Buying my first Moped(150cc)

TheFishMan · 05-04-2015, 05:17 PM

Reporting in: I went with a Layaway plan for a 2014 TaoTao CY-150-T-2B Quantum(Blue) from familygokarts.com. Very Excited, By 2 weeks it will be completely paid for and on its way.
I have however taken the liberty of purchasing a few items which have already been delivered. These include a NGK (7544) CR7HIX Iridium IX Spark Plug, Kevlar V-Belt(743-20-30). Blue medium strength Loc-tite. I will be purchasing my fuel and vacuum hoses, clamps, and oils from a auto-store which is a convenient 5 minute walk from my house.

I do want to change the exhaust, some people have also advised on changing the carb.. I'm honestly considering just going for a complete overhaul at this point, might as well considering I've already made this a project lol. Any advice, or recommended units?
Currently I'm looking at a new ignition coil and cdi set to order tonight.

Take care, FishMan

blueboy5000 · 05-05-2015, 07:48 AM

I'd get a set of lighter slider-weights for the variatior (11 or 12g) since you're swapping the belt. Lighter weights will give you better off-the-line acceleration.

kz1000st · 05-05-2015, 11:30 AM

You got the wrong belt. The 743 is the short case with 10" wheels. The 13" wheeled engine takes an 835 or 842-20-30.

I would get to know the scooter first and break it in before you start changing things. If you're taking into account things you've read on the web about rotting hoses and bad carburetors you've been led astray. My 2008 has the original hoses, carb, CDI, Coil and just about everything. You might pick up a mile an hour or two in top end but why play with a perfectly serviceable device. You could end up with a garage ornament.

blueboy5000 · 05-05-2015, 01:34 PM

Yes that is correct, the 743 is the shortcase belt.

I agree that you should not do non-cvt mods until after you have finished a SOFT break-in. NEVER hard break in a gy6, I've personally watch three gy6 die early death because of hard break ins.

As to performance gains, it varies from individual bike to bike. Performance mods should not be a concern until you are very well familiar with the stock configuration.

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blueboy5000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 493	I'd get a set of lighter slider-weights for the variatior (11 or 12g) since you're swapping the belt. Lighter weights will give you better off-the-line acceleration. __________________ 2011 Roketa MC-23-150 4T 150cc 157 qmj 24mm carb w 115 main jet and paper cone air filter Manual petcock w Tygon fuel lines Scrappy Dog Scooters Retro-slash stainless straight-thru exhaust RED spring clutch Adjustable CDI (brand unknown, it's blue and red and works great!) KOSO high performance variator w 12g sliders Gates Powerlink 835-20-30 belt GPS verified 65mph on flats.
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05-05-2015, 01:34 PM	#4
blueboy5000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 493	Yes that is correct, the 743 is the shortcase belt. I agree that you should not do non-cvt mods until after you have finished a SOFT break-in. NEVER hard break in a gy6, I've personally watch three gy6 die early death because of hard break ins. As to performance gains, it varies from individual bike to bike. Performance mods should not be a concern until you are very well familiar with the stock configuration. __________________ 2011 Roketa MC-23-150 4T 150cc 157 qmj 24mm carb w 115 main jet and paper cone air filter Manual petcock w Tygon fuel lines Scrappy Dog Scooters Retro-slash stainless straight-thru exhaust RED spring clutch Adjustable CDI (brand unknown, it's blue and red and works great!) KOSO high performance variator w 12g sliders Gates Powerlink 835-20-30 belt GPS verified 65mph on flats.
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