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LIKE 200i / First ride on the new Like
« on: January 22, 2018, 09:22:50 PM »
Got my new Like back on Saturday once the dealership I purchased it at had fixed a few minor issues under warranty. Beautiful day yesterday in central VA - sunny and temps in the mid 60's. Perfect conditions to try out the new Like. I took it easy as I'm trying to follow the break-in procedure listed in the owners manual and, more importantly, I haven't been on a cycle in over 30 years. It started coming back after a bit of low-speed riding, and soon felt comfortable. I never got above 35 mph, but I didn't need to. It was a blast just taking a leisurely cruise around the residential area where I live!

Can't wait for my next ride, maybe this coming weekend if the warm temps stick around!  :) 

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LIKE 200i / Re: Considering Purchasing a 2017 Like 200i
« on: January 11, 2018, 02:21:57 PM »
Quote from: Stig on January 11, 2018, 12:08:32 AM
Good job!
Scooter must have listed for @$1600 or $1700 to get on the street for $2400. I think mine was OTD @$3200 in 2013 in Ohio.
Read today that Kymco will be discontinuing the LIKE200I now that we're getting the LIKE150i.
The screws went missing when they touched the battery...rubber plugs - who knows, nothing under the floor needs touching.
Is it one of the 2 silver fish shaped trim bits, cracked?
I do not stress those much when popping up on center stand.
All in all - a great scooter for a good price!
Stig

Yes, it is the left side "silver fish" trim piece, it has a very slight hairline crack in it, might just be a defective piece from the factory, or the three screws that hold it on weren't drawn down evenly when it was attached as the metal bracket it attaches to has a slight radius.

The missing rubber caps and screws I personally think was just sloppy workmanship when the scooter was assembled at the dealer. Probably got misplaced and nobody took notice to it. The one screw holding the cover toward the front of the scooter was chrome, I would have thought they would have been black to match the plastic floorboard, correct? These issues have not inspired me to have any confidence in their service department. Ironically, they preached to me when I was doing the purchase paperwork about not doing any service work on it myself, especially the valve adjustment, as this requires "trained professionals". Really? The same "trained professionals" that couldn't completely assemble a scooter correctly. I'll try to withhold judgement till I get it back after the second go-around.

I did misquote the out the door price - the $2,400 was without registration and plates, I paid the extra $200 for a grand total of $2,605 for them to do this and save me a trip to DMV, which here in VA is typically a long and painful process....

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LIKE 200i / Re: Considering Purchasing a 2017 Like 200i
« on: January 10, 2018, 07:46:52 PM »
Well, I went ahead and did it. After going to the dealer the weekend before Christmas and checking out the Like in person, I was sold on it. Surprisingly, I found it comfortable for a guy my size.
I called and put a deposit on it after Christmas and picked it up last Saturday. I didn't even mind loading it on my utility trailer on a windy and cold (18 degrees) day as I was so enthusiastic about getting it.

Unfortunately, my enthusiasm was short-lived once I got it home in my garage and noticed some imperfections on the bike (cracked plastic trim piece on the cargo rack, missing rubber bolt caps on the floorboard, & missing battery cover screws). I called the dealer, they were cool about it and agreed to order the parts to fix it, but I have to take it back to them this Saturday so they can install them next week. Nonetheless, I'm still think for $2,400.00 out the door it's a fine little scooter.

I guess my first ride will have to wait a little longer....

Thanks to all of you for your input, it was very helpful!

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LIKE 200i / Re: Considering Purchasing a 2017 Like 200i
« on: December 06, 2017, 07:02:43 PM »
Thank you for your response, Stig. it was very helpful, and link to the review was probably the best one I've read so far in my online research of this model.

Not being able to fit the helmet under the seat is not a deal-breaker. I personally would rather store it there, as I think the scooter would look better without the cargo box on the back. Gives it a cleaner look without it, in my opinion. However, I would much prefer to leave the cargo box on and put the helmet in there, as opposed to leaving it unsecured and seeing a $200 helmet get stolen!

The 2018 model does sound like it will have some impressive improvements - especially the horsepower increase (which would help carry around a big guy like me) and the ABS, which is a great addition. At the advertised price, the 2017 model would cost me around $600 less than the new 2018 model. When I get a chance, I'm going to visit the dealer and check out the 2017 in person, see how it feels when I sit on it, and see what kind of "out the door" price I can get on it. Once I would get that, I could make a decision on if waiting for the 2018 to hit the showroom would be the right call. 

I've been really impressed with this forum, a lot of great technical information, and it seems, a lot of good people participating on it. Hats off to you for doing your part in making it what it is.

Thanks again for your insight  :)

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LIKE 200i / Considering Purchasing a 2017 Like 200i
« on: December 05, 2017, 09:27:07 PM »
Hello,

I recently came across this site doing research on Kymco scooters. I've been interested in getting a scooter to run errands and for pleasure riding around the small city I live in (pop. 17,000). I originally had been researching Vespas, I have a dealer that's about 30 miles away, and love the nostalgic "Mod" look that they have. But the prices on Vespas are a bit more than I would want to spend (at this time, at least). I then found a Kymco dealer about 50 miles from me that has 2017 Like 200i leftover models that they are selling for more than 20 % off sticker price. From what I've read, it appears that the Like 200i is a well-made product that is simple to work on, has the "nostalgia" look I love, and is a good "bang for your buck", especially with the discount this dealer has. I have not looked at it in person yet, I first wanted to ask current owners a few questions:

Would this scooter be able to handle a person of my size (6'0" & 230 lbs.)? I'm not looking to run 55 mph + on major highways, especially not at my age! Just in town and on 35-45 mph roads.
Can you fit an open face helmet (which I already have for drag racing my Camaro) in the under seat storage area?
Is the back cargo box easily removable?

I'm also fortunate that I have a large garage / workshop and large tool collection for automotive work that I should be already set to do the majority of service work on it myself with a shop manual or video tutorial.

Let me know what you think. Thanks in advance, Chuck

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