2008 TAIZHO ZHONGNENG 150CC 287miles

KenTaoyan · 09-21-2022, 02:17 PM

So....... My neighbor just picked this scooter up not knowing anything about it so me and another neighbor started to help him out with it. A project right?

Anyway it had a dead battery so it was replaced and I thought it a miracle the thing started right up and Idles great but when the throttle is applied it cuts out. I figured old gas but I noticed that the volt gauge shows off the chart. I tested with my volt meter and sure enough with increased RPM the voltage goes up past 17VDC and the motor cuts out.

any thoughts?

Also, how much do you think this thing is worth with no title?

TominMO · 09-21-2022, 03:22 PM

Personally I would never buy anything with no title, on the chance it may be stolen. So to me the value is zero.

Obviously some sort of voltage regulator issue, but I know nothing about how that is done on motorcycles.

That is probably separate from it cutting out. Carb needs rebuilding, I'm sure.

Thumper · 09-21-2022, 03:58 PM

Agree that the cutting out is probably carb issue.

Regarding the voltage... does this bike have the standard CDI ignition with a stator providing the trigger signal to the CDI box through a sensor block on the rotor? If so...

You can get a complete kit that includes voltage regulator/rectifier, Coil/spark plug wire, trigger, CDI box, and in some cases even a spark plug for ~$20!

Or you can buy a regulator/rectifier for ~$15 to $25

09-21-2022, 02:17 PM	#1
KenTaoyan Join Date: May 2020 Location: Des Moines WA Posts: 82	2008 TAIZHO ZHONGNENG 150CC 287miles So....... My neighbor just picked this scooter up not knowing anything about it so me and another neighbor started to help him out with it. A project right? Anyway it had a dead battery so it was replaced and I thought it a miracle the thing started right up and Idles great but when the throttle is applied it cuts out. I figured old gas but I noticed that the volt gauge shows off the chart. I tested with my volt meter and sure enough with increased RPM the voltage goes up past 17VDC and the motor cuts out. any thoughts? Also, how much do you think this thing is worth with no title? __________________ ~ toys in the cave (in the order of addition) 81 Honda XL185s {work in progress} 2018 QIYI Coolster 3150CXC 150cc Quad 2019 QIYI Coolster 125cc Quad 2021 Roughhouse 50 (neat little scooter for the wife) 2022 QIYI Coolster 3150DX-4 I may not be fast but I am "Half-Fast"
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09-21-2022, 03:22 PM	#2
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,887	Personally I would never buy anything with no title, on the chance it may be stolen. So to me the value is zero. Obviously some sort of voltage regulator issue, but I know nothing about how that is done on motorcycles. That is probably separate from it cutting out. Carb needs rebuilding, I'm sure. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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09-21-2022, 03:58 PM	#3
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,389	Agree that the cutting out is probably carb issue. Regarding the voltage... does this bike have the standard CDI ignition with a stator providing the trigger signal to the CDI box through a sensor block on the rotor? If so... You can get a complete kit that includes voltage regulator/rectifier, Coil/spark plug wire, trigger, CDI box, and in some cases even a spark plug for ~$20! Or you can buy a regulator/rectifier for ~$15 to $25
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