It takes a special kind of person to buy a Chinese scooter when they know _exactly_ what they're doing!! I'm in awe.
@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
4 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???
@lilmnm616
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I watched this whole video and I didn't even need to fix a Chinese scooter.
@Ooshwink82
10 ай бұрын
Me too lol
@WillyEarl098
9 ай бұрын
I also did, but because I'm contemplating buying one.
@tomhgeary
8 ай бұрын
@@WillyEarl098 I also did, now i'm thinking about buying one just to fix it, looks fun
@Mad_Skill_Garage
8 ай бұрын
Ha ha 😂 me too!
@OscarInAsia
7 ай бұрын
Lol... I just posted a similar comment. We must be really bored! 😂
@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
Жыл 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.
@ZCRAIZED1
10 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!
@gorsh4223
7 ай бұрын
I think making this video hardly took much less time than repairing the scooter. Very good job, thanks for the effort.
@josephlewis7443
Жыл бұрын
I own a GY6 at present. I have owned 2 others. They are good transportation when they work. Excellent video thank you.
@A.Hisham86
Жыл 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.
@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. kzitem.info/door/PL1_JDBt1LSiJQETjZiOFXBKtv-ZzfqEx0
@MoorezrMoorezr
10 ай бұрын
Bro! I just s[end an hour and a half watching this completely absorbed into your content. Well done.
@LabCoatPaul
10 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@oblivionzzzmike
Жыл бұрын
I’ll certainly come back at this any time I need to fix something on my scooter
@mg1342mg
Жыл бұрын
I hit subscribe; this was fun to watch. I am surprised and pleased to hear someone not say "like" 3-4 times per sentence, nor substituting "literally" for "seriously."
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I make it a point not to say any extra words. People all over the world watch these videos using automatic translated subtitles and it would be very confusing if I had extra words that didn't mean anything.
@edgarkuylen276
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I knew nothing about scooters until this video. I did watch it till the end. Not a waste of time at all.
@davidheron9677
Жыл бұрын
Hello from northeast UK, l learned lots, tenacity, humour, rules,voltages, corrosion, Amazon, tools, and TRUTH . Regards Dave h
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@davelowell3008
Жыл бұрын
From a 70 year old mechanic, you are a true professional sir. One tip to your viewers on repairing plastic parts. They are mostly made of ABS plastic. Go to your local hardware plumbing section and buy ABS adhesive and cleaner. Use splices made from any ABS material ( I use rattle can paint caps) on the back side on cracks. Saves a few bucks. By the way, I paid 50 bucks for mine and put 400 in it, Just lucked out. Check Craigs list daily, you might luck out.
@agentx7138
Жыл бұрын
Sticky throttle is common problem just make sure the rubber grip is not dragging. Pull it off the plastic center slightly and be sure it clears the handlebar end. A dropped bike will often get a sticky throttle because the grip is shoved on too far.
@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
@AanGozall
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. I live in Indonesia and have a "Yamaha Mio Soul" scooter from 2010. Surprisingly enough, GY6 parts look identical to mine. And I learn quite a lot from your video. Big thanks and cheers!
@carlosg1165
Жыл бұрын
Awesome work . Lots of knowledge for a young guy like u.👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@gudfarfar
Жыл бұрын
I would recommend blocking the hole into the valves and cylinders with some paper or tissue, before starting to drill bolts out and making new threads to the bolts. It is easy to get a metal shaving into the engine and causing a problem with it grinding away at the valves or cylinder.
@HellaLost
Жыл бұрын
Learned that if you have a hard time replacing tires just put them outside in the hot sun rubber will be more softer to handle.
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great tip! Thanks!
@tellmesomething2go
Жыл бұрын
by far the best scooter tutorial! is the benchmark version,
@tellmesomething2go
Жыл бұрын
also the best battery.
@dmrfnk
Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a detailed instructional and informational video. I wish I wanted to buy and fix any scooter nevermind a chinese one.
@robertdevincentis941
Жыл бұрын
Brilliantly put together instructional video 10 out of 10 👍
@ajwalou-nack2343
Жыл бұрын
You have the patience of a saint. I brought my daughter two Chinese pit bikes and a quad about four years ago . I also brought alot of spare parts for them , which I still have . Carbs , chains , oil cooler ect .Every time she road one of them it needed some work . Chinese bikes are shit and I sold all 3 last year and with the help of inflation I gained a few hundred quid . 👍
@kens97sto171
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video... Love the details you provided. Absolutely amazing job on the video. I had a little 150cc china scoot.. really never had issues with it... was a tiny little thing that was a 50cc size, but had a 150cc engine. Cable actuated Drum brakes front and rear.. THAT was the scary part.. terrible brakes. Wildfire 150 I think was the name. Never had ANY electrical issues.. and the wiring quality was actually pretty good. The Original battery lasted 4 years I think. Many of these scoots LOOK the same.. But there are several factories that build the same scoot. The wholesaler I got mine from.. actually went to China and found a supplier that was better than average build and parts quality, but still pretty cheap. During the 2005-2008 gas hike.. he was selling 70 scoots per DAY!!! to other retailers.. And had a parts warehouse too. Guy got scooters in by the container full.. All sorts of styles, and also ATV's. Later I got a Fly Scooters.. Scout. A copy of a Honda SuperCub. That was also well made. I only saw one thing in the video that was not correct... that was the engine oil.. You do not need Motorcycle specific oil in the GY6 engines.. Motorcycle oil has additives for wet clutches that most motorcycles have. The GY6 can just take regular car oil.. But you absolutely should use a good quality synthetic.. the engines get run hard, and that can help. Again.... Fantastic video.
@SBOP17
10 ай бұрын
You have done a excellent complete vid on the GY6 scooters repair - I had done some repairs on china scooters but you had covered the repairs on a high mileage version. - Like the info on the CDI ignition / and stator charging system . LED lights is must for changing out the high amp types that came with the scooter. I agree that Honda and Yamaha have better life and higher price but in comparison with china scooters it is no contest.
@jthiriot
11 ай бұрын
great vid. Congrats for your courage, determination and excellent how-to explanations. And fair conclusion. Low Quality is very expensive, is my final word :)
@thesighbored
Жыл бұрын
Frustration and satisfaction all in one. 👍👍👍
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
One does not simply "get a chinese scooter running over the weekend"
@Mahdibarhoum
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video i enjoy watching it. Yes, there are many types of Chinese scooters with low quality, and I think the reason for their presence is that suppliers ask the factory for a poor quality product in order to make a profit. In return, there are strong and well-established Chinese scooter companies that manufacture very good products, such as: jialing/lifan/loncin/zongshen /keeway/longjia/dayun...
@ItsMrAssholeToYou
Жыл бұрын
Dude, I love how concise and on-point you are. Your camera work is pretty good too. So many channels with a similar idiom are basically unwatchable, but you run a tight ship. Subbed.
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's my goal. I already know how to fix stuff, so when I watch a mechanic video on youtube its because I want to see some small detail. If the camera is far away, dude is shaking it, and there is no light, it's not useful.
@lenjames
Жыл бұрын
Well done....Video was entertaining and very easy to follow along.
@mikehoving6361
Жыл бұрын
Even pro’er tip. Use a foam ear plug under the battery nut. Especially if your battery is mounted sideways or needs to be flipped around to get into place.
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That is better than cardboard. I'll use that next time.
@Vendetti
Жыл бұрын
one of the best educational scooter videos ive ever seen 👍
@BillyBob-uc9zp
Жыл бұрын
Well what an ordeal!. I learned loads!. Thank you & well done 😎
@matthewgilmore5307
Жыл бұрын
well done ! you have some tips i didnt know, bold honesty which i totally understand, thumbs up !
@dougerrohmer
Жыл бұрын
No, no, no. You're lying to us with the inaccurate cost sheet - your scooter broke down and had to be picked up for return to your shop. Towing charges +$500.00 Either that, or the cost of your carrier +$1500.00. Or something. Thanks Paul, this was very entertaining, great video!
@b2048_
Жыл бұрын
he picked it up himself
@dougerrohmer
Жыл бұрын
@@b2048_ He showed us the little rack thingy. And the cost of that? Must go into the budget!
@beardyface8492
Жыл бұрын
As someone who used to ride in the era when twistgrip throttles used to have an actual friction adjustment to prevent the throttle snapping closed, so you could give an arm signal to turn right while it remained set.. I'd love to know exactly how "not snapping closed" is "dangerous", if the notoriously unreliable indicators pack up (or you delete them) the exact reverse is true, as long as it closes when you twist it closed & the cable is in good condition everything is good. I'd have simply lubricated the throttle cable & twist grip, the cable wasn't frayed, or kinked, & likely would have responded to a little simple oil. I actually prefer motorcycles where closing the throttle is a deliberate action. If you think the electrics on Chinese scooters are bad, try 1970s soviet motorcycles...
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
If the throttle doesn't close when you want it to, I see that as a problem. If it's the throttle tube causing the problem, no big deal, just twist it closed. If the cable or carburetor are hanging up, you lose control over how fast the engine is turning. Going full speed when you should be stopping is dangerous. These scooters only have one throttle cable, so you can't force it closed if the cable is sticking.
@josephbolz4550
Жыл бұрын
That was an excellent break down. I'd say a Japanese scooter is a pay me now but less expensive proposition
@saulperla9446
Жыл бұрын
Chinese scooters are amazing. What really happens is no one takes care of them because everyone thinks it’s a throw away bike. If you regularly do maintenance you won’t have a problem especially if you put liquid tight on all the bolts. Some Chinese sometimes has bike have a better look and sometimes come out with really cool ideas. With grom and ruckus bikes you have to spend hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. To make Chinese bikes reliable just some few in expensive parts and guarantee you’ll have a grom killer.
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
I agree with most of that. Most people who buy Chinese scooters aren't mechanics and either don't recognize the problems that happen, or don't care. It's possible to make a Chinese scooter reliable if you put a lot of work into it and replace a lot of parts, even with a new scooter. It's definitely cheaper to modify than a Honda.
@ianallen2
Жыл бұрын
A great video. Yes, I watched all of it to the end. I prefer the reliable Honda scooters. I have has two chinese scooters and got rid asap. Te first was a peugeot V-Clic. I thought it was a nice looking scooter and bought it cheap. I researched it and found they were made in china and the tao tao and a few other different named ones were identical. My second was a cheap buy off ebay as I was the only bidder and it was a runner. I rode it and it cut out when it got hot and wouldnt start. When it had cooled down, it started again but had taken 3 times to get back home with it having ot cool down. I quickly sold it and doubled my money. The buyer drove 100 miles to buy it and as it started good when cold and everything worked, he thought it was a bargain and a deal. I am 61 now and I dont think I will ever be buying a scooter again, but would like to think one day I might.
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
Chinese scooters are good if you want a tinkering hobby. If you just want to ride, you're much better off with the Honda. Thanks for watching!
@davidt1621
Жыл бұрын
😂(1:12:13) "If you just use regular cheap oil," instead of synthetic, "that's okay too," he says. "Your scooter will fall apart long before cheap oil can cause any problems." I feel like I got called out, man! 🤣
@gentlemenmenace6069
Жыл бұрын
Mr. Paul You my good man have a special place in heaven
@charlesjames799
11 ай бұрын
Fantastic video this person explains everything way too go fellow.
@VapenBake
Жыл бұрын
I watched the whole thing without even planning to
@ElitePreacher
11 ай бұрын
Man, such a great video. I wish I would have found this 5 years ago lol.
@LabCoatPaul
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tihzho
Жыл бұрын
TANGENT: Back in the '70's I was a part-time VW engine mechanic - usually for re-builds. Back then I used rubber gloves, but stopped because the other mechanics laughed at me. Now I see I was decades ahead of the times as everyone now are using rubber gloves. 😅
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
Rubber gloves are definitely the way to go. I used to not wear gloves and my hands were always black and I could never fully wash the grease out. Having clean hands is pretty cool.
@china_airguns
9 ай бұрын
Honestly, the scooter looks really cool, I really like it. It's a shame that it's such a bad quality.
@JeredtheShy
Жыл бұрын
This certainly was a powerful advertisement for not-Chinese scooters. You probably would have ridden halfway around the world on a Honda with all the time that went into this scooter.
@franktaylor7617
Жыл бұрын
Try liquid laundry detergent instead of soapy water. Laundry detergent is thicker and stays put on the bead. I smear it around with a paper towel. Also on the rim. I use Quick Grip clamps to hold the beed in the well. Just to get things started. As a motorcycle enthusiast. Learning a little about scooters might come in handy. I learned to never buy one. Never take one for free and most importantly. If a Chinese scooter starts following you home late at night. Run to the nearest police station and call an auto parts store for help.😆
@PsycheSanity
5 ай бұрын
"kicking the scooter did not align the plastic, but it did make me feel better" 😂😂😂
@paul8158
7 ай бұрын
Yes buy Chinese scooters, but not from China! Buy them from Taiwan! KYMCO or SYM are the most prominent taiwanese brands and they are pretty reliable even compared with japanese brands. So if you choose a chinese one, buy the right Chinese! Awesome channel btw. lots of good info for copy/paste on my scooter.
@motamark
Жыл бұрын
"Go higher tire pressure if your fat" ,,haha luv it.
@jameswatters9592
Жыл бұрын
Exceptional tutorial
@chrispainter7297
Жыл бұрын
My oldest daughter has a Racestar 50, I just replaced the broken muffler, not too long after the new one somehow got lose and snaped right off.
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
Chinese scooters have a tendency to fall apart. Use loctite on the volts to make it last longer.
@ChrisSauer-oe5ve
9 ай бұрын
Great video! Happy owner of Honda & Yamaha 🥰 Had Chinese scooters in the pass, and sold them as soon as they broke 😂 Never buy a Chinese scooter if you plan on keeping it. Your welcome 🤝😇
@Grantly
Жыл бұрын
Oh my god. The end is epic.
@meme2287
Жыл бұрын
When you changed the gear oil, did you check to make sure the fill screw could be easily removed before you drained the existing gear oil? If you find you can't get it off after draining the oil, then you'd have no way of refilling the now empty chamber. Better to have old oil than no oil at all.
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
Good tip! I forgot to include that in the video. Always remove the fill plug first.
@awdrifter3394
Жыл бұрын
0:51 He rode 14000 km (about 9k miles), that's worth $900 for sure. Getting a car to run for that amount would probably cost him more. 1:35:15 These are definitely throwaway scooters. Drive it for 9k miles and throw it away like the first owner.
@LabCoatPaul
Жыл бұрын
If you compare the 9,000 miles for $900 to a car you already own that is in good condition, the scooter looks like a bad deal. If your car doesn't break down in those 9,000 miles, you're only paying about $150 for 3 oil changes.
@rogersocalbeaches5734
Жыл бұрын
should of splurged with a high performance variator, slider weights and pully. Also, get a larger rear pully with a 2K contra spring. with 1000K clutch springs. all that will give the bike about a 20% performance improvement.
@dongeiger4500
Жыл бұрын
You should have block the exhaust port before drilling to keep the shavings from getting into the engine!
@philtowle4683
Жыл бұрын
It would have come out easier with heat.
@noisemaker1696
Жыл бұрын
Glad the KZitem robots put me onto this one. Fascinating watch
@jeffreywong5112
Жыл бұрын
Salute to you sir. This is 1 cool video.
@EnergyXyz
11 ай бұрын
Looks like you forgot the o-ring on the mixture screw - or it just got stuck in the carburetor, even when cleaning with compressed air.
@tihzho
Жыл бұрын
1:30:39 Correction: Your statement that its dark because of daylight savings is not correct. Daylight savings time is advancing clocks by one hour during SUMMER months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. In the WINTER it's back to normal time.
@juantriana9271
Жыл бұрын
what an amazing video, wow.
@hamzamanacer6230
8 ай бұрын
شكرا لك على هاذا المجهود 🎉🎉🎉
@hogg1media627
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2023 gy6 150cc and it doesn't have a CDI box. The wires seem to be just connected by hardest. IS that ok?
@Davide0033
8 ай бұрын
well way too late, but it's probably the fault of the lightbulb connectos. having intermitting current kills those bulbs i had a rear lighbulb go nuclear because of that (it literally cooked itself, removing it from there was fun)
@Raivo080
Жыл бұрын
Are peugot scooters good?
@StupidBlokeStupidVideos
Жыл бұрын
10:35 looks like its shredded a belt in the past. Most if it is still stuck in the transmission cooling fan exhaust at the back of the casing
@DrowSkinned
Жыл бұрын
This was super informative! I learned so much. It actually made me want to get a project scooter 🛵
@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.
@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
11 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. :)
@postal_the_clown
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?
@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
@anthroplant7879
Жыл 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.
@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
Жыл 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.
@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
11 ай бұрын
You can't have seen many rebuild videos.
@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
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this
@wickedhippie6531
Жыл бұрын
🎉😅Wwee
@wickedhippie6531
Жыл бұрын
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@justathinker8669
10 ай бұрын
@@ErtugrulKwhat about the lettering?
@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
Жыл бұрын
@@herrpezi was starting to think the speedo/odometer had been swapped for one with lower k's
@scooterchannelanddoityoursel
4 ай бұрын
Its an explanation why you should never buy a chinese Scooter
@scooterchannelanddoityoursel
4 ай бұрын
@@Andy-df6gmmaybe the factory worker took the new Scooter and sent his old one to the buyer
@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.
@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!
@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.
@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.
@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
7 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.
@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!
@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. 👍🏼
@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!
@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.
@minapipita7917
Жыл 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)
@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.
@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.
@LarryKapp1
Жыл бұрын
What a great video ! Your presentation has just the right amount of detail and pictorials and you are a fantastic teacher.
@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
@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.
@mistreku
Жыл бұрын
man, what a bloody saga! I admire your patience and the self control to not burn it to ashes!
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