NEW tao tao hellcat upgrades and things you should know.

[@justexcellence1563]

Hey man so I got mine awhile back and I can’t figure out how to change it from km to mi on the dash any tips? or is mine just broken.. I tried pushing the buttons in different sequences but no go and also have had some problems with shifting I only have 93 miles on mine. anything like that happen to you yet? sincerely your new subscriber

[@parkersgarage4216]

There was a run of then that got messed up before shipping out. If you tried everything even holding down buttons etc to no avail chances are yours is one of them. Tao was offering replacements to those who have this issue. You can try contacting tao motors and see if they can send you out a new one.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Btw thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@CHiTO316]

Click and hold the left button (only) until the display blinks. Then use the right button to change it

[@Hogib35]

Shifter lever replaced right from the start. It's a must. They suck. Delete the vapor lock, it causes the bikes to stall.

[@girlzlikecoolsht2949]

Whwre do i get the upgraded light

[@thedieselnut1988]

I literly juat bought ine from superior power sports we shall see how they go...when u sis new car did u have to re jet the carb ?

[@parkersgarage4216]

Yes

[@thedieselnut1988]

What jets did u use you happen to remember sir ? As I'd be doing same to mine

[@parkersgarage4216]

@@thedieselnut1988 I wish I could remember for you. I completely forgot, I did have to go bigger on pilot and main though.

[@dakjacob7490]

Thank you so much for the information it helps me a lot I just got one of these for my first motorcycle and I’m already kinda having a rattle sound problem and I think it is the chain. So I will be buying what you suggested

[@parkersgarage4216]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and also that it helped you out. The chain upgrade is an absolute must. The stock chain is complete garbage. Stock chain you literally have to adjust after every ride. The niche x ring chain only 1 adjustment needed after initial stretch. It was my first motorcycle as well and I don't regret a thing. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat as well. It helped me learn that I simply love riding. I've tried quite a few bikes since this one now. My 2 favorites were my fat bob and my supermoto. I'm currently looking for a new bike just unsure what to get. Ride safe and enjoy

[@dakjacob7490]

@@parkersgarage4216 you stay safe too homie. Also I will be ordering the new sprocket and chain right as I get paid

[@DarrinR.-pq8md]

Rattle sound may be a loose or broken rear engine mount bolt. Common problem with 2016 to 2019 models.

[@saltyd2137]

What are the wires on the clutch handle? The bike won't start and those wires keep falling out. It has 8 miles on it! I changed lights but that's it so far

[@parkersgarage4216]

those go to the clutch switch. those may be the problem but im not sure as i no longer own the bike unfortunately. it also allows it to know when the clutch is pulled in. sorry i coudlnt help you out more on this one though. are you getting gas and spark?

[@VitacciRocketGY6150cc]

Nice kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ_Ng4GwbZaAfNU

[@davidfalco2846]

Where did you order this from

[@parkersgarage4216]

q9 powersports i think. i wouldnt recommend them though. i literally had to dispute the charges to get the mco.

[@coreypoole9364]

What jets are in the carb ? Did you have to rejet it from how it came? Thanks for any info.

[@parkersgarage4216]

i dont recall what i swapped the jets out to honestly. ill take a guess and say 17 pilot and 180-190 main maybe. its been a long time so i do not remember at all. i def had to rejet it as it was rough starting and the min i gave it any gas it bogged and went no where lol. it was pretty terrible actually tbh haha but an easy fix of course. i think it came w a 15 pilot and maybe a 120-140 main. again been a while so tough to remember. what i used may not be anywhere near what you need though so keep that in mind. it depends on elevation temps etc. there are alot of factors in jetting a carb. when i was dont though it ran great. i really miss the bike though as its where it all started for me. gl and i hope you get yours all figured out.

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

Where do you get the carb and intake?

[@parkersgarage4216]

i bought them off amazon. i do not have a link though. the seller no longer sells them.

[@ChaseGrayson33]

Your existence is deeply appreciated. Please thank your parents and or legal guardians for raising you to help others in a clean and straitfoward manner. The honesty you present is needed on KZbin. Mostly in these moto channels. I hope this takes off. You deserve more subs. Happy new year! Best of luck! Thank you!

[@vladimpaler9274]

Affordable good times kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ_Ng4GwbZaAfNU

[@piistoph233]

Parker, Once I remove the air box there is 1 vacuum hose it’s on the top right side of the engine behind a mount if looking at the bike from the front… Do I just close that off or leave the hose attached and leave open?

[@mikezimmerman817]

Leave that open

[@randylenart9674]

Good review and tips thanks

[@parkersgarage4216]

Thanks glad I could help you out.

[@jessemartinez9871]

My bike won’t start it’s a 2019 Tao hellcat

[@parkersgarage4216]

Check the battery also check the fusible link for a blown fuse

[@jessemartinez9871]

Cheapest motorcycle made... I have one it won’t crank..

[@howie7763]

Can you PLEASE help a brother out and drop a link where I can find parts for this damn thing, I just got one the other day and it's been laid over and I need some miscellaneous parts and a cdi box. Mirrors and blinkers. Thanks man.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Ebay for cdi. Msxaccessories for plastics

[@TylerQueen213]

I have a quick question. Where do you find all the parts for these. I bought one but I’m struggling to find a clutch cable and other misc parts I need. All the sites I have been on seem sketchy and don’t offer PayPal so it’s mostly a scam. Let me know as soon as you can! Thanks

[@parkersgarage4216]

There's alot of places for parts. Tbolt, pitster pro, amazon, ebay, and motorkit just to name a few.

[@LittlefootAdventures]

Does any one know what the big red button is for on the right side of the handle bar. I got one of these bikes but all the marking are worn off. At least I think it a tao anyways. Any help would be great.

[@parkersgarage4216]

That is the kill switch, if you try to start it and it won't do anything click opposite direction. Down on that switch is run. I usually use the key to turn off though. The controls on these are basically the same as any metric bike grom included. If you bought it new you should get a new chain. I got the niche gold xring chain from Amazon. Great chain for the money and doesn't need adjusted every ride. The stock chains are absolute garbage.

[@LittlefootAdventures]

@@parkersgarage4216 thanks that what I figure it was for. I'm pretty sure I have it in the run position. It been sitting 3 years so I'm going though it to clean out the junk fuel lines carb and now chain possible thanks for the heads up

[@parkersgarage4216]

@@LittlefootAdventures youre welcome,, if you got the cash upgrade the carb. It really wakes the bike up. Unless someone ready did that of course. 26mm carb for the 125cc engine.

[@LittlefootAdventures]

@@parkersgarage4216 no carb still got the pz20 I think I will update it after I get some of these other issues fixed. Oil leake, rear brake and some cables. Some nut and bolts. See how far I make before snowfall or it get to cold.

[@grantsmittkamp1757]

Every part/upgrade is just a number lol

[@parkersgarage4216]

So true bro, I had Hella fun upgrading mine for sure.

[@rileymasalko7438]

what size battery should i do for an upgrade?

[@parkersgarage4216]

There is an anti gravity battery that everyone likes to use. Its a real good battery, and it's very small.

[@davidxj73brown70]

Ty for the help on finding parts for my bike

[@parkersgarage4216]

No problem, always happy to help get ya back on the road.

[@davidxj73brown70]

Hey can you help I can find a head gasket kit for my TaoTao hellcat mine blew or even a rebuild kit ty for any help

[@parkersgarage4216]

Davidxj73 Brown partskit.com or taotao parts direct. Try partskit first though as they usually have everything you need and then some.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

Just bought my "wife" a tnt 135. Paid 3k out the door. I would have got one of these if they were in stock for half the price.. these small bikes are a blast. Especially if you have a few buddy's with them

[@parkersgarage4216]

Fast4SloW 717 yes I’ve had so much fun w mine it’s insane. I 190 swapped mine and man it became awesome. The tnt is a good bike for sure. I bought this and 190 swapped it along w other stuff and had a blast w it. Having even buds to ride period w is awesome. I’m sure you’re wife is gonna love it.

[@lilrad2560]

Do you need a license for this?

[@parkersgarage4216]

Lil Rad Thirty-Thr33 yes you do, you could try to register it as 50 cc. If you can do that you wouldn’t need a license.

[@paytonromero8280]

Would it be possible to 190 swap a boom cat 125 it’s a s90 clone

[@parkersgarage4216]

payton romero yes the 125 in it shares the same motor mount positions.

[@nhanle3862]

Thumbs up and I Haven’t even watched the video b

[@parkersgarage4216]

Nhan Le thank you very much

[@Thedarkknight45]

How do you remove the governor

[@parkersgarage4216]

Money Mondo there isn’t one. If you’re trying to go faster upgrade the carb. Get a racing cdi and a 17tooth front sprocket. If you wanna go faster than that 190 swap it.

[@lolleahroblox2414]

What is the sprocket part #. Where did you get it?

[@parkersgarage4216]

Bryan Tuttle www.ebay.com/itm/17T-428P-17mm-Front-Counter-Sprocket-Gear-Metal-Pit-Dirt-Bike-ATV-Taotao-Lifan-/182462145763

[@LATization1]

What site did you order your hellcat from?

[@parkersgarage4216]

emmanuel singleterry I ordered from superiorpowersports. I wouldn’t recommend them though at all. It’s been 2 month and still no paperwork etc.

[@LATization1]

@@parkersgarage4216 dang! Well thanks for letting me know ahead of time

[@parkersgarage4216]

emmanuel singleterry no problem, order from txpowersports, venom motor sports, or kronik racing. I don’t know about tx but the other 2 ship mco and bill of sale in box. I know tx is trustworthy as my buddy has a KZbin channel and bought all his bikes from them.

[@LATization1]

@@parkersgarage4216 that is for all the info brother

[@parkersgarage4216]

emmanuel singleterry no problem buddy I’m here to help you out as best as I can. Glad it has helped you so far.

[@BrapGenius]

Subbed great vids! Can I do these mods before I ever even start the bike? Or should I break the bike in a bit first? If possible I’d rather just upgrade everything while I’m putting the bike together I just ordered mine

[@parkersgarage4216]

You can do them before you even start the bike. I did lol, thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@BrapGenius]

Parkers Garage great to know thanks! Also for jetting the carb so you have any tips?

[@parkersgarage4216]

Brap Genius jetting depends on a lot really. Mods, altitude, temp, it’s really trial and error. I’m over 700’ and I was able to use the jets it came with. I just tuned it according to what it needed. I had to raise my needle up 1 groove to lean it out in the mid range. Runs perfectly and fires right up. Yes it’s fast as well lol.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Yes from 0-1/4 throttle is pilot jet. From 1/4-3/4 throttle is needle adjustment. Wide open is main jet. It’s easy if you mark throttle at 0 1/4 1/2 3/4 and full open. Put tape on both sides so you can mark the tape. Adjust main first then pilot then mid range. Raising needle by lowering the clip makes it leaner.

[@BrapGenius]

Parkers Garage awesome thanks for the tips I appreciate that! I bought the Mikuni carb and I’ll have an exhaust, cdi, and air intake so I’m probably gonna go 115 for the main jet and then I’ll tinker around with the others

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

got a 2020 kp mini 150 on the way where u from broski

[@parkersgarage4216]

I bet you cant wait, I'm from erie pa bro how about yourself? The minis are pretty nice bikes. I'm in the middle of 190 swapping mine now. Ended up having an issue w the new motor waiting on a socket to take a look. I got a few vids up of it so far. Thanks for watching bro 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

Dam so u think the older motor is junk how about the 2020 one u think they upgraded it or just the plastics because the one I ordered looks different and doesn't have the gold fork ????

[@parkersgarage4216]

@@SpACeCruizeR2o3 my older motor is fine bro. My zs190 is the one w issues. The 125 is a great motor. No issues w older or newer 125's. Kp minis are good bikes too. The one w gold forks did you order a vader? With the older hellcat u gotta upgrade motor mount bolts.

[@SpACeCruizeR2o3]

@@parkersgarage4216 nah I ordered a 2020 kp mini from txpowersports which are Indian owners from India because the service sucks my bike is sitting for 3 days because I was supposed to call saia to make a appointment it said free shipping nothing about making a appointment I'm in Bpt. Connecticut it's literally a hour away just sitting in a truck till Monday it's crazy bro and the title came in and it says 2018 wtf on the site it says all new 2020 I'm pissed wat should I do get my doe back orrrr?

[@parkersgarage4216]

@@SpACeCruizeR2o3 damn that's you're call brother. Do what ya feel is right

[@minibikeaction4266]

Its nice that you bike came with a 6 pin CDI. My Vader has a 4 pin and theirs not much in the way of aftermarket up grades available. Keep on tricking it out and check out some of the cool mods I have done to mine.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Yes I'm glad it came w the 6 pin for sure. The 190 comes w the 4 pin. I've swapped everything over to 190. My clutch cable etc. Is coming in supposedly today. If everything arrives it should be alive. You've done some cool stuff to yours for sure. I'm keeping my 125 just in case lol. I've done the shift star mod along w a few other things to 190. Hopefully all goes well for sure. Thanks for commenting and watching and keep up you're good vids 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@clonestarr3466]

6 wire cdi?

[@parkersgarage4216]

Yes 6 pin cdi

[@parkersgarage4216]

Yes 6 pin dual plug

[@crateandbarrels]

"I have stains on my shirt because I fix things" lol. (as I sit here with dried spray foam on my shirt)

[@parkersgarage4216]

Lol I feel you're pain. I def have spray foam on my stuff too. Along w paint tar grease shit if its construction related or vehicle I'm in it 😂😂😂

[@MicroScaleGarage]

great video the bottom one still snaps that one is not a 12.3 its a 8.0 bolt i gatta go get a new bolt soon epic video but top bolt on mine is 12.3

[@parkersgarage4216]

Interesting both of mine are 12.9. I made sure to check when I bought it. I'm installing a 190 right now pulled it out and for sure its 12.9. Weird you're lower bolt was an 8. Thanks I'm glad you liked the video.

[@parkersgarage4216]

My 190 will def be putting these bolts to the test lol.

[@MicroScaleGarage]

@@parkersgarage4216 sweet iam saveing up for a 190 wife wants me to ride this 124 out then get the 190 cant wait to hear it bro

[@MicroScaleGarage]

yah i pulled a other motor bolt but its a 8.0 i need to tack a ride up to aco

[@parkersgarage4216]

@@MicroScaleGarage well I did the shift star mod. The clutch cable and my exhaust gaskets should be here tomorrow. With that being said it should be a running bike when my stuff comes in. Tell the wife you'll buy her a purse if you can get a 190 lol. I'm holding onto the 125 for a spare.

[@jonathanspencer5251]

Would you recommend for a hevy rider?

[@parkersgarage4216]

My best friend is 6'6 and like 230-240. He rode it and it went just fine. Granted hes a little too tall for it really but had no issues.

[@arnierc4]

Yup I have one I got in 2018 when I weighed 230 and I even swapped the sprocket. I weigh 215 now and I'm able to top out at 61mph. I ride it to work almost every day.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Gnukem they’re a lot of fun for sure. Ntm has and parts for these is so cheap it’s comical.

[@jorgenaranjo7799]

Where did u buy the CDI??

[@parkersgarage4216]

www.ebay.com/itm/High-Performance-CDI-GY6-50cc-100cc-110cc-125cc-150cc-Scooter-TaoTao-Roketa-Sunl-/263029149781. This fits a new hellcat not sure about previous models. That's the link though to one I purchased.

[@jorgenaranjo7799]

@@parkersgarage4216 i just got a tao tao hellcat 2020 so I'm good then and can u feel the different with the cdi?

[@parkersgarage4216]

@@jorgenaranjo7799 yes you can, it def pulls harder on the low end. I was 10mph faster doing the same exact route. It doesn't increase top speed it increases acceleration basically.

[@jorgenaranjo7799]

@@parkersgarage4216 thank u 👍👍

[@parkersgarage4216]

@@jorgenaranjo7799 no problem buddy enjoy 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ROBERTJH1979]

Thanks for the info buddy,save me same $ and time. 👍

[@parkersgarage4216]

Glad I could help you out 👍🏼👍🏼