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Downtown 300 / Re: Odometer fraud - it's possible - buyers beware
« on: April 09, 2024, 12:29:39 AM »
Nyah, nyah, nnnnnnnnnn! I don't wanna know! Nuthing! Like Schultz, I know nussing!
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General Discussion / Re: new tire fiasco
« on: April 09, 2024, 12:26:29 AM »
Oh, that wheel damage is just rotten! I still fume about a local Honda shop kept a farmer friend's 4-wheeler for over a MONTH for a radiator fan problem. Changed the spark plug, charged him over a hundred bucks and the fan still did not work!
I have ranted on this forum loud and long about AMERICAN repair shops and mechanics (Ruffus and others here are NOT included since Euro and Asian techs are way ahead!) have the swagger and nothing else. Not all but it seems most.
Do yer own work as much as possible. Tires and brakes on most anything suck. Just gather your skirts and tough it out. You will know then who and how the dents and scratches got there. Then you won't hate some poor, witless mouth breather for being a clod.
I have ranted on this forum loud and long about AMERICAN repair shops and mechanics (Ruffus and others here are NOT included since Euro and Asian techs are way ahead!) have the swagger and nothing else. Not all but it seems most.
Do yer own work as much as possible. Tires and brakes on most anything suck. Just gather your skirts and tough it out. You will know then who and how the dents and scratches got there. Then you won't hate some poor, witless mouth breather for being a clod.
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General Discussion / Re: if KYMCO would spend a few $ on marketing!
« on: April 05, 2024, 10:50:42 AM »
Kymco USA is doomed if the crazy person is still at the helm. Our big talker of a few years ago has disappeared into other opportumities and his project to expose and depose Mandy, the insane CEO-ette of Kymco USA, has stopped.
Things are bright if parts are readily available. Regarding marketing, one must have an imagination of sorts...
Things are bright if parts are readily available. Regarding marketing, one must have an imagination of sorts...
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General Discussion / Re: tragety in my family
« on: March 24, 2024, 04:33:16 AM »
Aw, heck, Randy! So sad to hear this! However, I am certain he is no longer "autistic" and is in better company now.
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General Discussion / Re: damn petcock!
« on: March 18, 2024, 08:49:43 PM »
Finally! You won the DS award so I can and will send it to you. It is a rotating award. The rotation interval depends on the magnitude of the latest "boner" pulled. Har, har!
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Technical | How To / Re: Plastic (and other stuff) repair
« on: March 18, 2024, 08:44:57 PM »Cheaper than JB Weld, but better?Now, I would not go that far! JB Weld is pretty hard stuff to beat. Even that two-part epoxy in the paired syringes work nicely if done carefully
Good to know in pinch, though.
It's the plastic panel and simple versitility of this scheme that is impressive. Never seen it before although many others already knew!
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Technical | How To / Plastic (and other stuff) repair
« on: March 18, 2024, 03:27:22 PM »
Others say baking SODA (NOT POWDER) works better than cigarette ash...
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General Discussion / Re: Forum repaired
« on: March 18, 2024, 03:00:26 PM »Neil, some of us here know each other on other forums as well so if this one crashes we can still contact each other. Several of us are on the Adventure Rider forum. Crossbolt asked what happened to this forum there. Several other people responded and one of them remembered that Stig was on the Modern Vespa Forum under a different name. I joined that forum and contacted him to ask about this forum.Took the very words out of my mind! Yes, there may be some of that "out of my mind" involved! Har, har!
Just something to think about if this forum ever crashes again. Those of us on ADV have the same user names there as on this forum.
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General Discussion / Re: Forum repaired
« on: March 18, 2024, 06:24:05 AM »
I was beginning to wander! Wonder? If I wander at all at this age, it's a wonder! Har, har!
Wha' hoppen?
Wha' hoppen?
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General Discussion / Re: Somebody PLEASE Help Me Release this Bike from Her Demons
« on: March 06, 2024, 06:20:05 AM »
Oh! Oh! Try this: when it starts crapola run, open gas cap. This is full EFI, right? It should recover to normal, smooth and willing power instantly once cap is open.
Try soon; report here sooner!
Try soon; report here sooner!
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General Discussion / Re: History of Kymco
« on: March 02, 2024, 02:39:37 PM »
Neil! Have you seen the video of a buncha old guys on Taiwan riding around the island nation? The link is on here somewhere. It is truly inspirational!
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: The Final Commute
« on: February 28, 2024, 01:25:32 AM »
The grass looks "crunchy!" Spectacular picture!
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General Discussion / Joust, anyone?
« on: February 18, 2024, 09:04:01 PM »
Go ahead, punk! Make my day!
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/WFRv8Hcrkk5pwZ4i/?mibextid=D5vuiz
Hit the "open in app" button....
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/WFRv8Hcrkk5pwZ4i/?mibextid=D5vuiz
Hit the "open in app" button....
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Downtown 300 / Re: Touring capabilities
« on: February 09, 2024, 11:08:39 PM »
Trip pictures! Got to take pictures while on your trip or the trip did not happen.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Touring capabilities
« on: February 07, 2024, 11:47:20 AM »So im just getting my a2 license and this'll likely be my first motorbike, i was wondering how well it handles occasional long trips and sustained highway speeds (1200km over two days). Can it do 600km a day? Whats the highest cruising speed it can keep without harm? I know a 300 is a liiiitle underpowered for such a trip but its only a once or twice per year thing.
A Downtown 300i is an easy touring bike. Travels with virtually any traffic at any speed. The biggest limiting considerations are seating comfort and the CVT heating. It has plenty of power, is always "in the right gear" and has a 200 mile range with reserve. I have been on several long trips with full load and my wife's People GTi300 pulled a loaded trailer (same engine/transmission and wheel OD).
First limit explained: seating comfort is a bit cramped because it probably was designed with Far East rider sizes. The solution is to stop more often and walk about. No problem for old guys like me since I can't pass a restroom without stopping to use!
Second limit is the CVT belt: it gets hot, hotter it gets the faster you go. I have yet to suffer a belt failure, probably because I stop a lot! 50, 60 mph on the freeway is no problem. I am guessing all 200 miles on the freeway at 80 miles per hour would most likely puke the belt.
Have fun touring. Keep the belt in good condition and you should have no problem.
For the record, im not completely green, im 23 with many years of cycling experience and worked 2+ years as a cyclist courier