The thorttle on the 16.0 just gave out too. Both failures were out in the field. I am told they are cheap and not worth fixing, but it seems to me that after about 200-300 rides, our throttles gave out, apparently from wear. I was told that any Hall effect throttle will work. I tried two different brands and they both worked.
Where did you get the hall throttle assemblies? I am struggling to get my daughters fixed, lights come on with the key but when the throttle is twisted it doesn't go. Replaced the pot, relay, and tested all my connections. I wonder how one would go about testing the controller? Between that and the throttle those are the only two things left that could be bad... Oh I hooked a lipo directly up to the motor and it turned fine, so not the brushes either... Thanks for any insight/help guys.
10kw is a bit ott on such a small bike ( thats the sort of motor they put on full size motor bikes that do 60mph) look more in the range of a 2-3 kw motor max ( will still be to much power for a small rider ) and if you are comfortable with lipo batteries this chemistry is the best bang for your money ( smaller, lighter ,higher discharge rates and cheaper than lifepo4) the best way to upgrade one of these small bikes is to replace the batteries ( with a better chemistry of your choice ) and up grade the controller.
10-4 I understand what you are saying, but that motor comes in 96v and at 25.6v it will only put out 2500w. I fly giant scale airplanes on electric, I know all about lipo's Love A123's and LifePo4's for their stable, safe characteristics. I'd feel like father of the year if a lipo detonated while my daughter was riding her 16.0
Definitely going brushless on my daughter's 16.0. Thought I'd try out the Golden Motors 10,000w system on 25.6v of LifePo4 batteries which ARE the best chemistry on the market. Highest discharge rating, fastest charging, and will deliver mo' power than an Energizer Bunny on crack (Pardon the cliche).
That's a gag!! Looks like a TY175 engine they put chrome back in the cylinder to make a 125...?? Good grief!! Thing looks molested!! Hopefully the rider came out OK!
I was wondering about the rear wheel/exhaust box interference as well, and the progressively snappier rear end when the box heats up the shock... Maybe they shielded it somehow or will shield it before release to the Joe Q public...
Love the fact that I have a good amount of time to save for it/ get a third job!!! Love, love. love the bike!!!
Just wanted to take a moment and say "Hey" and introduce myself. I'm 28 year old Devin Byerley, a ME tech at Xerox in Oregon, and a n00b to moto-trials. I have a Monty Mod trials bicycle that I have been thoroughly enjoying and just picked up a 1986 Yamy TY350. I grew up on a TY250 dual rear shocker and the 350 will be my first monoshock moto-trials bike. Glad to be here!!
Love A123's and LifePo4's for their stable, safe characteristics. I'd feel like father of the year if a lipo detonated while my daughter was riding her 16.0 
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Same is true with women...