#Tao tao atv review full#
#Tao tao atv review series#

the tie rod length if they are too dissimilar, they will rotate through different arcs. It boils down to a basic geometrical flaw, known as bumpsteer. We have a 150 GY6 Gio Monster with the same problem.

#Tao tao atv review series#

While some Tao Taos are great - the 110 series is amazing for the price - it'd be best to stick with Gio or Linhai in Canada for the larger ATVs. It also still has a large rattle from the rear right at a certain RPM, it may be the muffler, not sure. I read this can happen when too much oil is in the engine, but I've checked and it has the right amount. The engine idles inconsistently, sometimes 'racing' while at idle. There are a couple problems I've been unable to resolve.

#Tao tao atv review full#

The GY6 is easy to drive and very good on fuel! We haven't even used a full tank yet and we've been riding with some fairly heavy loads. It has handled medium grades and shallow puddles and mud, but don't try doing anything serious with this one.

We've taken it in some long grass and on some long trails behind our house. I've requested a new footwell from Tao Tao Canada/ the dealer but haven't heard anything back. I've changed the oil once, and will be changing it again soon. Since buying it we've put about 5 hours on it. The ride is fairly smooth and the adjustable shocks work. The GY6 seems quite smooth and capable, despite my worries that it was too small for a bike of this size. Also there is a lot of rust on the bike after washing it (I washed it after each trail ride), and it will need some extensive body work to keep water out of the frame.ĭespite the above complaints, this bike is a lot of metal for the money.

The steering design is also a bit imperfect, as the front tires don't turn at the same angle, leading to a 'floating' feeling while turning on more solid surfaces. The chain was also too tight and had to be loosened. The bike made some terrible rattling noises when riding that were mostly cleared up with tightening but not all.

Many bolts were loose when I got it home, despite the dealer saying that they were all tightened. While the 110 came with a safety tether and remote start, the 150 comes with none of that facy stuff. There is a fault in the design of the footwells that will lead to them breaking prematurely. The build quality is OK but on the shoddier end of the spectrum, with some sloppy welds and plastic body cuts that look like they were made by a 10 year old (they probably were). The 150B is a different story, as it has been underwhelming and just so-so in leaving impressions. We had a small TT 110 ATV that really impressed us with build quality and features, a lot for the price. It also has the usual rear disk/ front drum setup for brakes. The ATV comes with a couple headlights (high and low beam), a popular GY6 engine/ transmission/ carb setup that is usually found on scooters, A arm front suspension, and solid rear chain drive. There are a couple reason why I bought the 150B: It is full size, was available, and it is fully auto with reverse (larger engines were semi auto). I basically paid MSRP for it, which is about twice as much as I wanted to pay for a china bike, but I wanted to lose the trade in so it worked out. Bought a TT 150B on trade in through a dealer earlier this month.