Taotao ATM150-A Evo scooter - CVT drive belt change - replacement with Gates Powerlink VE

In this video you'll learn how to replace the CVT drive belt on a Taotao ATM150-A 150cc GY6 Chinese scooter. You'll need a phillips screwdriver, 8mm socket w/extension, a spanner tool to hold the variator fan, a 1/2" drive breaker bar (I used a 25" from Harbor Freight), 1/2" drive 2" extension, 1/2" drive 17mm socket, torque wrench. Based on suggestions in the scooter forums, I went with a new Gates Powerlink VE 835-20-30 CVT drive belt. If you have an impact wrench, that'll work as well. If you don't have a spanner, you can make your own. See my other youtube video on how to make your own indestructible spanner for $25.

[igerce]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. By the way you used cardboard sheet, locktite, and torque wrench, I would say you are very responsible mechanic. Thank you!

[jesseblack]

When using a click type torque wrench once you here to click you are at the set ft pounds. There is no need to tighten any more. If you keep going that is past the set amount. Otherwise great video very informative.

[edgufler]

Thank you very much for this Video. It will help me when I change out my Belt.

[Arabiasi]

I'm just glad someone didn't listen to the crap about Chinese scoots. All things can last, if you take care of them.

[robertbell]

I got a new belt on mine and it runs so much better and faster

[tjmmcd]

Thanks for taking the time. Mighty kind of you.

[davemarx]

I learned more than I thought I would.
Cardboard diagram. I'll remember that.

[CammedsickTv]

Hello activity10cc i am so glad i found your page because i have the same bike as you and you help me alote with it, also i have a problem i noticed from the start and i inspected my transmision but still has this problem when i hit the throttle it likes to jump very ruff and leaves tire marks sometimes can you please help me with this problem.

[buckmajor]

How often do you have to change the drive belt at what kilometers?

Very good idea mate with bolts on an outline frame! Will give that one a go. Cheers!

[coryhartford]

Toward the end of the video, right before you put the cover back on, the belt appears to be kind of loose. When you cut to the next scene it appears to be tight although it doesn't looks like you've moved anything. How did you get the belt to tighten up?

[salsan]

activity10cc, I have exactly the same scooter, same year, 150 cc only i want verify the size and number of the power link belt or if good year built the belt for same scooters, thanks for your videos.

[dadecountyjaycee]

did this fix that noise it had on the other video? it's starting to happen to mines to .. it sounds like a screeching sound coming from the fan

[tellmesomethinggo]

A ONE INCH PIECE OF STYROFOAM WORKS PERFECT. JUST DRAW THE COVER, AND THEN JUST PUSH THE BOLTS IN WHERE THEY GO.

[activitycc]

After the engine is broken in (several hundred kilometers) you can change the gear and motor oil every 1, 000 km. During breakin you'll get a lot of metal fragments and particles. That's normal.

[activitycc]

I'm glad my videos are helping. I'm not familiar with the throttle and acceleration problems, so I'll have to refer you to a forum I use. Post a question on itistheride (dot) boards (dot) net. The gurus there are pretty good about helping out and troubleshooting. Or try scootdawg (dot) net. Good luck!

[icecoldbeer]

Is it just me or does your scooter ctv cover not have a gasket?? Mine Has one

[CammedsickTv]

May be its that because i do have fast take off, but what scared me was the second time i change my gear oil i found metal in it so i change the gear and machine oil every 100 kilometes.

[AmpedElectronics]

how manymi did the belt have before you changed it?

[johnanderson]

What size belt was it? I just got 2012 eyas 50 and not sure what size belt it needs . I think it is 729- 17.7-30

[fitboi]

hey man. I just change my belt. I have a Jonway 50cc Chinese scoot. change the belt and such but when I put everything back together. fired it up and it starts the engine but when I turn it off wait for second fire it up again. it won't start anymore unless I kick start it. when I use the electric start. it sounds like the belt is too tight or some sort. did I position the belt wrong? please help it's my only transportation to work