We bought a rickshaw in the USA (is it street legal though?)
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- Ever seen an auto rickshaw / tuk tuk in person? Chances if you've only ever been to the USA or Europe. you never have! However, much of the world uses these little three wheeled autos for everyday life. Some countries use them as taxis while others even use them for more practical reasons such as a hurst for a funeral! These little auto rickshaws / tuk tuks are incredibly hard to find in the USA, but we managed to snag one in Atlanta just recently! We can't wait to turn this little tuk tuk into another business venture, but for now we're having fun exploring and traveling around town in her. Today, we'd like to introduce you to our 2018 TVS King Auto Rickshaw (tuk tuk): Marigold!
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Every time they loose the grip from clutch immediately thats not how you should drive. Keep your clutch in your command release it steadily😢
You guys should visit India and explore our country's amazing culture and artwork and wonderful cuisines food and deserts and sweets and I hope whenever you visit I hope it will be a memorable for you
I subscribed....how much did it cost
guys left hand side cluck has to reales slow and race accelerator slowly that's yet and you are pro driver
The secret of smooth transition from Neutral to First gear is that when you put it on 1st gear, rev the accelerator gently then also gently (slowly) release the clutch until it goes on the biting point, where the vehicle will move slowly. Then when you feel that the acceleration is stable, release the clutch. Rev much and quick release of the clutch will result a damage to the vehicle.
I live in Mumbai and this is the first time in my life I saw an Auto Rickshaw following lanes and using turn signals. Feels like my brain is buffering :D
😂😂😂
So true in india majority of auto drivers , drive non less than a f1 driver.
😂
@@heisenberg19989 that happens after 10 pm. Majority of them get high on moonshine style desi cheap liquor, after that they drive like wrc rally driver like.
Oh, yeah. That is exactly the only thing unusual about the video.
As an Indian trying to show my daughter what an autorickshaw is , this video gave us a lot of joy
😂 glad it could bring y’all some joy! We’ve gotten a bit better at driving it since this video since then and we still absolutely love it!
@@chrisandsara it makes me smile too. I want one, I'm in Jamaica 🤡
@@chrisandsara by now you might have found the first gear should be released slowly and simultaneously you should raise accelarator slowly it requires practice. if you release abruptly the clutch or forget to raise accelerator it won't work.
@cs student he must be NRI
@cs student He live outside maybe
*** CLUTCH TIP *** Without giving it any gas, just slowly let the clutch out until it starts to move and then pull in the clutch again. This is called finding the friction point. Practice doing that a few times so that you get used to where it starts to move. Then, you can practice letting out the clutch so slowly and evenly that you'll be able to start moving at idle without giving it any gas. Once you can do that predictably, then practice letting the clutch out slowly while giving it some gas. Eventually, you'll be able to take off smoothly and quickly with no jerkiness. It's a balancing act that needs practice but you'll get it. LONG RUN, let the clutch out as fast as you can while accelerating but still taking off smoothly. This will help you not burn up the clutch too soon. Good luck!
He'll break something sooner or later dumping the clutch every time. 😢
As a motorcycle rider myself it’s killing me to see them release the clutch in that manner and over throttling it.
@@ivansoto760 These boneheads don't know anything about clutch and friction zone and all that stuff. Looks like they can't even drive a manual transmission car to understand the concept of how the clutch works.
My brain broke when. I saw them just dumping the clutch constantly.
I've noticed RUclipsrs don't watch RUclips tutorials 😊
He's one of the car owners on Just Rolled In 🤣🤣
I have never seen someone more happier riding an auto rickshaw before!😂
And better than never, at the end she mentioned it that it is from India. Most of the youtube trending Rikshaw buyers doesnt care to do so. They would do if if was from china.
The clutch is a mechanical process that helps ease the gears into play...so you have to be very smooth and take it slow with the release...and these are small engines so you have to keep the revs in check...everything else will come with practice! Love this
Go easy on the clutch release. And gentle on throttle too please 😀.
And on the railways too
Mostly use automatic transmission
Just drive like motorcycle
Thanks for the advice!
I had one in the past. The trick is to keep the vehicle in first gear with the clutch fully squeezed when you are at a junction. Never put it in neutral at a junction as it's difficult to put it in first gear and do the pick up.
So happy to see a TVS Auto running in the USA. Also very glad that it is withstanding all those clutch release tortures 😂😂. When you slowly (sllllooooowlyyyy) release a clutch you’ll hear a slight change in engine sound., that’s when you slightly give throttle. You’ll find the auto start to move like a flower blossoming. 😂😂
TVS stands for T. V. Sundram Iyengar, the founder of TVS Motor Company. Its principal headquarters is in Madurai, and its international headquarters is in Chennai.
International manufacturer that sells motorcycles . @50+ countries . ✌️
Madurai i thik so
TVS group is originally from Madurai.
Headquarter in Bangalore. Not in chennai
Hi Chris and Sara,
Just a little starting tip on the TVS Autorickshaw,
1. After pressing the clutch and shifting it to 1st gear, release the clutch slowly and gently simultaneously increasing the throttle gradually but not too much throttle on the 1st gear(25-30%)
2. Shift to 2nd gear, this time release the gear smoothly and increase the throttle (approx 30-40%)
3. Shift to 3rd and also increasing throttle.
Hope my explanation helps 🙏🏽. Enjoy you piece from heaven 🛺
From Samuel, Mumbai, India.
I certify this. XD
Me too
Yeah I was about to say this they are releasing the clutch completely it has to be released slowly 😅
@@Kishooore They are making the tuk tuk pop a wheelie or something dude.
and it have the reverse gear marked as R. only the first gear needs to be released slowly.
Im not sure even buying a premium car would give me such happiness, great to see you enjoy it!
A scooter bike would
Feather that clutch instead of popping it. It just takes a little practice to get the feel of it.
You are exactly right...
Correct! It's the last 1/16 of an inch that counts, let it out until it just starts to engauge, then give it a little gas and GRADUALLY let that last little bit of clutch out. I've never driven a tuk tuk, but in my younger days I lived on motorcycles. From what I can see in your video the running gear is just like the old mopeds and Vespa scooters, only it has reverse.
Mark did you mean bring it up to 7,000 and sidesteps the clutch?
@@Bozemanjustin Only if they’ve installed a line lock.
The clutch is exactly like that of a motorcycle. Be careful, don't take any high speed sharp turns it can roll over easily. Love from India.
So kind of you to offer a warning on how to drive safely! Love from the US (California)
Agreed! Was wondering if someone had given the heads-up coz it's really easy to roll over
i am tuk tuk driver in Sri Lanka.I love to see your driving tuk tuk.thank you.
Make videos
Reverse gear lever is available below the Handle. You have to lift the lever up and take reverse and put it back to its original place to start driving ahead.
no dude its a tvs so the reverse in the gear system.the beep sound comes when its one reverse
Bajaj has that,not tvs
Tvs has markings for which is for which in gear itself
Shhh. Have you seen how they drive forward? They ain’t ready for reverse yet 😄
It is nice to see our Indian Auto in America.. just work on your clutch & u will be fine...
Love from India 🇮🇳🤗
its from Thailand
@@ssdddffbackupssdddffbackup1795 it's an Indian company.
its funny to see
@@ssdddffbackupssdddffbackup1795 made in India, imported by USA
@@ssdddffbackupssdddffbackup1795 TVS is an Indian company
I'm an Aussie living in the Philippines.
We've had our "tookie" 7 years now and my wife loves to drive it.
Contemplating next year buying the new model.
Such fun to drive and so easy to park.
If you don't mind me asking, is it gasoline or EV?
@@erwinbordallo gasoline
Small tip on releasing the cluch-- Release the clutch gently, release the full clutch only after rickshaw starts to move forward, just don't release at once ❤️
Hahahahahaha... I think they know that. Or will learn on their own. It is same as riding a scooter. I wonder if they ever had a scooter
I know, I winced every time I watched them squeeze the clutch and then just completely release it. It's not a click shifter like on a mountain bike lol, you have to ease it in.
releasing the clutch is an art in itself 😂
also that clutch plate is crying. 😂
Yeah for Americans
@@SivaprasadNair True 😂😂🤣🤣
They can change it to pedals if required...which will be same as a car
@@SivaprasadNair that plate will be gone in a month XD
My father drove auto rickshaw in Assam India for 25 years and the rickshaw was like a family member to us. It born the cost of our small 4 member family for 25 years. Seeing this video I feel nostalgic now somehow even though I see Autorickshaw everyday here in India. Feels good to see you guys enjoying the ride with the auto. As many other viewers suggested leaving the clutch slowly is the key to prevent stalling. Awesome video ❤👌
Thanks! ☺️🛺
You are supposed to release the hand clutch slowly and increase the accelerator in harmony with releasing the clutch. e.g: release 1/4th clutch, accelerate a little, release 1/2 clutch, accelerate some more; release 3/4th clutch, accelerate some more; now the auto will start moving and you can take over; Also the sound of the engine also tells you the how much you have to accelerate; loud means too much. Its a smooth once you learn. You could also Watch some youtube tutorials. Enjoy!
yes that's it bhai
And it will become fine after first service. The engine rpm wi be adjusted to accommodate a lower rpm and stalling will not happen. This is true for most gear vehicles
Gen Xers cant drive manual transmisdions..lol
@@georgeszilva1223 I agree-very sad-John in Texas (2004 Civic 5 speed manual)
@@georgeszilva1223 gen x here they sure couldnt but in 1982 this gen x got his first car, a 1969 chevy biscayne 3 on the tree lol , damn i felt sorry for the clutch plate and any suspension that rickshaw might of had for real.....
Ease the clutch out, at the same time as you give it some throttle. Slow on both. You'll start to feel the point where the clutch engages and disengages. Keep practicing! 👍
exactly, its actulay like a motobike with tree wheels, the old vespa had the same system
Thanks for the tip!
Came here to say the same thing. You're "popping" the clutch. It's not an abrupt on/off thing. There's a friction point that you'll get to know.
And don't rev too much on 1st gear. Hold the clutch when you change gear otherwise you would damage gear box/clutch plate. I am not a tuk tuk guy but that's how you drive a geared bike. Please watch videos on how to drive geared bike.
That smile Chris and Sara are priceless when they saw that yellow autorickshaw in India it's always fun to ride a autorickshaw
Interesting fact In India Uber introduced auto rikshaw as a ride
Also it's now available in electric version
Wtf ? How ? And who said that uber introduced Auto ?
@@miraj1805 you dont know uber auto?
@@djagofficial i know uber auto...it doesnt mean there is no auto before uber ? How exactly uber introduced Autos in india ?
@@djagofficial uber just organised Autos to ride as taxi online in the app with better fare....
@@Prem-sy8mt so before uber u never ride in auto?....feel like you didnt read his comment and my comment correctly ?
Feeling sad for the clutch plate 😔😂 Hope it survived the torture. Loved the video 😁❤️
yeah, all of them are really bad at the gear shift. it can be so smooth. 😆
I think they either sold it by now or it is broken. It is not that difficult riding these.
It a motorcycle, right?
Needs some finesse on that cluch & gass..
You need to learn how to ease the clutch out. I don’t understand why you just let it go! I guess you have never driven a stick?
Thanks Chris and Sara for bringing the memories of learning Bajaj Super back.I still remember when my dad tought me how to drive Bajaj Super when I was in my tenth class (1994). He gave me the verbal instructions first on school play ground. when I let the clutch go all the way out very quickly on first gear, it made it jump and stall, he smacked me on my head and said that I need to have co-ordination of releasing clutch and acceleration. Initially it seemed so difficult but after the first hour I drove the Bajaj home like a pro. My mother was so happy watching me riding it for first time. Pretty much all the Indian who grew up in India during 80s and 90 know how to drive manual transmission scooter, and bike . It is fun to drive it with top down , and just be careful while turning especially three wheeler .
Your garage was literally built for a tuk tuk! 😂 This was such a blast to follow along the evolution of learning how to drive! Glad that Chris was playing it safe crossing the street so many times. 😉
Haha I know right?? Perfect fit! It was a pretty frustrating few hours but I think we have the hang of it!
What is Tuk Tuk?!!! That is an auto rickshaw!
@@chrisandsara DONT DO IT.... it's gonna tempt you to break all traffic rules.. let's leave the auto rickshaw in india.
@@protapsen1910 it's called Tuk Tuk in other parts of the world
@@Lame_Alpha I don't know why many westerns and south east asian countries call it "tuk tuk" , if its due to engine sound then what they will call it electric version, "Phoo Phoo " 🤔 may be.
Actually the name auto rickshaw is the automotive version of old rickshaw pulled by people/ horse in colonial period and there is a cycle rickshaw
So cool to see a TVS auto rickshaw on the roads in US! 😊
In case you still haven’t figured out the reverse gear, it’s the long lever on the floor, left hand of the driver’s seat. You need to pull it up to reverse, and put it back to its original position once u are ready to more forward again
Lever system is in Bajaj.To avoid bending and stress on the back for driver, TVS has introduced reverse gear in the handle bar itself
Thanks! We finally figured that out!
@@chrisandsararelease the clutch slower
Don't just drop the clutch, you're damaging either it and/or the gearbox this way. Try to slowly release it until you feel it grabbing, then add a little throttle and release it slightly more, gently. Once you are moving you can release it fully (yet smoothly). It'll take a little practice but will become second nature quickly once you get it. I suspect reverse gear is on the other side of neutral than 1st gear, but that should be easy to google. Good luck and enjoy your funky little rickshaw.
That's so funny, just a couple months ago I thought of buying one here in México for road trips. Great minds think alike 😂
You need one!!! Get a tuk tuk and they we can all road trip around Mexico!!
@@chrisandsara why would you drive it without any basic motorcycle experience. Tuk tuk is same as motorcycle as for clutch. Every time you let go off clutch instalty my heart also hurts instantly 😂 I would say Rip to gear box, still some lives left I guess, please let go of clutch slowly as you turn the gas throttle slowly with it.
@@chrisandsara it's a rickshaw. Tuk tuk tends to be a bigger vehicle (3 tire but bigger)..
Bro! Indian Electric base Rickshaw recently UK started to use professional level in their country.
best part of Rickshaw that it take less place n you can carry 3 people plus you are not locked up in vehicle i mean you get connected to fresh air instead feel uncomfortable in CAB and you can easily get in and get out compare to closed vehicles.
these Electric Rickshaw is best alternative option specially in vacation spot.
Agreed.
Here is a training tip, both for (most) bikes and for (most) cars: On flat ground with no traffic: Try to release the clutch very slowly from idle (no throttle), just to get some muscle memory for where and how the clutch bites. The acceleration will move your body a bit backwards, this can cause sudden, very hard clutch operation. Followed by stalling or jumping. So your clutch hand (or leg) must not "follow", but operate in a relaxed way, almost decoupled from the rest of your body. After some training on idle, apply power and get the vehicle moving smoothy. Without cooking the poor clutch. It is REALLY not very difficult, just basic training. I taught both my sons to drive after starting this way. And this was the method I was told when I first rode a bike and drove a car, when around 12-13 years old.
Love it, y'all! Now you've got to go to India to see them in the wild!
Lol in the wild
Lmao🤣🤣
No, you don't. They are a menace to society. Highly unstable cause of the 3 wheels, noisy, high carbon emissions, and a pain on the road for other drivers. These things are the main reason for the high accident rates in India.
@@turanamo that's not true sir, two wheelers cause the most number of accidents in india. Tuk tuks are cheapest taxi u can take for small routes without having to worry about traffic (small size cab), much better than a bike. Plus you get cover from rain and sunlight.Not all tuk tuk drivers drive roughly.
@@turanamo No they're not.
OMG yes cash cab style it. That could be an entire RUclips channel in itself. Sign up to drive people around in Uber and surprise them with Cash Tuk Tuk!!
This is a great idea!!
Fake Tuktuk maybe....
Super. Made me happy. Good to see the Auto being addressed as she.
It was fun to see you guys trying your hands on an Indian made auto-rickshaw. My dad was having identical manual transmission geared two-wheeler (Bajaj Super scooter). The trick for a smooth take off is to release the clutch on your left hand slowly and gradually without any initial acceleration. All the best.
My jaw hurts from smiling and giggling so much! Yellow is my favorite color 💛 so I really hope to see yall out in Chatt in her!!
Yay, we were hoping to make folks laugh! If you see us in Marigold say hey!
@@chrisandsara In India, the passengers looking for an auto rickshaw ride yell out "Aye Auto" to get the drivers attention.
Local Chattanoogan here!!! I lived in Guatemala for a couple of years and i fell in love with the tuk-tuks!!!! I’ve always thought about getting a couple of them and starting a tourist taxi service to go around downtown!! I’m am so excited to know that there’s a group of people in Chattanooga that love these amazing vehicles!!
Love it!! It’s essentially a motorcycle. You’ll get it right eventually and be glad you have it. No one will hit you because it’s so unusual they’ll see you. Had the same experience on my motorcycle sidecar outfit.
Thanks! Already feeling more confident riding it after lots of practice!
Ok… it’s official… we need to come visit you so you can drive us around in this 🙌😂😊
😂😂 you best believe we will. We could drive you to Dollywood (it’ll take two days though)
I have been on a rickshaw so many times here in India but seeing you guys ride it made me laugh so much. Makes me want to join you guys on your fun. 😂
The key here is to slowly release the clutch while increasing the throttle and there you go with a smooth ride, also when you turn it around make it a habit to slow down and turn it otherwise at higher speed it might topple up.
Enjoy!
Thanks for tip!
nope red oine tjen fast rwjes cañ ball run it
Always wanted one of these, but was never sure if they were street legal in the US (plus logistic considerations like importation, fees, and parts always seemed to be a stumbling block).
Guys if you have a stalling problem quick tip.... release the clutch slowly while riving the engine.
I can't wait for this to be the new trend! This thing is awesome!
LMAO! EASE out the clutch while giving it gas! I was crying for that poor Tuk-Tuk's clutch!
Haha! Thanks for the tip!
Chris, simple tips.
Don't rev while releasing the clutch, find the engagement point at low revs and get used to it. Clutch fast but de-clutch smoothly and slowly.
When changing the gear hit the clutch and rev match, don't give too much time, shift the gear but release very slowly.
Don't turn rapidly (Autos have very high chance of over turning if a turn is taken too sharp).
Its like a motorcycle, but with hand gears. Many of us are grown riding scooters here, so we can some what relate to this.
So many kind and friendly comments from internet friends over in India! So many smiles watching this! It's just like shifting a motorcycle (but classified as a golf cart???)
No it's just called as rikshaw or auto rikshaw here and it's only used for alternative of taxi or cabs here
We used to have two such autorickshaws and I still remember the day when I gave it a try. Amazing memories 🤩
I would love to get one of these and do tours around my city. Looks like a lot of fun!
If you're looking to make the shifting easier, its possible the clutch needs adjustment. This is usually an easy process since it should just be a cable like a motorcycle.
Otherwise, practice feeling for the friction zone, which should be roughly halfway out when you release the clutch lever. As long as you hold the RPMs up, it shouldn't stall.
I have a feeling the clutch is engaging late (when the lever is almost all the way out) so it's awkward keeping the revs up toward the end of the clutch throw
This video brought me so MUCH JOY! Great jobs guys! And as always- the editing is amazing!! :D
So glad we could bring some joy!! Thank you so much for watching!
Great vid guys haven't laughed so much in ages :-) Slowly ease out the clutch while giving it a little gas. Looks like you're letting the clutch pop too fast. You'll get the hang of it and find the sweet spot soon enough.
So glad we could give you a laugh! Thanks for the tip!!
Rickshaws are also quite common in Jakarta, even now there are several makes we still call them "Bajaj"
Happy to see the tuk tuk accepted in DMV. There is indeed a Market for electric tuk tuks. Hope @mahindra and @tvs are watching your videos. Tip: Timing between the clutch release and the throttle is key.
On normal flat roads: Slowly release the clutch on gear 1, with slight throttle.
On the up slope: more throttle and slowly release the clutch on gear 1.
Never release the clutch so fast, else it will wear off faster.
Hope this helps
Thank you for the advice!
Looks fun. There are loads of battery powered autorickshaws now getting sold by companies like Mahindra, Bajaj and Kinetic. Those require little driving skills and are excellent for joyrides. I took over from the driver a few days back and managed to drive 7kms of fairly busy roads. It was great! Haven't tried a conventional one yet.
While changing the gear loud noise coming out,means you guys will surely damage the gear box soon ...its just like driving a bike. The only the difference is it has 3 wheels on it and the gear shifting is in your hand .After some days or a month you will be use to it and definately you guys gonna love it.
Hey chris one key suggestion is never feel stressed wile driving manual cause it may freeze you ,and feel the power of it ,honestly i drove many auto and manual ones but the fun part is manually changing the gears and driving it is the real fun as you completely own a vehicle instead of relying on some actuators.Slowly give raise on acceleration and release the clutch so you wont feel the jerk while engaging the clutch after some days you will get a smooth start and never raise it too much and engage the clutch it might damage your clutch .
that's great advice, thank you!
You guys are gonna make a lot of Indian expats' day! ❤️
Registered as a golf cart !!! Can't wait to see the look on my golf colleagues when i rock up to the course on something like this LOL .
The electric version Autorickshaw are also epic with the noise reduced 🔥
Noise is plus point for them dude
The nostalgic noise is the entire point :)
Auto noise oda irundha dha bro oru auto feel kedaikum 😃
I never expected a Autorickshaw in united states. fortunately google landed one, that's the luckiest video I saw ever. best of you Chris ad Sara. that's really awesome. also the tuk tuk ride is fun ride. we Indians would love to see the video, where you guys got it registered and how the officer approved that as a motorcycle? totally its great. Why cant you open a dealership in USA for TUK TUK. I will import from here... LOL :-))
By the way if you guys face any problem in tuk tuk maintenance and repair, let me know. I will give you the information of it.
Just curious to know, how much it costed to your door including registration??
Totally a great and fun video..... LOL total LOL......
Good to see it called a rickshaw. So many people insist on calling it a tuk-tuk which is a generic name used in the Philippines. They are made in huge numbers in India and Pakistan - they are known as auto rickshaws. Original rickshaws were hand pulled, and others are cycle rickshaws
Nice! Looks like it would be a lot of fun to drive. Be careful the short wheel base it would be easy to roll over while turning too fast. Try easing out the clutch while giving a little gas you should be able to take off without jerking.
Once we got the hang of it, it's been pretty fun! Thanks for the tips!
It will be very reliable as long as you don’t screw up the clutch!!
Those things are so underappreciated, wish there would be more of them! It would be impractical during the winter months of Canada but during the summer, it would be so perfect!
Why would you want more? They are just so uncomfortable. Maybe for your roads the stiff suspension is not an issue. But for us it’s way too stiff.
I was born in India and as a Chattanooga local this gives me tremendous joy seeing a Rickshaw in Chattanooga. I HIGHLY recommend you visit India.
Why don't you visit them and take a ride on that rickshaw?
Hopefully you can see us riding it around Chattanooga sometime!
That's a Cute Car 😘😘😘😘👍
I Have seen these Tuk Tuks in India....
You Can Customise it's Colour 😂
Can Install Doors...
But This Thing is Really Adorable 🥰
If this is from India, It is very good, sturdy, capable of carrying even five to six persons, very inexpensive to maintain and can be modified to a camper or a cargo vehicle. Usually it has 4 gears and does well even in very poor roads
Can you believe, we used share the same auto for 12 people at a time….. those days were crazy 😅
Hey Chris and Sara
Congratulations for the Rickshaw / TuckTuck
You guys are doing great as far as operating the vehicle,
The gear shift is liner, i.e it will go in sequence,
Neutral for ignition and self
1st gear to start moving (Please leave the Clutch - the break like liver a bit slowly when you shift gear form Neutral to First gear and so on. Plz don't leave the clutch liver immediately when you shift gear, that the only thing you guys are doing it wrong.)
2nd/3rd/4th all gears shift with clutch pressed and then slowly leave it once you go a comfortable momentum.
Slowly you will get used to it, I am sure its a 6 months old video so you guys must have already championed the above steps. Still I felt like sharing.
Enjoy your small little cute ride .. its very dynamic and useful little vehicle.
It's like a motor cycle, you ease the clutch out with a little throttle on, don't dump the clutch leaver out, ease it out.
This thing is PURE FUN. Never experienced anything like it!
Great to see you guys are bought Tuk Tuk in USA 🇺🇲 have a great experience with your new vehicle
We love it!
this made me laugh so hard. came across your video searching for vehicles like this. great job!
haha! thank you! Glad we could make you laugh. :)
Ease the clutch when you release. Will fix the jerking when you roll out 😀 Great to see an AutoRikshaw in North America!
I'll definitely buy one for non commercial 😁👍
***Suggestions if u like:
1. Use a kind of pet name to your Auto instead of tuk tuk.
2. Arrange small serial lights at the bottom and inside to tuk tuk it would looks more gorgeous.
3. Stick ur names in the mirror sides if u like it.****
You must start charging a quarter for a kilometre 😂😂
Loved it! Learn to feather the clutch with a little throttle and then let ‘er rip! You also need a tip jar with a sign, “Tips appreciated!” 😂
Great idea 😂
The young man just drops the clutch instead of feeding it in and bringing up the engine revs!
🤣🤣🤣Brilliant 👏 SO much more fun than I ever expected. And super practical as a home base vehicle. Love it! ❤️
We're so slammed with our build this is a welcome break and hysterical joy to watch. Needed this🤣 Hope to see you on the road somewhere soon. Blessings friends, James and Kim ❤️
Haha so glad we were able to give ya a good laugh!! Would love to see y'all on the road!
Lot of people have trouble in releasing clutch. Once I was visiting Hamburg, Germany. A new driver was assigned to take us to a mall as the main driver was sick. The guy everytime stops to restart vehicle was jumping. Then I taught him a trick, after that he was so happy, said " why didn't somebody told me earlier" ? if you understand clutch mechanism, it's very easy to drive any vehicle in heavy traffic, uphill terrain etc. When a vehicle is stationary engine running and the gear is in neutral, the engine side gear is moving driving(rotating) the clutch plate assy. Clutch assy is basically two sets of metal plates in between frictional pads(mostly hard cork plates) fecilitate to transfer rotary motion from engine side drive plates to wheel side main gear in the gear box. In normal condition when engine started and vehicle is in neutral gear the clutch plates are engaged, main gear in gear box is rotating but since the gears of all other gears (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,rear) are disengaged from wheel driving gear- so the vehicle is stationary if there is no slope on road. Now in order to move the vehicle need to overcome static friction as the vehicle is stationary and very high + dynamic friction. So initially to move a vehicle from stationary condition we need more torque and less power, thus we use 1st gear, it is the largest gear, which when engaged transmits rotary motion to wheel, as it is lagre gear and transmits from small gear to further small gear(gear ratio depends on design), the speed is reduced but torque(load bearing capacity in simple language) is high. Now the trick comes in engaging stationary gear to moving gear, if not done properly it can damage the gear (teeth may shear off). To do this first action is to press cluch. As soon as the clutch lever is pressed, the main gear in gear box is disengaged as long as clutch is kept pressed. Next action is to engage the desired gear, for stationary vehicle to move it should be 1st gear. Upto hear is OK, no difficulty. now is the tricky part to release clutch pedal and press accelerator. Here we need to recollect clutch assy, one side moving other side not moving, we need to move that part and put the vehicle in motion. the clutch must be released very slowly, otherwise the stationary vehicle load comes suddenly on the moving part causes a jerk and stops the engine, it can also break the gear, in case of two wheeler it can cause serious injury. Now my trick comes handy which I told to that Hamburg guy. To get a smooth take off, do not release the clutch full, slowly release till half and see that the vehicle started moving, here hold the clutch pedal for a while do not release to full, let the static friction on the vehicle must be overcome. Once the vehicle started moving 1~2 metres now to overcome the dynamic friction need to release the clutch slowly and full, simultenously pressing accelerator pedal. Lot of people are not aware that to move a vehicle slowly on a plain surface ( not inclined), do not need to press accelerator at all. Only clutch release of half is enough, and use of light use of brake is enough, this comes handy in heavy traffic wnen need to move very slow ( like markets, parking etc.) or for inch movement. For steep uphill movement need to go at low gear may be 3rd, 2nd or sometimes even 1st gear if speed is slow and fully loaded vehicle, try not to stop. but if at all required to stop to move again up without backward movement is bit tricky. Here also same half clutch technique works very well. Keep holding on to brake and clutch (engine running and 1st gear applied) , release only clutch slowly, when almost half clutch is released, you will feel the vehicle is vibrating ( release clutch to that point only), hold the clutch pedal there, and now slowly start releasing the brake, you will reach to a point when the vehicle will try to move forward or will not move bacward but slowly vibrating.now holding the brake there try to release the clutch very little to check if the vehicle moves forward ( if the steepness is less it will move forward), now is the quick action required, holding the clutch there release brake and press accelerator (not too much, just enough to move the vehicle forward, even if it is pressed more nothing happens only engine will speed up little, only care to be taken that no obstruction ahead), and once vehicle moves ahead, job is done. This needs practice, because every vehicle has different characteristics, so the diff. clutch setting, accelerator setting matters, but basic trick remains same. As long as the vehicle is in motion, for changing to other gear clutch must be pressed and can be released immediately, but the minimum speed or little more of that gear must be maintained. Also in hilly area lot of accident takes place due to unknown terrain and lack of driving expertise. When driving downhill, minimum braking with normal brake pedal to be used, instead gear braking to be used. Means while steep down hill driving, engine must be on and a low gear (preferably 2nd or 1st gear) to be used, should not allow the vehicle to speed up much. Clutch/ brake to be used minimum. Even while braking only brake to be used in short break, if clutch is pressed engine gear braking gets disengaged. If the brake is used frequently, the brake fluid gets hot ,the viscocity reduces, bubbles formed, which causes brake to fail. My writing has become very long. But the auto rickshaw video, they are not using the clutch properly, the left hand lever is clutch and changing of gear is with twisting movement of left side handle, for every time gear changing left hand clutch lever must be operated. Right hand lever is front brake, Rear brake or the main brake is below as foot pedal. This vehicle milage is about 35 Kms. I am sorry to have such long writing, I thought of sharing my experience. However, these are my personal views only, again sorry to bore with such long writing.
Great purchase! BTW, there should be a lever near the seat that makes the first gear act as the reverse gear.
Thanks!
TVS reverse gear at the left hand, different with Bajaj RE which, the reverse gear use lever at the right seat.
Release the clutch gently, don't let go of it in one go and feather the throttle along while you are at it... You guys will become a smooth operator... best wishes and cheers to your new adventure 🙏 Namastay.
gotta be slow and gentle when releasing the clutch from a dead stop.. you'll find the sweet spot that will allow you to roll away smoothly
Ease out on the clutch while feathering the gas. Don’t pop the clutch
OMG we were dying! We laughed at the fact that you guys are all too young to be comfortable with driving a manual vehicle. You guys need to get some of us older folks to help you. :) You're "popping the clutch." As others have already said, you have to SLOWLY release the clutch as you give it gas. Think of a see saw - If you jump off the low end, the person on the high end will come crashing down. If you wait until you're both level and slowly get off the other person won't fall hard. Love you guys! Sue & Chelle from Minnesota
That's a great way to look at it, thanks!
The reverse gear should be a lever under the console. Pull it up, put the normal gear in 1st and drive. The beauty is that you get as many speeds of reverse gear as forward gears.
Don’t dump the clutch. Ease off the clutch handle while maintaining some throttle.
Super Cool. Okay when we lived in Sri Lanka we seriously considered buying our own tuk tuk. But in the U.S. that's a whole different kettle of fish!! Hahaha. Good for you! Bravo.
Tip: Release the clutch slowly and when it starts moving then give acceleration 😃
Your Tuk Tuk is so cute! I want to go for a ride around Chattanooga with y’all!
Thanks! If you see us on it around time say hello!
Oh my, Y'all put a smile on my face ☺️!!!
Yay so glad to hear it!
The gears are like stick shift in a car, except you use your hands. Pressing the lever disengages the clutch and then you rotate to change the gear. If it is sluggish or you smell something metallic, replace the clutch ( same as in a car).
Convert it to an electric motor, use your solar to charge, turn it quiet. Add some doors. Make it Free Travel.
Love that idea!!! 😁
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I love these guys so excited 😆... It's Indian product...we use it for quick commuting
Motorcycle operation system. Clutch lever on left, slowly let it out while revving to specific torque traction by opening up the throttle on the right. The lever closest to the steering column base on the left is a brake pedal and the other brake lever is on the side as the throttle.
Motorbike gear shift : 2 related pedals to move lever up of down
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That is a beautiful autorickshaw. ❤️
Oh my thank you so much for the laugh. Side note it took me forever to drive a stick shift and I so understand how it feels stall out and not get to go over and over. Then then you finally get omg it feels so good. I know you both will get down soon. It's hard but at least your having fun 💜💙
So glad we could give you a laugh! Oh man yes, it can be SO frustrating but there is such satisfaction when you finally get it!
If you know where the friction point is let the clutch out to there when you're starting going up a hill before you start giving it any gas use the clutch to hold it in place once you get good at that you'll never stall again.
Haha can't wait to see this be the next best thing in the US , turns out couple years later riding an auto around Silicon valley is a thing.