TaoTao kart upgrade

Rich10 · 04-29-2020, 12:45 PM

Hello All,

I bought a TaoTao gokart with a gk110 engine. The engine is really badly seized. I was wondering if you guys know of a drop-in engine that's bigger or that's a 4-speed. The gk110 ran well and had ok speed, but it always felt like it had a lot of top end speed left and could use another gear.
If I could upgrade to a 125 or 150+ that would be great!

Any suggestions?

Thanks

wheelbender6 · 04-29-2020, 01:49 PM

Better to post some pics of the Kart and drive train, as these model numbers change all the time.

Rich10 · 04-29-2020, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelbender6

Better to post some pics or the Kart and drive train, as these model numbers change all the time.

Yes, sir!

duck9191 · 04-30-2020, 04:09 PM

that looks to be the common pit bike/ mini quad motor. You have tons of options, full manual, semi manual, full auto like its got and ones with reverse. if you want to spend a good bit you should be able to get a 190 in there.

This is one of the site vendors, they have some options.

https://www.vmcchineseparts.com/coll...mplete-engines

Rich10 · 05-06-2020, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duck9191

that looks to be the common pit bike/ mini quad motor. You have tons of options, full manual, semi manual, full auto like its got and ones with reverse. if you want to spend a good bit you should be able to get a 190 in there.

This is one of the site vendors, they have some options.

https://www.vmcchineseparts.com/coll...mplete-engines

They're all sold out.

PhildoScaggins · 05-07-2020, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich10

They're all sold out.

here is a 125cc auto w/ reverse
https://www.taotaopartsdirect.com/collections/engines/products/125cc-auto-w-reverse-engine

or here

not great power, but a very simple swap.

Ina Ditch · 05-10-2020, 01:06 PM

https://www.gopowersports.com/

Try these folks

Rich10 · 05-25-2020, 08:13 PM

So I bought and received the 125cc engine.
The wiring harness on the cart has a 5 wire and a 3 wire. The harness on the new engine is a 5 wire and 4 wire.
Do you guys know where I can get an adapter?

Rich10 · 08-04-2020, 10:19 AM

Hey dudes,
So I've been a little busy, but I got this thing assembled.
Here's the situation-
There is spark.
Won't fire with ether.
Fuel is getting into the carb.
Won't fire up.
Any recommendations?

PhildoScaggins · 08-04-2020, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich10

Hey dudes,
So I've been a little busy, but I got this thing assembled.
Here's the situation-
There is spark.
Won't fire with ether.
Fuel is getting into the carb.
Won't fire up.
Any recommendations?

Check valves. Sometimes out of the crate these can have valves that are 100% tight.

duck9191 · 08-04-2020, 04:01 PM

Yep check the valves. Timing could be off too, did you use the stuff that came with the new motor?

Rich10 · 08-04-2020, 04:06 PM

Yes, used all the new stuff with the motor.
I tried a brand new carb, as well.

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Rich10 Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 7	TaoTao kart upgrade Hello All, I bought a TaoTao gokart with a gk110 engine. The engine is really badly seized. I was wondering if you guys know of a drop-in engine that's bigger or that's a 4-speed. The gk110 ran well and had ok speed, but it always felt like it had a lot of top end speed left and could use another gear. If I could upgrade to a 125 or 150+ that would be great! Any suggestions? Thanks
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wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Better to post some pics of the Kart and drive train, as these model numbers change all the time. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride" Last edited by wheelbender6; 04-29-2020 at 09:12 PM. Reason: Spelin
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04-30-2020, 04:09 PM	#4
duck9191 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Port Huron, Michigan Posts: 637	that looks to be the common pit bike/ mini quad motor. You have tons of options, full manual, semi manual, full auto like its got and ones with reverse. if you want to spend a good bit you should be able to get a 190 in there. This is one of the site vendors, they have some options. https://www.vmcchineseparts.com/coll...mplete-engines __________________ 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 rally. 2018 Bashan Storm 250. pz30b, digital cluster + gear indicator, unifilter and car customs full exhaust. 2019 Taotao 110b boulder atv. The "arm breaker" lol 2007 Honda VTX 1300R. 1974 Suzuki tm125, work in progress 2001 Suzuki Drz 400s.
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08-04-2020, 04:01 PM	#11
duck9191 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Port Huron, Michigan Posts: 637	Yep check the valves. Timing could be off too, did you use the stuff that came with the new motor? __________________ 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 rally. 2018 Bashan Storm 250. pz30b, digital cluster + gear indicator, unifilter and car customs full exhaust. 2019 Taotao 110b boulder atv. The "arm breaker" lol 2007 Honda VTX 1300R. 1974 Suzuki tm125, work in progress 2001 Suzuki Drz 400s.
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05-10-2020, 01:06 PM	#7
Ina Ditch Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NW-Fl Posts: 305	https://www.gopowersports.com/ Try these folks
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05-25-2020, 08:13 PM	#8
Rich10 Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 7	So I bought and received the 125cc engine. The wiring harness on the cart has a 5 wire and a 3 wire. The harness on the new engine is a 5 wire and 4 wire. Do you guys know where I can get an adapter?
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08-04-2020, 10:19 AM	#9
Rich10 Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 7	Hey dudes, So I've been a little busy, but I got this thing assembled. Here's the situation- There is spark. Won't fire with ether. Fuel is getting into the carb. Won't fire up. Any recommendations?
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08-04-2020, 04:06 PM	#12
Rich10 Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 7	Yes, used all the new stuff with the motor. I tried a brand new carb, as well.
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