Help with noise on brand new quad

Rsphilli · 06-05-2021, 01:36 PM

Purchased a brand new 125cc taotao quad a few days ago, son rode it one time for about 25 min. Heard this noise after first ride and can't figure out what it is. Thoughts? Thanks!!
https://youtube.com/shorts/fT00-bTHv7Q?feature=share

Mudflap · 06-05-2021, 02:31 PM

My guess is one of the axle bearings. You could pin it down by using a piece of hose as a stethoscope.

Rsphilli · 06-05-2021, 03:33 PM

Thanks, I'll try that. I know these aren't Yamaha quality machines, but I expected the bearings to last more than 1 ride. We haven't even taken the plastic off the seat yet...

dugndeep · 06-07-2021, 10:54 AM

Is the hub carrier hollow on these things,could something be inside the hub carrier loose and floating around?

dugndeep · 06-07-2021, 11:13 AM

It does sound like the bearings are loose?

TxTaoRider · 06-07-2021, 11:25 AM

It's hard to tell for sure, but it looks like that chain is too tight.

**JerryHawk250** · 06-07-2021, 12:12 PM

Yep, tight chain and chain alignment.

06-05-2021, 01:36 PM	#1
Rsphilli Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2	Help with noise on brand new quad Purchased a brand new 125cc taotao quad a few days ago, son rode it one time for about 25 min. Heard this noise after first ride and can't figure out what it is. Thoughts? Thanks!! https://youtube.com/shorts/fT00-bTHv7Q?feature=share
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06-07-2021, 11:25 AM	#6
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	It's hard to tell for sure, but it looks like that chain is too tight. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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06-07-2021, 12:12 PM	#7
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,571	Yep, tight chain and chain alignment. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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06-05-2021, 02:31 PM	#2
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,877	My guess is one of the axle bearings. You could pin it down by using a piece of hose as a stethoscope.
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06-05-2021, 03:33 PM	#3
Rsphilli Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 2	Thanks, I'll try that. I know these aren't Yamaha quality machines, but I expected the bearings to last more than 1 ride. We haven't even taken the plastic off the seat yet...
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06-07-2021, 10:54 AM	#4
dugndeep Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Lancaster,Ky Posts: 431	Is the hub carrier hollow on these things,could something be inside the hub carrier loose and floating around?
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06-07-2021, 11:13 AM	#5
dugndeep Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Lancaster,Ky Posts: 431	It does sound like the bearings are loose?
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