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Post by benki on Jul 11, 2005 9:30:16 GMT
I have a Taishan Commuter QT-4 50cc and was wondering if I deristrict it how much faster will it go and also will it overheat?
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 11, 2005 12:53:14 GMT
I have a Taishan Commuter QT-4 50cc and was wondering if I deristrict it how much faster will it go and also will it overheat? Welcome aboard Benki.  By derestricting the scooter you'll be able to do around 45mph.   You've got no worries about over-heating as by derestricting it you'll only be doing what the engine was designed to do. It's only our crap laws which say a scooter has to be restricted to 30mph.  There's a topic called "Baotian BT50" in this section where I've scanned 5 pages from Twist & Go magazine which shows you how to derestrict a scooter just incase you need some help?  |
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Post by scooterboy on Jul 12, 2005 12:36:21 GMT
Not sure if I'd want to do 45mph on my Taishan, might give it a go one day. |
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Post by julianlincolnshire on Jul 12, 2005 15:30:53 GMT
How can you do 45mph when the speedo simply say's 40mph? I would like to de-restrict my Taishan Commuter but I hesitate to due to the fact that I do not want to f**k it up and then have to pay out for it. Anyone got serious help which will guarentee a successful de-restriction?
What is the restricted speed to be precise?
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 12, 2005 15:34:36 GMT
How can you do 45mph when the speedo simply say's 40mph? I would like to de-restrict my Taishan Commuter but I hesitate to due to the fact that I do not want to f**k it up and then have to pay out for it. Anyone got serious help which will guarentee a successful de-restriction? Welcome aboard Julian!! A speedo has nothing to do with how fast the engine can go, just because it says 40mph max on the dial it doesn't mean it can't go faster. You won't mess up the engine, in all honesty restricting any engine to 30mph probably does more harm than good as occasionally an engine needs to stretch its legs but if it's restricted then obviously it can't.  Have you seen the topic about derestricting a Baotian? They have the same engine so if you're mechanically minded give that a go - it doesn't look too difficult. |
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Post by benki on Jul 16, 2005 9:06:55 GMT
I made my taishan go about 36mph now, and also accelerates ALOT faster. What I did was open the seat, open the cover at bottom. Now you are looking at the engine, there is a circle plastic cover with 2 screws, open this and there is a think circlur rubber washer type thing. Just take this out. Much better  |
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 16, 2005 13:20:10 GMT
I made my taishan go about 36mph now, and also accelerates ALOT faster. What I did was open the seat, open the cover at bottom. Now you are looking at the engine, there is a circle plastic cover with 2 screws, open this and there is a think circlur rubber washer type thing. Just take this out. Much better I tried that on mine and when you take off the black circular bit there was a spring which got me scared so I put it all back together. Did I undo the correct bit?  |
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Post by benki on Jul 17, 2005 8:21:25 GMT
Yeah it is the part with the spring. Funny thing is though I lost that spring. But I dont think it really does much, there is a screw that comes out the underside of the cap and a rubber washer type thing, just remove that.
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 17, 2005 12:32:54 GMT
Stop tempting me to do it!!  One half of me say's "yeah do it" while the other half say's "it's against the law as I don't have the correct license".  |
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Post by Rusty on Jul 17, 2005 18:03:19 GMT
Dares ya....!!!!
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 18, 2005 10:57:14 GMT
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Post by jules30 on Jul 18, 2005 15:03:46 GMT
is it against the law to deristrict them on a car licence as its still a 49cc bike?  or am i missing something jules |
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 18, 2005 15:14:36 GMT
is it against the law to deristrict them on a car licence as its still a 49cc bike? or am i missing something jules It's not against the law to derestrict a scooter but you must have a numberplate light fitted and tell your insurance company otherwise your insurance will be void. If your license only allows you to ride a 50cc or under then you won't have the correct license to ride the bike. Hopefully that makes sense? |
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Post by Rusty on Jul 18, 2005 16:26:06 GMT
whats the number plate light got to do with anything? Is it legal to have no number plate light provided your scooter is unrestricted then?
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 18, 2005 16:30:20 GMT
whats the number plate light got to do with anything? Is it legal to have no number plate light provided your scooter is unrestricted then? No, anything which can go over 30mph has to have a numberplate light fitted. A scooter is restricted to a top speed of 30mph which means it doesn't need one. |
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Post by Rusty on Jul 18, 2005 18:05:27 GMT
Really?! Well you learn something new every day don't you.
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Post by Ginger Phil on Jul 18, 2005 18:51:20 GMT
Really?! Well you learn something new every day don't you. Where would you be without this forum? In the dark, that's where!! ;D |
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Post by jules30 on Jul 18, 2005 20:07:32 GMT
indeed i would phil, i'm learning lots
jules
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One half of me say's "yeah do it" while the other half say's "it's against the law as I don't have the correct license". 
