I got a 50cc Chinese scooter for $1,150. I wasn't expecting much, but I am surprised how capable it is. I have a motorcycle too, but I actually find the scooter way more practical. I can put stuff in the locked trunk, I can put things on the flat floor and so far I only spend $2.50 on gas on an average week. It is very good value for the money.
Right on so you bought yourself a scooter and liked it after riding it for awhile huh...? 😁👍 that's exactly what I did also took my chance on buying one liked it so much i purchased another of a greater cc I have a 50cc and a 150cc on it's way they are a blast to ride and get you from point a to b and back to point A again for pennies on Gas usage I'm glad you bought yourself one enjoy it safe riding my friend...!👍
Thank you for this post. I am currently waiting for a 50cc scooter that I ordered a few weeks ago. Honestly, this is the best frank review (from someone that just uses it as intended). I bought because my car needs a new motor. I only drive about a mile total each day. So that's all I really need it for. I'm not a heavy guy at 155lbs, so I'm well below it's weight limit. Now, thanks to this video I feel much better about my purchase. Thanks again for your review! You Rock!
Got my 50cc from local dealer it's a pretty practical transportation mode, however. It's got no luxury or creature comforts. Cannot go on highway, I got an inflatable seat for comfort, it deflated, so I used the inflatable pillow. It has no windshield, I don't like that The seat is cheap no comfort
I am only 1/2 way done watching this video and I can already tell that you are a very smart person who has made some very wise choices for your emergency transportation needs. If I was in your shoes I would do exactly the same thing. You also have the right attitude about driving and maintaining and overall care of your machine. You take care of it and it will take care of you. Why buy a costly junk used car when you can own a brand new scooter for a fraction of the price. It will get you where you need to go just fine. You are a smart guy. Good luck to you.
❤ I have a 2020 TAO 150cc . I just hit 3000 miles driving around Miami. I have owned it straight out of the crate. From the start I put Valvoline 4 stroke synthetic oil in it - 3 oil changes later - I have replaced front brake pads.- starter clutch - all performance electrical upgrades - halogen front light upgrade - total performance upgrade on transmission and belt - rear tire - it will run at 65 mph all day - top speed for mine with my home made exhaust is 71 MPH. with no trouble - I love it so far & it was a gift from a friend - Not to shabby of a Deal ! His invoice total was $ 832.00 . Do your maintenance - Keep it covered when not in use - put a Diehard Gold 🪙 battery in her and ride the Hell out of it Safely ! Yes Mine Does Wheelies all the time . ❤
I totally agree! I bought my Taotao Thunder/ Blade 50 scooter based its affordability. I fully expect to have occasional problems, but I enjoy working on it, and figuring things out. It came in a crate straight from China, and I had to assemble much of it myself with no instruction sheet. Only an owners manual that's written in broken English only after being translated from Chinese, which is comical in itself. I say, there are no bad scooters, only bad, or neglectful owners. So far I've fixed a split fuel line, installed lower shocks on rear, dealing with blown headlights caused by bad factory switch. Installed an Hour meter w/ tachometer. I've done 2 oil changes, and have racked up almost 200 km so far, on less than 2 gallons of gas! It will be interesting to report back in a year. For me this is only a good weather rider, and very seasonal, but I like to ride when ever I get a chance to. :)
I’m exactly the same. I drain the oil, fuel and transmission eral at the end of the season -usually in December. This winter I installed a big bore kit (80cc). Haven’t had a chance to try it out yet. Wish me luck. I’ll see how it worked out in April.
I enjoy your videos. I've had two Chinese scooters in the past, 150cc and a 250cc. They required so much maintenance that ultimately, the cost of upkeep forced me to get rid of them. Now, like a idiot, I'm thinking about getting another Chinese scooter. However.... This time is going to be different. Doing a lot of research to find the best scooter for the cost. At first, I wasn't interest in a 150cc since they do very poorly on highways and set my sights on a 250cc. But than I discovered the Lifan 150cc KPV! This will be my next scooter. Everyone ride safe!
Bro I have two cars but I’m always just starting them up and going somewhere 3 minutes away… truthfully it’s such a waste. I bought a tao tao. I’m saving so much money. Love it.
Most of the people talking down about Chinese scooters are dealers. I was at a local dealer today that straight up said Chinese scooters don’t last long. His cheapest scooter was by a company called Wolf Scooters. We’re talking $1,700. So after trying Pete’s Cycle and finding nothing I pulled the trigger, went on Amazon and bought a Maui X-Pro 50cc scooter. I’ll have fun putting on a couple parts, some assembly required, and see how long it lasts with regular maintenance. It’s not like I need transportation. I just wanted something to enjoy riding during three out of four seasons that uses less gas than my 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS.
Got the Tao Tao Bws 150 almost 10 years ago. I drive it nearly every day. Go to the grocery and hardware stores and visit folks sometimes. Over 4,000 km... Oil change two times. I had to fix the throttle linkage when I bought it. Still have the orig belt. Adjusted the valves one time. Dang kick start broke about a year ago. Good videos how to fix but I just ride it. It will do 50mph easy. Paid $1400 for it assembled from a local shop that sold them. Jim.
Im glad to see you have been having a good expereince with your own scooter. Sadly for me I have been having nothing but problems since I got it. Its been in the shop 3 times as of today and all for bad compression. Its done 2400Km, I didnt abuse it, did proper maintenance on it as instructed and give it the right fuel. Its left me stranded on the side of the road far from home twice now. I want to believe they can be reliable, but so far im not seeing it.
Man I'm sorry to hear your experience isnt going well feel free to join my GY6 SCOOTER support group on Facebook groups we are a large active support group of 19k plus members and we are all about helping others members out with what ever issues their dealing with if you do decide to join be sure to answer the 3 following questions as we turn away those who dont answer our group rules . Gy6 scooters is the name of my scooter support group . I started this support group 2 yrs or so ago to have a better platform to help out those who are in need of some good advice , here on chat we cant post pics or videos anyhow brother we have a great support group hope to see you join
My neighbor's 50cc got 36 thousand km on it... He never changed the gear oil ever.... he only changed the oil with non-synthetic oil from Dollar general every 5,000 km...He never had any problems with it.... I bought a boom 50cc and I got 7000 km on mine so far with no problems at all... Want to get a 150cc.... would have no problem buying Chinese again...
Man what happened to you happened to me last month cars gone and been debating on a scooter you have definitely made it easier to make the decision to get one
I have a 125cc lance Cali cab classic that I got from auction it had the CDI box cut out of it. Luckily I had an old 150cc that had a DC CDI box. Once I figured out the wiring. Which involved reverse engineering my zen 150cc. I got it running. I've since tuned the carburator and changed the oil. Got it with 1200 mi. I have put 1000mi on it so far in about 2 months. Down hills it maxes out at 62 MPH and gets me about 65 MPG in the mountains at 2000 ft elevation. And about 75-80 at sea level and flat ground. My car gets 25 MPG so yeah I love it. I'm getting ready to go to work right now I will be riding about 80 miles total today. And I can still pick up a 12 pack of beer on the way home. I take my 10 yet old son out for rides on the back roads as we live in the mountains. $787 compared to $2,200 in gas. For 10,000 miles
I’ve got 2 150cc Chinese scoots off marketplace one for $50 one for $60 and put only a battery and oil Change on one and a clutch battery and oil change on the other. They take off quick and can hit 55 between both I have under $200 all in. They are capable machines you make fun of until you ride them and see what scoot life is about
It's interesting the opinions people have on things that "aren't" in mass popularity. Once upon a time "japanes motorcycles/scooters" weren't popular and people felt the same way. We have more things in our homes, office, and on our person that are "made in China" than we would like to admit. The reason many have "horrible" experiences with Chinese made scooters/motorcycles is because they place expectations way too high. Chinese 2 wheel vehicles are not given the same look in the West as they are in the east, so quality both in what you get as well as knowing how to work on them is seriously lacking. In the West we've become too "convenienced" with luxury that we have forgotten what it's like to have to actually work on something. We act like Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda don't make bad products. We act like people don't get paid to write good reviews on bad products to get you to buy them, or that they don't snub products because they are financially incentivized to do so. A purchase of anything has to be personal. You worked for the $$$ you need to prayerfully decide how it's going to be spent. My guy here spent his $$$ on a prayerful decision that has proved a great blessing to himself. I for one am happy for you, and I am seriously considering getting a Chinese gy6 150cc scooter myself. Stay riding my friends
My experience is short - I own my one like 6 months and not much kilometers. But I have my conclusion because my scooter is used one with 10 years history. Got it from second hand scooters shop and they provided overhaul before sell. No problems (?) . Long tome ago used lambretta 175 - also 10 years second hand and I had it for 10 next years so I knew what to expect (pleasure and many small and big problems just for young man ) . I am nicely surprised - I had no much trust in shopper service and It prooven I was right - I found few important plastics broken, Fuel systen deregulated with issues, but still it was perfectly starting (?) , only driving wasn't not up to my wishes. I myself diagnozed gas installation, sealed all pipes , made neccessary improvements, made carb adjustment , repaired plasic with metal so it will no brake any more. Nice and not fatiguing job no wokrshop required . And it rides (125cm) pleasant now , works as should , so far much less problems than I had with my old beloved lambretta - just turn key and smooth ride Takes no more than 3,5 liters /100 and I must watch not to go faster than 70-80km/h - wasn't brave enough to turn full at all. It performs like 175 two stroke 1965 lambretta? I think it is best choice for someone wiith tech knowledge and some tech imagination - plastics are too delicate to use force, rubbers condition and sealing is to be checked and fixed. I deliberated to buy new famous brand 125 cm for 3500 Eur - sure better equipped and comfortable with water cooling but changed my mind when found it too heavy and too big for me and for the 4 times more money than 10 year old the same nicely looking chinese. I thing I 'll love it too.
The key thing is if you are buying a scoot as an only means of transportation - make sure it's manufactured in Taiwan not mainland China. Unless your good with spanner work. Some people are lucky with China scoots - alot aren't.
The Chinese scooters are very simple (air/fuel/spark). Which means you have to be at least a little mechanically inclined to keep them running tip top. Cheap to buy and maintain. Cheap registration and insurance so definitely economical to own and use. Remember, you get what you pay for. The bikes with the computers, water cooled, etc will run you $2000 and up.
@@upload2137 you’re absolutely right. If you’re going to pay those prices, you may as well go with Yamaha or Honda. Something a little better built-computer controlled, fuel injection, water cooled, etc
Hello Jacqueline congratulations on being a new scooter owner, enjoy riding around if you ever need support like advice I've created a Facebook Scooter support page it's also called GY6-SCOOTERS just like my Y. T. C here we are now the largest scooter group on Facebook just go to Facebook groups look up GY6-SCOOTERS request to join after answering 3 questions and I or one of my admins will approve your request to join ok 🙂👍
I live in the Philippines.. I work as a Honda Motorcycle Dealership Mechanic I mean...GY6 Chinese / Taiwanese Scooters.. they are notorious for being an absolute lemon.. but it's mostly electrical issues they only break down catastrophically if they dont get maintained regularly.. Oil Change every month CVT Service and Gearbox Oil Change every three months and Subtle Performance Mods it's gonna last you for years!
Brings back memories. The real answer is hell no lol. The build quality was awful and things like the speedo stopped working, latches deteriorated quickly, muffler rusted out fast, and the casing on the engine where the muffler attaches just randomly popped one day (bubbles in the steel). It never technically stopped running though… til I crashed and totaled it at an intersection. You can make them better with aftermarket parts.
Awe man different strokes for different folks I know every vehicle requires maintenance and runs across problems scooters are the easiest and most affordable vehicle to ride and maintain yeah I agree the speedos are not accurate and sometimes need replacing they only cost $12 -15 bucks and are simple to install . I ride all year round only spent $100.00 on gas expenses for everyday riding last year try driving a car for a year on a $100.00 you'll be on empty before the end of the month right ...lol yeah scooters do require basic maintenance but I'm never complaining about gas money or mechanic shop expenses if I need a simple part I buy it on Amazon or Ebay for under $20 bucks do the work myself and keep my two wheels on the road think about it most of the times you see one person driving a car or truck while on the road ways I know a car is comfortable but they eat up gas like crazy and when you need smog checks or brakes done or a part changed out these shops charge you for parts and labor it's not often you can always fix your car or truck yourself nowadays with these new model engines unlike older car models that are easy to work on so yeah I prefer riding scooters they allow me a fun ride and extra money to safe up the days of always saying damn I dont have the gas to drive to work or damn my cars in the shop they want $850.00 dollars for fixing a part that only cost $250.00 not to also mention if you have full coverage insurance so you might want to think about all you said you dont miss about riding scooters buddy especially if your spending way more on car payments, gas for the month,car insurance and repair shop fees after talking about all this that comes with owning a car makes me glad to say I ride scooters no car payments, no outrageous gas Bill's, no high dollar part costs and labor fees and high insurance premiums for full coverage!!😎 truth is you just made me realize that I dont miss driving and I'm lucky to be riding these gy6 affordable Chinese scooters because now I'm able to put all that extra money towards a better cause trip on this comparison a year riding a scooter cost 1- scooter =$1,200 Registration fee = $ 200.00 Gas for all year round daily riding = $ 100.00 Insurance = $ 145.00 Grand total = $ 1,645.00 Every year after you already bought the scooter you'll only pay $ 245.00 dollars because insurance is yearly and its optional I choose to pay for insurance but only liability and roadside coverage I dont mind paying $245.00 a year to travel on my time on a scooter that goes 55 mph I am going on my 3 Rd winter of riding only scooters been having a blast bro join back in on the fun dont let your first bumber experience blow it for you buy a new scooter like I did twice take care of it they will last and will take you from point a back to point b
@@GY6-SCOOTERSthanks for the breakdown. I’m over having a car- I live in a huge city. It’s not worth it and I’ll save an extra few hundred every month.
Yeah I'll be happy to my 50 cc shown in this video here is called the Boom Pyt revelution & my 150cc scooter is called the Icebear Hawkeye . My 50cc is manufactured in tiwan and purchased through a online retailer called www.saferwholesale.com My 150cc is manufactured in china and I purchased it through another online retailer called WWW.Q9POWERSPORTSUSA.COM Happy Thanksgiving to you and hope this info helps have a great day thanks for watching my videos and thanks for commenting
I purchased a use 2007 Piaggio mp3 250ie for $1000 and had 3008 miles on it! My friend said I was lucky get low miles on it but needs a lots work on it because it been sitting in the garage since 2018 when I got it in winter of march 2021!
Good thing is these scooters are easy to work on and bring back to life if they been parked for long time ...🙂👍 I would definitely recommend you to inspect the carburetor bowl and clean your jets if you dont feel like it do what I do just go on Amazon and purchase a brand new one for under $30 bucks as a matter of fact I just purchased myself one today for my 150cc along with a jet cleaning tool ...🙂👍 Congratulations on your 2007 piaggio it's a nice scooter definitely worthy of getting it running again and putting it back on the road . I have a Facebook scooter support group called " GY6- SCOOTERS " join for extra support ok we are the largest scooter support Group on Facebook with over 20k members we turned private 6 months ago just be sure to answer 3 questions and submit your request to join and I or an Admin will except your request ok 🙂👍 be sure to answer the 3 simple questions because we decline those who do not answer them ...👍
Thanks man I appreciate you watching my content glad your enjoying it ...🙂👍 my winter riding gear I wear is called HWK I purchased them on Amazon for about $75.00 apiece both jacket & pants...they are made of good materials wind proof, water proof and they have removable armor pads incase one takes a fall ...!😁👍
Bro I’m worried I have a 150 race star moped the bike has about 3600 miles on it it’s running good I take good care of it I use 10w40 Kawasaki synthetic oil but I have made a few mistakes especially when I 1st got the bike I was going close to 50mph just having fun before the engine was even broke in and I never checked the oil level or anything until the 1,000 Mile mark I had the oil replaced and everything ever since then I’ve been taking great care of it I have dropped the bike 2 times but everything seems good I’ve also accidentally ran low on oil a couple times but then filled it back up as long as the engine sounds fine then am I fine??? And also is it normal after a ride for the exhaust to smoke a little ?
I am retired and live in Panama which is above Columbia. I have been riding small and lightweight scooters and motorcycles for more than 20 years. I do not have a car. I speak from experience. When you are first starting out the Chinese motorcycles are fine. Especially if you are learning to work on them. In Panama it is inexpensive to have a mechanic work on your bike. In the US it is not cheap. Save your money so you can upgrade your scooter. If you are a serious scooter rider you want to eventually buy a serious scooter. Like a Honda or a Yamaha. You can buy these used. They last many times longer than any Chinese scooter. You will have the best luck with a traditional style motorcycle. They last the longest. Good luck with your Chinese Scooter. Oh, by the way. A Taiwan made scooter is the best in my opinion.
I prefer a 1 owner scooter because who knows what kind of owners previously owned that vespa and if they were ontop of the maintenance I would hate to buy vespa parts could be costly
I have a chinese scooter and its my only vehicle, I have done too much Kilometers with no Issues. It is a GY6 150cc, 157QMJ long case engine, I use a good quality 10w 40 syntetic oil.
Hello Grizzy I recommend buying from Q9POWERSPORTS USA they are great to work with unlike other companies who dont answer questions after making your purchase leaving you in the dark wondering when your scooter will come to you these people answer their phones and responds to emails and give it to you straight with no run around I simply asked them if I made a purchase for the 150cc icebear Hawkeye when shall I count on receiving it they said being that it's an out of stock order 2,3 months I went forward with the purchase and sure enough I received it in 3 months of time ...they answered my emails and phone calls making me feel comfortable
They do sale on Amazon but I wasn't able to purchase from them out of my location here in California ? I went through an online scooter shop @ www.Q9POWERSPORTSUSA.COM I looked at their inventory after selecting 2 scooters to choose from I gave them a call they sent me my scooter doing business with them was great I recommend them to anyone !🙂👍the scooter will come 85% assembled you will need to assemble the last 15 % which is really easy and straight forward they do supply the tools to finish the assembly job
Hey there buddy thanks for watching my video and for commenting..🙂👍 yeah I agree with you in order to keep up with the everyday flow of traffic your gonna want to purchase yourself a 150cc or better I bought a 50cc as for my first scooter and after a year of riding I decided man these scooters are great I just wished I had a bit more power to keep up with traffic so I purchased a 150cc and it has no problems keeping up with other city vehicles basically no other drivers are honking and passing me up anymore ...😆👍 yeah bro go for it get your 150cc and join my scooter group page on Facebook it's called GY6 SCOOTERS
@@GY6-SCOOTERS Thanks so much for the I formative video( I found it valuable and informative) and I will for sure look i to that FB group when I get my scooter. Happy riding!
It mostly depends where we want to drive . On spped way with my 125 I wouldn't expect to keep. But When I drive in city where limits are 70 km or less I am a bit surprised but I feel enough equal in city
Here is some honest for you. Do not take the average Chinese 150cc gy6 scooter on the freeway. They will get you up to 55 mph (maybe a bit more). Also the air cooled engines are not made for endurance. The best thing you can do, if you have one of these, is to add a oil cooling kit. They are inexpensive and easy to install and will keep you motor running cooler. 0:25 They are Chinese 150cc scooters that will do 65mph (gps verified) but they typically cost a grand more and have water cooled engines.
They are just as good as the name brands I have had more luck out of my Chinese brand as my more expensive scooter you maintain it right it will last just as long
Yeah it's my cellphone I went on playstore download the 69 speedometer app I think it cost like a dollar or 2 but it's a good app it keeps track of idle time meaning every stop light you were waiting at ,max speed ,miles,time all sorts of helpful info check it out bro you'll like it I believe..😁👍thanks for watching my videos and commenting you have a great day k
I ground down 2 GY 6 camshafts into fundamental 4 stroke shapes. Slower is actually faster. You don't sag and the exhaust note became very quiet and even. They are VW Beetles with 2 wheels. Taiwan will take over making them if China breaks out into full fledged war.
I just want a trike but it seems that icebear is like the only makers of them. Got my eye on the Q6 150cc model. If I could find a name brand that did trikes in the 50-200cc range I would but like yea it's only the Chinese makers that do. I'm a big guy so I'm gonna need the full 150cc to tote my fatass around and being up north I feel better about 3 wheels given how the weather turns in North West PA (Pittsburgh) Just trying to find someone local since I heard there are some tweaks that are recommended to be made upon purchase. Great review. Thank you.
Yes.. when I was in China in 2017 I bought one for like 2,400 RMB around $400 something that time.. it goes up to like 23 mph. It’s good. It’s fast but not as fast as the others. It have remote to turn on or off and turn on alarm. So if someone hit it hard or move it it will make alarm sound. It’s better than the ones in America.. the ones in America can’t even match… doesn’t even have remote or alarm… have to put key in and even have a limit of 20 mph because of laws.
I bought mine new from a dealership it was easy just bring into DMV the M. S. O paper work the DMV will charge you and inspect your scooter to make sure you haven't modified it by anyway then your good title and license plate is yours 🙂👍
Make sure it has a clean title if you are paying market price. No title is a huge gamble but the dmv does have forms and there is a process for lost paperwork. If it was stolen the cops will probable sieze it
You can register a scooter or vehicle with just an ID but to be legal you need a regular lic for the 49cc in California and a m1 for anything over 49cc
Thanks for asking I'm feeling good it was just the day of and the day after getting my 2nd vaccine shot that had me feeling a bit rough but all seems to be doing ok today !👌
There is a quality control difference between made in china and made in Taiwan, obviously items made in Taiwan are built better with quality materials.
I agree that Taiwan manufacturers better reliable gy6 engines as my 50 cc had given me way less issues then my 150cc my 50cc was manufactured in tiwan . I decided to purchase a 150cc after 16 months of having a great ride experience with my 50cc that's when I noticed I'm having break downs and poor performance more often with my Chinese built 150cc but honestly it's not internal parts failing on the 150cc just external parts like a carburetor plugged up, a airbox j hose worn out ended up with rips in it from wear & tear , a swing arm weld breaking off that supports my exhaust normally they have 2 clamps I had to use one clamp until my replacement arrived . I honestly would prefer to purchase another scooter manufactured from Taiwan but I am satisfied so far that only external parts / minor issues after 3 years of riding daily as my only vehicle transportation had happened I really cannot give them both a fare comparison because i only rode my 50cc for 16 months a internal mechanical issue came to be , I fell I love with my 150 cc which was way more powerful and comfortable to ride I ended up parking my 50cc for 3 yrs just about . I keep telling myself I'm gonna fix her and bring her back I already purchased all required parts for her and even a 100cc big bore kit , along with the A9 cam and 100cc carburetor ,nibbi elbow & nibbi filter. I'm just waiting on my 8×8 shelter logic tent I'll be using as a scooter garage once I have my own little privacy work shop to get in the zone without being bothered and distracted by neighbors I'll end up spending much time creating how to videos and having my two scooters back in tip top shape......🙂👍💯
I just got 1 and I love it. The problem is I'm having a hard time getting it registered in NY. I got insurance and a bill of sale and a certificate of origin . Can someone please help me.
Always on every scooter 🛵 I've ever had I always get a racing carb with air screw. Cdi box no rev limit spark plug wire. My scooters always moved baby.
I disagree I believe the 50cc is as good as the owner treats it sorry for your bad experience you should have purchased a dirt bike 50cc are to be ridden properly on roadways and the owner should keep up with normal maintenance such as motor & gear oil changes and drive belt & spark plug swapping 🙂👍 I would like to compare a year of gas expense with you I spent $100.00 riding my 50cc everyday the last whole year , how much did you spend on Gas expenses the last 12 months....🤔 I did need a tune up it was done by me with the parts costing only under $40 it included New drive belt New spark plug New motor oil New gear oil Valve adjustment New valve cover gasket How much was your last maintenance did you have to take it to a shop ..? Probably paid labor wage fee bye the hour , and parts oil costing you maybe $360.00 I love riding around 50cc and 150cc scooters I know how to work on the engine, parts are sold on Amazon and Ebay for a cheap price and every time I pull up to a gas pump I always fill her up because it only costs $5 bucks the pump from the person before me normally says the last person spent $20 - $80 dollars that would mean $400.00 in gas monthly for most people who drive cars & trucks who makes fun of 50cc scooters or 150cc scooters it's so funny because my two scooters in town traffic keeps up with other cars & trucks it sure feels good enjoying a fun ride and allowing my savings to accumulate 🤑 lol....so make fun of 50cc scooters all you like your the one who is really over paying and always broke think about it it's a money saver riding a scooter to work and back or to a doctor's appointment or to go grab a gallon of milk and a couple other things spend your money on yourself and family not on high gas prices and high costing mechanic shops well it suits me fine I'm single my two sons are already in mid 20s living in their own houses and have their little family so i dont need a car if I'm transporting only myself around, buy yourself a scooter for simple errands and to go to work save your car for when you take the family out you'll end up having more money to spend on better things then on gas every week
I got a 50cc Chinese scooter for $1,150. I wasn't expecting much, but I am surprised how capable it is. I have a motorcycle too, but I actually find the scooter way more practical. I can put stuff in the locked trunk, I can put things on the flat floor and so far I only spend $2.50 on gas on an average week. It is very good value for the money.
Right on so you bought yourself a scooter and liked it after riding it for awhile huh...? 😁👍 that's exactly what I did also took my chance on buying one liked it so much i purchased another of a greater cc I have a 50cc and a 150cc on it's way they are a blast to ride and get you from point a to b and back to point A again for pennies on Gas usage I'm glad you bought yourself one enjoy it safe riding my friend...!👍
Which brand
My 50cc is called : BOOM PYT REVOLUTION
and my 150cc is called : ICEBEAR HAWKEYE
Well said. I just bot a 50cc scooter. Used. W 1200 miles on it. For 400 bucks? It's solid and runs well. I fix it as needed. 40 bucks so far on parts
Tire valve stem. Carb clean. In take manifold. New belt. Oil. Gear lube. And spark plug. We shall see how she goes ! Bill
Thank you for this post. I am currently waiting for a 50cc scooter that I ordered a few weeks ago. Honestly, this is the best frank review (from someone that just uses it as intended). I bought because my car needs a new motor. I only drive about a mile total each day. So that's all I really need it for. I'm not a heavy guy at 155lbs, so I'm well below it's weight limit. Now, thanks to this video I feel much better about my purchase. Thanks again for your review! You Rock!
Got my 50cc from local dealer it's a pretty practical transportation mode, however. It's got no luxury or creature comforts. Cannot go on highway, I got an inflatable seat for comfort, it deflated, so I used the inflatable pillow.
It has no windshield, I don't like that
The seat is cheap no comfort
I am only 1/2 way done watching this video and I can already tell that you are a very smart person who has made some very wise choices for your emergency transportation needs. If I was in your shoes I would do exactly the same thing. You also have the right attitude about driving and maintaining and overall care of your machine. You take care of it and it will take care of you. Why buy a costly junk used car when you can own a brand new scooter for a fraction of the price. It will get you where you need to go just fine. You are a smart guy. Good luck to you.
Thank you john I really appreciate the kind words ,thanks for watching my video I hope your enjoying them ..🙂👍
❤ I have a 2020 TAO 150cc . I just hit 3000 miles driving around Miami. I have owned it straight out of the crate. From the start I put Valvoline 4 stroke synthetic oil in it - 3 oil changes later - I have replaced front brake pads.- starter clutch - all performance electrical upgrades - halogen front light upgrade - total performance upgrade on transmission and belt - rear tire - it will run at 65 mph all day - top speed for mine with my home made exhaust is 71 MPH. with no trouble - I love it so far & it was a gift from a friend - Not to shabby of a Deal ! His invoice total was $ 832.00 . Do your maintenance - Keep it covered when not in use - put a Diehard Gold 🪙 battery in her and ride the Hell out of it Safely ! Yes Mine Does Wheelies all the time . ❤
That’s really cool man. Reliable and cost effective. More freedom, less expensive insurance. The only downside is rainy days
My wife and I got 2 Chinese 150cc scooters for 2,100 total. Haven't had any problems for 3 years now.👍
Nice to hear this , glad you both have your own scooters and are enjoying them together 🙂👍
I totally agree! I bought my Taotao Thunder/ Blade 50 scooter based its affordability. I fully expect to have occasional problems, but I enjoy working on it, and figuring things out. It came in a crate straight from China, and I had to assemble much of it myself with no instruction sheet. Only an owners manual that's written in broken English only after being translated from Chinese, which is comical in itself. I say, there are no bad scooters, only bad, or neglectful owners. So far I've fixed a split fuel line, installed lower shocks on rear, dealing with blown headlights caused by bad factory switch. Installed an Hour meter w/ tachometer. I've done 2 oil changes, and have racked up almost 200 km so far, on less than 2 gallons of gas! It will be interesting to report back in a year. For me this is only a good weather rider, and very seasonal, but I like to ride when ever I get a chance to. :)
I’m exactly the same. I drain the oil, fuel and transmission eral at the end of the season -usually in December. This winter I installed a big bore kit (80cc). Haven’t had a chance to try it out yet. Wish me luck. I’ll see how it worked out in April.
Living in Florida .. everyone should own one..
I enjoy your videos. I've had two Chinese scooters in the past, 150cc and a 250cc. They required so much maintenance that ultimately, the cost of upkeep forced me to get rid of them. Now, like a idiot, I'm thinking about getting another Chinese scooter. However.... This time is going to be different. Doing a lot of research to find the best scooter for the cost. At first, I wasn't interest in a 150cc since they do very poorly on highways and set my sights on a 250cc. But than I discovered the Lifan 150cc KPV! This will be my next scooter. Everyone ride safe!
Bro I have two cars but I’m always just starting them up and going somewhere 3 minutes away… truthfully it’s such a waste. I bought a tao tao. I’m saving so much money. Love it.
I'm pleased you are taking care of your business. We'll done sir.
Thank you 🙂👍
Nice video. Thank you! Keep hustlin'! Good luck with your channel!
Thank you Ken, I'm just about ready to start creating new content being that the weather is starting to warm up ...🙂👍
Most of the people talking down about Chinese scooters are dealers. I was at a local dealer today that straight up said Chinese scooters don’t last long. His cheapest scooter was by a company called Wolf Scooters. We’re talking $1,700. So after trying Pete’s Cycle and finding nothing I pulled the trigger, went on Amazon and bought a Maui X-Pro 50cc scooter. I’ll have fun putting on a couple parts, some assembly required, and see how long it lasts with regular maintenance. It’s not like I need transportation. I just wanted something to enjoy riding during three out of four seasons that uses less gas than my 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS.
Got the Tao Tao Bws 150 almost 10 years ago. I drive it nearly every day. Go to the grocery and hardware stores and visit folks sometimes. Over 4,000 km... Oil change two times. I had to fix the throttle linkage when I bought it. Still have the orig belt. Adjusted the valves one time. Dang kick start broke about a year ago. Good videos how to fix but I just ride it. It will do 50mph easy. Paid $1400 for it assembled from a local shop that sold them. Jim.
Im glad to see you have been having a good expereince with your own scooter. Sadly for me I have been having nothing but problems since I got it.
Its been in the shop 3 times as of today and all for bad compression. Its done 2400Km, I didnt abuse it, did proper maintenance on it as instructed and give it the right fuel. Its left me stranded on the side of the road far from home twice now.
I want to believe they can be reliable, but so far im not seeing it.
Man I'm sorry to hear your experience isnt going well feel free to join my GY6 SCOOTER support group on Facebook groups we are a large active support group of 19k plus members and we are all about helping others members out with what ever issues their dealing with if you do decide to join be sure to answer the 3 following questions as we turn away those who dont answer our group rules . Gy6 scooters is the name of my scooter support group . I started this support group 2 yrs or so ago to have a better platform to help out those who are in need of some good advice , here on chat we cant post pics or videos anyhow brother we have a great support group hope to see you join
My neighbor's 50cc got 36 thousand km on it... He never changed the gear oil ever.... he only changed the oil with non-synthetic oil from Dollar general every 5,000 km...He never had any problems with it.... I bought a boom 50cc and I got 7000 km on mine so far with no problems at all... Want to get a 150cc.... would have no problem buying Chinese again...
Man what happened to you happened to me last month cars gone and been debating on a scooter you have definitely made it easier to make the decision to get one
I have a 125cc lance Cali cab classic that I got from auction it had the CDI box cut out of it. Luckily I had an old 150cc that had a DC CDI box. Once I figured out the wiring. Which involved reverse engineering my zen 150cc. I got it running. I've since tuned the carburator and changed the oil. Got it with 1200 mi. I have put 1000mi on it so far in about 2 months. Down hills it maxes out at 62 MPH and gets me about 65 MPG in the mountains at 2000 ft elevation. And about 75-80 at sea level and flat ground. My car gets 25 MPG so yeah I love it. I'm getting ready to go to work right now I will be riding about 80 miles total today. And I can still pick up a 12 pack of beer on the way home. I take my 10 yet old son out for rides on the back roads as we live in the mountains. $787 compared to $2,200 in gas. For 10,000 miles
I’ve got 2 150cc Chinese scoots off marketplace one for $50 one for $60 and put only a battery and oil
Change on one and a clutch battery and oil change on the other. They take off quick and can hit 55 between both I have under $200 all in. They are capable machines you make fun of until you ride them and see what scoot life is about
It's interesting the opinions people have on things that "aren't" in mass popularity. Once upon a time "japanes motorcycles/scooters" weren't popular and people felt the same way. We have more things in our homes, office, and on our person that are "made in China" than we would like to admit. The reason many have "horrible" experiences with Chinese made scooters/motorcycles is because they place expectations way too high. Chinese 2 wheel vehicles are not given the same look in the West as they are in the east, so quality both in what you get as well as knowing how to work on them is seriously lacking.
In the West we've become too "convenienced" with luxury that we have forgotten what it's like to have to actually work on something. We act like Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda don't make bad products. We act like people don't get paid to write good reviews on bad products to get you to buy them, or that they don't snub products because they are financially incentivized to do so. A purchase of anything has to be personal. You worked for the $$$ you need to prayerfully decide how it's going to be spent.
My guy here spent his $$$ on a prayerful decision that has proved a great blessing to himself. I for one am happy for you, and I am seriously considering getting a Chinese gy6 150cc scooter myself.
Stay riding my friends
Well said my friend I totally agree 🙂👍
My experience is short - I own my one like 6 months and not much kilometers. But I have my conclusion because my scooter is used one with 10 years history. Got it from second hand scooters shop and they provided overhaul before sell. No problems (?) .
Long tome ago used lambretta 175 - also 10 years second hand and I had it for 10 next years so I knew what to expect (pleasure and many small and big problems just for young man ) .
I am nicely surprised - I had no much trust in shopper service and It prooven I was right - I found few important plastics broken, Fuel systen deregulated with issues, but still it was perfectly starting (?) , only driving wasn't not up to my wishes.
I myself diagnozed gas installation, sealed all pipes , made neccessary improvements, made carb adjustment , repaired plasic with metal so it will no brake any more. Nice and not fatiguing job no wokrshop required .
And it rides (125cm) pleasant now , works as should , so far much less problems than I had with my old beloved lambretta - just turn key and smooth ride Takes no more than 3,5 liters /100 and I must watch not to go faster than 70-80km/h - wasn't brave enough to turn full at all. It performs like 175 two stroke 1965 lambretta?
I think it is best choice for someone wiith tech knowledge and some tech imagination - plastics are too delicate to use force, rubbers condition and sealing is to be checked and fixed.
I deliberated to buy new famous brand 125 cm for 3500 Eur - sure better equipped and comfortable with water cooling but changed my mind when found it too heavy and too big for me and for the 4 times more money than 10 year old the same nicely looking chinese. I thing I 'll love it too.
Love this brother. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it ,thanks for being a loyal subscriber and supporter of my Y.T.C brother
The key thing is if you are buying a scoot as an only means of transportation - make sure it's manufactured in Taiwan not mainland China. Unless your good with spanner work.
Some people are lucky with China scoots - alot aren't.
I’m really liking your videos. Your firm on your opinion. Any other tips
The Chinese scooters are very simple (air/fuel/spark). Which means you have to be at least a little mechanically inclined to keep them running tip top. Cheap to buy and maintain. Cheap registration and insurance so definitely economical to own and use. Remember, you get what you pay for. The bikes with the computers, water cooled, etc will run you $2000 and up.
They’re not good quality trust me. If ur spending good money buy a second hand premium brand not a new chinese one.
@@upload2137 I have a Chinese one. Yes, the quality is not the best but the basic operating system is the same
@@grazz7865 depends what u pay for them i see some people paying 2/3k for a chinese bike thats not worth it
@@upload2137 you’re absolutely right. If you’re going to pay those prices, you may as well go with Yamaha or Honda. Something a little better built-computer controlled, fuel injection, water cooled, etc
My brother has had a couple chinese scoots new. The newer ones are certainly better than they used to be, unfortunately the price has increased.
I just got one a month ago and im happy with it. First time using a scooter and its very easy to drive. Gets me whwre i meed to go
Hello Jacqueline congratulations on being a new scooter owner, enjoy riding around if you ever need support like advice I've created a Facebook Scooter support page it's also called GY6-SCOOTERS just like my Y. T. C here we are now the largest scooter group on Facebook just go to Facebook groups look up GY6-SCOOTERS request to join after answering 3 questions and I or one of my admins will approve your request to join ok 🙂👍
I live in the Philippines.. I work as a Honda Motorcycle Dealership Mechanic
I mean...GY6 Chinese / Taiwanese Scooters..
they are notorious for being an absolute lemon..
but it's mostly electrical issues
they only break down catastrophically if they dont get maintained regularly..
Oil Change every month
CVT Service and Gearbox Oil Change every three months
and Subtle Performance Mods
it's gonna last you for years!
Brings back memories. The real answer is hell no lol. The build quality was awful and things like the speedo stopped working, latches deteriorated quickly, muffler rusted out fast, and the casing on the engine where the muffler attaches just randomly popped one day (bubbles in the steel). It never technically stopped running though… til I crashed and totaled it at an intersection.
You can make them better with aftermarket parts.
Awe man different strokes for different folks I know every vehicle requires maintenance and runs across problems scooters are the easiest and most affordable vehicle to ride and maintain yeah I agree the speedos are not accurate and sometimes need replacing they only cost $12 -15 bucks and are simple to install . I ride all year round only spent $100.00 on gas expenses for everyday riding last year try driving a car for a year on a $100.00 you'll be on empty before the end of the month right ...lol yeah scooters do require basic maintenance but I'm never complaining about gas money or mechanic shop expenses if I need a simple part I buy it on Amazon or Ebay for under $20 bucks do the work myself and keep my two wheels on the road think about it most of the times you see one person driving a car or truck while on the road ways I know a car is comfortable but they eat up gas like crazy and when you need smog checks or brakes done or a part changed out these shops charge you for parts and labor it's not often you can always fix your car or truck yourself nowadays with these new model engines unlike older car models that are easy to work on so yeah I prefer riding scooters they allow me a fun ride and extra money to safe up the days of always saying damn I dont have the gas to drive to work or damn my cars in the shop they want $850.00 dollars for fixing a part that only cost $250.00 not to also mention if you have full coverage insurance so you might want to think about all you said you dont miss about riding scooters buddy especially if your spending way more on car payments, gas for the month,car insurance and repair shop fees after talking about all this that comes with owning a car makes me glad to say I ride scooters no car payments, no outrageous gas Bill's, no high dollar part costs and labor fees and high insurance premiums for full coverage!!😎 truth is you just made me realize that I dont miss driving and I'm lucky to be riding these gy6 affordable Chinese scooters because now I'm able to put all that extra money towards a better cause trip on this comparison a year riding a scooter cost
1- scooter =$1,200
Registration fee = $ 200.00
Gas for all year round daily riding = $ 100.00
Insurance = $ 145.00
Grand total = $ 1,645.00
Every year after you already bought the scooter you'll only pay $ 245.00 dollars because insurance is yearly and its optional I choose to pay for insurance but only liability and roadside coverage I dont mind paying $245.00 a year to travel on my time on a scooter that goes 55 mph I am going on my 3 Rd winter of riding only scooters been having a blast bro join back in on the fun dont let your first bumber experience blow it for you buy a new scooter like I did twice take care of it they will last and will take you from point a back to point b
@@GY6-SCOOTERSthanks for the breakdown. I’m over having a car- I live in a huge city. It’s not worth it and I’ll save an extra few hundred every month.
I own a 150cc scooter Chinese made. Regular maintenance keeps it running swell. Very fast, reliable, and worth it..
The engines are excellent the electrics and switches can be dealt with. I have 6,000 mi on 1 no problem I keep clean oil in it
Can you please tell us the make and model of the scooters you own? That would help guide us while choosing a scooter.
Yeah I'll be happy to my 50 cc shown in this video here is called the Boom Pyt revelution & my 150cc scooter is called the Icebear Hawkeye .
My 50cc is manufactured in tiwan and purchased through a online retailer called www.saferwholesale.com
My 150cc is manufactured in china and I purchased it through another online retailer called WWW.Q9POWERSPORTSUSA.COM
Happy Thanksgiving to you and hope this info helps have a great day thanks for watching my videos and thanks for commenting
I run a 50cc Maddog icebear custom. 14 inch rims. 2 years. No issues keep good maintenence easy to work on
I purchased a use 2007 Piaggio mp3 250ie for $1000 and had 3008 miles on it! My friend said I was lucky get low miles on it but needs a lots work on it because it been sitting in the garage since 2018 when I got it in winter of march 2021!
Good thing is these scooters are easy to work on and bring back to life if they been parked for long time ...🙂👍
I would definitely recommend you to inspect the carburetor bowl and clean your jets if you dont feel like it do what I do just go on Amazon and purchase a brand new one for under $30 bucks as a matter of fact I just purchased myself one today for my 150cc along with a jet cleaning tool ...🙂👍
Congratulations on your 2007 piaggio it's a nice scooter definitely worthy of getting it running again and putting it back on the road . I have a Facebook scooter support group called " GY6- SCOOTERS " join for extra support ok we are the largest scooter support Group on Facebook with over 20k members we turned private 6 months ago just be sure to answer 3 questions and submit your request to join and I or an Admin will except your request ok 🙂👍 be sure to answer the 3 simple questions because we decline those who do not answer them ...👍
I'm thinking of getting one also. Btw, I like your hi-viz jacket; what is it called?
Thanks man I appreciate you watching my content glad your enjoying it ...🙂👍 my winter riding gear I wear is called HWK I purchased them on Amazon for about $75.00 apiece both jacket & pants...they are made of good materials wind proof, water proof and they have removable armor pads incase one takes a fall ...!😁👍
@@GY6-SCOOTERS Thanks a lot. Stay safe out there.
Hope your scooter is doing you good. ❤
Cheers! I very much agree with what you say.
Bro I’m worried I have a 150 race star moped the bike has about 3600 miles on it it’s running good I take good care of it I use 10w40 Kawasaki synthetic oil but I have made a few mistakes especially when I 1st got the bike I was going close to 50mph just having fun before the engine was even broke in and I never checked the oil level or anything until the 1,000 Mile mark I had the oil replaced and everything ever since then I’ve been taking great care of it I have dropped the bike 2 times but everything seems good I’ve also accidentally ran low on oil a couple times but then filled it back up as long as the engine sounds fine then am I fine??? And also is it normal after a ride for the exhaust to smoke a little ?
I have. The Chinese. Gy6 qmb 50cc I tweaked it. Few mods. For the. Most to me. Its solid. I've blown GET motors. To easy.
Everything he said is 💯 true 👍
X-pro over every other.!
Powersportsmax, fully assembled.
GOOD WORK!
What kind of digital spirometer do you have?
This guy is the truth!
I am retired and live in Panama which is above Columbia. I have been riding small and lightweight scooters and motorcycles for more than 20 years. I do not have a car. I speak from experience. When you are first starting out the Chinese motorcycles are fine. Especially if you are learning to work on them. In Panama it is inexpensive to have a mechanic work on your bike. In the US it is not cheap. Save your money so you can upgrade your scooter. If you are a serious scooter rider you want to eventually buy a serious scooter. Like a Honda or a Yamaha. You can buy these used. They last many times longer than any Chinese scooter. You will have the best luck with a traditional style motorcycle. They last the longest. Good luck with your Chinese Scooter. Oh, by the way. A Taiwan made scooter is the best in my opinion.
You can get a 50cc Vespa scooter used for $1100 in cycle-trader with a few thousand miles on it. Much better deal.
I prefer a 1 owner scooter because who knows what kind of owners previously owned that vespa and if they were ontop of the maintenance I would hate to buy vespa parts could be costly
I have a chinese scooter and its my only vehicle, I have done too much Kilometers with no Issues. It is a GY6 150cc, 157QMJ long case engine, I use a good quality 10w 40 syntetic oil.
Yes i have Chinese scooter frome 2004 still good at 2022
What one should I buy? I’m thinking about getting one and I’m confused as too where I can buy one.
Hello Grizzy I recommend buying from Q9POWERSPORTS USA they are great to work with unlike other companies who dont answer questions after making your purchase leaving you in the dark wondering when your scooter will come to you these people answer their phones and responds to emails and give it to you straight with no run around I simply asked them if I made a purchase for the 150cc icebear Hawkeye when shall I count on receiving it they said being that it's an out of stock order 2,3 months I went forward with the purchase and sure enough I received it in 3 months of time ...they answered my emails and phone calls making me feel comfortable
I can buy one on Amazon for $999. Its a 150cc. Do I have to have tools to put it together or it comes with tools to assemble?
They do sale on Amazon but I wasn't able to purchase from them out of my location here in California ? I went through an online scooter shop @ www.Q9POWERSPORTSUSA.COM I looked at their inventory after selecting 2 scooters to choose from I gave them a call they sent me my scooter doing business with them was great I recommend them to anyone !🙂👍the scooter will come 85% assembled you will need to assemble the last 15 % which is really easy and straight forward they do supply the tools to finish the assembly job
I am buying one off Amazon this year. Waiting for it to be shipped
finally got a 150 cc bike real worthit just for everyone out there if u have or want one be careful and responsible :)
I totally agree
Thank you kind sir!!!
Your welcome glad you enjoyed the video...👍
Yes
Im looking at getting a Tao Tao but I wouldnt buy anything less than a 150cc just for the reason I want to be able to keep up with traffic
Hey there buddy thanks for watching my video and for commenting..🙂👍 yeah I agree with you in order to keep up with the everyday flow of traffic your gonna want to purchase yourself a 150cc or better I bought a 50cc as for my first scooter and after a year of riding I decided man these scooters are great I just wished I had a bit more power to keep up with traffic so I purchased a 150cc and it has no problems keeping up with other city vehicles basically no other drivers are honking and passing me up anymore ...😆👍 yeah bro go for it get your 150cc and join my scooter group page on Facebook it's called GY6 SCOOTERS
@@GY6-SCOOTERS Thanks so much for the I formative video( I found it valuable and informative) and I will for sure look i to that FB group when I get my scooter. Happy riding!
It mostly depends where we want to drive . On spped way with my 125 I wouldn't expect to keep. But When I drive in city where limits are 70 km or less I am a bit surprised but I feel enough equal in city
Here is some honest for you. Do not take the average Chinese 150cc gy6 scooter on the freeway. They will get you up to 55 mph (maybe a bit more). Also the air cooled engines are not made for endurance. The best thing you can do, if you have one of these, is to add a oil cooling kit. They are inexpensive and easy to install and will keep you motor running cooler. 0:25 They are Chinese 150cc scooters that will do 65mph (gps verified) but they typically cost a grand more and have water cooled engines.
I run a. Maddog. Scoot. I haven't hD any issues. With it
point a point B and back to point A Gotta Love It LMao !!
They are just as good as the name brands I have had more luck out of my Chinese brand as my more expensive scooter you maintain it right it will last just as long
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Is that your cell phone you have mounted on the left showing your speed if so what app do you use
Yeah it's my cellphone I went on playstore download the 69 speedometer app I think it cost like a dollar or 2 but it's a good app it keeps track of idle time meaning every stop light you were waiting at ,max speed ,miles,time all sorts of helpful info check it out bro you'll like it I believe..😁👍thanks for watching my videos and commenting you have a great day k
@@GY6-SCOOTERS thanks man for the reply really looks like a cool app. Really enjoy your Channel great content you earned another subscriber thank you
@@fenceman7067 thank you for supporting my channel it means alot to me thanks ..🙂👍
Would you have a link to your cell phone mount
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I ground down 2 GY 6 camshafts into fundamental 4 stroke shapes. Slower is actually faster. You don't sag and the exhaust note became very quiet and even. They are VW Beetles with 2 wheels. Taiwan will take over making them if China breaks out into full fledged war.
I just want a trike but it seems that icebear is like the only makers of them.
Got my eye on the Q6 150cc model. If I could find a name brand that did trikes in the 50-200cc range I would but like yea it's only the Chinese makers that do.
I'm a big guy so I'm gonna need the full 150cc to tote my fatass around and being up north I feel better about 3 wheels given how the weather turns in North West PA (Pittsburgh)
Just trying to find someone local since I heard there are some tweaks that are recommended to be made upon purchase.
Great review. Thank you.
Yes.. when I was in China in 2017 I bought one for like 2,400 RMB around $400 something that time.. it goes up to like 23 mph.
It’s good. It’s fast but not as fast as the others. It have remote to turn on or off and turn on alarm. So if someone hit it hard or move it it will make alarm sound.
It’s better than the ones in America.. the ones in America can’t even match… doesn’t even have remote or alarm… have to put key in and even have a limit of 20 mph because of laws.
The thing thats holding me back is the title. Like i heard a lot of issues with registering these kind of bikes
I bought mine new from a dealership it was easy just bring into DMV the M. S. O paper work the DMV will charge you and inspect your scooter to make sure you haven't modified it by anyway then your good title and license plate is yours 🙂👍
Make sure it has a clean title if you are paying market price. No title is a huge gamble but the dmv does have forms and there is a process for lost paperwork. If it was stolen the cops will probable sieze it
So it’s needed to register it even if u don’t need a m1 or m2
You can register a scooter or vehicle with just an ID but to be legal you need a regular lic for the 49cc in California and a m1 for anything over 49cc
How your feeling second shots covid 19 😁👍🏽❤️
Thanks for asking I'm feeling good it was just the day of and the day after getting my 2nd vaccine shot that had me feeling a bit rough but all seems to be doing ok today !👌
There is a quality control difference between made in china and made in Taiwan, obviously items made in Taiwan are built better with quality materials.
I agree that Taiwan manufacturers better reliable gy6 engines as my 50 cc had given me way less issues then my 150cc my 50cc was manufactured in tiwan . I decided to purchase a 150cc after 16 months of having a great ride experience with my 50cc that's when I noticed I'm having break downs and poor performance more often with my Chinese built 150cc but honestly it's not internal parts failing on the 150cc just external parts like a carburetor plugged up, a airbox j hose worn out ended up with rips in it from wear & tear , a swing arm weld breaking off that supports my exhaust normally they have 2 clamps I had to use one clamp until my replacement arrived .
I honestly would prefer to purchase another scooter manufactured from Taiwan but I am satisfied so far that only external parts / minor issues after 3 years of riding daily as my only vehicle transportation had happened I really cannot give them both a fare comparison because i only rode my 50cc for 16 months a internal mechanical issue came to be , I fell I love with my 150 cc which was way more powerful and comfortable to ride I ended up parking my 50cc for 3 yrs just about . I keep telling myself I'm gonna fix her and bring her back I already purchased all required parts for her and even a 100cc big bore kit , along with the A9 cam and 100cc carburetor ,nibbi elbow & nibbi filter. I'm just waiting on my 8×8 shelter logic tent I'll be using as a scooter garage once I have my own little privacy work shop to get in the zone without being bothered and distracted by neighbors I'll end up spending much time creating how to videos and having my two scooters back in tip top shape......🙂👍💯
Have a Amazing day 😁👍🏽
Thanks buddy you as well ok
I just got 1 and I love it. The problem is I'm having a hard time getting it registered in NY. I got insurance and a bill of sale and a certificate of origin . Can someone please help me.
You should have everything you need. Proof of insurance and the certificate of origin. Progressive has excellent motorcycle rates.
Are you missing a title? They should tell you what you need to
Tao Tao is the best Chinese name brand but in my case jiajue 50cc rocket was a loss
What happened to your jiajue
heavy bike .... my dream
Thank you
Good honest review
Thank you 👍
Bad ass
Thank you 👍
For the people who got money yall should het a marshal mopad
I have a scooter I have the big boy kit 80cc on now ride better
I've been interested in the 80cc bbk tell me what's the max speed on the 80cc bbk ...?
I did the same thing
Always on every scooter 🛵 I've ever had I always get a racing carb with air screw. Cdi box no rev limit spark plug wire. My scooters always moved baby.
Do a gear oil and motor oil change video
Ok I will should be my next video ok
@@GY6-SCOOTERS thanks
Your welcome 👍
50cc are no good 😂😂😂😂 trust me
I disagree I believe the 50cc is as good as the owner treats it sorry for your bad experience you should have purchased a dirt bike 50cc are to be ridden properly on roadways and the owner should keep up with normal maintenance such as motor & gear oil changes and drive belt & spark plug swapping 🙂👍
I would like to compare a year of gas expense with you I spent $100.00 riding my 50cc everyday the last whole year , how much did you spend on Gas expenses the last 12 months....🤔
I did need a tune up it was done by me with the parts costing only under $40 it included
New drive belt
New spark plug
New motor oil
New gear oil
Valve adjustment
New valve cover gasket
How much was your last maintenance did you have to take it to a shop ..? Probably paid labor wage fee bye the hour , and parts oil costing you maybe $360.00
I love riding around 50cc and 150cc scooters I know how to work on the engine, parts are sold on Amazon and Ebay for a cheap price and every time I pull up to a gas pump I always fill her up because it only costs $5 bucks the pump from the person before me normally says the last person spent $20 - $80 dollars that would mean $400.00 in gas monthly for most people who drive cars & trucks who makes fun of 50cc scooters or 150cc scooters it's so funny because my two scooters in town traffic keeps up with other cars & trucks it sure feels good enjoying a fun ride and allowing my savings to accumulate 🤑 lol....so make fun of 50cc scooters all you like your the one who is really over paying and always broke think about it it's a money saver riding a scooter to work and back or to a doctor's appointment or to go grab a gallon of milk and a couple other things spend your money on yourself and family not on high gas prices and high costing mechanic shops well it suits me fine I'm single my two sons are already in mid 20s living in their own houses and have their little family so i dont need a car if I'm transporting only myself around, buy yourself a scooter for simple errands and to go to work save your car for when you take the family out you'll end up having more money to spend on better things then on gas every week