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Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-21-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,755
Posted By shortyg83
The thing is if it is the same size as my 50cc...

The thing is if it is the same size as my 50cc Tao Tao we don't fit comfortably enough. I may have to buy a used 150cc just because they are much bigger in size
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-21-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,755
Posted By shortyg83
Help buying a 150cc

Currently i have a tao tao 50cc scooter. Me and my fiancé fit on it but it is a tight fit and really dont see more more than 25 mph and it struggles on hills. I am selling it tomorrow and looking to...
Forum: Other Brands 08-15-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By shortyg83
got another pic http://i.imgur.com/YVoxT.jpg

got another pic
http://i.imgur.com/YVoxT.jpg
Forum: Other Brands 08-09-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By shortyg83
katoranger I think you are correct

katoranger I think you are correct
Forum: Other Brands 08-09-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By shortyg83
No here is what I read. They took the old 750...

No here is what I read. They took the old 750 gsxr and sleeved it to make it 600cc and changed everything else really. Making it air cooled.
Forum: Other Brands 08-09-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By shortyg83
Ok so this is what I read online about Katana...

Ok so this is what I read online about Katana Engines.

The engine on a 600 Katana is actually the old oil-cooled GSXR 750 motor with sleeves* (well, on the older engines; the late models have...
Forum: Other Brands 08-09-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By shortyg83
Yea I remember seeing that some of the GSX-R had...

Yea I remember seeing that some of the GSX-R had a forced air system plus were liquid cooled.

I just don't see how they could make this one a air cooled one, which is why I believe it is just a...
Forum: Other Brands 08-09-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By shortyg83
Lol well the go cart is one of those ones that...

Lol well the go cart is one of those ones that have at the go cart race parks. My brother in law, does welding and machine shop work and some times as payment gets other items. Which is how we got...
Forum: Other Brands 08-09-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By shortyg83
Reading online I don't see any that were air...

Reading online I don't see any that were air cooled. I am assuming what happened was that they misheard what was said. I believe what was said was it was built up to be close the gsx-r motor. Because...
Forum: Other Brands 08-09-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,278
Posted By shortyg83
My bike I just got

Ok so I bought a 92 Suzki gsx600f (katana)
I was told that there was a gsx-r engine in it, but I am not sure if that is possible because this engine is air cooled and every gsx-r is liquid cooled...
Forum: Street 07-27-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,530
Posted By shortyg83
Is this a decent bike?

My father is looking for something cheap to do some street riding. Nothing highway just around town and such.
He was looking at this...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-26-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,626
Posted By shortyg83
That looks like a good buy. I assume I would only...

That looks like a good buy. I assume I would only use that when I am not riding the bike too often? Right now I am riding pretty much every day or every other day. It would be a paint to have to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-26-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,626
Posted By shortyg83
My only worry about the battery being a little...

My only worry about the battery being a little bigger is that I hope that the bike can keep it charged.
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 07-26-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,574
Posted By shortyg83
Ok I will look into that. Also if I go big bore...

Ok I will look into that.
Also if I go big bore kit route can you guys recommend one that fits on the tao tao scooter?
Also is this really hard to do? Will I be able to complete my self if I have...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-26-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,626
Posted By shortyg83
I had to do a little modding to the battery box...

I had to do a little modding to the battery box to get this to fit. But the electric start works flawlessly now. So far so good.
Reviews online have people using this for a couple years without ever...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-25-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,626
Posted By shortyg83
Well I bought this ...

Well I bought this
http://www.amazon.com/YUASA-YTX14-BS-Maintenance-Free-Battery/dp/B000WJX4BQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 07-25-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,574
Posted By shortyg83
there are a few hills he travels in his commute...

there are a few hills he travels in his commute to softball and such.
40-45 would be his goal.
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 07-25-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,574
Posted By shortyg83
Need a little more speed or power any advice?

Ok just bought my brother a Tao Tao 50cc scooter, its a ATM 50-A1.
He is trying to make it a little faster if possible.
Can anyone give me an idea of what is needed to do so?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-25-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,626
Posted By shortyg83
Also how many cold cranking amps are needed?

Also how many cold cranking amps are needed?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-25-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,626
Posted By shortyg83
A little update. I kind of let this go for a...

A little update. I kind of let this go for a while because the bike ran fine while kick started. But I did find out yesterday that it was the battery. As when it was jumped the electric start works...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-16-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,184
Posted By shortyg83
I assume its this bike ...

I assume its this bike
http://www.metalmotorsports.net/250DX.html
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-16-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,826
Posted By shortyg83
Can you put a pic of the bike up?

Can you put a pic of the bike up?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-15-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,184
Posted By shortyg83
From what I heard its hard to get a bike change...

From what I heard its hard to get a bike change from off road to on road in PA.
I live in northeast PA and luckily I got mine already titled and registered in the state and just got it inspected.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-13-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,256
Posted By shortyg83
That is amazing. I assume this required alot of...

That is amazing.
I assume this required alot of care and maintenance along the way, but still to get that much out of a bike people widly consider a throw a way or disposable is pretty awesome.

I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-11-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,686
Posted By shortyg83
Also any ideas why the led panel that shows what...

Also any ideas why the led panel that shows what gear I am in doesn't stay lit? I mean the headlights and everything else still work.
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