues
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Post by darkleemar on Jul 9, 2013 17:48:45 GMT -5
Alright. Is the customer service okay?
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Post by millsc on Jul 9, 2013 17:49:48 GMT -5
customer service is awesome, my stepsons rim broke sent him a new rim and free helmet to boot  |
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Post by millsc on Jul 9, 2013 17:52:14 GMT -5
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Post by darkleemar on Jul 9, 2013 17:53:03 GMT -5
Well awesome! ;D Sounds like that's where i'll be buying from! Thanks for the help!
Here is a quick question, is the taotao powermax 150 good for a first scooter? It seems like some people hate the taotaos while others say they are great.
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Post by millsc on Jul 9, 2013 17:54:17 GMT -5
i've had several tao's they worked fine but i took them all apart and replaced most the parts so im not a good judge
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Post by millsc on Jul 9, 2013 17:56:14 GMT -5
got my wifes atm tao yesterday pulled out the piston at 3 miles  |
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Post by darkleemar on Jul 9, 2013 17:56:54 GMT -5
If I were to do just a simple PDI such as making sure bolts are tight and changing oil out etc etc should i be fine? This is just to get me by for a few months....
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Post by millsc on Jul 9, 2013 17:57:35 GMT -5
I say you'll be good with proper maintence
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Post by darkleemar on Jul 9, 2013 18:00:35 GMT -5
Alright! Thanks a lot for your help! I really appreciate it! Cant wait to get this thing! |
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Post by prodigit on Jul 9, 2013 18:06:01 GMT -5
I've never had any issues with Taotao!
In fact, my ATM has 3,5k miles on it, and only recently needed a new blinker switch box. That was all!
The EVO I have is large, bulky, but it works, Almost have 1000km's on it too.
Just make sure you do a proper PDI. Most of the time there's only 1 bolt loose, and hose clips need to be adjusted, and the exhaust nuts need to be double nutted.
Aside from that, TaoTao's are great bikes!
If I had ever bought another I would have gone for the powermax rather than the EVO, as it looks like easier to maintain.
All you really got to do aside from a PDI, is adjust the idle, after about 100kms, and do your oil changes, (CVT and engine) very easy to do!
And every now and then check the tire pressure. I had no issues with my EVO, but my ATM had a leaking valve stem, and I had to pump up the tires every 2 weeks.
Also, get them from Superiorpowersports, way cheaper!
Just make sure you know your local laws concerning scooters that are >50cc. These type of scooters are looked at as motorcycles, and in certain states require you to have a special license to operate them!
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