XingYue ITA 150 rider Brookfield, WI

jeepsteve92xj · 04-10-2011, 03:40 PM

I got my XingYue ITA 150 with 16" wheels last year, late May 2010. I rode it all summer until Nov 13. All Ive done is clean the air-filter, change the oil and replaced the fuel filter. I also installed a wicked horn.

I chose this used scooter because it had already been ridden (and maybe had all the important stuff done upon delivery) and most importantly it had a complete WI title so I wouldn't have to wait on the slow boat paperwork.
And it has the 16" wheel advantage. It is stable in wind and rain and easy over rough roads.

I put about 1600 miles on to total 2900 now. April 7 was my first ride this year. It is only a 6.5 mile ride to and from work. mostly 45mph speed limits.

I know Ill change the sliders and fuel jets this season. And adjust the valves.

I would like more power so I don't need to run WOT the entire trip.
(I am overweight, so that doesn't help either)

I am looking for tips and ideas on better head-lighting and power of course.

Weldangrind · 04-10-2011, 06:03 PM

Welcome!

16" wheels would be nice on a 150 scoot. Let's see some pics!

jeepsteve92xj · 04-10-2011, 07:04 PM

No pictures. Not sure why I haven't taken any yet.

But here is the exact same scoot - this is where the PO ordered it from:
http://www.scooterdepot.us/150cc-Aut...eds-p-692.html

The price drops!

If I get off my lazy butt, I will get some close up pics.

katoranger · 04-10-2011, 08:27 PM

Welcome.

Our scooter forum has been alittle slow, but looks like things may be picking up around here.

FastDoc · 04-10-2011, 09:06 PM

Welcome to the forum. I also have an XY. Enjoy!

SpudRider · 04-10-2011, 09:10 PM

Welcome to these forums, Steve. We are glad you joined us!

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-11-2011, 12:17 AM

Nice looking scoot on the website. If you buy two, you save $20.00!

jeepsteve92xj · 04-11-2011, 12:33 AM

Even when I was buying mine last spring, the same bike was 1299 or 1399. now it is so cheap, it may be better to buy new.
on the other hand they have a few 16" wheel scooters in the 150cc collection.

Why don't any 250cc scooters have 16" wheels?

Weldangrind · 04-11-2011, 01:21 AM

I think that's a market that will eventually be explored. My buddy has a Silver Wing 600, and it really handles well. If it had larger wheels, it could pass for a sport bike, until you see the step-through design.

katoranger · 04-11-2011, 04:20 PM

I found this for you.
http://www.scrappydogscooters.com/GY..._BN157QMJ.html

I think that variator may also work on my elite.

jeepsteve92xj · 04-11-2011, 05:27 PM

oh yea
big bore, 4valve head... wheres the fuel injection kit?

I think the head must be a copy of the Suzuki Sixteen head. Suzuki Sixteen only sold in Thailand and such Asian areas.
Looks identical to my ITA 150 and has the 16" wheels. Has a 4 valve head, and fuel injection, and is rated at 17HP -seventeen. Darn near 100% more ponies, and better fuel economy to boot.

Is that crazy or what?
I tried briefly to ask a Singapore Scooter forum for information but really had no luck.

On a side note, I had my first roadside breakdown today - the spark plug wire came off the plug - no clip or grip on the plug tip.
Managed to reconnect it without a screwdriver.
/me puts a screwdriver in the toolkit.

New plug and coil with wire and connector on order.
From Scrappydog even.
http://www.scrappydogscooters.com
Decent prices and selection of parts for the GY6 motor.

katoranger · 04-11-2011, 05:51 PM

I have made a few purchases from them already. Parts usually come in 2-3 days. Also the tech help is actually helpful.

SpudRider · 04-12-2011, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

I have made a few purchases from them already. Parts usually come in 2-3 days. Also the tech help is actually helpful.

Perhaps ScrappyDog can teach FMF how to provide helpful tech support.

FMF is notorious for giving bad advice over the telephone! :roll:

Spud

jeepsteve92xj · 04-12-2011, 07:04 AM

I dont knwo FMF, but i have asked scrappy a couple questions - very brief answers, but enough to be helpfull.

I bought an item form partsforscooters, and it was not what they advertised, and I paid shipping back. I lost the cost of shipping both ways due to thier missadvertising.

katoranger · 04-12-2011, 01:10 PM

brief is better than no response.

04-10-2011, 03:40 PM	#1
jeepsteve92xj Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 7	XingYue ITA 150 rider Brookfield, WI I got my XingYue ITA 150 with 16" wheels last year, late May 2010. I rode it all summer until Nov 13. All Ive done is clean the air-filter, change the oil and replaced the fuel filter. I also installed a wicked horn. I chose this used scooter because it had already been ridden (and maybe had all the important stuff done upon delivery) and most importantly it had a complete WI title so I wouldn't have to wait on the slow boat paperwork. And it has the 16" wheel advantage. It is stable in wind and rain and easy over rough roads. I put about 1600 miles on to total 2900 now. April 7 was my first ride this year. It is only a 6.5 mile ride to and from work. mostly 45mph speed limits. I know Ill change the sliders and fuel jets this season. And adjust the valves. I would like more power so I don't need to run WOT the entire trip. (I am overweight, so that doesn't help either) I am looking for tips and ideas on better head-lighting and power of course. __________________ 2008 ZheJiang XingYue ITA150 with 6500 miles.<br />http://photobucket.com/jeepsteve-xing<br /><span class="postbody">2008 ZNEN ZN150T-F 1100 miles. </span><br />http://photobucket.com/jeepsteve-znen<br />Ste
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04-10-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! 16" wheels would be nice on a 150 scoot. Let's see some pics! __________________ 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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04-10-2011, 08:27 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. Our scooter forum has been alittle slow, but looks like things may be picking up around here. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-10-2011, 09:06 PM	#5
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04-10-2011, 09:10 PM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome to these forums, Steve. We are glad you joined us! Spud __________________ 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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04-10-2011, 07:04 PM	#3
jeepsteve92xj Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 7	No pictures. Not sure why I haven't taken any yet. But here is the exact same scoot - this is where the PO ordered it from: http://www.scooterdepot.us/150cc-Aut...eds-p-692.html The price drops! If I get off my lazy butt, I will get some close up pics.
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04-11-2011, 12:17 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Nice looking scoot on the website. If you buy two, you save $20.00! __________________ 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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04-11-2011, 12:33 AM	#8
jeepsteve92xj Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 7	Even when I was buying mine last spring, the same bike was 1299 or 1399. now it is so cheap, it may be better to buy new. on the other hand they have a few 16" wheel scooters in the 150cc collection. Why don't any 250cc scooters have 16" wheels?
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04-11-2011, 01:21 AM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I think that's a market that will eventually be explored. My buddy has a Silver Wing 600, and it really handles well. If it had larger wheels, it could pass for a sport bike, until you see the step-through design. __________________ 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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04-11-2011, 04:20 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I found this for you. http://www.scrappydogscooters.com/GY..._BN157QMJ.html I think that variator may also work on my elite. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-11-2011, 05:27 PM	#11
jeepsteve92xj Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 7	oh yea big bore, 4valve head... wheres the fuel injection kit? I think the head must be a copy of the Suzuki Sixteen head. Suzuki Sixteen only sold in Thailand and such Asian areas. Looks identical to my ITA 150 and has the 16" wheels. Has a 4 valve head, and fuel injection, and is rated at 17HP -seventeen. Darn near 100% more ponies, and better fuel economy to boot. Is that crazy or what? I tried briefly to ask a Singapore Scooter forum for information but really had no luck. On a side note, I had my first roadside breakdown today - the spark plug wire came off the plug - no clip or grip on the plug tip. Managed to reconnect it without a screwdriver. /me puts a screwdriver in the toolkit. New plug and coil with wire and connector on order. From Scrappydog even. http://www.scrappydogscooters.com Decent prices and selection of parts for the GY6 motor.
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04-11-2011, 05:51 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have made a few purchases from them already. Parts usually come in 2-3 days. Also the tech help is actually helpful. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-12-2011, 07:04 AM	#14
jeepsteve92xj Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 7	I dont knwo FMF, but i have asked scrappy a couple questions - very brief answers, but enough to be helpfull. I bought an item form partsforscooters, and it was not what they advertised, and I paid shipping back. I lost the cost of shipping both ways due to thier missadvertising.
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04-12-2011, 01:10 PM	#15
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	brief is better than no response. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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