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Go-Ped 101:

GENERATION RATHER THAN MODEL YEAR

It has come to our attention that some customers may not understand that Go-Peds are built in model generations and not in model years. This is due in large part to external parts sourcing (i.e. parts not made by Go-Ped) which entails estimating and securing sufficient materials to be used in the next build cycles and beyond. These outsourced components as well as the components we make are obviously not made at the same time that a new scooter is assembled. We build parts in cycles, not simultaneously, this is also true with model assembly.

Engines for example have always been sourced well in advance of an assembly cycle as they are very certainly key to a build cycle and like other parts are often subject to minimum order quantities.

Specifically, with the gen 4 models, the base engines were purchased new (from the U.S. engine distributor stock) beginning in October of 2023 and after. These engines have all been supplied with a manufacture date of 5/22. All of the new gen 4 engines on hand have that manufacture date. The earlier manufacture date is primarily due to factory warehousing backstock as the Coronavirus lockdown had disrupted production and shut down transportation until the end of the of 2022. A backlog of sea shipping followed which delayed shipment much further to U.S. distributors. As we began sourcing the gen 4 engine supplies in October of 2023 these were the engines that were supplied. They are the most current version of the Lifan 139F-2. According to the U.S. engine distributor, the engine factory has not been able to source a component needed to finish their next run of the Lifan 139F-2.

WHAT YEAR IS MY GO-PED?

Go-Peds are built in generations rather than model years. However, we may be able to help figure out an approximate year range as some recognizable improvements or changes may have taken place during production providing clues.

On gas models, Gen 1 was 1985-1994, Gen 2 1995-2005, Gen 3 2006-October 2023, Beginning of Gen 4 was October 2023 - present.

On ESR electric models Gen 1 was 2004-2005 production, Gen 2 2006-2007, Gen 3 2008-End of production.

The best way is to send us an email from the contact page and include a picture of the full scooter and a closeup of the engine. We'll answer your email. Not that you may need to receive a reply from us before attaching a picture

READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL AND ANY SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The manual and supplemental guides can answer a lot of your questions. They should be read and understood before riding your scooter. We update the guides as any new information becomes available and to answer common new owner questions. They also provide you information on how to perform important required maintenance and are more specific to each individual model type. We appreciate your questions and are happy to provide any information we have that may help.

ADJUST YOUR CONTROLS TO SUIT YOUR HEIGHT AND RIDING STYLE

First!!! Make sure the cable ends are all properly seated in the cable perches on both ends

Controls include the brake and throttle. Each control lever can be adjusted for angle.

Throttle: First loosen (retract) the grounding set screw. Loosen the allen bolts slightly and rotate the lever to a comfortable position. Note that the throttle lever clamp should be only slightly snugged evenly back and forth, one side and then the other, leaving an even gap when finished. Too tight will break the clamp! Retighten the set screw. The set screw provides the ground for the kill button. Again, not too tight!

Brake lever(s): Loosen the allen bolt and rotate the lever to a comfortable position. Keep in mind that you need to provide adequate spacing between the throttle and brake lever (i.e. brake lever on throttle side) to safely be able to operate one lever without the other interfering. Only snug the lever, that way in the event of a fall, the lever can move rather than being broken.

Finally, recheck that the cable perches are seated correctly.

Note that the throttle and brakes have adjustable perches to adjust the cable lengths. The adjustable perches are pre-adjusted at the factory as are the calipers. Be sure that the lock rings are tightened to hold the adjustment position.

The silver phillips screw on the side of the carburetor can be used to adjust the idle to your preference (typically around 2500rpm on the two-strokes, 1000rpm on the 4 strokes), the sweet spot is where the engine continues to reliably idle off throttle. It is wise to make the idle adjustment on all models with the rear wheel supported off the ground. Be sure to keep clear of the rear wheel and drive components

The black flat blade fuel mixture screws should only be adjusted by a mechanic skilled in two cycle tuning. Small adjustments make a lot of difference and a wrong adjustment can damage your engine. Some models have non-adjustable fuel mixture settings.

MIXING FUEL/OIL: