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tortoise PM tortoise tortoise's Posts tortoise's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 508 Likes: 49 Joined: Dec 25, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -5	A funny story about a scooter test ride... [grin] by: tortoise - Jul 30, 2016 11:24:14 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tortoise on Jul 30, 2016 11:24:14 GMT -5 Baccio Heat 50 Just curious . . are the first 3 characters of the VIN . . LFF?

tortoise PM tortoise tortoise's Posts tortoise's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 508 Likes: 49 Joined: Dec 25, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -5	5 mph more top end would be great on my 257cc (260) Linhai by: tortoise - Jul 29, 2016 13:37:09 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tortoise on Jul 29, 2016 13:37:09 GMT -5 You may be in "torque denial". Solutions include a Linhai 400, or perhaps a used Yamaha Majesty 400 or Suzuki Burgman 400.

tortoise PM tortoise tortoise's Posts tortoise's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 508 Likes: 49 Joined: Dec 25, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -5	Head gasket coolant leak by: tortoise - Jul 24, 2016 10:27:58 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tortoise on Jul 24, 2016 10:27:58 GMT -5 CF Moto 250: coolant leaking out of the head gasket at the front of the engine Gasket orientation . . casting cracks?

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Hello All!! by: tortoise - Jul 22, 2016 11:01:51 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Jul 22, 2016 11:01:51 GMT -5

TaoTao ATM50 . . daily target for commuters and soccer moms . . improvements so I can really upset these people when I can pass them!

139QMB performance enhancements typically make the engine LESS reliable! Replace the scooter with at least a 125cc that is more compatible with traffic. Include the Bintelli 150's and Lance 200i's (169cc) in your research.

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scrappydog clutch.... by: tortoise - Jul 20, 2016 10:42:09 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Jul 20, 2016 10:42:09 GMT -5

clutch shoe snap

For clarification . . did the shoe casting crack?

Only you can determine which clutch and torque spring combination is most compatible with your preferences . . and it's a trial & error process.

Depending on the objective . . 5 gram sliders, slides, and a stock clutch may actually work better for keeping a 50cc 139QMB in low range longer for slightly more torque into headwinds and up hills.

If more speed is the objective . . save yourself a lot of aggravation and replace the scooter with at least a 125cc.

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Wont idle, gas in oil by: tortoise - Jul 19, 2016 11:00:03 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Jul 19, 2016 11:00:03 GMT -5

rear wheel will not stop moving no matter how low the idle is. If I grab the brake, the engine stalls

Sometimes the large clutch nut will loosen and contact the inner bell surface. Could also be a clutch shoe retraction issue, deficient torque driver bearing, or insufficient grease.

Consider a replacement stock clutch assembly.

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Wont idle, gas in oil by: tortoise - Jul 18, 2016 20:59:47 GMT -5

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Can the vacuum petcock on these scooters be bypassed?

For testing purposes . . if the petcock is the frame mounted type (as in the video), connect the inlet and outlet lines with a section of ink tube from a ball point pen, and plug/pinch the vacuum line. If working properly, the carb fuel bowl float-valve should stop inlet flow.

tortoise PM tortoise tortoise's Posts tortoise's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 508 Likes: 49 Joined: Dec 25, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -5	Wont idle, gas in oil by: tortoise - Jul 18, 2016 15:41:37 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tortoise on Jul 18, 2016 15:41:37 GMT -5 Any ideas?

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New here, Kickstart repair questions... should be easy ones. by: tortoise - Jul 10, 2016 16:36:50 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Jul 10, 2016 16:36:50 GMT -5

removed the kick idler but the shaft stayed on the cover

Have you tried warming the cover casting around the shaft, then gently tapping on the shaft side? A hair dryer heat gun might work . . or positioning the outer cover surface over (not touching) an electric stove top element.

If ordering a replacement . . be sure to measure because there are two types of 139QMB idle shaft gears.

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I went a did it. Finally purchased the new Yamaha S Max by: tortoise - Jul 9, 2016 11:59:27 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Jul 9, 2016 11:59:27 GMT -5

The 2016 Scooter Cannonball S Max entry (flyguy2) is performing very well so far.

Valve adjustment every 2000 miles

Doesn't look too complicated . . appears to have the simpler screw-type adjusters, as compared to shims.

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