Should You Buy A Chinese Scooter Versus A Top Name Brand Scooter?

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[@JimmyCarroll-hv5vw]

What is the price for it

[@bluemoondiadochi]

I think you gave the best advice on chinese scooters i've seen, and as an owner of an old (2005) scooter thats my only motor transport, i agree. Chinese scooters can be good money saving hack in these hard times, so they're definitely worth looking into, and arent difficult to learn to work on. i had no knowledge on scooters before i bought mine, but i had a friend who was good at repairing them, i did my YT homework, and the rest was just a bit of practice. things to know as owner/user: 1. oil change 2. air filter cleanup (soak in gasoline, squeeze, drip some oil, squeeze, done) 3. sparkplug change and checkup 4. cvt belt change (not as dificult as it seems) 5. mix adjustment on carburettor (virtualy two screws) guess thats it. YT is chock full of videos explaining just about everything on GY6 engine. so think of it as saving cash through effort and learning. and in these weird times, you might as well have a cheap go around. mine saved me a lot of money during corona, and even enabled me to go to work at all, my work back then starting at 4AM. So i'd recommend people buying it if they are ready to learn and are looking to save some cash.

[@IFixShet]

Hey man thanks 😊

[@herronbill]

I've got a keeway superlight 125 2014 done 41000 miles in it's still in perfect condition

[@IFixShet]

They make good scooters

[@SilverTopFlyer]

Good to see you got her fixed up she sounds really new have a good night

[@IFixShet]

She sounds like a runner

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

If you live in Harley land as I do you will find it is not possible to find a scooter dealer. Kymco or SYM dealers are usually hundreds of miles away. And most Honda or Yamaha dealers do not stock scooters for fear of being stuck and unable to sell them. They will only order one if you commit to buying it. At least that is how it is where I live.

[@waynesteinmacher9794]

i watch allot of scooter vid of guys that claim to be the best in the world and finnally i find a guy that actually knows what hes talking about thank you for speaking truth

[@IFixShet]

I am always the truth lol

[@kevinhoward9593]

Nice ride, buddy. love the black.

[@davidrivero7943]

Surprisingly good. Im recently riding a 2016 Peace Sport 150cc with 20k on nothing but reg maint. One new oem exhaust because it sheared pipe 3" from the head & tabs on frame. Twelve hundred when new, still reliable & you park where you want to, in crazy 305.

[@IFixShet]

Yes isn't it great only a few people that ride scooters will understand this

[@shyborc]

I also have a 2016 peace sport had to change clutch simple job runs great no issues 9thousand miles doe s need a paint job though

[@wendellbryant]

Not that complicated really.

[@GY6-SCOOTERS]

Great video on addressing the number one repetitively ultimate Golden Question all subscribers/viewers Ask on Chinese scooter channels are they really worth buy ....? I hear it all the time also and pretty much say the same thing one who buys a Chinese/Taiwanese scooter will have to be willing to tinker and learn how to maintain and fix simple things most importantly oil & gear oil changes ,drive belt changes, tuning of carburetor, adjusting valves to specs , looking over bolts & screws using loctite blue on most bolts that you dont want vibrating loose...🙂 Nice coverage on the topic buddy ...👍

[@IFixShet]

Thanks man

[@pierre1234]

I'm at my first year riding a Chinese scooter, and i'm stocked... i traveled 2000 km this summer, changed oils (motor & gear) at 300 km then at 1000 km. At 2000 km it's do for an other oils change, witch i will do went i'm winterizing it. I'm not too knowledgeable when it come to the workings of a Chinese scoot, i'm willing to learn and use what is available to me... like these videos that tell it like it is... Thanks I Fix Shet

[@IFixShet]

Proper oil changes and using ethanol-free fuel will ensure the longevity of the engine also do not ride around constantly at Full Throttle

[@LittleMissIssues]

Hey!! WOW! That is an amazing amount of miles!! Vrroom Vrooom!! lol I ride a 2021 Lance (Sym) Cabo 125cc, which I believe is built in Thailand. I got my scoot from a dealer in Portland, paid $2200 I think....I love riding that thing, and sure wish I lived in Florida so I could ride year round....I got out on a ride yesterday - first time temps have been up in the high 50s for a while.....AMAZING day and ride, but I forgot to bring my DJI to record the ride. I hope to find a trailer to bring it with me on my trip down there, so I can stop and ride all kinds of places, then find some scooter groups while down there, and go on some group rides with the locals who know the good roads to ride....I would love love love to find a Honda HELIX in good condition, but I don't really have tools or work on bikes. I am a gal who has changed my own oil on my van, you know, easy, but....I haven't learned yet to work on the engines, even though I have watched people do these things on the videos, etc. SO, I trust the peeps who know how to do these things if I ever need help! I do change the oil on the regular, I definitely want to keep it running tight!!! WOOOOT I love a good SCOOT!! LOL! Happy riding!!!

[@bekabeka71]

I always bought Vietnamese or Taiwanese scooter, they served me pretty well. Now I’ve a top brand Italian keeway c light built in China and it’s super reliable

[@timelesstruths]

Great advice.

[@JeffBassir-lo6zj]

It's always good to hear an honest opinion from a person who has experience with Chinese scooters and knows how to work on them. Great video, thank you. I want to buy a 150cc or so called 200cc (169cc) scooter, but I don't know which brand is the most reliable among the ones that can be purchased on-line. I also noticed the difference between a carb model and an EFI of the same size is $400 USD. Are the Chinese EFI units reliable? Or will I be throwing money away for a different set of headaches than a carb model? Your guidance is greatly appreciated. And no, I'm not a stranger to working with a wrench. Thanks. BTW, in poor countries most people commute with these cheap scooters. And many of these scooters have well over 70,000 KM on them. So, you are right, with regular and timely maintenance these scooters can go for a very long time.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Never owned a scooter, but I've owned two Chinese gokart/buggies. The good news is that I know how to find parts and work on them. The bad news is I had to learn to find parts and work on them.

[@lostalpha9806]

I have Chinese scooter 150 cc copy of sym orbit 1 i changed Piston at 34000 now it reached 39000 still runs not as before but still gets 80 km

[@sandejzack]

nice yard, with all the trees and so quiet

[@IFixShet]

Thank you

[@Winterstick549]

I do recommend using ethanol free on anything with a carburetor.

[@IFixShet]

100% accurate

[@gtaylor1564]

I seen a dude up in ohio he had a 150cc scooter with over 200k on it not kidding

[@YtuserSumone-rl6sw]

What brand?

[@gtaylor1564]

@@YtuserSumone-rl6sw Lifan KPV 150

[@YtuserSumone-rl6sw]

@@gtaylor1564 Thank you 🙏

[@davek39]

Never road a bike in my life till I retired. During covid I got bored hanging around the house. I don't know why but one day I went on Amazon and bought a taotao 150 pilot. I had to ensemble the front end. Anyway I couldn't make a turn from a stop without ending up on someone's yard. Live and learn. 2400 mi later and alot of learning, I grew tired of going 55/ 60 mph and graduated to a Honda CTX 700 Dct. I can't get enough of riding.

[@Padawan_8000]

That's why I wanted my first scoot to have a GY6 engine so I can learn on how to work in them.

[@IFixShet]

GY6 engines are great even the Chinese versions

[@troyholland3436]

@@IFixShetwait what? I’m so confused ur saying the GY6 engines are great? But you’ve told me before there not good bikes and engines

[@IFixShet]

@@troyholland3436 They are great because they're cheap to work on but that doesn't mean they're good engines. As I have told you multiple times most of these engines only make it about 10,000 miles if you're lucky. If you don't do any maintenance and you don't care for the engine at all you're lucky to see 5,000 miles. Now that means it's not a good engine but what makes it a great purchase is the fact that it only cost $50 to replace the head and the cylinder sleeve But it's only cheap if you do the work yourself. If you bought one of these and you can't work on it yourself and you constantly take it to a shop then they are crappy bikes because they're going to cost a fortune to keep on the road. Now do me a favor man stop knit picking every single little thing I say. I really don't want to have to remove you from my channel for good but you're really starting to get on my nerves. It's almost like you're here just a troll now and if that's the case I will make sure that that is not available to you anymore By setting you to permanently hide your comments. I don't mind Positive progressive interaction but if you're just gonna knit pick there's no place for you on my channel.

[@troyholland3436]

@@IFixShet I understand why you’d think I’m trying to troll but I promise you I am not I understand if you wanna remove me but I’d appreciate if you don’t your one of the only you tubers I enjoy to watch about scooters and engines I apologize if I’ve been over all annoying with my comments

[@alexgiag4335]

@@IFixShet they obv didnt mean to ''troll'' you, they just got confused since you didnt specify what you meant. An no im not a troll either.

[@gtaylor1564]

💯 true 👍

[@williamhaskellhaskell3162]

Hi what was the rebuild. Just tell us! Did you use new eBay parts or good used ? Hours. Parts money spent ? 14000 mile cheap chinese scooter show! Tampa Strip mall Fla! Your show is active pro cheap Chinese scooters ! Good job

[@mrghqrt4234]

Crazy part is theses top brand mopeds are hard to find. Honda is pretty easy to get but the others aren’t I’m mainly talking about 50 cc Europe has the best mopeds

[@kevinbeck6419]

I always tru to take care of my scooters

[@IFixShet]

Everyone should always treat their transportation like gold because to be honest vehicles are the worst investment you can make in your life. The only way to ensure that it is a good investment is if you care for it

[@noahway13]

I missed it, how many oil changes did it have?

[@GenesRCAddiction]

I have a Chinese pocket bike that's about 15 year's old I sure need to get back together . Motor and transmission are great just needs body put back together and a new battery .

[@IFixShet]

Even those little pocket bikes are kind of neat

[@GenesRCAddiction]

@@IFixShet it's funny shit riding but fun as shit 😁👍

[@GenesRCAddiction]

@Sludge I'm getting close to going for a ride 🙏🙏

[@glenh4971]

I am a new subscriber. I am retired and live in Panama. My opinion is that Chinese Motorcycles are worth owning as long as you have affordable mechanical support. In the US, an affordable mechanic might be hard to find. If you can work on them yourself they are excellent also. Where I live, we have affordable shadetree mechanics that can keep your cheapy Chino scooter running. There is no good reason to spend too much on your scooter if you live in Latino culture. Cheap to buy and cheap to maintain. Definitely worth it. Name brand scooters like Honda cost more. They are also worth it and they are cheaper than the same model in the USA.

[@IFixShet]

Welcome to the my channel, as you know Chinese scooters actually have Honda clone motors in them more accurately known as the GY6 engine. However the Chinese engines normally only last eight to fifteen thousand miles before they need a complete whereas actual Honda's run well into seventy thousand miles before they need any major work. Chinese scooters are good if you get them for a very cheap price but if you pay almost $2,000 for a Chinese 50 cc scooter you wasted your money you should have spent it on an actual product of Japan

[@glenh4971]

@@IFixShet I ride an XRE 190 which is a Honda made in Brazil. I just bought a Honda Elite 125. Honda Elite is made in India. Some Honda's are made in China also. Honda makes very inexpensive Motorcycles and scooters. I prefer Yamaha but they are just too expensive. We do not have Motocycles that are actually made in Japan anymore here in Panama that I am aware of. We have a Chinese brand called AWA that is fairly popular also and it is very cheap. Thank you for responding to my comment.

[@dekoldrick]

I have an old Chinese scooter from 2008 I just revived. Not sure how long it ago it stopped working for the previous owners but it has a little over 1,600 miles on the odometer which the speedo cable was broken due to the driver in the speedo seizing so it might be higher.

[@airinbone]

My friend is a little over 400lbs and he started on a 50cc rx wolf. I knew it would only last him a year. He was hard on it too. He has 3 stock wolf 150s now and gets around ok local.

[@noahway13]

I have a used Yamaha Zuma and have had zero problems, my neighbors have new Chinese scooters, and they are in the shop constantly. Also, good to remember, there is a difference in a western company who builds bikes in China, vs just a totally Chinese company. Western companies have quality standards and oversight of their Chinese made products.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

constantly in the shop? what shop, because it is impossible to find anyone who will work on a Chinese scooter where I live.

[@kevinreist7718]

I have 3 Chinese scooters, no complaints. The first one was a Panterra Retro, from Pep Boys, It would only go about 25 MPH. Until I lightened the Variator Weights with a boring bar on a lathe, Now, for about 1 hour and a half of my time, it goes 45 MPH. Lighter Variator Weights throw out at a higher RPM allowing the motor to actually get into it's power curve. I took them from 8.5 grams down to around 6 grams (about 30% lighter). It made a world of difference. You can also buy lighter Variator Weights for less than $10, if you don't have access to a lathe.

[@williamhaskellhaskell3162]

Hi how can a home mechanic drill out to lite variator weights. Drill bits will catch and destroy the roller?

[@kevinreist7718]

@@williamhaskellhaskell3162 If you don't have access to a lathe and a boring bar, your best bet might be to order some from ebay, Weigh your current weights. Then, if your scooter currently tops out at 6000 RPM and you'd like to get it closer to 8000 RPM (much higher and you'd be redlining the engine) 6000 / 8000 equals 75%. Start with weights that weigh 75% of your current weights. Current weight x 0.75. if you go too light your engine life could be shortened due to excessive RPM, so proceed carefully.

[@kevinreist7718]

@@williamhaskellhaskell3162 Also, you should probably wait until after your scooter is out of warranty. Otherwise, you might void your warranty.

[@johndefalque5061]

I plan to do all my maintenance-I don't trust dealerships. I'm not going too cheap as in Tao but I will go Venom Roma. it has gy6.

[@Hollylivengood]

I have a Chinese scooter, and he's a workin' b!t#h. I've hauled lumber with him. The body snaps on like Legos, but he's easy to maintain and works hard.

[@theterrestrial3267]

Not everyone can afford name brand. If you follow advice and change oil and filter to better quality and don't go full out right away,take it easy to break it in and keep good maintenance you should be good

[@KyngOn2Wheels]

Hey, nice video bro. I just bought 2023 solana 50cc moped, it looks exactly like that scooter your riding. Im interested in upgrading parts on it but dont want to buy the wrong parts because idk the name of the engine. I heard you say gy6 is that rite befor i randomly but wrong parts??

[@IFixShet]

Done by the kickstand on the engine block there are numbers on it most likely years starts with139QMB something around Those lines if It does that's A GY6 engine which is a Honda knock off engine from China all the parts can be purchased on ebay or Amazon

[@KyngOn2Wheels]

@IFixShet thanks so much for your time bro, much appreciated. Ride safe 💯

[@johndefalque5061]

I hear that thing and I think don't want to go 2nd hand. $3,500 CDN for a new for a Piaggio 150 Liberty doesn't sound that bad. I don't want to be an instant mechanic-I want to be eased into it.

[@IFixShet]

Then don't buy Chinese

[@edwardjames6070]

I bought a second engine for a little over $300. it's cheap enough to get lots of parts.

[@IFixShet]

I agree but the reality is you could go through 4 Chinese engines and still not even make the equivalent of one Honda rukus engine

[@ManuelGutierrez-be1ci]

I'm getting ready to buy a ruckus clone but it's not the ice bear version it's a different kind but it's got the 150cc motor and I offered the guy $80 for it as is. I have a Honda reflex clone with the 250cc guy engine in it.

[@janeprescott980]

Thats my current ride. Should i get a givi windshield?? Im the lady who was looking at the old age burgman

[@andrewmarchcat8920]

What is the name of this scooter?

[@JimmyCarroll-hv5vw]

What is the price for that one?

[@DJC1313]

I just bought a new transport 150. Looking for a repair manual for future purposes do these things have oil filter

[@IFixShet]

No Repair Manuel for the GY6 engines. They have a spring loaded lifetime filter that just requires cleaning every oil change

[@janeprescott980]

I take mine to the dealer for regular maintenance

[@IFixShet]

@@janeprescott980 why it's easy to maintain yourself....

[@janeprescott980]

@@IFixShet i know nothing about it except if gas is stale to replace with fresh gas or it won't start. The manual has pics of how to do basic stuff and eventually il learn I just don't want to do it wrong and ruin it

[@janeprescott980]

I am learning I can charge batteries myself Air up tires, check oil. I still feel better if mechanic does gear oils n anything elts

[@janeprescott980]

Got it brand new at 700 miles or so it's a 2021 got it in 2022 and having the dealer is somewhat helpful. It's 2 years old to me Since having it I completed motorcycle school and hope to upgrade to my comfortable ride one day

[@MrSunShine713]

I just got a chinese made scooter this week and so far I am loving it! I was told to use 93 octane gas only is this true? I have a 2022 Vitacci Spark 150 any info would much be much appreciate it thanks.

[@IFixShet]

Only use Ethonal free fuel in carbuerator bikes and scooters.

[@MrSunShine713]

@@IFixShet OK, will do thanks!

[@nesq4104]

What is your update with the vitacci.

[@MrSunShine713]

@@nesq4104 So far it runs good no problems at all.

[@nesq4104]

@@MrSunShine713 thank you. I see attached of vitacci in puerto rico but not familiar with the brand

[@teddylewis9190]

My son has one but doesn’t know how to work on it any place in Houston or anyone that does?

[@IFixShet]

I have no idea all I do is make videos and fix scooters and show people how to repair them on my KZbin channel

[@babaganoosh1969]

Things are famous for speedometer/ odometer sensors breaking

[@MomAndSonChannel2024]

Hello I don’t know if you can respond but where can I find parts for my wolf brand scooter?

[@IFixShet]

You can't find body panels or anything but you can find engine parts and lights and stuff like that on eBay or Amazon

[@Herbsus]

Do you teach how to fix them fully depending on the issue?

[@IFixShet]

Ask your questions if I can answer it I will 😉

[@IFixShet]

They are very basic engines

[@Herbsus]

@@IFixShet ty but tbh I need a step by step instructional video I don’t know much about fixing and maintaining them beside the little things I picked up here and there, but I’ve had 3 gas bikes already and my lastest one I couldn’t keep up The maintenance of it, I literally had the mechanic change everything and it still refuses to stay on long enough not to leave me stranded then I have to push it all the way home it’s stressful man, so I’m really looking for a video someone could teach me the basics or repairs so that i don’t have to spend money at these street mechanics who clearly couldn’t fix my 150cc that’s just sitting outside now for months on end it’d be nice to just fix it instead buying another one, which btw I use it for work to do deliveries so I need it running at all times, I don’t even know the most the tools I need to open things up and fix them but I’ve seen it done so many times I think I can figure out my way around it as long as I have guidance to know what it is I’m fixing and how to do it properly, even you can point me to another video that you think they know what they talking about that’ll be very helpful at the very least

[@IFixShet]

@@Herbsus I guess what I'm saying is I have 2200 videos posted all sorts of fixes I don't have one that accommodates all problems I can only fix problems and show people how to do things as they happen and customers bring in bikes that need or require work.

[@IFixShet]

@@Herbsus A good place to start is to tell me what is going on with your 150CC scooter will it start does it hold the charge? The more I know the easier it is for me to help you troubleshoot to find the problem. So far all I know is that it's parked in your backyard and you can't ride it

[@efremendez]

Dont do it for 200$ savings. I got a cfmoto300SS within the first month right front turnsignal went out. Then gear shift indicator started to disappear. After a week or so it never shows 2-4 gears lol. Also gas milage is horrible to advertised

[@sephirothlv100]

also, can't find parts i have a trans pro jiajue scooter and I cant find the disk brake rotor or speed meter sensor I looked everywhere.

[@larrbaII]

You need a 2T :)

[@rastablindy8674]

I have got a FB mondial Imola scooter and its not starting inhave spark fule but im waiting for a new battery to come, when i go to turn my scooter my display blinks on/off and they battery voltage goes down? I have done about 11,000 miles on it so far please help!

[@IFixShet]

Starter or starter solonoid needs to be replaced. My guess would be the starter

[@rastablindy8674]

@@IFixShet thank you i forgot to mention that i was riding it to work and died down on me and since then it hasn’t started

[@IFixShet]

So you were writing it to work and it died? Does the engine turn over?

[@rastablindy8674]

@@IFixShet yes thats correct and the engine is turning but not starting. would the v belt have anything to do with it?

[@IFixShet]

@@rastablindy8674 Well then it wouldn't be your starter. I would check engine compression. If you have spark and your positive your carburetor is in good shape And it's still not running I would check compression and do your valves. Remember though you only get about 5,000-10,000 Miles out of a Chinese carburetor before it has to be replaced because it will start having lots of issues.

[@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq]

CVT is always an ongoing problem

[@jeezyjae3297]

Where u did u buy it

[@IFixShet]

FB Marketplace

[@wadebarnes6720]

How fast does a 50cc moped go

[@IFixShet]

Depends on how much you want to modify it and how big your wallet is

[@simonh870]

As standard about 30mph. Deresricted about 40mph, but with additional tuning bits you can get a bit more. A 2 stroke 50 will be easier to tune than a 4 stroke.

[@leonardtaylor879]

kilometers not miles

[@janeprescott980]

Actually mine is a youngfou not a gy6. Only 50cc

[@arealious25]

Damn too late....i already bought one lol.

[@JP-fe2mv]

Wtf is with the audio

[@IFixShet]

That's how GoPro mono mic's work when connected to the GoPro gear. Because you can only run one microphone you only get 1 speaker So if you're listening through headphones it will only come through one headphone that's just part of motovlogging. If you disconnect your earbuds then it will play through both of your phone speakers like normal.

[@jeremydudzik6657]

is that a 150cc ?

[@IFixShet]

No just a 50cc

[@DivergentDroid]

Awe no speedometer.

[@IFixShet]

I'll fix the important stuff but most people use their phone as a GPS speedometer it's a thousand times more accurate than the one that comes on the scooter

[@IFixShet]

Download Digihud

[@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq]

What's wrong with people?

[@IFixShet]

By today's standards everything

[@JimmyCarroll-hv5vw]

I would like to buy that one.

[@brewtownscootergroup3031]

Gy6 is the best for this great budget

[@GY6-SCOOTERS]

Great video on addressing the number one repetitively ultimate Golden Question all subscribers/viewers Ask on Chinese scooter channels are they really worth buy ....? I hear it all the time also and pretty much say the same thing one who buys a Chinese/Taiwanese scooter will have to be willing to tinker and learn how to maintain and fix simple things most importantly oil & gear oil changes ,drive belt changes, tuning of carburetor, adjusting valves to specs , looking over bolts & screws using loctite blue on most bolts that you dont want vibrating loose...🙂 Nice coverage on the topic buddy ...👍