How to fix EVERYTHING on a 150cc GY6 Chinese scooter 2014 Tao Tao BWS (Yamaha Zuma clone)

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In this video, I bought a 2014 Tao Tao BWS 150 scooter with 13,215 Km (8211 miles) and had to fix everything.
Torque specifications:
Clutch nut: 36 ft-lb or 49 Nm
Variator nut: 36 ft-lb or 49 Nm
Transmission belt cover bolts: 7.3 ft-lb or 10 Nm
Exhaust studs to head (8mm size): 7.3 ft-lb or 10 Nm
Exhaust bracket to engine bolts: 18 ft-lb or 24 Nm
Rear wheel nut: 80 ft-lb or 108 Nm
Spark plug gap: 0.025" or 0.65mm
Spark plug torque: 10ft-lb or 14 Nm
Valve to rocker clearance intake: 0.004" or 0.102mm
Valve to rocker clearance exhaust: 0.005" or 0.127mm
Valve cover bolts: 8 ft-lb or 11 Nm
Exhaust nut torque (6mm studs): 8 ft-lb or 11 Nm
Exhaust nut torque (8mm studs): 12 ft-lb or 16 Nm
Muffler clamp bolts: 30 ft-lb or 40 Nm
Brake lever banjo bolt: 19 ft-lb or 26 Nm
Engine mounting bolt: 36 ft-lb or 49 Nm
Shock bolt to frame: 22 ft-lb or 30 Nm
Parts:
Battery: YTX7A-BS
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Variator kit
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Belt size: 835 20 30
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Exhaust studs 6mm (stock) or 8mm
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Metal exhaust gasket
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Tire size: 130/90 - 10
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Bent tire valves
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Straight tire valves
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Spark plug NGK CR7HSA
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Valve cover gasket
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PAIR block off plate
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Fan shroud set
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Fan cover gasket
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Brown seat cover vinyl
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Stapler
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Staples T50 - 3/8" - 10mm
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Throttle cable 80"
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Brake light switch
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W5W - 194 - 168 LED bulbs
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BA20D LED headlight bulbs
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Fuel petcock
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Tools:
Rolling wrench CVT holder
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Flywheel puller tool
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8mm x 1.5 tap
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Tire valve tool
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Feeler gauge set
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0:00 intro
0:55 inspection
4:35 replacing the battery
4:55 does it start?
5:45 charging system test
6:22 remove body plastic
7:01 identifying emissions components
9:10 remove the air box
9:57 inspect the CVT
11:01 remove the variator
13:15 remove the kickstart
14:14 inspect the clutch
15:43 measure the drive belt
16:39 install the clutch
17:17 replace the variator and rollers
18:42 install the new drive belt
20:04 how the CVT works
21:02 installing the CVT cover
22:03 remove the carburetor
22:34 remove the gas tank
23:01 identify fuel hoses
23:34 remove the exhaust
24:10 remove the engine
24:54 repair cylinder head threads
27:08 install new exhaust studs
28:03 remove rear wheel
28:26 inspect rear brake
29:07 replace rear tire
33:39 install rear wheel
34:52 check the spark plug
35:49 adjust the valves
37:51 delete the PAIR emissions system
40:00 install the valve cover
40:43 install cooling fan shroud
42:10 install muffler and exhaust pipe
43:22 re-upholster seat cover fabric
45:39 remove front plastic fairings
47:00 replace throttle cable
48:51 fix brake switch
50:07 bleed front brake
51:59 different types of DOT brake fluid
52:45 replacing headlight bulbs
54:52 polish the speedometer plastic
55:25 rage kick the scooter
56:24 make battery box brackets
57:25 install the engine
58:06 adjust rear brake cable
58:30 test the gas tank and fuel petcock
59:19 install the gas tank
59:37 clean the carburetor
1:02:28 assemble the carburetor
1:04:55 install the carburetor
1:05:57 connect engine wiring
1:07:05 install air box
1:07:51 replace all rubber hoses
1:10:08 engine oil change
1:11:10 transmission gear oil change
1:12:21 install battery and start engine
1:13:25 assemble body plastic
1:14:33 scooter broke down and left me stranded
1:16:39 diagnosing no start
1:17:15 remove the stator / magneto
1:18:47 charging system wiring diagram
1:20:23 testing the stator
1:23:17 install the new stator
1:23:52 testing the CDI
1:24:46 charging system test
1:25:33 LED headlight upgrade
1:26:54 rewiring the headlights for DC
1:28:20 saving electricity
1:29:27 fix the brake light socket
1:30:33 final test ride
1:32:13 replacing the mirrors
1:33:15 old parts
1:33:33 parts and labor price estimate
1:35:46 does a Chinese scooter save you money
1:36:54 conclusion

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@lilmnm616 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I watched this whole video and I didn't even need to fix a Chinese scooter.

@shouldabeenaborted 7 ай бұрын

Me too lol

@WillyEarl098 6 ай бұрын

I also did, but because I'm contemplating buying one.

@tomhgeary 6 ай бұрын

@@WillyEarl098 I also did, now i'm thinking about buying one just to fix it, looks fun

@Mad_Skill_Garage 5 ай бұрын

Ha ha 😂 me too!

@OscarInAsia 4 ай бұрын

Lol... I just posted a similar comment. We must be really bored! 😂

@PsyMongazoid 8 ай бұрын

It takes a special kind of person to buy a Chinese scooter when they know _exactly_ what they're doing!! I'm in awe.

@anthroplant7879 9 ай бұрын

You're the rare breed of individual who truly understands engineering AND mechanics to the practical limit. This is an incredible Video, please keep up the good work.

@isibma Жыл бұрын

Paul, you have the most patience in the world! I bet to put this video together with all the description and the filming and the fixing was sooooooo much labour. You are awesome! I like how precise you describe everything and even when is 1.5 hours long I watched it all! Cheers from Canada :)

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I was wondering if anyone would actually sit there watch all of it. It takes me about an hour to make each minute of video, so this video was about 98 hours of work.

@isibma Жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul I watched it all!! And now I’m even more impressed 🤘🏼so much dedication! and the small jokes perfectly timed are the cherry on the top. 👍🏼

@NewHampshireJack Жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul This was a pleasant couple of hours early on a Saturday morning. The extra 1/2 hour was used to brew up a nice mug of caffeine and wash up a few dishes to save Beautiful Bride some time when she wakes up. Why did you make my day? You convinced me that our original decision was correct. If ever we decide to purchase anything with two wheels for use as an "urban assault vehicle", We will 1. purchase a new machine. 2. do my regular super-maintenance schedule to make it last, and 3. purchase the best quality machine we can find. Watching you from our secret retirement location in Bulacan province, on Luzon Island in the Republic of the Philippine Islands.

@Grantly Жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul that's crazy man. Such good work. I think the algorithm brought me here by way of fixing my Bayliner dog clutch. Weird.

@Grantly Жыл бұрын

My god man. This is some wormhole.

@markdraper3469 Жыл бұрын

The first Honda scooter I rode was a rental in Tahoe back in like '92. Reliable enough to make a business. 10 years later I got a 2 stroke Zuma which lasted 12 years totally bulletproof including a flood in '06 and it fired up after a couple weeks just sitting. Imagine my total disappointment when I went through 3 Chinese scoots between 2014 and 2018. The Jonway lasted the longest at 2 years (and 3 belts) but the Tao Taos simply disintegrated. If you're going to actually NEED your scoot, it pays to buy better.

@MistahMatzah Жыл бұрын

The manufacturer (good luck figuring out who that is) simply doesn't care how long it lasts once you receive it in running condition. It's awful.

@andrewallison9216 Жыл бұрын

I'm the 3rd owner of a 2008 Roketa. It sat in the barn of the guy I got it from for 2 or 3 years. New battery,fuel and fuel lines got it going. That was 4 or 5 years ago. Just put new tires and a belt on it last weekend, runs great.

@HobbyOrganist Жыл бұрын

Wierd, because my 2012 TaoTao 50 bought new never gave me any real problems at all, I had it for 10 years, even riding it in the winter here in Iowa as long as there wasnt ice on the pavement. You DO have to immediately on getting any of these- replace all the cheap rubber hoses, the crappy torch plug and the sealed carb. I replaced all of those and rejetted a new carb to run best. I also bought Kenda tires and replaced the belt with a quality kevlar belt. I FREQUENTLY changed the oil, the key is keeping that oil changed and clean and using premium gas which was all I ever used due to the high compression engines. I had about 8k on the odometer when I decided to get a new TaoTao 50 18 months ago My ONLY two complaints are; The ABS plastics break down in the sun/weather rapidly and become very brittle, when you have to change something like the headlight bulb and remove the plastic covers to do it, it almost always breaks, and after trying "these will fit your scooter" replacements from 2 scooter outfits and neither one fitting at all, I went to TaoTao's OEM parts site and got the exact perfect fit replacements. You really HAVE to go back to Tao Tao's site to get the OEM parts that FIT, you go elsewhere like I did for the plastic and the broken brake handles you NEVER get the right one that fits the first try or 2nd, and its a PITA. The seat cover likewise gets destroyed in the sun, replaced that twice, wind knocked the bike over twice breaking a brake handle which was a pain to get replacements- the front one has the master cyl on it. So I took the center stand off and heated it with a torch and bent both legs out an inch each to get better stability, no more wind blown issues after that. The other thing I hate is the crappy design of the kick starter mechanism behind the pedal, there's a strong spring and a thin little C clip and washer that holds it together, invariably even on replacement cover assy- the C clip pops off and the half gear gets off track. You DO have to adjust the valves, which is another cause of no-starts on hit days. This week I had a no spark condition at random, I replaced the CDI and it immediately started right up at the touch of the button, so you need to keep one on hand just in case! My 2012 TT's CDI lasted the entire time I had the bike, this time it lasted 18 months

@andrewallison9216 Жыл бұрын

@♬ HовЬу Ояgaиїšт ♬ regarding the valves, I will be working on those tomorrow as I'm having issues with it dieing when I come to a stop, usually when there's a line of traffic behind me.

@williamprescott5591 Жыл бұрын

@@HobbyOrganist it sounds like you have done alot of work that bike, only question is why 50cc? license requirements or personal choice?

@JustWasted3HoursHere Жыл бұрын

Normally, there is no way on Earth I would watch an hour and a half long video about repairing a Chinese scooter. But your unbelievable patience in pushing through to the end kept me watching. My very first vehicle was a 49cc Honda Scooter. I don't remember what it was called (this was early to mid eighties) but it never gave me any trouble whatsoever even though I drove it to school and back for 3 years. Top speed was a cool 28mph (unless you were driving down hill), so other drivers hated me. But, it was really good on gas* and was super reliable. * So good, in fact, that on more than one occasion I ran out of gas because the gas gauge was under the seat and I would just totally forget about it. I estimated I was getting about 110 mpg back in the day.

@JustWasted3HoursHere 11 ай бұрын

@LaneAWD_OwO Yes, I believe it was! Bright red with a kick-start on the left side (in case the electric start didn't work or the battery was low) and a long black seat so you could actually carry two (which slowed you down even more!) But I still have good memories of that thing.

@ShamblerDK Жыл бұрын

It's absolutely **crazy** to me that it's only been driven for half a year. It looks much, much older. I thoroughly enjoyed your slow descend into madness. 10/10 will watch more of your videos.

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The previous owner rode it half a year, but the scooter is 8 years old. Of course it looks like it's 50 years old.

@herrpez Жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul That makes a heck of a lot more sense. I'm 2m30s in and came to the comments because I was confused as heck as to how the previous owner managed to do all that wear and tear in such a short amount of time. 😂

@Andy-df6gm 11 ай бұрын

@@herrpezi was starting to think the speedo/odometer had been swapped for one with lower k's

@scooterchannelanddoityoursel Ай бұрын

Its an explanation why you should never buy a chinese Scooter

@scooterchannelanddoityoursel Ай бұрын

@@Andy-df6gmmaybe the factory worker took the new Scooter and sent his old one to the buyer

@Booboosik Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a video. Was glued to the screen the entire time. Seriously, way better than any Avatar crap Hollywood produces.

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks! My goal was to share the whole Chinese scooter experience. It's hard to fix something that doesn't want to be fixed. I wonder if they ever got that unobtainium?

@lil__boi3027 Жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul thats actually really interesting, im learning on mechanics and scooters simply from this, if you fix other scooters/ vehicles feel free to upload them

@emilja.4205 Жыл бұрын

This popped up on my feed, watched the whole thing and just subbed. I used to work on cars and small engines. Seeing your diagnoses, explaining, repairing, cost/time breakdowns and being totally honest is just awesome. Great video 💯 You're up there with my favorite channels: Mustie1, Torque Test Channel, Vice Grip Garage, Project Farm, Junkyard Digs and others etc.

@LabCoatPaul 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the awesome compliment! I also love torque test, vice grip garage, project farm, and junkyard digs. I try to make sense of everything as much as I can. :)

@kimhammerum132 Жыл бұрын

This is by FAR the best rebuild video I've ever seen. This must have take forever to make! Nice touch to show fatigue and getting tired of it all. Graphics and everything. Waaauuuuuu ! You rock !

@Alpejohn 8 ай бұрын

You can't have seen many rebuild videos.

@jackplunderbones Жыл бұрын

LOL!!! Rage-o-meter! "kicking the scooter did not align the plastic, but it DID make me feel better" 😂😂😂 I've been there man. I love to see that a professional like yourself gets rage like an average guy like me! Dude, seriously, this is one of the most useful videos on scooter repair in existence! I hope it gains millions of views, because it deserves to!

@ExpresShans Жыл бұрын

So many videos out here and this is the only one that’s actually breaking down the parts of a Chinese scooter. Thanks! Now, can you come over and see the mess I have in my backyard? Because my whole scooter is stripped and I still can’t get it to run! 😂🎉

@donsalata7349 Жыл бұрын

Dude, even though it has only been 4 weeks, this video should have more than 2400 views - anyone with a GY6 scooter should be looking at it. My favorite quote, when looking at the variator rollers "it looks like these rollers have been totally destoroyed" - that's impressive" I just became a subscriber. Thanks.

@chrisgoebel8867 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this video a couple of years ago when I owned and ran my own scooter rental business {GoGo Scooter Rental} in Cape Town . I bought only new scooters for peace of mind and reputability. Unfortunately I closed the business when Bike thefts killed the business. I had great insurance but replacement costs escalated. It was a fantastic business model. Fun fact; I delivered and collected the rentals using a 250cc Chinese bike with a sidecar. What a hoot. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

@TheRealestIdealist Ай бұрын

How did you deliver with a sidecar? You put the scooter on top of the sidecar, or connected the rental scooter as a sidecar???

@Cyromantik Жыл бұрын

Watching this from Japan, just to let you know your discoverability spread - my daily two-wheels is a 50cc Honda Julio, built in 1995 and ridden gently until I bought her for the amazing price of ¥40,000, which is well south of the price you got your fixer-upper GY6 ride. I do most of my own maintenance and upgrades, and since I'm aware how clueless I am, consume content likekthis video voraciously. Thank you for your hard work!

@delanorrosey4730 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing video on scooter repair! Major help for amateur scooter owners and what to look for / troubleshooting and repairs! Only one rule of thumb in the mechanic world: If a problem is frustrating you, it's better to give up on it. Walk away, have a soda and a Snickers bar. Take a breath of fresh air outside in a chair with a view. Take your mind off the repairs. Makes tackling the problem with a fresh mind and body much better and easier to think of a solution to complete the repairs. Otherwise, you burn yourself out and become discouraged with fixing things.

@spicydeath82 Жыл бұрын

to get rid of the yellowing on the gauge lense, use peroxide and a uv lamp. submerge the plastic cover in in the peroxide and let it sit under the uv lamp, sunlight works as well. the process is commonly called retro briting. most commonly use to deyellow old electronic cases such as consoles or pc towers.

@ErtugrulK Жыл бұрын

This process made my 17 year old keyboard look like it was brand new.

@Zackmack91 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this

@wickedhippie6531 11 ай бұрын

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@wickedhippie6531 11 ай бұрын

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@justathinker8669 7 ай бұрын

@@ErtugrulKwhat about the lettering?

@ehsanchowdhury1489 Жыл бұрын

Hi , I am from Bangladesh, you really put effort into ensuring that your work was easy to understand. You do have the qualities of an excellent teacher. Thanks for a good time!

@JohnGault2398 Жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2012 Saga, a cheap Chinese scooter. It was low mileage, 300km (500ish miles) so far I have changed oil air filter, and cleaned carburetor. It runs great. It is the 150cc gy6. I am planning a bigger cooling fan and a 11 pole stater because I will be towing a small trailer. Great video, lots of info that I needed.

@sharplessguy Жыл бұрын

I'm 66. I've ridden motorcycles since I was 14. I've owned all sorts of 2 and four wheel vehicles. I'm good at repairs but learned through experience that buying a non-working vehicle that "only needs" this or that (as the person who is selling it will tell you) almost always is like buying a boat with "just a small leak". It's great if you are buying your scooter to work on, but I prefer riding to wrenching. Good video though

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Yes, this scooter "only needs the battery charged" It was a complete disaster.

@minapipita7917 9 ай бұрын

Paul, this is the best mechanic video ever. Thank you! Side comment: you are right on the “value” of the Chinese scooter, however I must say: I bought a used one (700 miles) for my kids they used it through high school and college daily. Other than spark plug/oil/valves/tires (normal wear and tear) they had reliable transportation for many years (and 7000k miles)

@mistreku Жыл бұрын

man, what a bloody saga! I admire your patience and the self control to not burn it to ashes!

@misaelaquino1461 11 ай бұрын

Dude, I have learned so much thanks to you. I can now literally disassemble my scooter and identify the purpose of every single piece in it. ''There's a place in this world for chiniese scooters... the junkgarden!''

@OscarInAsia 4 ай бұрын

I just watched an hour+ long video of a Chinese scooter teardown and rebuild. I don't own a scooter and I have no plans to buy a scooter... But yet I was surprisingly entertained. Well done! 🏆

@shensenwang8068 Жыл бұрын

This video is amazing! I definitely learned a thing or two. I can't image the amount of work that went into not only fixing the scooter but also editing a +1hr long video. Looking forward to more!

@extracoolboy Жыл бұрын

This was amazing, for a moment I thought you will really manage to completely rebuild it and make it fully working and reliable. Very informative and in-depth, thank you!

@DJ-Daz Жыл бұрын

The title should read, "Cheap Chinese scooter shown more love than it's ever had in it's life. More than it deserves." All that work just to ride it to the scrap yard. Loved it though.

@ZCRAIZED1 8 ай бұрын

This is absolutely the best video that could ever be made for learning about Chinese mopeds. I truly appreciate all your hard work. Thank you!

@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 Жыл бұрын

That was actually quite an interesting video that will help many people to troubleshoot their own problems on their Chinese equipment. 👍🏼

@criticalmass181 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, just being able to fix something is its own reward. I'll say, though....., you're a patient man. Great video. I really enjoyed it.

@kevinmosala 8 ай бұрын

I never thought I'd enjoy watching an hour long repair video, but this one 😂 was very nice. The patience and knowledge is totally mind blowing.

@khananiel-joshuashimunov4561 Жыл бұрын

Sir, I don't know anything about machines or cars or scooters, but you explained everything so clearly that I could somewhat follow along! You're a masterful speaker!

@williammathias1441 Жыл бұрын

As an older guy, I sometimes despair at the lack of gumption in the younger generation, but your efforts give me much hope. Excellent dedication Paul. I learned a lot about Chinese scooters and had fun on the way. Thank you

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Well, I'm not exactly the younger generation. I'm almost 40 years old. I hope some of those kids get off Tiktok and do real things like go outside and wrench on scooters! Thanks for watching

@williammathias1441 Жыл бұрын

At 54, I just about count as the next generation then :). Out of interest, would you recommend any Chinese makes over the others? I'm looking at Blurock, Lexmoto and WK for a retro style 125cc

@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS Жыл бұрын

@@LabCoatPaul Me thinks it's just going to get worse GREAT VID PAL

@MrHimer12 Жыл бұрын

Well I am 28 and I see a lot of younger folks than me that are really lazy and they show complete lack of simple "devices usage" except being masters of social media. Or maybe I am just diffrent as 90's kid though. While I became socially disabled comparing to my counterparts I can solder microscopic things and repair electronic devices which I live off. It's my daily bread, while in the meantime I have finished czechoslovakian CZ 350 472.6 from a single screw and it's riding way better comparing to the time I have bought it when I was a teenager, I have ridden that thing to my home without driver's license and insurance in the winter. Despite being under 30 but working in my field forged a question in my mind. Is it me, or really society as a whole became lazier and dumber with advancement of technology? Maybe it is just me...

@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS Жыл бұрын

bit both some smart kids out there your just seeing were You look Don't write the off yet haaa

@LarryKapp1 Жыл бұрын

What a great video ! Your presentation has just the right amount of detail and pictorials and you are a fantastic teacher.

@DesertLion0826 10 ай бұрын

i am from india, living in poland working and earning my bread and butter through one GY6, you are absolutely right and genius. i will skip the part of scooter and soon buy a new car as you describe in the END. YOU ARE GENIUS....!

@muzkat101 Жыл бұрын

I don't know squat about scooter, and honestly, I do not know why I decided to watch this video all the way through... but I did. Again, not knowing a dang thing about scooters, I found this video incredibly enjoyable, informative, and educational. What I found most likeable about this video was the level of detail of explanation that went into each step along the way. I have never seen another video that went so thoroughly in describing each step as done here. Maybe some viewers with a lot more experience may find some fault with some areas here, but I personally feel that this video provided enough information to be incredibly educationally satisfying. Come on, with the cost of education today, finding cheap education tips on KZfaq is a Huge Plus. I'm still unlikely to buy a scooter, but I personally feel that if I ever did, I feel confident to review this video again for great, informative tips. So, I am giving this video two thumbs up 👍👍and five stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to include enough information so anyone, even beginners, can simply copy the procedures. The purpose of this video is to teach people all the fixes, and give you a feeling for what it's like to own a Chinese scooter. That includes all the frustrating parts too.

@fanahorn9877 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you entirely. I own Taiwanese scooters, making it worthwhile to repair them even straightening the frame and welding up broken parts after crashes. Why do I riding them even at 73 years of age ? Because the traffic in my country at times is so bad I would probably die from frustration or of old age before getting to where I want to go. Thanks Paul, especially for the 'electrics' of which I know little - mechanically I'm OK. Regards

@Wiktorion Жыл бұрын

An absolute master class on the GY6. I feel so much more confident to work on my baotian after watching this video.

@EnvyTheRealest Жыл бұрын

1:05:23 its the rubber grip. Its always the rubber grip. You can cut the end next to the push start housing or you can pull the grip back a little. Try pulling it back first, it always helps

@coryunferferth1767 4 ай бұрын

Always cut a ring the size of the grip end out of a milk jug and put it between the grip and throttle housing.

@Timsturbs 11 ай бұрын

the biggest surprise for me was that the man actually knows what hes getting into trying to fix disposable chinese stuff your nervous system is hard as rock, sir

@LabCoatPaul 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. The only way to keep your sanity is to first accept the shittiness of the scooter. Realize it will never be good, and you will have to fix things constantly, including the things you already fixed. This project took me almost a year too, so the anger and insanity was broken up into smaller, more manageable portions.

@wolfyaway424242 8 ай бұрын

I am blown away at your patience. This is amazing, I couldn't stop watching

@grossteilfahrer Жыл бұрын

Very very helpful to see how it all goes together before tearing a scooter apart. I will likely have good use of this when fixing the 50cc variant for my son

@s.f.morris7331 Жыл бұрын

your videos have been so damn helpful man. you just dont know. thank you for all the time you put into all of them. I know its alot. gotta admit I did not expect you kicking the scooter over. that made me laugh out loud at 2 am here because just last night I almost did the same thing to three bikes ive been tinkering with for the past 6 months.

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you can relate. You have to manage your expectations with Chinese scooters. You can get mad at them for not being good, or just laugh at how junky they are. I ended up selling this scooter for $800 after I fixed everything and lost money on the deal. That's fine. I got a few good videos out of it.

@StefanMalic Ай бұрын

I can't believe I watched from start to end. You're a special breed Paul, thank you for the video and the great attitude throughout!

@hy4438 23 күн бұрын

This has to be one of the best produced and complete videos I've ever seen ! Really really well done!

@briangoldberg4439 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for all your work. Also, it's interesting to see the chinese scooter side of things. I never, ever would buy one of those things anyway (mostly because of safety reasons), but you gave me even more reason to stay away. It was fun watching what had to be done to rehab it though.

@SonnetGomes Жыл бұрын

Wow...I learned so much from this video. You are correct, these cheap scooters would be a pain to maintain. Once would be better off buying a name brand scooter or even a motorcycle. Thank you. This video has been an eye opener. I have subscribed to your channel.

@polarbub Жыл бұрын

I love how you went from very professional at the start, explaining and showing everything, to a little insane at the end, just fixing things with a little sarcasm.

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I feel like a lot of people can relate to that when fixing Chinese scooters.

@felipel.r.637 Жыл бұрын

Your detailed explanations, professionalism, video composition and edition are a pleasure to watch!

@Munzer1977 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best DIY fix around. Thank you

@nedlyest Жыл бұрын

A tire technique, if you are trying to break the bead. Take a 2x4 or 2x6 set next to bead on the ground and drive a vehicle over the board. Push the remaining bead down while the vehicle is holding the bead down. Do on both sides. Also for removing the tire, the bent side of the tire spoon in for sliding. Lock the rim in place by whichever means you can. There should be a post going through the middle, scoop one part of the tire up over the rim with the spoon part of the tool, press against the post and twist the spoon along the rim. Much easier.

@jurriaandejongh8677 Жыл бұрын

I just realized I watched already 45minutes of this video, without owning a scooter, or planning on owning one ever.. This is simply facinating and satisfying.. Carry on sir!

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BilliumRidesNC Жыл бұрын

This is probably the most detailed, step by step video I've seen on KZfaq. So well done!

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It took forever to make this video.

@Max_-zt5bm Жыл бұрын

Waow, what a job... I didn't think that a scooter could take so much time to be repaired... That said, you illustrate perfectly the principle of 'zero quality' that this kind of construction can be. Great job!

@dave8191 Жыл бұрын

Easy way to remove the broken bolt. Put a slightly larger nut over the broken stub and weld the two together. The heat of the weld helps loosen the bolt when the weld cools. Spin the stud out with a normal spanner.

@twistedyogert Жыл бұрын

What if you don't have a welder?

@dave8191 Жыл бұрын

@@twistedyogert $60 US will get a cheap stick welder and KZfaq will show you how to use it. Part of a basic tool kit for anyone who wants to do repairs. Along with, Soldering iron, electric drill, drill bits,angle grinder, torch .....

@neilbarnett3046 Жыл бұрын

There was a little of the stud still proud, I'd have cut a slot in it for a big screwdriver. Welding a nut on would be second, because I don't have a welder.

@gorgosanma 7 ай бұрын

This video confirmed most things we know or hear about regular chinese scooters, and with great detail, explanations and demonstrations. One and a half hour of pure quality.

@LabCoatPaul 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@gamerduck3707 Жыл бұрын

Wow, didn't even see or think that the video is 1:38h, great editing, reasonable reactions, love it.

@BrendenPragasam Жыл бұрын

Wow! I have this scooter and use it everyday- never knew how much of a piece of junk it can be of not maintained...

@niklasjensen4747 Жыл бұрын

you wont have as many problems as he did if you just leave it be, the scooter had obviously been toyed with in the motor before he bought it, and so had the whole electrical system

@ReflexXeon 10 ай бұрын

how did I watch the whole thing full focus and without skipping a second thanks for this valuable info cuz in my country theres little to no choices in scooters so basically the whole market is chinese and blank brands this is very much appreciated 🙏🏻

@TheSpecialist24 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased my first scooter( Zuma 150cc Mat Green looks incredible). I wish I would have watched this video first before my purchase. This video is very informative perhaps one of the best videos I have ever seen. I will take everything I learned into consideration. Thank you for teaching and sharing.

@tj84vinnie Жыл бұрын

Loved this project from start to finish and the breakdown cost of everything was absolute chef's kiss, thank you for taking the time to do this.

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@yzept 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Paul. I have repaired many scooters, motorbikes and cars, including ones abandoned as junk with major engine problems and almost everything else broken. The thing that was different was they were all good quality when new and, when rebuilt, reliable transport. I appreciate the huge effort filming this must have been and the frustration of putting all the work into what is a great subject for a video but a poor option if reliable transport is needed. The story was entertaining and educational, I would never consider buying one of these now after seeing your epic repair journey. It really makes me wonder how they are kept on the road in China with this level of quality. They must have many more mechanics available there at really low hourly rates to make ownership viable and affordable. I have personally seen some Italian scooters last over 60 years with regular maintenance and occasional rebuilds, but I cannot imagine that Chinese scooter being viable for more than a few years. I really appreciated your honest evaluation at the end of the video, you summed up the problems in a way that hopefully helps others avoid making decisions with expensive and time-consuming consequences.

@codrinmicusan446 Жыл бұрын

i am so glad im not the only one who loses his patience like that when working on these kind of projects

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's just maddening! I'm glad you could relate. :)

@nomoreblahblah Жыл бұрын

You covered so much information in your video I decided to subscribe to your channel. Much of what you showed in the video applies to other small-engine motorcycles.

@omkarayushbisht 2 ай бұрын

This 1hr 40 min detailed video is much better than the shorter ones.

@yomrano 8 ай бұрын

The best video about scooter repair/maintenance on youtube. You provide so much information and it is not boring

@nenadvrca7730 9 ай бұрын

This is the most detailed and all you need video out there! The best in my opinion. Also shows the live of a fixer. You fix, and the it brakes down.

@johnharris5243 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, the methods applied in fixing issues make fixing anything seem possible now. Of course, the right approach takes more time but it almost always guarantees better results. Thanks.

@mgoksoy Жыл бұрын

I have nothing at all to do with scooters and/or their repair but your tutorial is so pleasant and humorous that I watched it to the very end. Bon voyage...

@tauncfester3022 Жыл бұрын

I worked at a Taiwan scooter shop and generally most far Eastern produced CDI's that don't use 12volts DC, run the CDI coil at about 45 to 70 volts at starting and operating rpm. Most times, when you have a problem with starting being intermittent and in your case your center stand was removed. The extra connector you couldn't figure out is the CDI kill switch interlock on the the side stand. Because you want the engine to not run while your sidestand is down. Also you will have to squeeze one or both of the brake levers to close the engine starter interlock. These micro switches can get sticky and not work, making the starter not function.

@Shan_D Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this extra informatic video, i have 3 scooters each and every one of them have problems you just shown me so 10/10 will recommend your channel to everyone I know. It's nice to find people like you :) Thanks from Hungary.

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Remember to check out my Chinese scooter playlist. I have 61 videos that might help you. kzfaq.info/sun/PL1_JDBt1LSiJQETjZiOFXBKtv-ZzfqEx0

@AndrewDRoyappa Жыл бұрын

This was one of those "no way I'm watching all of it" then being riveted to the video for the whole thing. Love your voiceover delivery, great content

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@johnlou12 Жыл бұрын

The amount of work that went into this video is insane. Subbed. Thank you man.

@toothytube 3 ай бұрын

This is "by far" the most concise & "well thought out" GY6 scooter repair/maintenance video I've yet to see. .

@LabCoatPaul 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dwninetynine Ай бұрын

I just watched your whole video. I don’t have a Chinese scooter, I do have a Navi, and I could already do most of what you showed but for some strange reason I was drawn, like a moth to the light and had to keep your vid playing… well done, love your dry humour and I did learn a couple of things… keep up the great work, thank you…. 😊

@bmunday Жыл бұрын

wow. Thanks pal, this is one of the best rebuild vids ive watched over the years, your caveats and tips are PRO.

@mikeavery6700 Жыл бұрын

Because of videos like this I have put 8,000 miles on my Tao Tao pony having replaced many of the components except for the stator. I enjoy riding and wrenching and look forward to your videos for guidance ✌️

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and remember to check out my Chinese scooter playlist! kzfaq.info/sun/PL1_JDBt1LSiJQETjZiOFXBKtv-ZzfqEx0

@scotmclaren1302 Жыл бұрын

I'm about halfway through this video. I don't own and never owned a scooter. I plan on watching the whole video, very much enjoy your style sir, well done!

@gorsh4223 4 ай бұрын

I think making this video hardly took much less time than repairing the scooter. Very good job, thanks for the effort.

@A.Hisham86 10 ай бұрын

The best instructive video so far, found it on youtube, talking about chinese scooter. Good work!

@Grantly Жыл бұрын

This video is therapeutic. You're doing such a good job. Thanks. I admire your affability and ability to work with Chinesium.

@jetstream321 Жыл бұрын

I couldnt believe it but i actually set through all 1 1/2 hours off this crappy chinese scooter. I love it, thanks paul

@ModestFrog 8 ай бұрын

Really interesting video! It came up in my feed and I know I like watching similar videos so gave it a try. The editing and voiceover are both top class! I'm hoh (hard of hearing) and sometimes I have trouble hearing what people say but that's no problem at all here, anything I didn't quite catch youtube cc picked up and knowing it's sometimes absolute crap means it's very nice and clear audio. I really like how you explain everything that you do and test with easy instructions, makes it an easy narrative to follow. Even at over one and a half hours of playtime I was hooked and watched it all in one sitting.

@LabCoatPaul 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad everything worked out for you. I make it a point to speak as clearly as possible because I don't want to spend hours editing captions.

@CloughReviews Жыл бұрын

I've just lost nearly two hours of my life, but very pleasurably! This was a fantastic video, you should have had way more views. Nice one 👍😁

@susana301301 11 ай бұрын

Excellent vlog! You showed everything from the joys to the frustration. I loved this!

@davidloizides8220 6 ай бұрын

I watched the whole video and I really loved what you’ve done. Best advert for an old Honda C90 me thinks.

@licantropus22 Жыл бұрын

Bro excellent video, really extensive, slow enough to understand and fast enough to not bore, I wish for more content like this, I almost never leave comments in videos, but you deserve it, please keep making content like this. Cheers.

@LabCoatPaul Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome comment! Remember to check out my Chinese scooter playlist. kzfaq.info/sun/PL1_JDBt1LSiJQETjZiOFXBKtv-ZzfqEx0

@giarc888 10 ай бұрын

I am glad you kept this video going at a good pace because you covered a lot of ground.super excellent job, much thanks.

@ZainuddinSharkawi Жыл бұрын

I have finished the fixing Chinese scooters video course.. yay. Thank you Paul for sharing all of them.

@johnnygoni7402 25 күн бұрын

My Utah fellow scooter friend :) I just bought the same scooter and I was thrilled to find you lol.... This is my go-to video now.. thanks.

@edgufler1122 Жыл бұрын

Well LC Paul , I have to say this is the best overhaul Chinese scooter videos I Have seen on KZfaq. Thank you very much for creating it for us. I own a TaoTao 150cc with a GY6 so this is very helpful for me.

@LabCoatPaul 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I try to make the videos as realistic and informative as possible.

@Denton498 Жыл бұрын

I don't like scooters. I have no interest in swapping the big bike for a scooter. For some reason though I watched the entirety of this. Nicely done dude, it's a very well put together video and extremely well explained. Loved the kick you gave it too, that part I can totally understand.

@F1BOY2007 Жыл бұрын

hands down the best GY6 strip down video ive come across.... Thank you Paul

@weightlessliving9856 Жыл бұрын

This was a really great video. I watched the vid halfway through and was so entertained that I went out into the garage and fired up my Wolf RX-50. It’s also a Chinese Scooter. It’s been sitting 3-4 months unused. It fired right up. I added air to the tires, checked all the lights, and went for a nice ride around the neighborhood. I bought it brand new in 2018. It still looks like brand new, none of the issues this bike in the video had. Last summer I did replace the original battery, carburetor, fuel lines, and fuel filter. Ethanol gas had gummed them up so bad it wouldn’t run. I ran some SeaFoam and ethanol free gas through it, and now run ethanol free gas exclusively. If you ride a scooter or bike definitely switch to ethanol free. The battery, carb, and fuel system upgrades totalled about $60. Money well spent. Being 50cc it gets 100+ mpg, so you don’t even notice the extra 75 cents for the ethanol free gas. I think registration is $18 a year. It never ceases to amaze me just how fun 35-45 mph can be. I get a smile on my face every time I ride it. When I returned from todays ride, I watched the rest of your video, love how you were sitting exhausted on the floor after all the work you put into this scooter! I suspect your conclusion is correct for THIS scooter, however not necessarily for all Chinese scooters. Had you bought one brand new for $795, immediately adjusted/tuned/upgraded it for about $100. Then treated it the same as your Honda, it would likely be like mine, still nearly new and perfectly rideable. The problem with the one you bought is that the previous owner did NONE of those things, let it sit outside in the weather, and took it to an idiot for servicing. You did a fine job polishing a turd though!! Great video!!

@piconano Жыл бұрын

I learned everything about these scooters in one sitting. Many thanks.

@DJSekuHusky 10 ай бұрын

I have done this entire process and I still found it incredibly fun to watch. Well done! Subscribed. Many years ago I took a 50cc Peace Sports scooter with a good title but broken crankshaft ($150), then got a Jonway Hornet that was abandoned with no title ($75). The Jonway had dual disc brakes, so it was a bit of an upgrade over the stock drum. All I had to do was route the plumbing and bleed the bone-dry master until it sealed up. I also gave it a 105cc cylinder and head, and the wider supermoto tires of the Jonway (combined with the better brakes) made it the best and smoothest riding Peace Sports. Ordinarily, Peace Sports scooters were terrifyingly slow (35MPH top speed) and unsteady while turning with those stock skinny bicycle tires, but welding the wider fork to the old steering tree seemed to fix the poor steering geometry, making it easy to stick corners at speed. While I'm sad I had to sell it (and my FZ6) prior to moving to Denver, now that I'm here I've been building electric scooters instead. My current 48V 2000W custom build does 40MPH with ease, so it's not all that far off from the 105cc bike (45MPH), just far simpler to service. No stator issues or dead CDI modules or clogged jets to deal with. It does all my daily commuting for about a week before needing a recharge, then 8 hrs later it's good for another week. I've been going nearly a year without driving my vehicle. Actually used that time to rebuild my cylinder head, replace all gaskets and install a new timing chain kit, because a shop wanted $3k to do all that and it's a 2001 Xterra with a 4-banger and nearly 200K...yeah, no, I'll do it myself. If I had to rely on rideshares or public transit, I'd go bankrupt and I'd never make it anywhere on time, so having a scooter is incredibly convenient when it's reliable and owning it doesn't inconvenience you.

@paulwatts905 11 ай бұрын

I didn,t even know i was interested in chinese scooters but i am interested in informative sensible home mechanics. Great video, thanks for sharing.

@Yreikian_Escapes Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! How considerate of you to share this with YT, much appreciated indeed!

@3dartstudio007 Жыл бұрын

Super cool and in depth video. When drilling on the head for intake or exhaust, I put a piece of rag in the port so shavings, rust, dead frogs etc don't get into the head valves. Well done!

@roythearcher Жыл бұрын

This is how you make a "how to" video!. clear, concise, no BS, A refreshing change to all those to " YO! I'm an expert on these and What you want to do is...." kind of vids. Top man! The slow throttle closing is probably due to the cable routing and the fact it is 85" long! A bit of attention from a cable lube device and some GT85 would help this.