My Journey: 150cc TaoTao ATM150-A  By  scooterb (Read 9,064 times)

The seller of the CDIs is sending a new one, no issues and easy transaction. I can't say I really notice a difference with the new CDI but at least I have a backup now in case one ever fails.

After 3 trips to the DMV and a few calls to the dealer, I finally got my scooters tagged! The first DMV rep told me I did not need to tag my scooter and that they don't title them either. After explaining to her that was true for scooters 50cc or less this scooter is 150cc. Then a few attempts to get my paperwork in order and a few trips to the DMV I was good to go.

It took me 1 1/2 years to finally get the title for my TaoTao. I bought it, in Georgia, from a Florida person, who's brother-in-law was actually making the sale, since the owner had returned to Florida. He was a Corps of Engineer campground host, never took it on the roadway, and hence had never titled it. When I bought it I got just the Certificate of Origin, which was in the owners name. The DMV would not accept that to title it. They wanted him to title it, in Florida and then sign it over to me. I then was told about a "Title Bond", about $50 from my insurance company. Then they wouldn't accept that because the scooter was too new, try again next June. So in July of last year I sent all the paperwork in again, and was again denied a title. So after asking for a supervisor, I was told to send it to the supervisor's attention, and 3 months later I finally got my title. At least they gave me a registration and tag before they denied the title application, and I was able to ride it.

So, the TaoTao with the Georgia title, I now keep and ride in Florida, and the Honda Reflex I bought and titled in Florida, I now keep and ride in Georgia. I probably ought to get that straightened out.

I ran into a similar problem Bought a 2001 scooter from a seller in AL he had bought the scoot from the original owner in GA he only had the MSO I went to the DMV in Tenn and showed them the paperwork and they said the original owner would have to title it in GA and then transfer the title to me. Waited one day and went to a different office. Asked for a supervisor. She asked to get my Bill Of Sale notarized and have the local sheriff's office do a VIN search and certify that the vehicle wasn't stolen. Then I filled out a form that asked me to explain why I didn't have a title, and I was given a new tag! )

If the carb floods, it just takes a little longer to start, and you'll end up popping the exhaust; but nothing serious. The sun generally won't heat the tank, because the saddle's taking all the heat, unless you leave it open, which is unusual.

If somehow the lack of venting does over come your float (unlikely but...) it is a bigger deal than described above. Gasoline will flood into your engine and you will end up with it in your oil. You don't want that. Why not cap it and look for a vented gas cap?

So.... We are scheduled to head out on Friday. Our plan was to visit 5 national parks over a 3 week period. I sure hope the government shutdown is resolved quickly or we won't be seeing any of the national parks.