2013 Taotaoc 150cc bog down. Please help

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2013 Taotaoc 150cc bog down. Please help by: kphdrummer - Jul 15, 2016 9:39:53 GMT -5 via mobile kphdrummer likes this

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Post by kphdrummer on Jul 15, 2016 9:39:53 GMT -5

Hi all. My first post here. Hope everyone is ok. So, I purchased this 13 Tao with 2k miles on it 1 month ago.
Test ride was fine, ran perfect. Trailered it home, now all I get over 5 mph is a bog down, repeatedly. When i purchased the bike, the rear brake handle was broke off. Is there anyway that inside the rear brake its somehow still sticking? Check this out, I adjusted with my hand the rear brake mechanism and now It will get up more speed before it bogs down. Should I open the rear brake to check for damage? Any ideas? Thanks

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2013 Taotaoc 150cc bog down. Please help by: johnathonkreider - Jul 15, 2016 12:07:27 GMT -5

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Post by johnathonkreider on Jul 15, 2016 12:07:27 GMT -5

If I were you, I would first check to make sure that the spark plug is all the way plugged in, or replace it completely. Then, I would check all of the connections that go to your carb and motor, and make sure that everything is tight and fits properly. You might need to adjust your rear brake and look at the pads and the line and such, but if it's the motor bogging down and not just feeling restricted, then it has to do with air flow, fuel flow, or compression.

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2013 Taotaoc 150cc bog down. Please help by: JerryScript - Jul 17, 2016 13:53:56 GMT -5

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Post by JerryScript on Jul 17, 2016 13:53:56 GMT -5

If you can spin the wheel freely when it's on the center stand, it's probably not the brakes. Check your valve lash (tons of vids on youtube), and check your carb. On the carb, clean it well, and inspect the diaphragm for any tears.

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