This is like reality TV for scooter mechanics, one problem/challenge after another but finally getting it right!

Watching you struggle without snap ring pliers had me rolling.

Man I just want to say thanks for solving the weeks of torture for me I have been trying to fix my 150 but I never got an ideal of what could be the problem and I can’t believe it was just a simple fix

youre a natural for making videos, it's really engaging and entertaining! respect!

If you watched even 1 video about removing the cover before you went ape on it you were done even faster than you got the cover of now.

Good job for figuring things out without a manual!

I appreciate the effort taken but it just hurt to see how this was carried out Well my respect, probably your first time with a scooter I've really been on the edge of my seat

Thx for your video! Really. I was able to pause video and zoom in to carb and(screenshot pics) was very helpful along with your kick start project.👍🏽

I'm having flashbacks to a teenage me with an old Vespa. No internet back then so all I had to go on was a Haynes Manuel and guess work.

This video was so much fun I cant wait untill your next video

I have that moped , after adjusting the valves it's been perfect !

Jeff before you buy a new carb you can cut slits on the blank screw heads for a flat head screwdriver to get them out

Keep these type of videos coming =D

this video is a wake up call for me. I'm just some pothead who knows dick about working on cars, looks like the diagnostic process can be a nightmare for those who aren't mechanically inclined.

Don't use that helmet if you don't know its history, it's not worth it. Easy to buy a new Lid but you cant replace your face

This video was so freaking helpful! Thank you so much!

oh man what a flashback of when I was 15 and my crappy 3rd hand Kymco.

The reason the fan gear broke is because there is supposed to be a washer between the gear and casing that gets forgotten during assembly, the washer acts as a ride for the gear to keep the gear from digging itself into the casing thus breaking the kickstart

I’ve worked on a few different branded Chinese scooters and they are an absolute nightmare.. TaoTao is a popular brand so parts are at least pretty easy to find.. And $200 is a great deal !

This is actually a great video on what is NOT the problem and how NOT to "fix" this scooter. The starter is accessible by removing the seat cowling. However, if you are determined to remove the belt cover (great if you want to inspect the belt), there are two access points towards the bottom and front in which you can insert a screw driver and pop the cover off after removing all bolts. DOH!!!! I haven't even finished the rest of this video or the series 2 of this video, but hey, why not watch it until my part arrives from Amazon today to figure out what else not to do. The kickstart clamp is a snap ring, and you can get a set of snap ring pliers for $3.99 at Harbor Freight. The gasket underneath the belt cover is there to prevent dirt and water from entering and boogering up the components underneath.

She needs some tender loving care. a good buy for $200. Enjoyed the video.

So did you ever figure out that (exhaust ) was really a breather box

28:45 Looks like ant zoomies. The engine sounds way better than i expected from a cheap chinese scooter. Perhaps looking at the valve gap at some point would be a good idea. It sounds way not-tappety. Anyways: I'm looking forward to more of this :)

Them floats are pretty cheap..there is a little silver cap on the rod that sometimes stick or too tight..grab with pliers and loosen it...worked for me

U pretty much teaching us how to make money 💴 on issues others don’t know about. Knowledge is power of really get into it a person can buy used not running scooters fix them up and sell.

My dad bought one of these scooters for 80€ it had a title and the plates, it also had that box that goes in the back and it was fully working, it was 2 years old at the moment of purchase

Good job Jeff !

I tried my best to replace the kickstarter like you did, but I couldn't get the shaft of the half moon gear to go thru enough to put the lock washer in place. I did get it to work by putting the gear in just hooked on the short hook, put the snap washer on it, then took a screw driver and pulled on the long side of spring and looped it around it's post (it wasn't too hard). The whole new kickstarter is a booger to get in!!!!

The odds are, that you'll get that case all back together, and then the Bendix will finally go out and you'll have to take apart all that good work. If you're even in the slightest amount of doubt, replace it all or take it all off to replace the one piece later. Not much later... Oh, and on the carb, it is serviceable, but it's a true p i t a. I had an old Tank TK 50cc scooter exactly like what you're working on and I can tell you you're better off buying a new carburetor starting from scratch if you don't have a lot of precision tools. I can remember using a thin guitar string to clean out a dirty jet back when I owned mine. You got to be careful because if you mess up the diameter in the jet reaming it too much you'll have to rejet. All in all I kept that thing running for ages before it finally fell apart to the point I couldn't write it anymore congrats on your purchase though, those things are amazing when they work and you'll definitely get an education. It's a very serviceable bike and is more forgiving and most people think. A lot of it is just in the care and maintenance. Take care of it and it'll last running into the ground and it'll leave you on the side of the road

This is freaking hilarious. I love this guy Kick starter module

the GY6 is the engine design (TaoTao uses a clone of this), used in a few makes and models of 49cc scooters. that's good tho because there's lots of aftermarket parts for these engines. you can get 8-10K miles out of them but you need to get in to it every other year. tight spaces to work on, but they are simple. kickstart is a common problem

Good job 👍

In Georgia need driver license; at least learners permit. Buy mine at lien sales at wreaking/tow yards for usually $50-$60.

Well done. I was cringing about the spring. Wondered if it was going to cut you as you ha enough blood on you already. You don't need the kick start at al . I would have just removed it . But fair play to you.

Square nut usually goes in the battery terminal spot and a bolt gets put in to hold the wire. Wire should of had round wire connectors on them for the bolt to pass through and connect. Easy fix thou and if something has a gasket put one back. Snap ring pliers are what you needed for the clip. A screw driver would of worked thou. Dash turn light staying solid usually means bad bulb or ground

It's either a spark or a fuel issue. Those fuel systems are very susceptible to moisture .

I had Same problem with my Symphony SR125. Very hard going.

Right hand orange switch to the left, run position. Key on, brake on, push right hand yellow button?

Grest job Mr B Hilarious and funny you're a natural at making videos one question . Do you have a boat for sale ? " Donnie "lol👍👍✌

Good job 👍 man.

Good work

You did really good

Good luck bro it a job u got 2 tare it all down 2 fixs it good luck

What happened with this? The carbs need to have a slot cut in the no. Serviceable carb screws

Hey Jsono19 I live in VA too lol I see your video that is your kick starter it needs to be replaced I've had 2 mopeds and I'm getting another one

34:24 btw u can open the bendix clean old grease and regrease it and it will work like new

Out of curiosity can u just buy the whole kick start assembly and just bolt it on or no especially being that scooter 🛵 parts are soo cheap.

That video help me a lot

hold the peg for the kick starter with pliers then use flat head screw driver to pry it off for next time :P

I love it dood

Hey, the light on my scooter comes on, but when I try to start I don't hear the engine click. Do you think it's because of a dead battery? Mine is the same model as yours. I dont know what to do honestly, but change the oil.

How about not scraping the vario case over the ground all the time?

Try cleaning the bendix mine did that when it was dirty

i had same bike, with different name. 25000km, still running. Change gear oil, 100ml(every 1500km or 5 months) and engine oil (every 1500km)

I just bought the same one for $100. 535miles on it. Just got the lights working but the directionals won't work

Uhm... what happened to the rest of the parts of kickstarter gear? (Doesn't seem like all of it came out.) Also, probably want to change or at least inspect the belt it was jammed up in.

That battery is not the same as comes with Tao Tao those square hook ups are standard in riding lawn mowers so I suppose if you go to tractor supplier/ Lowes or home depot you can find the connections . It's to hard to explain but simply a block with threads goes in the open square hole and you screw the bolt through the eyelet on the wires so actually you could find a square bolt that fits into the opening and get connectors to attach to the wire ends

Where's the part 2?

You need snap ring pliers to remove or install a snap ring. They are cheap. Just keep screwing with it. If it was broke before you started - it will be before you get through with it.

I like the video but man was it painful watching you try to install the kickstart kit.

Mine didn’t come with a title and lost the bill of sale any clue what to do I was told didn’t need to register in mass

A pretty easy fix if you know what your doing kick starter kit and a new Bendix you didn't need to pull the Allen head screws in the cvt cover they probably had problems with it for a while it was kicked over a lot. That was painful to watch.

Take all bolts out of out side of the black cover an all bolts on back remove old kick start an its behind it buy seat an replaces all stuff an it will work with kick start replace it all

Your jus doin more damage great job.

The carbs are serviceable it's probably out of tune or needs cleaning

Sounds like the decompression valve is not working because the valve lash is to loose.

What happened to part 2

I have a 2011 with 1500 miles it sat for a year I’m original owner . I am a female and let me tell you what I’d did , I first drained the fuel replaced with new after I changed the spark plug and changed the fuel filter and replaced all the vacuum hoses and replaced all the fuel lines , went to start it and bam!!!! Started right up and it’s starting everyday without hesitation. Just a little fyi

What kind of gas you use on your bike

well that sucks i didnt get any of that when i bought mine all i got was the keys and a thank you

There are special spring-loaded pliers to get these rings away!

You better get a hold of an IPL FOR THAT SCOOTER, SO WILL KNOW HOW THE PARTS FIT TOGETHER

taotao powermax vip 150cc i have 2 of them great bikes, only 2 problems, side panel breakage and exhaust mount breakage easy fixes

i hope the mech is really cheap for fixing them also

Hey lmk I could help lead u to a fix if something weird things

It's called a snapring

Get this man some snap ring pliers

What head light bulb do I need for my tao tao

That bendix has got to have a problem, it should not be wiggling around like it does.

$1,100 plus shipping now. No longer under $1k.

Have one like it but icebear

I have a similar one that says SSR on the side I believe its a 150cc tho but I could be wrong it looks so much like it damn chai-knee -_-

It do have front turn signal just like mine

Anyone know were to buy key replacement

You need any helt with that kickstarter :-)

U got a great deal

I got one I just put a car bat in mine an my kick start is broke so I have to keep it up an I had to put in a big round fuse Ann I had to rebuild my carb an got a big carb an new fuel lines an new gas an new oil an now all I do is put in my key an turn key an hold right front break an hit start button on it an it starts right up now an all works fine on mine I love em just put a car bat in em an put long cabels on em an you'll be good my kick start don't work but it all works an runs

That part at the top is NOT the exhaust it is the air filter

Anyone know how to line up the steering/wheel?

The leads need to be tightened down

My headlight ain't working at all I have a tao tao gy6 2015 one

Was just skimming through scooter videos to fix mine. The comments here are rude. He blatantly said he bought it learn.. He doesn't know which is the point of the video.

I bet the oil was never changed.

If you don't know how to turn on the hazards you need to go to the dmv and turn in your license and don't drive anything with a motor in it

bendix is trashed bro.same as mine.They are costly.

you cant start a 50cc scooter without the cover the bendix has no support.

Have a look at the videos by Garret Seesing (living with a Tao Tao)

Yes there are lights in front your bubs are blown

wow exhausts made of plastic how good an invention

So what happened with the scoot?