Taotao Thunder 50cc Scooter Awesome!!!!
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- amzn.to/2h0dXNH Taotao Thunder 50cc Scooter
amzn.to/2zvfSk6 Taotao ATM-50-A1
Why a 50cc scooter? You don't need a motorcycle license, they don't require inspection, and insurance for the year is $75. This is a lot of scooter for the money. I love it.
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amzn.to/2h0dXNH Taotao Thunder 50cc Scooter (play it safe good shipping)
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amzn.to/2hlBHvK TaoTao Thunder Scooter Pricing / Specs.
amzn.to/2ysvcOh Glixal Big Bore Kit 50mm
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amzn.to/2hkMXIr Goofit 50MM Big Bore Kit
amzn.to/2ytMwmh Variator Roller Tuning Kit All weights
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Is this scooter 2 or 4 stroke. You said it's quiet, which should mean a 4 stroke, but I'm not entirely sure
Says all sold out on Amazon. It's been 2 years. Does it still run well? Would you buy it again?
I purchased a scooter online as well and one of my favorite part was opening the box and getting a good look at it. It felt like Christmas or my birthday.
Ramen on Wheels same here when it arrive I just sit there for a half hour and just looked at it didn't touch it just looked at it lol
Hey ! I like your videos !!
What website can u buy one from
50cc scooters are great little bikes for daily use in the city. the fuel costs are sooo cheap. I've had mine for about a year now and its really useful
Just think if you get a motorcycle license you could get a 150 and get out of town and see so much more.
Cool! I just bought two used mini Baja Warrior off road mini bikes 296cc. Been fun with my son to get them running well and blasting around the yard. Enjoy your new toy! -Glen
296cc sounds fast. It is always fun doing a project with the kids. Nice job. PS. I like how you bought 2 of them.
Hello there, thanks for the video. I just recently discovered the make and layout of these scooters. As I am in the market for one as well. And I am quite impressed. It is the Taotao brand 50c scooters, so I am excited to think of getting one soon! Thanks again. Good day to you. Mr. Kevin
I bought this scooter. Just hit 300KM. It runs nice. Bought it for $950. Top speed is 35MPH. Up to 60MPH if you are going down hill.
I have the same model for the past eight years Did its second bigbore kit with the a-9 camshaft 20mm carb and e haunted it will do a steady 50mph Don't have a clue for mileage Speedeter broke on me 3 years ago lol
The money you spent doing that you could have easily bought a 150. Pisses me off that people are to damn lazy to just get a motorcycle license. It's not that hard or expensive.@@larryhullinger4141
Hey Nice ! I was doing some research because I plan to buy one this spring and I came across your video. Thanks. Not a bad bike to wiz around my neighborhood here in NYC. Not bad pricing either.
okay okay you convinced me I'm going to buy the exact same bike you have in a few days. and you got yourself a new subscriber
So, how'd it go?
The bike is a dream going on three years now since I had it and still no problems I'm planning on getting a bigger version of it this year
@@tedbarrett3069 You've convinced me. I am going to buy 2 Wolf scooters for my kids.
I had a 2014 thunder 50 same color back in 2016 ... Lets just say it was rode hard and put away wet .... In April having 250 on it till October having 2900 miles on it .... Then sold it ... I took it places most scooter goers wouldn't everywhere in that amount of time I had it ... Then bought a Baron retro 150cc the next year that one was a total fuckn loss only rode it 5x in 4 months having it always broke .... Then got a Honda Rebel 250cc this year. Rode it everywhere....... Sold it now got a yamaha 650cc vstar
I had this same one. Had no problems with it. I upgraded the weights and it went 10 mph faster. Ide go 50 mph top by myself on it after the weight upgrade.
The weights? What is that? I have zero experience with vehicles, trying to learn.
Yeah really he's a fkn moron
@@corruptgunslinger slide weights in the variater that close the pully when you gun the engine
@@larryhullinger4141 Details? That's pretty vague.
It looks like it would be great for camping trips...not too heavy to put on a receiver hitch box. If it holds up, it would be hard to beat for the price. Thanks, Bob!
Well it weighs about 200lbs. That may be about the max for a hitch box. Hopefully, it serves us safely and well.
My scoot is just like yours. Got it in late July and am loving it. Have a look inside your CVT cover and see if there is any grease slinging out of the rear clutch area. Mine did and I had to either replace the clutch unit or replace an O ring in the hub assy. Replaced the O ring, I'm cheap. Just a FYI for you.
greg dorsha nice advice. Is that your first scooter?
i just got one of these runs great love it
Cant wait to pass my CBT and buy a Tao Tao Thunder 50
Taotao thunder 2018 4sale like new runs great 200 miles not even broke in yet road ready .
Nice little scooter Bob! Should be a lot of fun for you & your family.
Yes, we have plenty of back roads where we can ride and just cruise around at 15-20 MPH and look at the trees and rivers.
I have a 2017.I had it up to 45 miles per hr but I think it will move even faster than that.
Do u still recommend?
Any update on the scooter is it still running
Get a helmet for you and the rider. Drive like you're invisible...because you are to most motorists on the road. Have fun and be safe!
I have 2 helmets already. That is really good advice about being invisible.
I have been riding for over 30 years from mopeds to motorcycles and you have to anticipate what other drivers are going to do, I have had a few close calls but wouldnt give up riding on 2 wheels. The only accidents I have been involved with are cars, 1 my fault and 2 there fault.
Yes if your not a believer better dont drive even a car chiken heart
And buy a pair of leather riding gloves and wear them every time, because if you should go down your natural instinct is to catch yourself, and your hands become road crayons and it is not pretty, I saw it first hand and it is gross.
@8:07 it seems like it is making a rattling noise. Mine is doing the same thing and I am wondering if this is normal. Not sure if it could be the engine is pinging due to running lean or it's a valve clearance issue.
I was told that the oil in comes with is for shipping only. Should be changed.
Looks like fun i like the color combo too. Id like to see the mods you do too. I have no intention on getting one but would still like to see what you do to it.
I was not sure about the color when ordering online, but I really like it too. It is a lot of scooter for the money for sure. I don't know what I will be doing to this bike. To tell you the truth is runs so well just plane stock that it really doesn't need much.
Please give an update on the scooter. How has it held up? Any mechanical problems? How many miles does it have? Would you purchase this again? Thank you.
Got a new one orange same bike was nothing but problems for the last 4 years always sumthing new brakes so hang in there! Go get you a Ruckus.
Nice scooter!!!🛵
Two will fit and it is legal for 2 to ride. It goes pretty well with 2 on it around 350 lbs.
Number please
What about paper work to get registered?
Silicone or dielectric grease should be applied to the connectors where wires enter them as well
Are those tires tubeless
Not bad looks like fun, have a blast.
I have been so far put about 60 miles on it in about 5 days so far.
Thanks, helps with my decision for sure.
Yes got one like that mine green white
hey I just got my bike today it's exactly like the one you have only it's orange but I got mines fully assembled before they delivered it to me,
Yeah, it's a nice sporty looking scooter for a reasonable price. My brother just bought an orange one too.
man come on spring, I got my thunder sitting up warm in my basement can't ride nowhere because it's just too much snow outside I can't wait for the 50 and 60 degree weather there to start rolling in so I can run this baby all over the city of Chicago lol.
Ted Barrett yeah, It's do fun to ride scooters. Temperature should have warmed up by now. You on the road yet?
Ramen On Wheels yeah I'm writing it now and man do I love it it runs like a dream
do you still own it?
your family will love it.
I hope so, we have a lot of windy back roads that carve through the woods that we like cruising on going about 15MPH and checking for deer and stuff.
Cool.................and quiet
ok you have had it for a year now what the verdict
Fatelvis2 honestly I’ve had mine since 2017 December and it’s almost been 2 years. #1 bad electrical problems with the head lights and tail lights #2 cranks but won’t start sometimes by electric start but starts first kick on kick start other than that it’s a great bike still running.
Nice video DW. I am looking for a 50cc to scoot around my neighborhood. Have you done any upgrades yet?
What is the weight limit
Will it last some years without too much maintenance?
That's a nice scooter, i would leave it all stock and ride it, everyone i know that buy's a 49 or 50cc scooter always try to make then go faster, with the amount of money you put in it you could just buy a 150cc scooter and leave it all stock (do nothing to it) and it will go 55+ mph, that's what im going to do, thanks for the video 👍.
The reason people make 49cc faster is because you don’t need a motorcycle license to ride these on the road in most states.. 150cc scooter would require a motorcycle license.
@@kennawhat7080 good point, i didn't think about that, thanks, 👍.
It is not that hard to get a motorcycle license. And not expensive either. When you modify a Chinese scooter, their reliability goes right down the drain. He is right, a stock 150 will give you the speed you want and be so much more reliable than a modified 50.@@kennawhat7080
It is not that hard. As a matter of fact, you can take a rider's course and if you pass that you get a motorcycle license. Besides if the police see you zipping along at a speed faster than 30 mph, and they pull you over and check your license you are screwed because modifying for faster speed is an offense that will earn you a ticket.@@kennawhat7080
A beautiful scooter indeed but 50cc will it run
Question
I bought a used one and it has a headlight issue
On lowbeam only the left side lights up but when I switch to the highbeam it switches to the right side. However the all the other lights and both leds surrounding the main lights work fine. Is this normal?
Cuz both lights work, just alternate
It's a 2013-2014
Tao tao 50cc thunder
that's normal.
one light is the high beam and the other is the low beam.
And what kinda oil can i use
Always remove the factory oil and if there is even any, the oil in the gear box. 10w40 notor oil and 80/90 gear oil.
@Pinche Pendejo 25k? You're lucky you didn't get metal shavings and flakes from the poor job taotao does when CNC'ing their engines. I drove mine with fresh oil for 300 miles, changed it and it looked like a machine shop blew up in the oil. It thined out after a few more changes and eventually there were no shavings.
@@stevethomas6994
Tao scooter still working fine ?
@@dan_6915 I sold that garbage months ago. TaoTao are trash. Not worth buying. Save your money and get a quality Taiwan or japanese bike.
Hi friend . hoping you can help me.
Are you from Pennsylvania also. Reason I'm asking is cause for pa I can't
Find any written info on how fast the 50 cc can legally go in pa , without having
the motorcycle licence . all it says is in general terms , but no speed limits.
I really hate Pennsylvania , with their california c.a.r.b. restrictions and
added laws it really limited the new scooter models I could pick from to buy.
For your viewers who will ask ,
Here in the Northeastern states they sided with full California restrictions.
Most of the 15 states nearby will limit the options you will have on what
scooters you are allowed to buy here.
Myn does 45 I live in pa regular license
I like it Bob. I have been looking at small scooters for a couple of years. what is the top speed of yours stock.
Depends on your weight I'm about 200lbs and it goes about 32MPH on flat ground.
Whats the thing called where you hook the charger to the piece at the bottom for battery because mines has broken
Terminal
That was my first moped too a black spree with pink letters
Nick ripley haha, sweet
Good review. Thanks!
Will moped start up without drive belt on?
Very cool video, helpful. Can you drive it in a high way, is it legal? Thanks Sir.
I'm not sure where you live, but in America and Taiwan no, you can ride it on the highway.
Yeah you can ride it on the highway but you have to get an upgrade and you have to get a license for it like let's say if you have a freaking 50cc scooter and you want to put a Big Bore Kit and do mods to it. So I can go about 80 or 100 mph after you do all that then you need to take it to your local DMV to get your motorcycle license then you can officially write it on the highway but stock dry like this no you can't it won't last on the highway you'll wind up getting hit or get arrested. Hope I answered your question better than the last one. :-(
i like those vintage honda sprees they will run forever ,,
They are good bikes, but not as fast as this one.
jake williams , do you know where to get one
Nice video. We are getting ours tomorrow. Any recommendations to do to it BEFORE the first ride? Any way to get the bike to go at least 40 to 50 MPH?
Yes, CHANGE THE OIL!! Its the most important thing, before you even start it, buy some full syntetic oil and change it.
The maximum speed is around 40mph, the only way to make it go faster is to change the bore kit to a bigger one (72cc)
Lots of things can increase the speed with out replace the piston and cylinder.
Like the roller weights and the coil it will give you an extra boost
Wrong Buy conventional oil for the first 500 miles, then switch to synthetic oil, which is believe it or not too slippery for break in and does not allow the rings to seat properly.@@francescosisto7131
You should Never break in a new engine with synthetic oil it is too slippery and does not allow the rings to seat properly. Break it in on conventional oil then switch too synthetic with your first oil change and you will be just fine I am a certified motorcycle mechanic.
How do you find taillights replacement.
Buy one. That is what I did.
I'm looking to buy one which one would you recommend tao tao atm 50 or the thunder
I think they are basically the same, the Thunder is dressed up a little bit more, so there is some extra cost. Also the wheels are larger, so you get a smoother ride. Mechanically, they are the same engines and many of the same parts.
doublewide6 Repairs LLC I would think the thunder will be a little faster guess not thanks for your reply.
Cameron Oneil Did you buy the thunder or the TaoTao quantum you have been also replying to a lot?
Cameron Oneil Tao Tao 150 lancer.
atm has 10 inch tires thunder has 12 inch tires.
curious, is a 4stroke 49cc faster than a 50cc 2 stroke?
Probably picking one of these up in a few hours to replace my atm50 that was stolen last night.. probably gonna do the same build. 72cc, pod filter and rollers, along with upgraded components throughout. Goodbye pair system as well.. all those superfluous hoses can fuck right off!
Or just get a motorcycle license. If you live in a state that requires a 50cc scooter be registered and insured, I would just get a motorcycle license. It is not that damn hard to do and a 125 or 150 is so much more practical. I got tired of people riding my ass all the time on a 50.
I have motorcycles and a license.. been riding for 20 years.. scooters are fun too. @@scrambler69-xk3kv
great video man
Adonnis Jacobs hey man look up kevsolitty he makes 50cc vids
I just got the same exact scooter what kinda of oil and gas should I use??
@doublewide6
10w40 conventional oil for the first 500 miles for break in, and if you wish switch to synthetic motorcycle oil because it is designed for air cooled engines. I just went to Walmart auto and bought Valvoline 10w40 Atv oil.
Looks like an awesome scooter! I've been looking at getting one, perhaps a 125cc being that I'm over 6'0 tall, but overall looks like you got a gem!
Do they have phone holders that work for mopeds ?
Get away from your phone and pay attention to riding, it could save your life.
Hi is it electric or gas scooter?
Gas
does it come with oil already in it when you bought it?
Yes but you should get 10w30 or 10w40 oil for it then after break in you can use synthetic. Change the gear oil too
Change the oil again after 500 km and adjust the valves.
Buy oil for an atv because it is designed for air cooled engines. Break it in on conventional oil and then switch it to synthetic oil if you want to.@@derekenlow7607
I see a PA tag. Did you have to license it?
Required as well as a plate in Pa.
Pa. require everything registration, insurance, and annual state safety inspection with an inspection sticker on the left front fork. Just a car operator's license though.
What’s the top speed
I wonder why they don't make a 100cc nobody does my state only allows up to there.
How do you make it faster
Drop an LS motor in it.
where do you get your insurance?
Progressive.
Taotao and awesome should never be used in the same sentence.
First 🚩
Does it have brake pads
On front.
How do you get a plate for it when it comes
I couldn't be happier with my purchase and transaction. I worried about getting something like this shipped unseen. Anyhow the scooter arrived in 6 days and before the scooter arrived I received the title by mail. I called the insurance company and went to the notary and I'm all set for 2 years. No motorcycle license needed, not inspections needed. $20 a year for registration, $75 a year for insurance.
Not like that in Pa registration and insurance required as well as inspection every year renewal for all.@@doublewide6
What’s the max speed bob?
Eric Foster around 35mph
Can u make a vedio remote start install
Adrian Zayas hey man kevsolitty makes 50cc vids
I feel these are fast because I’ve heard these have 8hp and all other 50cc has 2-3.5
Supposed to change that oil immediately
could you put two people on it?
CHINPAZO yep
Yeah, but talk about how slow it would slow.
Be sure to make friends with your local mechanic
@TheJesseGuerra ALL Chinese bikes do
So you gonna drive that thing to work or something ? Cool scooter though
No, not planning on going anywhere on it. Just cruising at my leisure. Usually, taking a kid along for the ride.
Alot of scooters have a fuel cut off operated by vacuum,,fill carb first to make starting easyer ,,no fuel flows if the motor doesn't run,,,,brakes are important if you are too heavy or long legged,,,,,going 45 is easyer than stopping,,my old spree would over heat easy,,chinese bikes have fans and seem to do much better,,
Rear tire lock why on my new 50 cc
Demon Hunter tv bro look up kevsolitty he makes 50cc vids
U had save money but I rich lol 😂 nice some dude selling 2 . 2014 49cc for 800$ u think Is good deal? Don't want bad deal will drive me crazy 😜.
4:16 i have the same thing on each side
Can you pay a mechanic to put it together?
First you have to find one willing to work on a Chinese scooter, most will touch them.
150cc gy6 motor swap !
Should have went and bought yourself an old Honda Spree with 100 million miles on it would probably run better
Hard to find in good shape and no on board storage to speak of just a little rack.
change the belt immediately stock Chinese POS BELT WILL RIP AND LEAVE YOU STRANDED JUST EARLY WARNING get powerlink belt and forget that issue and get ngk spark plug have a good day sir.
I paid 780 dollars for mine
I hear if you go down a hill you can hit 45
Wanna race cuz
tommy shelby dude kevsolitty makes 50cc vlogs check him out
Sorry but that's no Honda Spree
Go buy a harbor freight predator 212 and engine swap it 👍🏼
I don't think it would fit, but I'm not sure. It would go about 90mph with that baby.
This one just let you go around town, go to store get a pack cigarette,not for you to trade city to city..
WHY in the fuck would you try to start that without a complete oil pan flush.. it’s not oil it’s anti seize.. your going to do severe damage running that Chinese anti seize as oil.
I bet it has issues by now or blown up.
Nope win I buy em u have 2 hold front b an hold it 4 a few an it starts
It’s pronounced Tao Tao not Tao Tao
😂
plastic junk...if you want one take a small engine repair class first
Huh what.?