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For Sale / Re: Kymco People 300GTI For Sale _ $2600 - SOLD
« on: July 11, 2016, 09:58:00 PM »
The Kymco GTi 300 has sold... Sorry about the delay in posting this
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For Sale / Kymco People 300GTI For Sale _ $2600
« on: April 14, 2016, 10:50:11 PM »
I'm selling my '12 300GTI that has been, and continues to be a great scooter...it's just too large and heavy for me to comfortably push around in my garage.
Black w/ black wheels, a Slipstreamer windscreen, a Bestem topcase with lights that I've never hooked up, City Grip tires put on about 1500 miles ago, and Dr. Pulley sliders added at about the same time. All-in-all a great scooter for almost any type of riding, tops out around 80-85 mph and gets 65 mpg.
I'm in southern New Mexico. Asking $2600.
Black w/ black wheels, a Slipstreamer windscreen, a Bestem topcase with lights that I've never hooked up, City Grip tires put on about 1500 miles ago, and Dr. Pulley sliders added at about the same time. All-in-all a great scooter for almost any type of riding, tops out around 80-85 mph and gets 65 mpg.
I'm in southern New Mexico. Asking $2600.
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General Discussion / Re: the forum
« on: December 16, 2015, 02:57:30 PM »
I've found the "maxiscootforum" to be a good addition to many of these single brand sites. It has a Maxiscoot section, a regular scooter section, and then, sections for most of the many brands (including Kymco) that appeals to me because of the four brands I have.
It's certainly worth a look...there's some really good information on there.
Karlu
It's certainly worth a look...there's some really good information on there.
Karlu
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People GT 300i / Re: Tires****
« on: June 23, 2015, 05:04:07 PM »
I have just installed two City Grip tires on my GTi300. Wonderful! The original tires had about 5000 miles on them, with lots of tread left, and the dealer asked if I wanted to take them as spares...after riding the scooter home I called him and said "you can just pitch them." The difference between the City Grips and the Maxxis is like day and night. Not that the Maxxis are bad tires, but the feel of the City Grips was so much better.
Karlu
las cruces, nm
Karlu
las cruces, nm
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General Discussion / Re: WHICH KYMCO DO YOU HAVE
« on: June 04, 2015, 06:46:46 PM »
I ride a '12 People GTi300...as a matter of fact, I just got back from an 80 mile run to get breakfast with the "Las Cruces Scooter Group." The only problem I had was the heat when getting back into the traffic here in town...the fellow I was riding with had 102* on his thermometer! At 11:15 am!
But, a beautiful ride thru pecan orchards and onion and alfalfa fields, and not a drop of rain! We had eight riders this morning.
My black GT has 14 gram sliders, a Slipstreamer windscreen, City Grip tires, a 46 liter Givi top case, an Ease-Back rider's backrest, and a sheepskin on the seat. All in all a really good set-up.
Regards,
Karlu
But, a beautiful ride thru pecan orchards and onion and alfalfa fields, and not a drop of rain! We had eight riders this morning.
My black GT has 14 gram sliders, a Slipstreamer windscreen, City Grip tires, a 46 liter Givi top case, an Ease-Back rider's backrest, and a sheepskin on the seat. All in all a really good set-up.
Regards,
Karlu
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General Discussion / Re: Maxi-Scooter vs Scooter
« on: May 26, 2015, 01:34:15 PM »
I've had quite a few scooters, ranging from Burgman 650s to a Bajaj 150, and practically everything in between.
When I was riding longer distances (250 - 1,800 miles) over highways the 600s and 650s were really preferred. Now that I very seldom get on the highways, except for rare occasions, the GT300 is really plenty. I also have a Yamaha Morphous 250 that is perfect for the smaller state and county roads my rides typically take.
I think the type of rides you normally take should be the determining factor, as well as weight (pushing a 600+ lb scooter around in a garage is really a son-of-a-gun) when you get to be my age (let's just say I'm well into my 70s)...lol!
I'm seriously considering a good 150cc scooter in the future just because of the type riding I've been doing. At my age speed and acceleration are not the biggest concerns I have, although I do like the acceleration of my GT300!
Karl U
When I was riding longer distances (250 - 1,800 miles) over highways the 600s and 650s were really preferred. Now that I very seldom get on the highways, except for rare occasions, the GT300 is really plenty. I also have a Yamaha Morphous 250 that is perfect for the smaller state and county roads my rides typically take.
I think the type of rides you normally take should be the determining factor, as well as weight (pushing a 600+ lb scooter around in a garage is really a son-of-a-gun) when you get to be my age (let's just say I'm well into my 70s)...lol!
I'm seriously considering a good 150cc scooter in the future just because of the type riding I've been doing. At my age speed and acceleration are not the biggest concerns I have, although I do like the acceleration of my GT300!
Karl U
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People GT 300i / Re: Project GT300i scooter - is there Dr Pully sliders down side?
« on: May 06, 2015, 03:57:00 PM »
I installed 14gr sliders and a new drive belt at just over 5,000 miles. It was too early for the belt, but I thought it best to install one once I was in there.
The GTi is the third scooter I have them installed in, and they really do give a smoothness that isn't there stock. I don't know about acceleration or top speed, as I have not gone to the bother to find out. From what I have read the sliders will outlast the rollers by 2X or 3X, and, as stated, offer a smooth ride. The other two scooters I have them installed in are a Vespa 300GTS and a Yamaha Morphous. The Vespa certainly shows the advantage of sliders from an acceleration standpoint.
It is extremely important to install them properly, not from a damage standpoint, but from a performance standpoint.
I know they seem to be to good to be true, but Dr. Pulley sliders are really much better than rollers.
Karl U
Las Cruces, NM
The GTi is the third scooter I have them installed in, and they really do give a smoothness that isn't there stock. I don't know about acceleration or top speed, as I have not gone to the bother to find out. From what I have read the sliders will outlast the rollers by 2X or 3X, and, as stated, offer a smooth ride. The other two scooters I have them installed in are a Vespa 300GTS and a Yamaha Morphous. The Vespa certainly shows the advantage of sliders from an acceleration standpoint.
It is extremely important to install them properly, not from a damage standpoint, but from a performance standpoint.
I know they seem to be to good to be true, but Dr. Pulley sliders are really much better than rollers.
Karl U
Las Cruces, NM
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People GT 300i / Re: Good News & Bad News
« on: May 04, 2015, 05:01:29 PM »
Hi, MassScoot,
I also have a 2012 300GTi, black, 5600 miles on the odometer. Bought it new in April of '14. They don't sell too fast out here in New Mexico!
Out here in the world of constant sunshine, I don't put mine up for the winter...but I do replace the oil filter each time I change the oil. I think it's a little cost to benefit ratio! And, I change the oil every 3.000 miles.
Have a nice summer of riding up there.
Regards,
Karl U
Las Cruces, NM
I also have a 2012 300GTi, black, 5600 miles on the odometer. Bought it new in April of '14. They don't sell too fast out here in New Mexico!
Out here in the world of constant sunshine, I don't put mine up for the winter...but I do replace the oil filter each time I change the oil. I think it's a little cost to benefit ratio! And, I change the oil every 3.000 miles.
Have a nice summer of riding up there.
Regards,
Karl U
Las Cruces, NM
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People GT 300i / Re: How fast & how hard do you ride your GT300i?
« on: April 10, 2015, 11:43:55 PM »
My usual riding is on state roads around here, where the limits are 45 - 55 mph. Today I took a little run up to a town named "Hatch, NM" for one of their great BBQ sandwiches...about 37 miles each way...took about 50 minutes. I took a run up to Alamagordo, NM last week on a US hwy, speed limit was 75 and I tried to keep it at 70-72 mph...about 62 miles each way. I was checking out a slider installation and occasionally the speed went up over 80 mph
It's certainly good to know the GT is good for every speed I need! I'll be hitting the age of 79 in a few weeks, and my needs for higher speeds are definitely decreasing!
Karl U
Las Cruces, NM
It's certainly good to know the GT is good for every speed I need! I'll be hitting the age of 79 in a few weeks, and my needs for higher speeds are definitely decreasing!
Karl U
Las Cruces, NM
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People GT 300i / Re: Didn't find any threads on plastics removal
« on: April 10, 2015, 11:18:53 PM »
I just yesterday put in a new spark plug in the GT300i, as I have put over 5,500 miles on it.
My consternation with the whole process was getting the blasted plastics off! I have the service manual, and the only thing it said was to remove the seat, met-in cover, and the front cover. No picture or illustration at all. There was a photo of the spark plug, but where it was taken is beyond me.
After three attempts, I snapped off two of the hold-down bolts (it was my fault, as I tightened them too much) on the met-in piece putting it back on without ever figuring out how to remove the front cover.
I thought an illustration showing parts assembly showed a "hook" and slot arrangement holding the front cover in place...well, after three try's I discovered it was held in place by, basically, friction fit! At least I got the piece off and after discovering the spark plug location it was simple, except for drilling out the two met-in bolts and epoxying new ones in place so I could add some new acorn nuts.
Now all I have to do is remember how I did the removal 'tii the next spark plug is needed in 6,000 miles.
I think Kymco could add some better instructions on plastics removal...I also have a Yamaha Morphous and the Owners Manual has really neat drawings about taking ALL the panels off .
My consternation with the whole process was getting the blasted plastics off! I have the service manual, and the only thing it said was to remove the seat, met-in cover, and the front cover. No picture or illustration at all. There was a photo of the spark plug, but where it was taken is beyond me.
After three attempts, I snapped off two of the hold-down bolts (it was my fault, as I tightened them too much) on the met-in piece putting it back on without ever figuring out how to remove the front cover.
I thought an illustration showing parts assembly showed a "hook" and slot arrangement holding the front cover in place...well, after three try's I discovered it was held in place by, basically, friction fit! At least I got the piece off and after discovering the spark plug location it was simple, except for drilling out the two met-in bolts and epoxying new ones in place so I could add some new acorn nuts.
Now all I have to do is remember how I did the removal 'tii the next spark plug is needed in 6,000 miles.
I think Kymco could add some better instructions on plastics removal...I also have a Yamaha Morphous and the Owners Manual has really neat drawings about taking ALL the panels off .
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People GT 300i / Re: Puig windshield or scoot 66 and top box help.
« on: April 04, 2015, 05:27:42 PM »
I am probably the person you found on this site about the Slipstreamer 66 wind screen...I have not seen the review you were speaking of, but I can add to my original message that yesterday I rode north to Alamagordo, NM and returned (132 miles round trip). On the way home I hit an indicated 80 mph and could probably gone to 82 or so had I stayed on throttle. This was on my GTi300 with 5,200 miles, a Slipstreamer 66 windscreen, 14 gram sliders, and a 46 litre topcase. Otherwise, stock. And, I don't know where the other article stated that the mirror mounts were extra...mine came with the windscreen, and if the windscreen is too tall just trim a bit off. I'm about 6' tall, and I think it's a perfect height. My feelings about the Slipstreamer is that it's very inexpensive (under a hundred bucks, I think) and, to my mind, a very good design. I would appreciate one that was designed with the GTi300 in mind, but that's really not too possible at this time. If you'll notice the one Dave Harrington shows on the latest bit about windscreens, the brackets hang over the bright/low beam and kill switch...not a very good design, I think. And, the latest Kymco one that he tested is just too short for what I want.
Good luck with your choice...I would heartily recommend a Slipstreamer 66 over what else is out there at the present.
Karl U
Good luck with your choice...I would heartily recommend a Slipstreamer 66 over what else is out there at the present.
Karl U
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People GT 300i / Re: Windshield
« on: December 17, 2014, 11:34:33 PM »
I have a Slipstreamer on mine...it really fits well, but there's no hand protection. Nice height...I'm just under 6' and it lets me see the roadway over the top about 50 - 60' ahead.
Karlu
las cruces, nm
Karlu
las cruces, nm
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People GT 300i / Re: GTi300 seat
« on: September 13, 2014, 04:35:04 PM »
one thing I have noticed with the GT seat is the tilt towards the front. I've had this problem with another scooter, and I fixed it the same way.
After opening the GT seat remove the two nuts holding the seat on..slip two 1/4" flat washers over the bolt under the bracket on each side...then, do the same with the two nuts holding the seat to the scooter, slip on two flat washers and reattach...the 1/4" or so doesn't make any difference to the scooter, but it certainly helps keep me from sliding forward as much.
It really is amazing how much difference that little 1/4" makes.
It's worth a try before going to all the trouble of shaving foam and reupholstering...you can do that if this doesn't work for you.
Good luck,
karlu
After opening the GT seat remove the two nuts holding the seat on..slip two 1/4" flat washers over the bolt under the bracket on each side...then, do the same with the two nuts holding the seat to the scooter, slip on two flat washers and reattach...the 1/4" or so doesn't make any difference to the scooter, but it certainly helps keep me from sliding forward as much.
It really is amazing how much difference that little 1/4" makes.
It's worth a try before going to all the trouble of shaving foam and reupholstering...you can do that if this doesn't work for you.
Good luck,
karlu
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People GT 300i / Re: How much gas do I have left when ....
« on: August 22, 2014, 05:32:09 PM »
I've had only one experience to help answer this question.
The gas light came on about 15 miles from home with no fuel stations before, so I was really sweating it. I eased-up some on the throttle (45 rather than the speed limit of 55) and hoped. As luck would have it, at approx 147 miles on the trip meter, I reached the station and filled up...there was a quarter-gallon left in my tank!
So, somewhere between 20-30 miles is the answer I have. Of course, your speed has much to do with it...at 65-70 mph I think this would have not been the result. Hope this helps you. I would never let mine get this low again if I can help it.
Karlu
The gas light came on about 15 miles from home with no fuel stations before, so I was really sweating it. I eased-up some on the throttle (45 rather than the speed limit of 55) and hoped. As luck would have it, at approx 147 miles on the trip meter, I reached the station and filled up...there was a quarter-gallon left in my tank!
So, somewhere between 20-30 miles is the answer I have. Of course, your speed has much to do with it...at 65-70 mph I think this would have not been the result. Hope this helps you. I would never let mine get this low again if I can help it.
Karlu
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General Discussion / Re: need some info on trailering my scooter!
« on: June 10, 2014, 01:58:44 AM »
The newer Canyon Dancers are really nice...they have plastic " cups" that fit over the bar ends with looped ends that are hooked by the front tie-downs.
Karlu
Las cruces, nm
Karlu
Las cruces, nm