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Post by byulasfjazz on Jun 18, 2015 19:21:44 GMT -5
I have 2014 Tao Tao Lancer 150cc
Ive noticed that its a little bumpy at higher speeds.. here is a video of the stationary scooter and how it
bounces. Any Ideas? It is newer only 200 miles
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Post by keikara on Jun 18, 2015 21:31:59 GMT -5
Bent rim or possibly out of balance tire could cause that.
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Post by bandito2 on Jun 19, 2015 0:46:05 GMT -5
From what I could see in the video, it seems like an out of balance tire is the likely cause. The rim seemed to be running true and it is a newer bike with no damage or mishaps mentioned.
BTW, could you tell if the odometer is showing miles or kilometers. To know for sure, travel a known mile and see if it shows one full mile traveled or if it shows closer to 0.6 mile traveled.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jun 19, 2015 2:03:35 GMT -5
From what I could see in the video, it seems like an out of balance tire is the likely cause. The rim seemed to be running true and it is a newer bike with no damage or mishaps mentioned. BTW, could you tell if the odometer is showing miles or kilometers. To know for sure, travel a known mile and see if it shows one full mile traveled or if it shows closer to 0.6 mile traveled. I know what you really meant to say: 1 mile equals 1.6 kilometers. |
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Post by bandito2 on Jun 19, 2015 7:57:19 GMT -5
From what I could see in the video, it seems like an out of balance tire is the likely cause. The rim seemed to be running true and it is a newer bike with no damage or mishaps mentioned. BTW, could you tell if the odometer is showing miles or kilometers. To know for sure, travel a known mile and see if it shows one full mile traveled or if it shows closer to 0.6 mile traveled. I know what you really meant to say: 1 mile equals 1.6 kilometers. OOPS! You're right about that. I was a bit bleary eyed when I wrote that at just about 2 in the morning and was thinking instead that 0.6 mile = 1 kilometer but it didn't get put down like that. |
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Post by toddmaples on Jun 19, 2015 10:38:51 GMT -5
I know what you really meant to say: 1 mile equals 1.6 kilometers. OOPS! You're right about that. I was a bit bleary eyed when I wrote that at just about 2 in the morning and was thinking instead that 0.6 mile = 1 kilometer but it didn't get put down like that. I have this sccoot. Its KM. Ditch the stock rubber for some decent rubber and get your tires balanced or use some RideOn tire balancing/sealing gel. Also watch out for a bent rotor. Mine was bent from factory. Took some serious machine work to remove and install a new one. Drilling and tapping isnt fun on a new bike. Upside is i now have hefty bolts on my rotor instead of lousy M8.. |
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 19, 2015 19:37:35 GMT -5
I have 2014 Tao Tao Lancer 150cc Ive noticed that its a little bumpy at higher speeds.. here is a video of the stationary scooter and how it bounces. Any Ideas? It is newer only 200 miles ? Did you buy it new ? Or did you just get it ? The reason I ask is because of you bouht it new , and it just started doing this , then it probably not a balancing issue . |
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 19, 2015 19:39:09 GMT -5
From what I could see in the video, it seems like an out of balance tire is the likely cause. The rim seemed to be running true and it is a newer bike with no damage or mishaps mentioned. BTW, could you tell if the odometer is showing miles or kilometers. To know for sure, travel a known mile and see if it shows one full mile traveled or if it shows closer to 0.6 mile traveled. This won't help much of the speedo is off like most . |
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 19, 2015 19:42:25 GMT -5
OOPS! You're right about that. I was a bit bleary eyed when I wrote that at just about 2 in the morning and was thinking instead that 0.6 mile = 1 kilometer but it didn't get put down like that. I have this sccoot. Its KM. Ditch the stock rubber for some decent rubber and get your tires balanced or use some RideOn tire balancing/sealing gel. Also watch out for a bent rotor. Mine was bent from factory. Took some serious machine work to remove and install a new one. Drilling and tapping isnt fun on a new bike. Upside is i now have hefty bolts on my rotor instead of lousy M8.. He has rear drum brakes , so a bent rotor is out. That rear wheel is really bouncing . |
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 19, 2015 19:52:12 GMT -5
I'd like to see the CVT working . it may just be broken bands in the tire , but something just dosent seem right. I've never seen a back wheel bounce that much. Or a video from the rear. We can see it the tire is moving side to side or up and down.
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Post by toddmaples on Jun 20, 2015 9:27:27 GMT -5
I have this sccoot. Its KM. Ditch the stock rubber for some decent rubber and get your tires balanced or use some RideOn tire balancing/sealing gel. Also watch out for a bent rotor. Mine was bent from factory. Took some serious machine work to remove and install a new one. Drilling and tapping isnt fun on a new bike. Upside is i now have hefty bolts on my rotor instead of lousy M8.. He has rear drum brakes , so a bent rotor is out. That rear wheel is really bouncing . This bike does have a front rotor, drum rear setup. I was simply stating that my bike (same brand and model) came from the factory with a bent front rotor causing front end shake when the bent portion contacted the shoes/calipers at speed. The rear wheel balance problem is easily corrected by balancing gel/beads and can be done by just about anyone with access to a compressor. I used my local service stations free of charge. Stock rubber on these bikes is really low quality. I replaced with good tires from partsforscooters.com and balanced with RideOn gel and put good straight valve stems in while i had access. Have not had any tire issues in 10,100Km. My $0.02. |
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 20, 2015 11:10:54 GMT -5
He has rear drum brakes , so a bent rotor is out. That rear wheel is really bouncing . This bike does have a front rotor, drum rear setup. I was simply stating that my bike (same brand and model) came from the factory with a bent front rotor causing front end shake when the bent portion contacted the shoes/calipers at speed. The rear wheel balance problem is easily corrected by balancing gel/beads and can be done by just about anyone with access to a compressor. I used my local service stations free of charge. Stock rubber on these bikes is really low quality. I replaced with good tires from partsforscooters.com and balanced with RideOn gel and put good straight valve stems in while i had access. Have not had any tire issues in 10,100Km. My $0.02. I agree , the stock tires are terrible ! I'm not so sure its just a balancing issue . even when the tire spins slow , you can see it is wobbly. Also the stock tires are usually only rated to about 60mph . since many of us are surpassing the 65mph mark , ts best to swap them out for a new better quality set. |
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Post by semojd on Jun 22, 2015 19:13:53 GMT -5
I have a similar issue on my Tao Tao Quantum, though not as pronounced. I'm thinking this: Harbor Freight Tire Balancerand this: is the direction I might take for a solution. Any thoughts? JD |
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Post by semojd on Jun 22, 2015 19:17:55 GMT -5
By the way, I compliment you on your purchase of a Lancer 150. It was a hard decision for me to decide between the Lancer and the Quantum.  |
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Post by byulasfjazz on Jun 22, 2015 20:28:05 GMT -5
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