That headlight mechanism is ridiculously complicated, I'm surprised Honda would do something like that. The service you performed probably cost more than the scooter is worth. Great video. 👍 I'm still looking forward to the update on the Tata.
@@Scooter_911 Great look forward to an update. I don't know why I took to that series of Videos as I don't own and never have owned a scooter or a Motorbike. It might of been to see the under dog win out and prove everyone wrong.
@@Scooter_911 Great! can't wait. Great fix btw, and it seems like that you found the issue that causes most of those headlights to break. Might be very helpful for someone in the future. And if you plan to do more circuit board fixes, take a broken electric motor apart. They have enameled wires, very handy for bridging circuit boards.
Great old scooter, had mine for years with the headlight up. Sold it with the headlight up. The general consensus was, there all like that, don't even try to fix it.
@@Scooter_911 if you wanted to be REALLY spicy, I bet you could take a hobby-grade neodymium DC motor and put it in a 3d printed bracket to make it fit in the spot of the original converter, then get a boost converter to get the voltage up to 4S lipo territory and reeeeeally get that flip up-down action snappy! :p
That, my friend, is a pulse GCRV! One of 350 ever produced. We're rebuilding it for a customer but it is a VERY long term project but we are creating a video of the restoration. Hopefully it will be finished by the end of the year!
Most mechanics aren't that clever with electronics. They also won't spend the time to troubleshoot a board. I do. cause I hate spending money. And I have the time. I love solving electro mechanical issues. I don't believe in throwing parts at issues. N.D.T or Non destructive Testing is the route I like to take. That's why I watch this stuff. LOL! I've beeb educated about things like this, and compare you to the training I got. So I feel qualified to say, Again great job!
This is an awesome video! Thank you. As far as my light, I'm not getting power to the green wire with white stripe when the ignition is in the off position. I did replace the ignition switch with a aftermarket Amazon one I found which the wiring is a little different. Could that be my problem? Any ideas on how to get power to it with ignition off? Sorry I'm late to the party
Yes we are finding that a lot of the aftermarket ignition switches for a lot of bikes do not connect the proper circuits in the proper positions. Sometimes it is possible to remedy this by re-pinning the connector or soldering the wires to alternate terminals at the back of the switch. Other times there are no options and your best bet is a used switch in decent shape.
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That headlight mechanism is ridiculously complicated, I'm surprised Honda would do something like that. The service you performed probably cost more than the scooter is worth. Great video. 👍 I'm still looking forward to the update on the Tata.
Well you really cant put a price on pazazz you know? The tao tao will make its return, i promise...
The whirring noise at 18:20 is incredibly cute - it's like a robot starting up.
Hell yes...a scooter 911 video, been waiting for ages for this
Good to see you back 👍
Been far to long my friend! The shop's been keeping me busy but I've got a lot of videos planned for this year!
@@Scooter_911 that is awesome
Hope the TaoTao is still going strong
Any updates on Living with a Tao Tao ? Really miss your videos on it.
Been working on a. Comeback video for a while, just been super busy with the shop. I hope to have it out very soon my friend!
@@Scooter_911 Great look forward to an update. I don't know why I took to that series of Videos as I don't own and never have owned a scooter or a Motorbike. It might of been to see the under dog win out and prove everyone wrong.
It really captured a lot of hearts for some reason haha...
I'm so glad mine is operational
Great video on fixing something and making it work as it should rather than just getting by.
That's the only way we do things!
Nice fix. For future, nail varnish makes a great insulator for circuit board repairs, and if you need to it can be easily renoved with acetone. 💅
@@LS430VIP great tip!
He's back! Good to see you.
Good to see you too! I've got a lot planned for this year my friend!
@@Scooter_911 Great! can't wait. Great fix btw, and it seems like that you found the issue that causes most of those headlights to break. Might be very helpful for someone in the future.
And if you plan to do more circuit board fixes, take a broken electric motor apart. They have enameled wires, very handy for bridging circuit boards.
Woah that is an excellent tip my friend!
Welcome back
Glad to be back!
love your channel keep the content coming! you have helped me so much figuring out gremlins in scooters i work on.
That's great to hear! We've got a lot of content coming this year!
Great old scooter, had mine for years with the headlight up. Sold it with the headlight up. The general consensus was, there all like that, don't even try to fix it.
I think we might try to save a few more!
Great video bud, can't wait for more videos.
Thanks dude! Looking forward to putting them out!
Awesome video....thanks!
Thanks for watching!
DC motors, gearboxes, and bypassing circuit board lead failures? Now you're in my wheelhouse!
I know just enough to be dangerous my dude!
@@Scooter_911 if you wanted to be REALLY spicy, I bet you could take a hobby-grade neodymium DC motor and put it in a 3d printed bracket to make it fit in the spot of the original converter, then get a boost converter to get the voltage up to 4S lipo territory and reeeeeally get that flip up-down action snappy! :p
More Tao Tao please!
its coming back soon!
Great step by step ! Glad to see you back ! Shop looks full and busy !
Hahah almost too busy! It sure makes it harder to put out videos!
Great video, thanks. As always, endless screws... and I miss TaoTao😂
Great job!
Forget the headlight, what is that mini-jet-on-wheels at 0:48?! Looks crazy.
That, my friend, is a pulse GCRV! One of 350 ever produced. We're rebuilding it for a customer but it is a VERY long term project but we are creating a video of the restoration. Hopefully it will be finished by the end of the year!
@@Scooter_911 Nice, super excited to see that!
Most mechanics aren't that clever with electronics. They also won't spend the time to troubleshoot a board. I do. cause I hate spending money. And I have the time. I love solving electro mechanical issues. I don't believe in throwing parts at issues. N.D.T or Non destructive Testing is the route I like to take. That's why I watch this stuff. LOL! I've beeb educated about things like this, and compare you to the training I got. So I feel qualified to say, Again great job!
This is an awesome video! Thank you. As far as my light, I'm not getting power to the green wire with white stripe when the ignition is in the off position. I did replace the ignition switch with a aftermarket Amazon one I found which the wiring is a little different. Could that be my problem? Any ideas on how to get power to it with ignition off?
Sorry I'm late to the party
Yes we are finding that a lot of the aftermarket ignition switches for a lot of bikes do not connect the proper circuits in the proper positions. Sometimes it is possible to remedy this by re-pinning the connector or soldering the wires to alternate terminals at the back of the switch. Other times there are no options and your best bet is a used switch in decent shape.
I feel like you should’ve been playing wf - one headlight for this tutorial. 🎤
Would have been a great track for sure but copyright strikes ruin everything!
@@Scooter_911 you can always do what the late great Stobe the Hobo did and cover songs via piano. Show us your deep rooted love for yamaha 🎹 :)
@@jameswilkes7824 not a bad idea my guy!
Was the grease red n tacky?
Compre una igual y esta dañado el mecanismo o el motor nose. No baja ni sube. Que puedo aser o donde lo puedo conseguir usado o nuevo ?
Hi! Where can i buy it ?
Do I see that you are recently married?
Indeed