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So I managed to get the engine to run with the CVT cover off by holding the bendix in whilst pressing the starter. It all looked ok so I decided...
Thank you. Situation as it stands is the Baotian's crankshaft needs doing so my options are to repair it, get a new bike or get a new engine. My...
Hi all, As per the title. I'm looking at one of these skip 125 engines and it looks to have the mounts at the bottom and the rear shock mount in...
Sorry should have said, it's a Baotian bt49qt 11 - retro/tommy
I have replaced the bushings in the seating holes so they should be fine. The kick start set up looks ok as I had to re-set it as it had jumped a...
Hello everyone, again. With the help of everyone on this forum, I've managed to narrow down the starting issues. I have replaced, battery, starter...
So put a new bendix in, went back to the original half pulley but still same thing. Can hear the starter turn and whine but doesn't turn over....
The bendix throws the gear out then it sticks and doesn't retract. I'm wondering if the teeth on the flywheel are damaged and its causing the...
Apologies, should have included the basics! Its a Baotian BT49 Retro/Tommy, 2011.
Hi all, So, bit of background, last week on the ride home I noticed a bit of a clicking sound and then a loss of power/revs. Made it home but as I...
Cheers dude. Its hard to do a video as it's just me and the issue is prevalent when I'm on it. I'm wondering If I'm just too heavy for a quick...
Just a bit extra, after driving for a few days, it seems to be quicker around 20-25mph and pulls better going up but from a standing start its...
Thank you for the response that makes things clearer. I have a couple of different weights now so will give it a go. Noticed that it still makes a...
Hi everyone, So after help from this forum, I up-jetted my Baotian 49qt-11 Retro, fitted a cone filter and technigas silent pro exhuast. The jet...
Sorted! Thank you everyone. Once got fuel into the bowl it started right up. Sounds obnoxiously loud now however and still hesitates at 30mph...
Thank you. I double checked all the electrical bits, I'm fairly sure they're ok. I didn't realise it would be hard for the bowl to fill after...
Hi all, As per the title, I recently fitted a new exhaust (technigas silent something or other) and a cone filter along with an iridium spark plug...
Thank you. Where does the other end go? Presumably theres an outlet on the head somewhere? Does it make any difference to performance, positive or...
Hi folks, On the ride home this evening I noticed the exhaust suddenly sounded a bit deeper. My 1st thought was a hole and when I got home there...
Thank you, will look at that. Yeah it does feel like something is trying to force its way through and then suddenly manages it and releases extra...
