Post by ckizer on Aug 19, 2013 12:48:43 GMT -5
I have 2012 Taotao 150cc VIP Powermax. (GY6)
When I purchased the scooter last month it had broken front right fork, and bolts that held the muffler bracket to the ears of engine frame and exhaust were missing. I had to drive on the broken fork for about 2 weeks. I also fixed the muffler bracket engine bolts, which instantly made my scooter feel as smooth as glass compared to the previous ride and now my mirrors don't vibrate off.
I'm not sure if the perfectionist in me is being overly picky but there is still a little vibration. It becomes noticeable if I were driving one handed, the handlebar vibrates, the vibration definitely feels like it's directly in front of the bike, and given the squeak near the front tire when I push the bike down the road…
The right handlebar (side that had bad fork) appears to be slightly lower than the other handlebar. Steering Stem didn't look bent when I changed the forks. The fork broke when the previous owner ran in to a 3" curb and fell off. Is it more likely that the rim is slightly bent? I'm in the middle of a move and don't have a lot of workspace, so I'd just buy new tires/rim probably.
I'd like to spend a little bit of money on my scooter on Friday. Should I buy new wheels and rims? My bike is 12". What if I wanted to upgrade the brake system?
What would you buy?
Should I buy a new steering stem triple tree?
New tires and rims?
How can I upgrade the brakes? (Stock feels way to tiny)
What can I buy to fix my squeaky brake in back?
What makes my handlebars feel bent?
It's my primary vehicle, and I want to take care of her. Got $200 with her name on it.
Help me spend the money!
When I purchased the scooter last month it had broken front right fork, and bolts that held the muffler bracket to the ears of engine frame and exhaust were missing. I had to drive on the broken fork for about 2 weeks. I also fixed the muffler bracket engine bolts, which instantly made my scooter feel as smooth as glass compared to the previous ride and now my mirrors don't vibrate off.
I'm not sure if the perfectionist in me is being overly picky but there is still a little vibration. It becomes noticeable if I were driving one handed, the handlebar vibrates, the vibration definitely feels like it's directly in front of the bike, and given the squeak near the front tire when I push the bike down the road…
The right handlebar (side that had bad fork) appears to be slightly lower than the other handlebar. Steering Stem didn't look bent when I changed the forks. The fork broke when the previous owner ran in to a 3" curb and fell off. Is it more likely that the rim is slightly bent? I'm in the middle of a move and don't have a lot of workspace, so I'd just buy new tires/rim probably.
I'd like to spend a little bit of money on my scooter on Friday. Should I buy new wheels and rims? My bike is 12". What if I wanted to upgrade the brake system?
What would you buy?
Should I buy a new steering stem triple tree?
New tires and rims?
How can I upgrade the brakes? (Stock feels way to tiny)
What can I buy to fix my squeaky brake in back?
What makes my handlebars feel bent?
It's my primary vehicle, and I want to take care of her. Got $200 with her name on it.
Help me spend the money!