Brad's Two-Stroke Baotian

Weldangrind · 05-19-2015, 01:54 AM

Some members who've been around for awhile may remember my buddy, Brad. He originally bought a Gio electric scooter, and we assembled it together. Read about that here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=7143

He sold that scooter the following year, and bought our Pastor's scooter, which I talked about here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=9466

A kind lady at Church has decided to give up riding, so she has generously donated her Baotian Lotus two-stroke 50cc scooter to Brad. It has been sitting for awhile, so I picked it up today, and delivered it to forum member AtomicWedgie, who kindly agreed to prep it for Brad. I have too many projects on the go right now.

Here it is, right after we unloaded it tonight:

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It's in nice shape, and it only has around 2500km on it. It has a leak at the oil tank and the battery is dead, but that's about all we spotted right away. The exhaust system mimics a high-flow style, but we'll see how it actually performs.

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AtomicWedgie texted me later tonight, and said he got the scooter to fire up. He ran it around the block, but it died on him. Time to clean the carb.

JTHSPACE · 05-19-2015, 08:50 AM

I had an almost identical looking 125cc version with the GY6 engine - but it was guttless. The choice was to spend a lot on it with up-market clutch, rollers, piston & barrel etc. or sell it. I bought it as an import, in a packing case. I ran it for 6 months and then sold it for almost what I paid for it, so that was good. I only used it to go to and from the train station. The buyer got a good deal and everyone was happy. It did ride nicely, just nothing (much) happened when you twisted the throttle.

Weldangrind · 05-19-2015, 11:44 AM

Our Pastor had a 50cc GY6 scooter, and we took that from a top speed of 45km/h to over 70km/h (the speedometer was pegged, so no idea, really). We did that with a simple valve adjustment, a pod filter, a free-breathing muffler and new carb jets. Quite a remarkable difference for a 50cc four stroke.

The 125 would have likely responded in a similar fashion, but it takes time and effort.

JTHSPACE · 05-19-2015, 11:47 AM

Yep, at the time, I was short on time and effort - but I have recently decided to become self-employed and provide consultancy services after 45 years sitting at a desk - so I have some "me" time . . .

This link may be useful to you

BAOTIAN MANUALS

Jeff

Weldangrind · 05-19-2015, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the links!

SpudRider · 05-19-2015, 02:44 PM

Does Brad still have the pastor's scooter?

Weldangrind · 05-19-2015, 10:27 PM

Not sure. I'll ask him when I deliver the Baotian.

05-19-2015, 01:54 AM	#1
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Brad's Two-Stroke Baotian Some members who've been around for awhile may remember my buddy, Brad. He originally bought a Gio electric scooter, and we assembled it together. Read about that here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=7143 He sold that scooter the following year, and bought our Pastor's scooter, which I talked about here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=9466 A kind lady at Church has decided to give up riding, so she has generously donated her Baotian Lotus two-stroke 50cc scooter to Brad. It has been sitting for awhile, so I picked it up today, and delivered it to forum member AtomicWedgie, who kindly agreed to prep it for Brad. I have too many projects on the go right now. Here it is, right after we unloaded it tonight: It's in nice shape, and it only has around 2500km on it. It has a leak at the oil tank and the battery is dead, but that's about all we spotted right away. The exhaust system mimics a high-flow style, but we'll see how it actually performs. AtomicWedgie texted me later tonight, and said he got the scooter to fire up. He ran it around the block, but it died on him. Time to clean the carb. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-19-2015, 08:50 AM	#2
JTHSPACE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cambridge, England Posts: 140	I had an almost identical looking 125cc version with the GY6 engine - but it was guttless. The choice was to spend a lot on it with up-market clutch, rollers, piston & barrel etc. or sell it. I bought it as an import, in a packing case. I ran it for 6 months and then sold it for almost what I paid for it, so that was good. I only used it to go to and from the train station. The buyer got a good deal and everyone was happy. It did ride nicely, just nothing (much) happened when you twisted the throttle. __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Riding bikes for over 40 years Honda C50 / SS50 / CB125 / CB250 Velocettes (various) Piaggio's / Honda's / Yamaha's Raptor . . . . the List Goes On . . . .
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05-19-2015, 11:44 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Our Pastor had a 50cc GY6 scooter, and we took that from a top speed of 45km/h to over 70km/h (the speedometer was pegged, so no idea, really). We did that with a simple valve adjustment, a pod filter, a free-breathing muffler and new carb jets. Quite a remarkable difference for a 50cc four stroke. The 125 would have likely responded in a similar fashion, but it takes time and effort. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-19-2015, 11:47 AM	#4
JTHSPACE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cambridge, England Posts: 140	Yep, at the time, I was short on time and effort - but I have recently decided to become self-employed and provide consultancy services after 45 years sitting at a desk - so I have some "me" time . . . This link may be useful to you BAOTIAN MANUALS Jeff __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Riding bikes for over 40 years Honda C50 / SS50 / CB125 / CB250 Velocettes (various) Piaggio's / Honda's / Yamaha's Raptor . . . . the List Goes On . . . .
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05-19-2015, 11:56 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for the links! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-19-2015, 02:44 PM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Does Brad still have the pastor's scooter? __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-19-2015, 10:27 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Not sure. I'll ask him when I deliver the Baotian. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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