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Post by ng5y on Jul 30, 2014 13:00:28 GMT -5
I first got my radio license in 1988. I have participated in storm spotting nets etc. I was in Lancaster Texas the night it was hit by a tornado. The things I saw that night freaked me out.
But I was really just trying to see if any other of you scooter guys also had a Amateur Radio License like me.
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Post by ng5y on Jul 28, 2014 1:02:56 GMT -5
I will check that out
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Post by ng5y on Jul 27, 2014 22:02:16 GMT -5
Any hams on here? Any of you work scooter mobile ? What modes and bands?
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Post by ng5y on Jul 27, 2014 21:59:44 GMT -5
I have a 2014 TaoTao EVO 150 ATM (Or maybe it has me).
Have about 4500 KM on the china meter.
Recently put a new exhaust on there because time and time again the old one would break right at the first bend coming out of the head.
I now have a chirp/squeal sound that happens when moving any where from 2 mph to 30.
It seems to get better at top mph/speed but sometimes is still there. It's impossible for me to drive and find the exact location at the same time. Need someone to ride or drive along side me and see if they can get a clue.
I had a magneto fail on me at 2200 Km and I am afraid this new one is what might be causing the 'chirp/squeal'. Otherwise the scoot runs well and there is NOTHING loose on the muffler that I can find. have rechecked each bolt. Only thing I can not eliminate is mabe something internal to the muffle in the baffles might be doing the squealing/chirping. Any thoughts??
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Post by ng5y on Jul 15, 2014 5:32:07 GMT -5
Well, I have continued to fight with some exhaust leak right where the muffler pipe joins the head. I even got a premium gasket and not much if any improvement. I was running a few errands and POOF, the pipe did a complete break right there at the final bend.
To make a long story short, since TAOTAO's main import facility is right here in town I called them up.
Will just go back with a new 'stock' replacement muffler. Hopefully the steel in this one is just a tad better than the original.
Sad note is I was going to just have the mom and pop muffler shop just weld it closed again (The old one) and the business that has been there since I was a child and before is all boarded up. It's sad because I would have recommended them to anyone for auto repairs. They had a sign on the door but didn't get a chance to read it yesterday. I suspect the owner passed away and the kids (if any) were not willing to keep the business going. AAA Muffler in Garland will be missed.
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Post by ng5y on Jul 15, 2014 5:22:49 GMT -5
I have Geico insurance, no they didn't have my exact model already in their tables. I just gave them the make, model and displacement and picked out what coverage I wanted.
I got comprehensive and uninsured motorist. The only thing I opted out of was PIP. All told for the above it works out to a little less than a dollar a day. If I had wanted PIP too it would have been almost four times as expensive. I think you should talk to either Progressive or Geico and not some mom and pop type insurance, because they are more familiar with motorcycles in general.
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Post by ng5y on Jul 12, 2014 21:20:30 GMT -5
Is that West Ford Texas or Weatherford Texas?
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Post by ng5y on Jul 9, 2014 0:08:21 GMT -5
Still battling some exhaust leak neat the head. I even ordered a 'premium' exhaust gasket and put that on dry.
Still leaks. I don't dare go any tighter on the nuts. I hear there is either some muffler goo, or try adding Permatex 81878 Ultra Copper Maximum Temperature RTV to the gasket.
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Post by ng5y on Jul 2, 2014 10:15:44 GMT -5
There are several places online you can order a scooter carb for under $40. If you don't want to de-gunk the one that is there. Prob best to just buy a new battery (your best bet). Check all the hoses for dry rot. Replace faulty vacuum lines as needed. Prime the fuel line after you fill it with some ethyl. I bet it starts right up, unless there is something else he is not remembering to tell you. Check the china-meter. How many Klicks does it read?
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Post by ng5y on Jul 1, 2014 15:21:34 GMT -5
The government stores airplanes outside in AZ. Other than sun fading there might be very little really wrong with it.
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Post by ng5y on Jun 29, 2014 17:55:55 GMT -5
The most significant upgrade I made was the Dr. Pully Sliders. It lowered the RPM's by about 500 and raised the top speed by about 3 mph.
I wonder if they would be willing to ship the complete scooter to you with those already installed.
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Post by ng5y on Jun 29, 2014 17:24:13 GMT -5
the rink I grew up going to is still open.
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Post by ng5y on Jun 29, 2014 1:04:39 GMT -5
I double dawg dare you to mouse it up. ;-)
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Post by ng5y on Jun 29, 2014 1:02:57 GMT -5
Working,
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Post by ng5y on Jun 28, 2014 21:04:45 GMT -5
Too Funny, wink wink
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