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Post by artman26 on Dec 11, 2015 14:27:27 GMT -5
I've only put 7 miles on this Tao Tao Roman 150cc since I bought it new. It still has the original MFQ-7 battery, which I've removed and am keeping charged until Spring. Are these Chinese batteries crap? Should I replace it and with what?
While I'm asking for advice, should I also replace the belt with a Gates belt or wait until this one shreds?
Thanks!
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Post by steve on Dec 11, 2015 16:59:22 GMT -5
Just use the battery. It's OK. If you are going to replace it, get a lithium battery.
Yes, replace the belt with a Bando, or Gates.
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Post by hillbillybob on Dec 13, 2015 8:04:27 GMT -5
I wouldn't fix something that isn't broke. You should probably get a couple of years out of the battery if kept on a maintainer during off season, and it fits the battery box correctly when in the scooter. They don't like to be shaken about, or banged around in an ill fitting compartment. 18 months ago, I bought my first replacement battery for $22.  with free shipping. It is still going strong.....can't see spending big bucks.....if I can get a couple of years out of an inexpensive one. Only 7 miles? Have you even had the CVT cover off? Maybe there is already a Bando on it. My scoot came with one. I'd just check it once in a while for signs of wear, fraying, cracking, etc. When you're in there, get the numbers off the belt, and order the brand you want in the correct size, to use when the time comes. If you are one of those people, that feel it necessary to use a fist full of throttle every time you leave a stop sign, or light......then disregard the previos paragraph, and replace your belt now. |
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Post by artman26 on Dec 13, 2015 12:21:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. I'm keeping the battery charged up in my basement. No, I haven't even taken the CVT cover off. I noticed the last time I started it that I could smell burning rubber. Is it possible that the belt went bad just from sitting for 5 months?
Also, I've only had it up to 20 miles per hour. It kinda scares me a little bit. I'm 64 and haven't ridden a motorcycle since I had a Honda 350 in 1977. I just need to ride and get used to it I guess.
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Post by hillbillybob on Dec 14, 2015 6:54:19 GMT -5
Don't think a belt goes bad from lack of use that quickly. My scooter sits unused for nearly 5 months every year, and the belt I changed this summer was 3 years old. Could it be that a mouse built a nest somewhere while your scooter sat. They will stink when near something that gets hot after starting.....or maybe the paint burning off your new scooter's exhaust system.
Get out and ride it.....you'll get used to it. I was 65 when I got mine.....enjoy it more every year...... they require more maintenance than a car, or brand name motorcycle.....but are great fun, and can be very reliable if treated right.
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Post by dollartwentyfive on Dec 14, 2015 7:56:02 GMT -5
I've only put 7 miles on this Tao Tao Roman 150cc since I bought it new. It still has the original MFQ-7 battery, which I've removed and am keeping charged until Spring. Are these Chinese batteries crap? Should I replace it and with what? While I'm asking for advice, should I also replace the belt with a Gates belt or wait until this one shreds? Thanks! these questions depend entirely on the source of the scooter. some chinese manufacturers are better than others. my ride seemed to be pretty decent, but there were a few areas where it drove me insane. the only real crappy parts on my ride were the body panels, electrical switches, and the wiring connections. tire stems were also crappy. the cooling system was very poorly designed. the items you mentioned were pretty decent, i never did replace the battery, but i did replace the belt, but only because i seen where it started to "chip". pieces were breaking off the outside of it. if you do replace the belt, keep the old one onboard in case of emergencies. |
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with free shipping. It is still going strong.....can't see spending big bucks.....if I can get a couple of years out of an inexpensive one.
