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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada
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Gio Beast Limited Unboxing
The Beast arrived today while we were out of town. The boys were inside-out happy to see it and insisted on unpacking it right away! Here are some pix.
![]() Happy to see this when we got home tonight ![]() Everything seemed very well packed, I was very impressed with the packing, nothing seemed loose or scratched. ![]() It comes with a manual! Wow! No assembly instructions though. ![]() It all seemed tightly packed and at first impression seemed like it would be a ton of work. It wasn't (so far). ![]() If only all workers were this happy to help! ![]() Noah, one of my helpers, moved all the loose pieces into the garage and I went about putting the wheels on. ![]() Sun had set by the time I got the wheels on and the beast rolled into the garage. ![]() Help identify some parts A: Handle bar brackets (missing bolts) - AA: Spare handle bar brackets? - B: A gasket for...? - C: Washers for rear wheels (that's where I put them hope it is right) - D: Mystery bracket thingie, might figure it out as I go but you can help here ![]() ![]() Missign wheel bolt. I don't get it - why not just throw in extra of all bolts and nuts and small parts? It costs almost nothing and saves some headaches. ![]() Broken wire to the reverse light. It is very late and I didn't get past basic assembly - will get back at it tomorrow. Some quick observations: - Quality seems similar to the tao tao 150b (posted review on that last week or so) - Like the look of the heavy chain and the honda style rear end - Love the front and rear disk brakes - they work! MUCH better than the from drum brakes on the tao. - Wheel rims seem to be same size as the tao tao, though bolts are different I think. - My boys (3 and 5) love it! jb |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Grats on the new wheels!
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
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B- looks like an exhaust gasket. Probably between the muffler and pipe.
D- Maybe muffler hangers? E- Rubber strips to line hangers? These are just guesses. |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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A and AA - You need four such clamps to hold the bars; two below and two above.
B - I agree with Kato D - As Kato says, those are the clamps that hold the muffler. Those clamps are lined with E as a cushion. Usually only one complete clamp is shipped. Looks like you have a spare.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada
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Thanks guys, that will save me some time.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada
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Got 'er all assembled today after a trip to a couple stores. Still have a couple things to do that can wait, otherwise she's ready to test out
![]() Turns out there are 2 brackets to hold up the muffler, I only used 1. I used some rubber washers and bushings to add extra padding between the frame and muffler - I've found this the source of most rattle on our other ATV. Definitely learning a lot as I go here... |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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In case you're not already aware, the engine is likely shipped full of fish oil. Be sure to drain it and use a quality four stroke motorcycle oil or a non-energy conserving oil, like Rotella T 15W40.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada
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Still need to tune the carb as it is hard to start and labors after it is started - it sounds bogged down when I give it a bit of gas after first starting it. I'll play with the air fuel mix and see if I can get it running better. |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Did it come with a 30mm Mikuni?
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada
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No, it is not a mikuni - it came with an "improved" carb, I think it is called a klien Clone carb if that makes any sense. I read rocky's blog entry on the gio site on the importance of tuning the carbs - in his opinion great engine, good carb, but needs tuning.
On the other hand 30mm mikuni carbs are $40 ish w shipping on eBay, and they are going for $5ish on gio plus $45 in "shipping" plus $15 in fees and tax... I started bidding on mikuni carbs last night but haven't given up on this one yet. It was running really rich, oem plug was black after hardly any riding. Jb |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Even a Mikuni will require some re-jetting. If you have a PZ30 style Keihin, you can jet it to work. Do you care to remove the carb and tell us what jets are in there now?
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada
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I'll add removing the carb and checking the jets to the to-do list on the ATV, thanks! Will post when I have some time to do it. I have the current carb working OK now, I think it was far too rich, and I've been moving the needle bit by bit to the lean side and am trying it out. It seems like the #3 notch may be the best spot, I have it in the #4 right now (counting from the top of the needle).
At its current setting it starts from cold fine, usually on the second try with no choke. Idles pretty good too! I checked the plug yesterday and it seemed fine - I put a NGK Iridium in and it seems to be running good. jb |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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You'll be okay for now, but it will need a fatter mixture on the idle circuit once the cold weather arrives.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Thanks for posting the great review, complete with photographs, Dad! You are a lucky man to have such eager, happy helpers!
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