My TaoTao Hellcat 125cc

[Chinabike]

Originally Posted by Mowgli

Was the bolt to long that you put into it? I noticed the kit from amazon the bolts bottomed out in the engine case. I’m just hoping I didn’t bust into the engine case but I haven’t had issues yet.

Yea... i didn't notice the bolt was to long and i over torqued it. ugh! ha. Live and learn,
why i got a Chinese bike.

[Mowgli]

Originally Posted by Chinabike

Yea... i didn't notice the bolt was to long and i over torqued it. ugh! ha. Live and learn,
why i got a Chinese bike.

I had to swap the bolts that were on the old carb since they are shorter. Did you actually punch through the head or did you just rip the threads out?

[Chinabike]

Originally Posted by Mowgli

I had to swap the bolts that were on the old carb since they are shorter. Did you actually punch through the head or did you just rip the threads out?

Snapped the bolt flush to the head.

[Chinabike]

I adjusted the valves so many time and i still can't stop the tapping on the new head. Owell. Still braking her in but got a top speed of 57mph

Added new
brake and clutch levers
Pipe wrap

[RedCrowRides]

Hey Chinabike ! Man throw some pix up of the carb spun around and the oil cooler for sure ,I have a carb spinner coming for my Vader (My Vader is finally supposed to ship the 16th of July) and the oil cooler too, I'm interested in seeing where you mounted the "radiator" part of the cooler as well as where the oil take off and return hoses are routed ,I have seen a Grom install but the Grom motor and the Vader /Hellcat motors are two different things .I don't plan to offroad the Vader at all but I am still wanting to make sure the oil cooler hoses can be routed in such a way that they wont get easily snatched loose or off by road debris, etc. Asl o the "radiator" part needs to be where the wind can hit it ,but at the same time not overly exposed to road hazards.
did you have any issues with throttle cable length after you changed the carb from front facing to rearward facing? I wouldn't think so since the original carb faces to the rear but the mikuni intake is a bit longer iirc. Anyways glad you got the parts in and installed and like them ,can't wait for mine to finally get here so I can start on it ,I'm missin' out on my summer ridin time !!

[Chinabike]

here you go.
The carb is not directly pointed to the back, Its more to the side.
so i can get to the ideal screw easy and now I can also get to the fuel/mix screw which is was a big issue not being able to get to it without taking off the carb. I changed my pod filter to a smaller one so it doesn't stick out too far.

Then i had room to mount the oil cooler in front. I screwed the oil cooler mounting brackets to the screw holes from the airbox that I removed. then zip tied the oiler to the brackets, its solid and doesn't move.
Worked out perfect for me.

Originally Posted by RedCrowRides

Hey Chinabike ! Man throw some pix up of the carb spun around and the oil cooler for sure ,I have a carb spinner coming for my Vader (My Vader is finally supposed to ship the 16th of July) and the oil cooler too, I'm interested in seeing where you mounted the "radiator" part of the cooler as well as where the oil take off and return hoses are routed ,I have seen a Grom install but the Grom motor and the Vader /Hellcat motors are two different things .I don't plan to offroad the Vader at all but I am still wanting to make sure the oil cooler hoses can be routed in such a way that they wont get easily snatched loose or off by road debris, etc. Asl o the "radiator" part needs to be where the wind can hit it ,but at the same time not overly exposed to road hazards.
did you have any issues with throttle cable length after you changed the carb from front facing to rearward facing? I wouldn't think so since the original carb faces to the rear but the mikuni intake is a bit longer iirc. Anyways glad you got the parts in and installed and like them ,can't wait for mine to finally get here so I can start on it ,I'm missin' out on my summer ridin time !!

[RedCrowRides]

Oh yeah man that looks good and answered all my questions! That oil cooler is about perfectly placed, hi enough to avoid road hazards but lo enough to still catch some breeze , I'll try and put mine in that same spot most likely. I like that side facing carb/air filter too ,my other bike is a Sportster and thats how the air cleaner sits on it, out on one side so I'm used to that .

[Chinabike]

Originally Posted by RedCrowRides

Oh yeah man that looks good and answered all my questions! That oil cooler is about perfectly placed, hi enough to avoid road hazards but lo enough to still catch some breeze , I'll try and put mine in that same spot most likely. I like that side facing carb/air filter too ,my other bike is a Sportster and thats how the air cleaner sits on it, out on one side so I'm used to that .

ya i'll really happy with this set up now. I don't mind the filter sticking out, it doesn't get in the way of anything and sort of looks cool to me. I had the big foam Uni filter but that would look funny, to big sticking out. So i went with a smaller one. You could also get a 45degree angled type or a flatter one.

[Chinabike]

And carb spinner is a great little invention.

I got the bar's in yesterday. going to install those soon.

[cbrfxr67]

I skimmed through but didn't see if you changed out any jets? Thanks for all this fabnastic experience and info! Your bike looks great.

[Chinabike]

Originally Posted by cbrfxr67

I skimmed through but didn't see if you changed out any jets? Thanks for all this fabnastic experience and info! Your bike looks great.

Hey thank you.
Yes i did, I'm pretty sure its a 110main jet now. I tried a #115 it worked but the #110 worked better for me.

[RedCrowRides]

Hey China, 402 Innovations the original sponsor for Fooligan has their Ohlins copy rear shock on sale for $139 right now , with free shipping!


I couldnt find even a Thailand or Chinese knockoff on Ebay for that cheap so I went ahead and ordered one ,it shipped out to me today. Since my Vader that" shipped" the 16th is still actually sitting on the dock in Cali today the 24th , 8 days later per the Carrier, I guess I will jam it in me backside and run around the yard to test it when it gets here.

[Chinabike]

Originally Posted by RedCrowRides

I guess I will jam it in me backside and run around the yard to test it when it gets here.

LOLOLOL

thats a great price. i been looking at these two. Ideally want red/black

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-GROM-...sid=m570.l1313

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Grom-...L/282892203543

[RedCrowRides]

I almost bought that first one you listed but i couldn't get the Seller on EBay to tell me if it has adjustable preload or not ,if it does I would try it for sure .I'm not real heavy but the Grom and clones dont have enough suspension travel to be giving away an inch or two when you sit on it if the preload is too soft .The second one is too sweet but it is also 2x the money ,still cheaper than a 500 dollar Ohlins tho.I just couldnt see me putting a 500 dollar shock on a 1,000 dollar bike ,I just want better suspension i aint plannin on runnin any road races lmao !

[cbrfxr67]

Looking sweeeet. I was thinking last night what else I can do to mine. I think I'm good for awhile. At 170 miles mine seems like it's running good and I'm having a blast on it.