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Luked
03-24-2014, 08:45 PM
Greetings Everyone!

I just got a 2010 Taotao 50, and am a little disappointed!

I hope to use this forum to meet other people, and learn how to get the most from my Taotao!

I had a Honda years ago, which was great, but the Taotao caps out at 30mph, and slows to 20 on a slight incline. I'm afraid of what might happen if I tried to drive it up a hill!

I was told some things about this bike, including that I might need to check the compression, the rings, and replace the carborator.

I'm fine with all that, but don't know how! :-)

I'm also going to try to find ways to get more power from it, so I don't have these issues. Evidently, there isn't a governor, so I would really like any tips you might be willing to give!

Anyone in Denver want to come over and work on it with me? :]

It will be great to meet all of you!

inuyasha
03-24-2014, 08:53 PM
Hi
Welcome aboard
Pleased to meet you
I have a TaoTao also she runs pretty good about 45 Top end at present
http://www.scootdawg.net/showthread.php?t=53743
Yours should get to at least 35 or 40 in stock form so yours may be restricted from the factory
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

Luked
03-24-2014, 09:06 PM
Thanks!

It will be fun to learn about!

I hope to learn more in some of the other threads about how to increase power. Restricted by factory? I did read there's no governor, any ideas on what I need to do?

I like the pic of yours, mine is the yellow one! Lol-

inuyasha
03-24-2014, 09:44 PM
Thanks!

It will be fun to learn about!

I hope to learn more in some of the other threads about how to increase power. Restricted by factory? I did read there's no governor, any ideas on what I need to do?

I like the pic of yours, mine is the yellow one! Lol-
Hi
Most are restricted by a plate in the exhaust system and a washer in the CVT
This video will explain and even though its a different model the info can be applied to most 4 stroke 50 cc scoots
http://vimeo.com/2575002
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

Rxguy667
03-24-2014, 11:05 PM
Welcome to scootdawg!! :scoot:

Admin
03-25-2014, 12:59 AM
Welcome, glad to have you here! :tup:

Luked
03-25-2014, 09:42 AM
Thanks! I appreciate it!

Gimpdog
03-25-2014, 11:27 AM
Welcome!!