Thanks for the video. Clear and concise! I just bought my first scooter and trying to learn as much about maintenance on it as possible. But they just had to put the spark plug in the most difficult spot😂😂!! I like the raised white letter tires you got too.
No problem I’m glad it could help, these little scoots aren’t hard to work on or even modify and upgrade, just gotta learn how first and then it becomes second nature
No problem man, I wanted to make a easy to understand, clear Video with every single detail that you need from start to finish on how to change your oil and spark plug so you don’t have to have your shop to do something so simple yet very important
I been subscribed for awhile now only cause I have a 2016 taotao with an 80cc big bore kit so you are one of my go to RUclipsrs on how to service it I appreciate the detail within the videos much love from Indianapolis 💪
That makes me so happy I am more than glad that I could be of service and help while also entertaining sometimes, That was my original goal for this channel and always will be I’m sorry about the lack of content lately, it is simply winter time here where I live rn And both of my bikes are shut down until spring but as soon as spring reason hits I will be right back In action 👌
@@davidhofinger4927 it's winter here too so I completely understand bro lol but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't ready for more ride along videos Michigan looks alot like indiana
@@josephstephenson1479 I’ll keep that in mind, My favorite videos to film for myself are the ride along videos, a lot of fun filming & putting the clips together, come this season I got you brother
Say, my man, that was very well done. I really appreciate that tutorial. I just had my spark plug done today, hopefully, I can do it myself next time. Maybe you can give me a tip on how to clean gunk out of a carburetor(gy6) without removing it from the bike? Thanks so much 👍✌!
Nope lol Not really, We would still have to take it off of the bike, open it up and clean it out, honest but it’s not that big of a job at all Disconnect your fuel line, Disconnect the carburetor drain hose, You don’t have to touch the throttle cable keep it on. Pop off the intake with a Phillips, head screwdriver, and a flat head And loosen up the intake clamp And pull that sucker off and clean it out. There are three screws on the bottom of the carburetor on it, flipped it upside down, take those three screws out, and then gently wiggle the float bowl off and you will see your fuel jets, and those things come out with a flat head screwdriver. I know that through a comment it’s not showing you how to do this, but it is as simple as that you’re not gonna break anything just make sure you plug the fuel line back onto the fuel Inlet, Put the drain hose back on the float bowl drain nozzle, Tighten everything back up. I don’t see anybody being able to clean it properly with keeping it on the bike. I have not done it that way before or seen it done.
If you slip a short length of rubber hose over the spark plug ceramic, you can use it to get the plug started in the hole. If you put a little never-seize on the spark plug threads, the plug won't corrode into the hole.
I’m glad that I could this makes me very happy a lot of the videos I make are to help educate the Scooter community so you can do this stuff yourself Mission accomplished with this video
Once I change out the pads on either one of my bikes I will happily do so I already planned on doing that come spring, Also bleeding the brakes the process of that 👌 Thank you for your feedback I appreciate that I try to make my how to videos clear and easily understood
Use an ncy breather hose David... It relieves the crankcases pressure and will extend your engines life Also grab a trail tech tachometer/hr meter so u can know your rpm... It's literally winding a small cord around your sparkplug boot and electrical tape. Battery is said to last 3-5 years as well
My fourth stroke has been built like this for a long time now it is never overheated one time the RPMs don’t reach super high I have it tuned for TopSpeed I’m honestly tired of adding stuff to it Beside maintenance
@@davidhofinger4927 I can relate... Sometimes it's just easier to just ride em and enjoy em rather than constantly upgrading... At the end of the day they ain't hotrods, they're just scoots lol
@@Manwichman I’ve done absolutely everything I can do besides porting the head upgrading the valve springs and maybe one or two other things for an 80cc BB 4t build it’s basically tapped out And the fact that I could still take it on long road trips ride it consistently with periodic maintenance, good deal I’m happy with her 👌
@@davidhofinger4927 yeah that's where I am with mine. I spent the entire summer tinkering and upgrading and it's a trike, 50cc that does 47mph. No more to really get outta these little motors.
Hi I just got a moped the guy told me I need to use 10 w40 on it but when I got another moped 5 years ago a different salesman at a different place says to use 5w 30 both were electric start and used gas and was and are 50 cc Am I missing something here
Yes, Temperature of the season. When it’s cold, do you want to use a thinner oil In the warm weather, you want to use a thicker oil Personally, I just run 10w 40 all year With no issues whatsoever, I recommend that you just stick to that I’ve never had one as you neither has any customer or any personal friend of mine
More work and there’s really barely little bits dribble left anyways, that other side gets less oil out than that nut. That’s why I chose to highlight this one.
Nice video! Is it ok to use Mobil 1 10-40 synthetic? My icebear rocket has 350 miles, and that’s what I used for first oil change. A video I watched recommended it.
Well I appreciate it brother, this same bike here is getting a 52mm domed piston bore & a 44mm stroker crank combo this season. Literally the absolute LARGEST CC you can go on top of a stroker crank for added displacement with the longer stroke. It’s gonna RIP. I will film the whole bulls process from beginning to ripping as usual with everything I do, the problems I come across with solutions and the final result. Stay tuned for that
I don't mean 2 bother u what is the millage on the gear oil change 150cc I got me a xpro x20 last January over a year ago its ran perfect since I got it, I now have 12oo miles on it. Thank u
The mileage on my bike as well my speedometer cable broke when I hit 4300 So I’m going to say I have at least 7 to 8000 miles on my bike right now But I always change my oil every thousand at least but at this video I did not change it all season for about 2000 miles I change my oil frequently enough every one thousand I pushed it to the limit in my standards in this video
It is a 12 V 6 amp battery I forgot the brand but I got it at my local Scooter shop but any 12 Volt 6 amp Battery is the same as the other one it fits inside the terminal tight but perfect
@@MindKontrolleProject any 12v 6A battery will fit In this terminal m, it’s tight but still good to go and it will not blow out any lights or electronic stuff either
Yeah I’ve had no problem whatsoever with this brand of oil yeah also I have not tried other brands before so I don’t have an opinion but stick to what works right?
Maxima 4t scooter oil is really good also. I got kinda tired tho of 17 bucks a quart so I'm on Valvoline now too with a little MMO. Swear tho when I put an ounce of that in my fuel my scooter goes about 3mph faster
I Appreciate it man, I hope that it helped you out If you watch this video regarding your bike. If not thank you I try to do a clear and simple step by step on things for everyone to understand
Just out of curiosity, how often do you change your gear oil? I'm getting ready to do a complete fluid swap on my bike, so this was really helpful thanks!
Gear oil is once per season that is the strongest most durable fluid in your bike. So next year after coming out of hibernation you fill your gear oil and you don’t have to worry about it until you drain the fluids
@@davidhofinger4927 Yeah, i'm gonna go ahead and do it now because i'll most likely be riding for most of the winter as well (especially if it's like last winter where it didn't happen till march lol)
@@grazz7865 Pens on how much you ride your bike I rode this bike on long road trips all season you want to try to stick to the recommended oil change and spark plug change miles for continued longevity
Every 300 miles and I’ve been doing that since it was new and the bike is now 7 yrs old I change the gear oil every other oil change I put a new belt and rollers in before I put it in the back bedroom in October. I know it’s over kill at it’s finest but im a small engine mechanic part time and diesel mechanic full time so maintenance is a real big issue to me
So, I'm told by the manufacturer of mine, that the internal space of the engine and transmission are connected, so the engine oil also lubricates the transmission... but I'm not sure...
Do not change it it works as it is perfectly fine for years now At the gap that NGK sets With the plug out the box, Take it out put it in and run it it will be good to go
you want to give your Scooter fresh spark when you change your oil spark plugs don’t last forever Homie lol It can cause your scooter to sputter and not run efficiently because the spark isn’t traveling quickly and strongly Not so much on four strokes but it’s just a good thing to do because carbon builds up on the spark plug and restricts the spark from sparking it’s just an easy and good thing to do
@@TheDenverDope hell yeah thank you dude This channel means the world to me I just like to help people with the questions that I had and could not find a clear answer for, that’s the purpose of my channel To help others with questions I had when I started
Almost a professional! ( Not cynical) .. but soon as you made a funnel & started pouring oil holding jug upsidedown it became evident.., ROOKIE …TIP=Hold qt. Or any jug with offset cap , cap side up. You will very rarely ever need a funnel again . Nice job on video though really.
Why even say something then thanks for the advice I’m gonna keep helping others with my “beginner” knowledge Definitely not a rookie here just do things back yard style oh well
Mine either. 2 strokes don’t take motor oil I hope you know that lol 2t’s gas and oil is mixed together in the cylinder either by a pre-mix conversion (the safest) or a separate oil pump that’s connected to the throttle cable
@davidhofinger4927 yes it did finally i have now an idea getting to the spark plug and oil change , i am hoping that will sava me some bucks, anyway thank you . The video was,simple easy for dummies like myself. Cheers
I didnt tip my bike im just looking over your video after doing my oil change i rode it broke it in over 25 miles after the new oil change and it runs just fine but should i be worried
Nah, It’s not the biggest deal they would only be a little bit of oil left in there but if it was my bike I would get new oil make sure to tip all of the old oil out and replace it. What that is doing is just mixing the fresh oil with a little bit of old oil it will run and be fine it’s just kinda tainted
It doesn’t just slide in it’s a threaded pattern go ahead and try to force the threads against each other and you’re no longer have a dipstick that stays in its position lol
@@davidhofinger4927 I know what it does I have a Kymco to properly check the oil level is to insert the dip stick till it stops at the block then pull it out to check your manual says it mine says it
@@marcnissen578 I know that’s an inaccurate way of doing it because there’s still room to go when you screw it down and you’re not getting a fully accurate reading, I don’t read the manual to know how to work on my bike lol
Thank you, I'm new at this, and now I know how to change my oil an spark plug. 👍🏼
No problem, I’m glad this video could help
Thanks for the video. Clear and concise! I just bought my first scooter and trying to learn as much about maintenance on it as possible. But they just had to put the spark plug in the most difficult spot😂😂!! I like the raised white letter tires you got too.
No problem I’m glad it could help, these little scoots aren’t hard to work on or even modify and upgrade, just gotta learn how first and then it becomes second nature
Very informative and awesome tutorial! Thank you for this this!
No problem man, I wanted to make a easy to understand, clear Video with every single detail that you need from start to finish on how to change your oil and spark plug so you don’t have to have your shop to do something so simple yet very important
I been subscribed for awhile now only cause I have a 2016 taotao with an 80cc big bore kit so you are one of my go to RUclipsrs on how to service it I appreciate the detail within the videos much love from Indianapolis 💪
That makes me so happy I am more than glad that I could be of service and help while also entertaining sometimes,
That was my original goal for this channel and always will be
I’m sorry about the lack of content lately, it is simply winter time here where I live rn And both of my bikes are shut down until spring but as soon as spring reason hits I will be right back In action 👌
@@davidhofinger4927 it's winter here too so I completely understand bro lol but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't ready for more ride along videos Michigan looks alot like indiana
@@josephstephenson1479 I’ll keep that in mind, My favorite videos to film for myself are the ride along videos, a lot of fun filming & putting the clips together, come this season I got you brother
Right on mane
Wonderful video..
Thanx.. NGK MAKES THE DAY..
UGGAH-DUGGAH..!! Very creative. 😂👌
On a watching marathon thanks educational 4 sure 150cc 50cc same thing as far as working on them
NGK 4629 is non resister and NGK 4549 is resister same plug but resister is better than non resister stays cleaner longer.
Say, my man, that was very well done. I really appreciate that tutorial. I just had my spark plug done today, hopefully, I can do it myself next time. Maybe you can give me a tip on how to clean gunk out of a carburetor(gy6) without removing it from the bike? Thanks so much 👍✌!
Nope lol
Not really, We would still have to take it off of the bike, open it up and clean it out, honest but it’s not that big of a job at all
Disconnect your fuel line, Disconnect the carburetor drain hose, You don’t have to touch the throttle cable keep it on. Pop off the intake with a Phillips, head screwdriver, and a flat head
And loosen up the intake clamp And pull that sucker off and clean it out.
There are three screws on the bottom of the carburetor on it, flipped it upside down, take those three screws out, and then gently wiggle the float bowl off and you will see your fuel jets, and those things come out with a flat head screwdriver.
I know that through a comment it’s not showing you how to do this, but it is as simple as that you’re not gonna break anything just make sure you plug the fuel line back onto the fuel Inlet, Put the drain hose back on the float bowl drain nozzle, Tighten everything back up. I don’t see anybody being able to clean it properly with keeping it on the bike. I have not done it that way before or seen it done.
If you slip a short length of rubber hose over the spark plug ceramic, you can use it to get the plug started in the hole. If you put a little never-seize on the spark plug threads, the plug won't corrode into the hole.
You can use 10w40 car oil?
Masih9595 yes it's the same oil 10w40 for both cars and bikes.
good video bro you have helped me out
I’m glad that I could this makes me very happy a lot of the videos I make are to help educate the Scooter community so you can do this stuff yourself
Mission accomplished with this video
Can you show how to change brake pads 🙏and nice vid understood it clearly 👍
Once I change out the pads on either one of my bikes I will happily do so I already planned on doing that come spring, Also bleeding the brakes the process of that 👌 Thank you for your feedback I appreciate that I try to make my how to videos clear and easily understood
Every time I try to put the oil filter in it pops out? should I try to hold it in with a screwdriver
Use an ncy breather hose David... It relieves the crankcases pressure and will extend your engines life
Also grab a trail tech tachometer/hr meter so u can know your rpm... It's literally winding a small cord around your sparkplug boot and electrical tape. Battery is said to last 3-5 years as well
My fourth stroke has been built like this for a long time now it is never overheated one time the RPMs don’t reach super high I have it tuned for TopSpeed I’m honestly tired of adding stuff to it Beside maintenance
@@davidhofinger4927 I can relate... Sometimes it's just easier to just ride em and enjoy em rather than constantly upgrading... At the end of the day they ain't hotrods, they're just scoots lol
@@Manwichman I’ve done absolutely everything I can do besides porting the head upgrading the valve springs and maybe one or two other things for an 80cc BB 4t build it’s basically tapped out And the fact that I could still take it on long road trips ride it consistently with periodic maintenance, good deal I’m happy with her 👌
@@davidhofinger4927 yeah that's where I am with mine. I spent the entire summer tinkering and upgrading and it's a trike, 50cc that does 47mph. No more to really get outta these little motors.
I remove my spark plug for clean and gap from the bottom. 5/8 padded socket !
Hi I just got a moped the guy told me I need to use 10 w40 on it but when I got another moped 5 years ago a different salesman at a different place says to use 5w 30 both were electric start and used gas and was and are 50 cc Am I missing something here
Yes, Temperature of the season.
When it’s cold, do you want to use a thinner oil In the warm weather, you want to use a thicker oil
Personally, I just run 10w 40 all year With no issues whatsoever, I recommend that you just stick to that I’ve never had one as you neither has any customer or any personal friend of mine
Well done!
Good job David. Did you have to make a custom brace/bracket to mount your exhaust/muffler?
Sure did, steel plate bracket out of a crate that new bikes come shipped
In
@@davidhofinger4927 Nice and Resourceful bro 👍
I have a 2023 ice bear 150cc vision i need to change my spark plug where do you get the spark plug from
@@bostonblock74 look up on any forum what size you need or just look at your plug now and it should tell you right on it
@@davidhofinger4927 thank you
thank you for showing me what the manual incredibly does not
Just wondering why you didn't empty the oil on the other side too? You would have gotten more out of it.
More work and there’s really barely little bits dribble left anyways, that other side gets less oil out than that nut. That’s why I chose to highlight this one.
Once it starts dripping get to tipping 🔥😂
Nice thanks for video my oil plug is so hard to get off
Secure the socket tight and tap her open with a rubber mallet
It always does the trick for tight nuts
@@davidhofinger4927 well thanks I’ll try that guess I’ll have buy one those
Nice video! Is it ok to use Mobil 1 10-40 synthetic? My icebear rocket has 350 miles, and that’s what I used for first oil change. A video I watched recommended it.
Yeah just as good, Long as it’s all synthetic 10w-40 4 stroke motorcycle oil of any brand it’s good to go 👌
I thought motorbike four-stroke oil was for wet clutches most scooters don't have a wet clutch so can use normal oil
Do you need to check the gap of the spark plug bro or the number 4629 got the perfect gap adjusted already, thanks
Nope it’s good to go out of the box, I’ve used them for years as is and it’s perfect
Great video, thank You for sharing❤🙏
No problem glad I could help
new scribe. luv the vid. own a 50cc myself. its modded up.
Well I appreciate it brother, this same bike here is getting a 52mm domed piston bore & a 44mm stroker crank combo this season.
Literally the absolute LARGEST CC you can go on top of a stroker crank for added displacement with the longer stroke.
It’s gonna RIP.
I will film the whole bulls process from beginning to ripping as usual with everything I do, the problems I come across with solutions and the final result.
Stay tuned for that
How do i know gear oil is full ??? Also what type to grease do i put on spark plug
I don't mean 2 bother u what is the millage on the gear oil change 150cc I got me a xpro x20 last January over a year ago its ran perfect since I got it, I now have 12oo miles on it. Thank u
The mileage on my bike as well my speedometer cable broke when I hit 4300
So I’m going to say I have at least 7 to 8000 miles on my bike right now
But I always change my oil every thousand at least but at this video I did not change it all season for about 2000 miles I change my oil frequently enough every one thousand
I pushed it to the limit in my standards in this video
As usual thank you
Hi David, I noticed you have a larger battery in your scoot. Do you have a link or part number for it?
Thanks in advance.
It is a 12 V 6 amp battery
I forgot the brand but I got it at my local Scooter shop but any 12 Volt 6 amp Battery is the same as the other one it fits inside the terminal tight but perfect
@@davidhofinger4927 Cool Just thinking about clearances. Looks like a Mighty Max Battery YTX7A-BS /12V 6AH 105 Cold Cranking Amps Will do the trick 👍
@@MindKontrolleProject any 12v 6A battery will fit In this terminal m, it’s tight but still good to go and it will not blow out any lights or electronic stuff either
The valvoline is the best oil i have found for these bikes that are made for motorcycles the mobile one oil burns so fast .
Yeah I’ve had no problem whatsoever with this brand of oil yeah also I have not tried other brands before so I don’t have an opinion but stick to what works right?
Maxima 4t scooter oil is really good also. I got kinda tired tho of 17 bucks a quart so I'm on Valvoline now too with a little MMO. Swear tho when I put an ounce of that in my fuel my scooter goes about 3mph faster
Love the rhymes haha. One question tho, should I also change the oil filter? or is it not necessary?
No need to change that it’s just a wire mesh it should stay good for a long time
When u went big bore what carb did u end up using may I ask? ..another dope vid
20mm Glixal CVK carburetor, I hope it helps someone out there
@@davidhofinger4927 yes me lol. I got rolling wrench 90cc BBK but Im have carb issues running to rich even leaned out to the max
Good job 💪
I Appreciate it man, I hope that it helped you out If you watch this video regarding your bike. If not thank you I try to do a clear and simple step by step on things for everyone to understand
thanks bro
@@djsyefsyef9288 np brother glad it could help
Just out of curiosity, how often do you change your gear oil? I'm getting ready to do a complete fluid swap on my bike, so this was really helpful thanks!
Gear oil is once per season that is the strongest most durable fluid in your bike. So next year after coming out of hibernation you fill your gear oil and you don’t have to worry about it until you drain the fluids
@@davidhofinger4927 Yeah, i'm gonna go ahead and do it now because i'll most likely be riding for most of the winter as well (especially if it's like last winter where it didn't happen till march lol)
I do everything once a year regardless of mileage
@@grazz7865 Pens on how much you ride your bike I rode this bike on long road trips all season you want to try to stick to the recommended oil change and spark plug change miles for continued longevity
Every 300 miles and I’ve been doing that since it was new and the bike is now 7 yrs old I change the gear oil every other oil change I put a new belt and rollers in before I put it in the back bedroom in October. I know it’s over kill at it’s finest but im a small engine mechanic part time and diesel mechanic full time so maintenance is a real big issue to me
Dave what main jet you running i have the same exhaust
96 man, anywhere from 92-98 should do the trick
@@davidhofinger4927 gotcha
@davidhofinger4927 how many turns out on your idle mixture I did 3
@@bikelifegee you wanna aim for 2 1/2, Personally, mine is turned to the left a quarter turn so 2 1/4, a little bit on the lean side.
@@davidhofinger4927 got it thanks
The spark plug gap?
We didnt see you calibrate and you also didnt mention it?🤔
Just use an NGK 4629 spark plug for a gy6 50cc motor
No gap needed, stock gap works perfect as is brother
So, I'm told by the manufacturer of mine, that the internal space of the engine and transmission are connected, so the engine oil also lubricates the transmission... but I'm not sure...
What kind of bike do you own?
What is the gap supposed to be set to?
Do not change it it works as it is perfectly fine for years now
At the gap that NGK sets With the plug out the box, Take it out put it in and run it it will be good to go
Thanks so much
No problem man I enjoy this
Hey my tool won’t get the plug out same tool same bike. Any suggestions
Go to your local auto parts store bring the spark plug that goes into your bike and find one that fits correctly or you can use an adjustable wrench
@@davidhofinger4927 I can’t get the the plug out with the tool is what I’m saying it just keeps spinning.
@@NobarrierLot31 Use a wrench, Use an adjustable wrench on the spark plug and twist it to the left
@@davidhofinger4927 thank you i got it
Why cange the spark plug? How do I know if I need to change it? what problem it can cause?
you want to give your Scooter fresh spark when you change your oil spark plugs don’t last forever Homie lol
It can cause your scooter to sputter and not run efficiently because the spark isn’t traveling quickly and strongly
Not so much on four strokes but it’s just a good thing to do because carbon builds up on the spark plug and restricts the spark from sparking it’s just an easy and good thing to do
@@davidhofinger4927 ok thank you
150cc scooter full synthetic oil how many miles should I change it.
Same deal, every 2000 miles or so 1800-2000
Thank u just subscribed.
@@TheDenverDope hell yeah thank you dude
This channel means the world to me I just like to help people with the questions that I had and could not find a clear answer for, that’s the purpose of my channel
To help others with questions I had when I started
THANK YOU
NP dude 👌
Almost a professional! ( Not cynical) .. but soon as you made a funnel & started pouring oil holding jug upsidedown it became evident.., ROOKIE …TIP=Hold qt. Or any jug with offset cap , cap side up. You will very rarely ever need a funnel again . Nice job on video though really.
Why even say something then thanks for the advice I’m gonna keep helping others with my “beginner” knowledge
Definitely not a rookie here just do things back yard style oh well
Nothing there on my 2 stroke scooter
Mine either.
2 strokes don’t take motor oil I hope you know that lol
2t’s gas and oil is mixed together in the cylinder either by a pre-mix conversion (the safest) or a separate oil pump that’s connected to the throttle cable
smart man thanks
Np
If it helped you with your bike or if you were just watching it to watch stuff
I’m glad that I could help you out and entertain.
@davidhofinger4927 yes it did finally i have now an idea getting to the spark plug and oil change , i am hoping that will sava me some bucks, anyway thank you . The video was,simple easy for dummies like myself. Cheers
that bike is 50 cc ??! in my country, scooter that big is 150 cc bro, wow.
50 yes but bored out to 80cc
I didnt tip my bike im just looking over your video after doing my oil change i rode it broke it in over 25 miles after the new oil change and it runs just fine but should i be worried
Nah, It’s not the biggest deal they would only be a little bit of oil left in there but if it was my bike I would get new oil make sure to tip all of the old oil out and replace it.
What that is doing is just mixing the fresh oil with a little bit of old oil it will run and be fine it’s just kinda tainted
You don’t screw it in to check it read your manual to get the proper amount of oil you just put the stick in and pull out to check
It doesn’t just slide in it’s a threaded pattern go ahead and try to force the threads against each other and you’re no longer have a dipstick that stays in its position lol
@@davidhofinger4927 I know what it does I have a Kymco to properly check the oil level is to insert the dip stick till it stops at the block then pull it out to check your manual says it mine says it
@@marcnissen578 I know that’s an inaccurate way of doing it because there’s still room to go when you screw it down and you’re not getting a fully accurate reading, I don’t read the manual to know how to work on my bike lol
So do we screw it in or just dip it on the top thread to get an accurate reading on the taotao50?
@@markn2393 If you want the most accurate reading screw it all the way in, I would not just dip it you’re gonna be off by a little bit