125cc Wildfire Scooter Review

by Larry
(Selinsgrove, PA)

My (2005) 125cc wildfire scooter has 5600 miles on it and it's still running great. I can't speak for others but I personally think it has a lot to do with regular servicing. I know many that have had problems and when you really pressed for answers they pretty much say the same thing, "No I haven't serviced the scooter since I owned it."


Granted there are some bad Chinese scooters but I think a lot of problems begin with the owner and not the scooter.

Sammymantha

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Aug 30, 2012
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scooter NEW
by: Anonymous

Jim, i agree...

Aug 30, 2012
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interested... NEW
by: Anonymous

the old man can work on it...but it's getting the parts...well, i won't buy the one i saw...thanks everyone for the input...

Apr 28, 2011
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05 wildfire
by: Anonymous

I have a 05 wildfire scooter and I have a problem with it bogging down when I have rode for about 30 mins. Like it doesn't want to take the gas or something. Like it's starving for air.

Aug 08, 2010
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Excuse Me
by: Jim Zeiser

If you've read this site enough times we've listed www.partsforscooters.com, www.absolutelyscooters.net and www.rapidrepairpowersports.com as places to get parts for Chinese scooters. Even my friend John at GS Motorworks 1-888-400-3253 can help you out with many of the parts you need for these things.

It's not like buying parts for a Ducati or Aprilia. Plus these GY6 scooters are so easy to work on a lawn mower repair shop could do it as long as you remove the plastic panels and relieve their pain.

Oh-and I've been working on bikes for almost 50 years.

Jul 28, 2010
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Wildfire scooters
by: Hugh

In my opinion, Wildfire scooters are like most Chinese scooters, not reliable. Too many problems with quality. No one to service them. Have been working on my own motorcycles for 30 years. Can't get parts for them, if you want a part, a picture must be sent with order. Too many variations of parts. I do keep mine running, only because I'm familiar with how they work. Would not recommend them to anyone... buy a Honda, Kawasaki or Suzuki.

Jul 04, 2010
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Battery
by: Anonymous

I need info for Wildfire 2005 ...125cc....need to find battery supplier or replacement battery for gtx7-bs battery.

Jun 11, 2010
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Gas mileage for the Wildfire, etc.?
by: Bill

What miles-per-gallon are you getting from the 125cc Wildfire? Also have you made any changes to the scooter that may help the performance.

Thanks for the review!

Apr 06, 2010
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Go Get 'Em
by: Jim Zeiser

I don't know how Wildfire scooters were in 2005 but if you have 5600 miles on yours you must be doing something right. Keep it flying. I always say people who think Chinese scooters are junk are people who don't know a ratchet from a speed handle.

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