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Post by JerryScript on Feb 25, 2015 16:28:26 GMT -5
Unfortunately no. I would first call the dealer and ask them.
To answer your first post more directly, you are not going to fry your stator or R/R with extra current draw, you do have the danger of draining your battery. That is why I recommended the maintenance charger to keep it topped off when you get home. Some people even install second batteries in the case of large stereo amps.
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bad fuel?
by: JerryScript - Feb 25, 2015 16:13:49 GMT -5
Post by JerryScript on Feb 25, 2015 16:13:49 GMT -5
Your problem REALLY does sound like bad gas. However, I had a similar problem with my old Chinese GY6 150 and it turned out to be the CDI going bad. I would first, definitely drain the fuel and re-fill with fresh gas. That will most likely solve the problem... If it does NOT, remember, the CDI and coil on these sometimes can mimic other problems.
My old Xingyue gave me FITS like that. I've had the CDI go bad instantly, stranding me, AND I've had the CDI and coil both go bad over an entire season, the scooter running worse and worse... After weeks of fiddling with the carb and other possible tuning issues, in frustration I simply replaced the CDI and it ran "better". Then I replaced the coil too, and it ran "great" once again. I was truly amazed how the doggoned CDI and coil could actually imitate bad gas, lean-running and numerous off-and-on "sometimes" or intermittent problems. Cheesh! I'd STILL bet on bad gas, but it's good to know the electrics can cause similar irritations... LOL! Not a bad idea to keep a spare CDI and coil (and spark-plug) on-hand. It only takes minutes to change them out for a quick "test" just to be sure one or the other is, or is not the culprit. A quick check may eliminate, or confirm the problem.
Hope this may help, Leo in Texas I agree oldchopperguy, I had the same thing happen last summer with my "performance" coil/wire. The boot had gotten loose, and different vibrations would cause it to lose contact, bogging so bad it was like riding a bucking bronco till it vibrated back on and would zoom away. I spent three weeks trying to fix the non-existent a/f issue I thought I had. One day I finally decided to put the stock coil/wire back on, and I haven't had any issues since. Looking down inside the plug boot on the "performance" wire, I could see the clip was bent out of shape, probably my fault. |
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 25, 2015 1:39:02 GMT -5
Which model do you have? A 50cc Tao Tao could have either a 6-pole or an 8-pole stator. It not only depends upon model, but also on what specifications the dealer ordered. Many of the more common Chinese scooters come in various configurations, and they aren't always reflected in the model number, but it's a good place to start if you don't want to pull the flywheel to check.
You may be able to use a bent piece of hard wire to feel around behind it to count the number of coils.
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 24, 2015 22:24:55 GMT -5
Depends on the scooter. There are 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 18 pole stators, each with a different output. Keep in mind, the output varies based on engine speed. Your best bet if you want to use several electrical accessories is to upgrade your stator, and get a maintenance type charger that you can plug into that cigarette lighter plug when you get home, this will keep your battery topped even if your stator can't handle the load.
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 24, 2015 15:14:48 GMT -5
I remember my first mini-bike. It smoked so bad my parents wouldn't let me start it until I was out of the neighborhood, luckily we lived a block from the edge of town. None of my friends would ride behind me more than once, it usually meant a full hose down of them and their bikes afterwards, so they learned fast to stay ahead of me!
I grew up in the 70's, and have experienced the demise of the free spirit, the re-birth of the conservative, and the complete bastardization of the entire political process. The one thing I've learned through it all, human beings will moan and groan, and then get used to things, including giving up what they once held dearest. I'm sick and tired of the fear mongering used by everyone who claims they have the answers. While I don't like any of the political parties, I do long for the days when Reagan made us proud to be Americans again, and brave enough to take on the entire world if need be. I miss the land of the Free and the Brave!
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 24, 2015 15:05:20 GMT -5
I have an electric bicycle top speed is 23mph, rode it exclusively for 4 years before I got my first scooter. It's a mountain bike, but it's really too heavy for anything but moderate to easy trails. Luckily in Nevada, electric bikes are allowed on all pedestrian pathways, so I have plenty of places to ride. I would think a gas engine would do much better and probably weigh less. I have seen several kits like the one you posted being driven around town, and they are noisy, but look like they are a lot of fun! Disc brakes are a must for safety!
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 24, 2015 1:21:19 GMT -5
That spring doesn't compress all the way, it just hold the filter against the hole the oil pump draws the oil through. The oil is drawn from the lower part of the crankcase through the filter before going to the pump.
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 23, 2015 23:31:48 GMT -5
The filter is designed to catch any debris that could damage your oil pump and other moving parts. Most engines will have some shavings in the oil during the first 500 miles or so, the better the castings, the less shavings.
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 23, 2015 23:29:38 GMT -5
Being a welder /fitter all my life I would not worry about reusing it , if you bent it cold you really have not changed the metal structure, if you heated it you might have made it a little softer or harder depending how you cooled it Thanks for the info, always good to hear from someone with years of experience in a particular area!  |
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 22, 2015 20:42:34 GMT -5
You seem to know plenty about metal and bending, the one thing that concerns me is the metal has already been stressed, wouldn't that make it easier to deform again?
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 22, 2015 18:14:38 GMT -5
I would suggest you continue to raise the needle until it makes it worse, then go back one notch.
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 21, 2015 22:06:40 GMT -5
I built custom cabinets, bars, and wine racks during the building boom here in Vegas back in the late 90s early 2000s. Both of those bikes are very impressive, and Carlos' interior work is absolutely beautiful! scooter, on of the reasons that style stays around is the added stability. The body shape itself helps to reinforce the frame and mitigate some of the flexing, curves are good at both supporting and acting as tension relief. |
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 21, 2015 21:52:59 GMT -5
Hi everyone I just bought a 2014 Jonway Solana 50cc and cannot figure out what size tires it came with I looked at the tire and it does not say what size like on a car or truck tire if anyone can tell me a way I am missing maybe show a pic I would appreciate it Thanks It depends upon the tire and manufacturer, there are two standard ways to list a tire size: 120/70-12 tire width / aspect ration - rim diameter 3.5-10 tire width (100% aspect ratio) - rim diameter If you have the three number system (may have letters mixed in, see below), the first number is the tire width in mm, the second number is a percentage of the width for the wall height (70%120mm width = 84mm wall height), the third number is of course the rim diameter. If you have the two number system, the first number is both the width and the wall height in inches, the second number is of course the rim diameter. If you'll post a close up pic of your tires, we can tell you the size. |
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 21, 2015 21:37:21 GMT -5
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 21, 2015 21:30:48 GMT -5
She's smells like she's running great!  |
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