TGB R50X overview after ridding it for a year

A walk around overview / review of the tbg R50x after owning and ridding it for over a year. This video was not entirely planed and so if i have missed anything or you have any questions please ask in the comments thank you.

[@davidmcmanus4751]

I just want to correct you there. Chinese scooters get a bad rep because they use low quality materials. Taiwanese scooters are world-renowned for being high quality, durable, and reliable. In fact, Kymco, another Taiwanese scooter company, apart from TGB, makes such durable and reliable engines, that big name brand companies like Yamaha, Suzuki, and Vespa, buy engines from them. I bought my TGB for a measly $500 several years ago, and rather than purchasing a new motorcycle, I'm just looking to upgrade this one...which is how I came across your video, as I'm looking for info for derestricting the governor, or possibly just upgrading the CVT, as whoever I bought it from put a big bore kit on it, and now it's sucking the gas like crazy. I figure if I derestrict it or upgrade the transmission, I may get more miles out of each tank. No guarantees, but worth a shot. Otherwise, my second option is to possibly upgrade the whole engine/CVT to a 150cc 2T Assembly, which may be my cheaper option, but not easy to find just yet. . Anyways, just wanted to point out that TGB and Kymco are among the world's Top of the Line scooter companies, which, if you happen to still own your TGB at this point, you may appreciate knowing. . Also crazy that you got yourself a 125cc. I've got a little Honda CB125S, 1976, and after years of wanting a motorcycle, I actually prefer the scooter. Scooters, you can carry stuff. The motorcycle, with all the carburetor issues and lack of carrying space, I've found to be impractical in almost every way. I drive my scooter year round, and only now, after about 4 years, am I getting my brakes fixed and new tires, and my gas tank float is malfunctioning. Outside of that, my 2006 TGB Key West is still my most dependable vehicle. I definitely hope to find a 150cc 2T Assembly for it. It's got an 80cc 2T now, good enough, goes 50mph, but like I said, really sucks the gas, and I live in the mountains, so really sucks the gas. . Anyways, nice vid. Hope you're doing well...now five years later. Ride safe out there! People are crazy drivers now, with all this COVID crap. . Cheers, Mate!

[@Cookieguy97]

Thanks for your comment and I've pinned so hopefully any future viewers can read what I was wrong about. As you can probably tell I was new to two at the time and couldn't find videos on the tgb so wanted to share my thoughts. I never looked into derestricting or upping the power as I got a 125 not long after the 1st year, Now I've a got cb500x. But I do miss the hassle free riding that it was when on a scooter

[@Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal]

This bike is actually awesome i'm so happy with it!

[@Cookieguy97]

Auto Nomsk PS3 I'm glad you are happy with the bike and hope you enjoy it as much as i have :)

[@Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal]

Yeah ill watch your new bike vid or whatever you upload in future

[@thatlennyboi7987]

Lol i have the newer version xD this is old ..

[@Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal]

Omg i can't believe i found this video i have actually just bought this bike off him. Good Review!

[@wackedoutdude]

Do not confuse tgb with china. They come from taiwan. These are quality bikes that use morini engines.

[@corievans1368]

I just got one off these and I'm in love with it

[@robinditcham9567]

How fast does it go

[@corievans1368]

​@@robinditcham9567 it went 27 restricted derestricted I got about 48 out off it only road it twice then my engine blew 😂

[@TobyBaxGale]

Nice review, This was my first bike, same model in the same bumble bee yellow. Ace bike, really miss it actually.

[@Cookieguy97]

Toby Baxter-Gale thanks :) and yeah they really are good bikes

[@oo-humpy-oo6830]

Should I stick with a tgb or my sym simply my sym is a 4 stroke and tgb a 2 stroke

[@ragbrai123]

I have a 2007 TGB R50X...I bought it used and it did not come with pegs for a passenger, any idea where I can buy them?

[@Cookieguy97]

hi sorry I don't know of an online dealer of TGB parts however the pegs are universal so just put into eBay universal motorcycle / scooter pillion pegs.

[@violet_star9239]

on youtube V=DOWNTHERE SORRY PUTTING ALL CAPS!!!!!

[@oo-humpy-oo6830]

Plz can you tell me the fastest u have gone. On it

[@Cookieguy97]

iphoneluck fastest was 40mph the engine would go to 9,000 rpm and not go any higher.

[@shadevelt]

can it go faster than 40 mph mine goes about 43 mph

[@АдрианЙосифов]

mine goes 60-65 kmh its 7 years old

[@martinperkz7728]

How do I do the mile trip??

[@ahwooga123]

I've just bought the 2016 model, could you possibly tell me how to derestrict it please?

[@Cookieguy97]

Hi sorry I actually don't know. I brought it second hand and never done anything to it power wise. so if the moped was derestricted I don't know sorry.

[@ahwooga123]

ok, thank you anyway, if you find out any info then that would be great.

[@PokazujeiObjasniam]

What mean L letter under the license plate.?

[@Cookieguy97]

PokazujeiObjasniam it's because I'm a learner In the UK you can ride without a full license but can't have more than a 125cc, have to do a basic training and have to have L on the back and front.

[@harryhorne28]

Is the exhaust on it loud ?

[@ragbrai123]

when you ride it it seems loud, but when you watch someone ride it you can barley hear it.

[@smokeyglitcher6447]

i notice ur exhaust it rusty any fixes

[@Cookieguy97]

Hi, I didn't find the rust a problem as at the time i wasn't concerned about looks mainly that it was road worthy. If I wanted to sort it out I would either buy a new one (I think they are pretty cheap) or clean it up with a Brillo pad and cleaning solution, then use some exhaust wrap around the exhaust. The wrap would prevent further damage and would look alright, but that's personal preference. If you only have some surface rust either a brillo pad or wire brush to get the rust off, then clean with a cleaning solution and apply a rust prevention solution or paint with a high heat resistant paint.

[@davidmcmanus4751]

@@Cookieguy97 You can also use tinfoil and Coca-Cola on surface rust. Sounds crazy, but works like a charm. Just dip some tin foil in Coca-Cola and scrub with the tin foil. Nice and shiny. :)

[@violet_star9239]

MAKE A NEW VIDEO THAN A MOTORBIKE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fordexplorer8154]

Try and take ate back so we can actually see the f@ckin scooter