Awesome! Love it when you tell a story versus a tutorial-feel video (which are still good). These types just engages me a lot more. 👍 Also, I look forward to more footage of you racing!
Your shop looks like the one I worked at in Rockville, MD. Yamaha, Suzuki and Vespa in the 70s. Fun isn't a strong enough word for doing the things I love(d) while getting paid!
@@Scooter_911 I envy you. I have had a decent life but I had a lot of fun in those days flat tracking used Vespas around empty new warehouses with smooth concrete floors, occasionally using the walls as berms! Cheap thrills at 40mph! Keep up your great work!
2 years ago I spent many hours on this channel so I could repair a discarded scooter for a friend. This video got me interested again. I HAVE to find another cheap scooter for me. No racing for me though.
You just got yourself another subscriber. I just recently have been pondering on a "naked" scooter look for my Vino 125 (since most plastics are cracked), and your video gave me lots of ideas.
Minarelli clones are usually pretty good. Crankshafts can easily take an 70cc "sport cylinder" . Only dont use cast iron chinese cylinders, I dont know what is wrong with those but they lock up way too easy (example Naraku 70cc in Europe). I have not have had the time to measure tolerances on the cheap cylinders but I would think that measurements are off or the piston quality is horrible. Also it is possible to swap minarelli clone internal parts into real minarelli block, from example Yamaha aerox. The biggest advantage would be that you can adapt disc brakes in the rear. Biggest upgrade would be to use liquid cooled cylinder on that, just buy watercooled cylinder, some radiator that fits and Aerox water pump, pretty easy stuff. For exhaust, really google and do your homework, chinese clones are pretty bad in performance part. Leovince, yasuni, Stage 6 would actually work, e.g. Technigas and analogues are horrible. Ofcourse, variator should be top quality eg malossi or polini, stage6 etc. The "adjustable rear shock" I would not trust that, good condition yamaha originals would be a lot better.
I had a Yamaha Aerox, same engine but liquid cooled (you can convert very cheaply and you can mount more powerful piston and cylinder) with Top 2Plus, Dell'Orto 21 carburetor, all Malossi transmission and Pinasco Exhaust. That thing reached 144 kmh, i had also Malossi transmission gears. Greetings from Italy man i love all of your videos and that minarelli sound of the engine bringed so much memories.
How much money to build this engine? I want to do Yamaha spy build for the track with that engine. (Yamaha Spy Bw's (Cw50rsp) 2t, Ac 1997, minarelli vertical engine)
This bike has a similar story to my ruckus that got stolen late last year. They stole it and messed it up so bad it was near unrecognizable. This video makes me wish I didn't abandon it at the impound lot.
I'm going to see if there's a mini gp association here in MO. That seems like a fun, relatively inexpensive way to race for us adults who love minis and scoots.
@@Scooter_911 Nah, no racing for me. I've enjoyed the time off to be honest, it's been nice not having a target on my back. Plus it's given me time and funds to do other things that I've always wanted to do, if you know what I mean. The scoot stuff looks like a blast though!
Also if your using a 2t a good platform is a Kymco Super Fever Zx50 II with 12inch wheels plus with the vertical motor it is same internals as Honda elite Sr so polini corca kit bolts right in plus crank shaft is the same. Which is a great platform 12inch wheels on that minerelli is just as good of a buy good job picking up a good platform brother
@@Scooter_911 Katy and Denton are just far enough. If you have a location for local-ish 'test and tuning' I'll be down. I know a guy with a fast minarelli swapped spree that might come out too. An Austin Scooter league would be a blast. You, Keiffer, Me, Spree-owner, and Gary: 5 people already in the Austin area. If you build it ( a location ), they will come.
Loved the video and the subject (racing scoots). You mentioned timing at one point before you got the motor running. Is there timing on a 2-stroke? I’m working on a spree that’s being stubborn and never considered timing.
Yes indeed! 2-stroke engines definitely need to be timed just like a 4 stroke. They benefit differently from advancing and retarding timing but it's absolutely critical! It's definitely given me the run-around with diagnosing some older mopeds!
Having trouble..... I am so scared to adjust my valves because I really depend on my scoot for work😞... I've had my 2015 Kymco super 8 150 for 4 years and it's at 8500 miles but the valves dont make to mich noise and start ups are no prob. I do suspect my CDI is taking a shit but anyhoot. If you would do a Kymco episode on some general maintenance that would be a big help to people that can't afford a mistake.🙏
The first time you adjust your valves it is pretty unnerving but you'll find its really not too bad. Just take your time and be meticulous. The process for your valve adjustment is the exact same as shown in this video ruclips.net/video/QkkYjRdtQxg/видео.html but your intake clearance will be .003 and exhaust clearance will be .004.The more you do it the easier it gets! If you haven't adjusted your valves by 8500 miles I would definitely get after it. A little bit of maintenance can make the difference between a good running engine and a catastrophic failure and keep in mind tight valves (more common than loose valves) don't make any noise. A tight valve will reduce your engine's compression and create running issues or worse will burn out!
Go with a 13inch wheel and tire off the Tao Tao Quantum. I promise you'll thank me because on my first Ruckus had 13in front and back which was Awsome plus go with a 4valve it's amazing low-end Torque and Top end
I have a Tao Powermax 150 and the handlebars are VERY wobbly. Do you have any videos on a fix for something like that? If not, maybe you could put one together? NY car broke down 2 months ago and my Tao is the only transportation I've got right now, so I urgently need to fix this before I end up facedown on a highway somewhere
Can I ask a quick question? I just changed the engine oil on my SYM Jet14 (air cooled) . When I unscrewed the dipstick there was a creamy light brown sludge covering it. I know generally this is water or coolant but I've also learned that it can simply be condensation forming at the highest point in the void above the oil. As I know it's not coolant , what's your thoughts, is condensation causing this issue very common? Many thanks to all.
I am running 22 psi on the rear tire and 20 psi in the front on my Buddy 125. It is so much more comfortable. I know I should b running 30. Could I please have your thoughts? Thank u!! Love the channel!!
Hello sir, What could be causing some popping and bogging at 2/3 - 3/4 throttle on a 150cc GY6 scooter? Can you think of anything electrical that can be.causing this? I've already installed 3 new carburetors, 3 different csi boxes, different coil wires, and a couple other things and I can't seem to get rid of it. Can you help me please?
@@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117 my older race vids aren't great because it didn't know anything about filming/editing. The new stuff should only get better from here!
This is probably one of your best videos to date. Super excited to see/hear how it goes. You have to post us up on your progress. Best of luck bud.
Thank you very much my friend! We'll be checking in regularly with this project!
Awesome! Love it when you tell a story versus a tutorial-feel video (which are still good). These types just engages me a lot more. 👍 Also, I look forward to more footage of you racing!
Thank you very much! I prefer the build story narrative myself but the tutorials really help a lot of people! I'll try to keep peppering them in!
It is great to see you back always enjoy your videos thanks
Thanks for watching my friend!
Your shop looks like the one I worked at in Rockville, MD. Yamaha, Suzuki and Vespa in the 70s. Fun isn't a strong enough word for doing the things I love(d) while getting paid!
Been a dream come true so far!
@@Scooter_911 I envy you. I have had a decent life but I had a lot of fun in those days flat tracking used Vespas around empty new warehouses with smooth concrete floors, occasionally using the walls as berms! Cheap thrills at 40mph! Keep up your great work!
SUCH a good video! Very excited to get caught up on this series!!
More videos coming! We've got some excellent footage from this season as well!
23 mins of scooter911 on a Saturday night!!!
HELL YES
Loving this
Haha! We aims to please my friend!
@@Scooter_911 it's all good, iv never seen a scooter converted for racing, we don't really have it here in the UK 👍
2 years ago I spent many hours on this channel so I could repair a discarded scooter for a friend. This video got me interested again. I HAVE to find another cheap scooter for me. No racing for me though.
Never say never my friend!
Scooter 911 ❤❤ plz make a video of ten things that you should check before buy a second hand scooter plz 🙏🏼🙏🏼
You just got yourself another subscriber. I just recently have been pondering on a "naked" scooter look for my Vino 125 (since most plastics are cracked), and your video gave me lots of ideas.
Every disaster is an opportunity for improvement! The vino's are such great bikes too!
Minarelli clones are usually pretty good. Crankshafts can easily take an 70cc "sport cylinder" . Only dont use cast iron chinese cylinders, I dont know what is wrong with those but they lock up way too easy (example Naraku 70cc in Europe). I have not have had the time to measure tolerances on the cheap cylinders but I would think that measurements are off or the piston quality is horrible. Also it is possible to swap minarelli clone internal parts into real minarelli block, from example Yamaha aerox. The biggest advantage would be that you can adapt disc brakes in the rear. Biggest upgrade would be to use liquid cooled cylinder on that, just buy watercooled cylinder, some radiator that fits and Aerox water pump, pretty easy stuff. For exhaust, really google and do your homework, chinese clones are pretty bad in performance part. Leovince, yasuni, Stage 6 would actually work, e.g. Technigas and analogues are horrible. Ofcourse, variator should be top quality eg malossi or polini, stage6 etc. The "adjustable rear shock" I would not trust that, good condition yamaha originals would be a lot better.
Def looking forward to seeing the progress
Part 2 coming soon!
just when i was like man i need some minarelli videos for my scarabeo here they come!
That's what we're here for!
Very excited for updates on this
I had a Yamaha Aerox, same engine but liquid cooled (you can convert very cheaply and you can mount more powerful piston and cylinder) with Top 2Plus, Dell'Orto 21 carburetor, all Malossi transmission and Pinasco Exhaust. That thing reached 144 kmh, i had also Malossi transmission gears. Greetings from Italy man i love all of your videos and that minarelli sound of the engine bringed so much memories.
How much money to build this engine? I want to do Yamaha spy build for the track with that engine. (Yamaha Spy Bw's (Cw50rsp) 2t, Ac 1997, minarelli vertical engine)
This bike has a similar story to my ruckus that got stolen late last year. They stole it and messed it up so bad it was near unrecognizable. This video makes me wish I didn't abandon it at the impound lot.
There's always another use case!
I have a 232cc 4valve Liquid Cooled Swapped Honda Ruckus over on our RUclips Channel but I've been looking for Channels like this glad to be here
awesome. can't wait to see how this goes
We're looking forward to it as well!
Great stuff chaps!
Thanks my friend!
Less brakes, more wheelies! Great video! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great video good luck to both of you on the track this season !
Fingers crossed!
Awesome!
Thanks for watching!
Oh man i need to see if Va has a race series like this i can get involved in.
Cant wait to see more of this on your channel.
They're out there! Thanks for watching!
Need Tao Tao content!!
It's coming back!
@@Scooter_911 We've been waiting, literally, for over a year!
I'm going to see if there's a mini gp association here in MO. That seems like a fun, relatively inexpensive way to race for us adults who love minis and scoots.
Man scooter GP looks uncomfortable for seating but also like the most fun you can have on two wheels😂
My friend... It is absolutely both of those things.
Let’s go dude!!
You racing this year dood?! We're about to contract you for some graphics and Kieffer's number plates!
@@Scooter_911 Nah, no racing for me. I've enjoyed the time off to be honest, it's been nice not having a target on my back. Plus it's given me time and funds to do other things that I've always wanted to do, if you know what I mean. The scoot stuff looks like a blast though!
You really did have something planned. Awesome!
Do all or most minarelli parts fit on the clone engines?
That's the beauty of the minarellis. Aside from the ones built by piaggio nearly all of them are identical. Tons of parts that fit tons of bikes!
Also if your using a 2t a good platform is a Kymco Super Fever Zx50 II with 12inch wheels plus with the vertical motor it is same internals as Honda elite Sr so polini corca kit bolts right in plus crank shaft is the same. Which is a great platform 12inch wheels on that minerelli is just as good of a buy good job picking up a good platform brother
Sounds like you should pick something up and come run it my friend!
Garrett,
I wish I knew you were building 2t for TMGP. I have one in North Austin with a bunch of good parts, and slicks.
Well come down and race it my friend!
@@Scooter_911 Katy and Denton are just far enough. If you have a location for local-ish 'test and tuning' I'll be down. I know a guy with a fast minarelli swapped spree that might come out too. An Austin Scooter league would be a blast. You, Keiffer, Me, Spree-owner, and Gary: 5 people already in the Austin area. If you build it ( a location ), they will come.
@@texastwostroke9638 maybe if we can get enough publicity we can persuade the COTA kart track to let us do an exhibition?
Loved the video and the subject (racing scoots). You mentioned timing at one point before you got the motor running. Is there timing on a 2-stroke? I’m working on a spree that’s being stubborn and never considered timing.
Yes indeed! 2-stroke engines definitely need to be timed just like a 4 stroke. They benefit differently from advancing and retarding timing but it's absolutely critical! It's definitely given me the run-around with diagnosing some older mopeds!
Having trouble..... I am so scared to adjust my valves because I really depend on my scoot for work😞... I've had my 2015 Kymco super 8 150 for 4 years and it's at 8500 miles but the valves dont make to mich noise and start ups are no prob. I do suspect my CDI is taking a shit but anyhoot. If you would do a Kymco episode on some general maintenance that would be a big help to people that can't afford a mistake.🙏
The first time you adjust your valves it is pretty unnerving but you'll find its really not too bad. Just take your time and be meticulous. The process for your valve adjustment is the exact same as shown in this video ruclips.net/video/QkkYjRdtQxg/видео.html but your intake clearance will be .003 and exhaust clearance will be .004.The more you do it the easier it gets!
If you haven't adjusted your valves by 8500 miles I would definitely get after it. A little bit of maintenance can make the difference between a good running engine and a catastrophic failure and keep in mind tight valves (more common than loose valves) don't make any noise. A tight valve will reduce your engine's compression and create running issues or worse will burn out!
@@Scooter_911 thank you . Much appreciated 👍
@@jasonmorgan661 good luck my friend! You can do it!
Go with a 13inch wheel and tire off the Tao Tao Quantum. I promise you'll thank me because on my first Ruckus had 13in front and back which was Awsome plus go with a 4valve it's amazing low-end Torque and Top end
Good luck
Much appreciated!
What happened to the Tao Tao?!?!
I have a Tao Powermax 150 and the handlebars are VERY wobbly. Do you have any videos on a fix for something like that? If not, maybe you could put one together? NY car broke down 2 months ago and my Tao is the only transportation I've got right now, so I urgently need to fix this before I end up facedown on a highway somewhere
Can I ask a quick question? I just changed the engine oil on my SYM Jet14 (air cooled) . When I unscrewed the dipstick there was a creamy light brown sludge covering it. I know generally this is water or coolant but I've also learned that it can simply be condensation forming at the highest point in the void above the oil. As I know it's not coolant , what's your thoughts, is condensation causing this issue very common? Many thanks to all.
One last thought: You guys aren't going watercooled, are you?
I am running 22 psi on the rear tire and 20 psi in the front on my Buddy 125. It is so much more comfortable. I know I should b running 30. Could I please have your thoughts? Thank u!! Love the channel!!
Hello sir,
What could be causing some popping and bogging at 2/3 - 3/4 throttle on a 150cc GY6 scooter? Can you think of anything electrical that can be.causing this? I've already installed 3 new carburetors, 3 different csi boxes, different coil wires, and a couple other things and I can't seem to get rid of it. Can you help me please?
Could be bad earth - add a wire from motor to bare frame and see if this helps.
I know it's been a while just wanted to know how is the kai rolla doing or if you can do a update after 3 year with sniper efi kit....🙂👍
He's still driving it around! Maybe I need to get him in the shop for a review video...
@@Scooter_911 🙂👍💯
Just wondering if you still have your Ford Pinto?
When will you do p2?
I am on board. R they both 50 cc two strokes?
Yes they are! Both are horizontal minarelli engines made popular in scooters like the Yamaha Zuma!
@@Scooter_911 Thank u!! I have a Buddy 125 that is stock. R the 50’s as quick as the Buddy?
@@billrimmer5596 the can be close with quite a bit of tuning!
I missed the ending of living with the ta ta what happened? im subscribed . guess you were / are just over it. to bad
I like these builds, but have to mute the music. How about leaving that out?
How can I get ahold of you I have some questions?
Scooter 911 helppppp. I charge my scooters battery to full. And it cranks for 4 seconds before it does to have enough juice to keep cranking. Im lost
No updates? 😢
Hey man what ever happened to the taotao scooter
Hmmm. I'm developing questions, see you soon.
Hopefully in part 2!
Why don't you post some scooter race videos
Oh, we've got some good ones planned!
@@Scooter_911 well hot shit! Hope their doozies!!
@@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117 my older race vids aren't great because it didn't know anything about filming/editing. The new stuff should only get better from here!