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LIKE 200i / Between two Vespas.
« on: January 29, 2014, 06:58:46 AM »I parked my Like at the office parking lot, lo and behold, two Vespas flocked to it. This is what I saw when I was getting my Like out for lunch today:
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LIKE 200i / Re: Getting custom seat made!
« on: January 26, 2014, 01:27:28 AM »
Looks awesome, and it will only look awesome-r down the road! Do post follow-up pics once you've weathered the leather.
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LIKE 200i / Re: Great first ride!
« on: January 26, 2014, 01:22:02 AM »
Congrats! It really is a nice little scoot, isn't it? Ride safe!
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LIKE 200i / Re: Owner in Palm Springs area???
« on: January 25, 2014, 05:12:12 PM »
I'm a 5'11" 190lb guy with a 32" inseam. The Like fits me almost perfectly. I hope that helps!
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LIKE 200i / Re: Good price???
« on: January 25, 2014, 05:08:24 PM »
I got mine brand new for about $2000 OTR. However, I'm in Malaysia and the Like we get is the 150cc carbureted version without the top case. So I don't know if that helps, but $2500 sounds like a pretty good deal to me.
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LIKE 200i / Re: I pick up my Like today!
« on: January 25, 2014, 05:02:32 PM »
Yay new Like owner buddies! I got mine this morning, and I've clocked 100km in less than 12 hours, scootering around town in traffic. I'm sure you'll be extremely pleased with the purchase as I am. Cheers and congrats on the new Like!
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LIKE 200i / Re: Meet Lilith, my new Like 150!
« on: January 25, 2014, 08:12:20 AM »
Thank you! On the way home from the dealership, I've bonded with the Like already! Splitting lanes and flicking about in traffic like nobody's business. Not having to use the clutch and haul a heavy 650cc bike in traffic was a huge plus.
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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from Malaysia!
« on: January 25, 2014, 08:08:39 AM »Quote
frankly I think the LIKE looks better without the top case - but have gotten addicted to its carrying ability! plus the top case presents a bigger "presence" to following cars.
I got my Like today! Joy to the world! Anyway, I managed to get a sweet deal on a Givi 34-liter box, and it looks pretty good on the scoot. And I agree, most scooters/bikes, including the Like, look better without a top case on its haunches. However, it looks way better on the Like than on my Aprilia. Plus, I don't have to haul my helmet around anymore!
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LIKE 200i / Meet Lilith, my new Like 150!
« on: January 25, 2014, 08:03:31 AM »
The dealer surprised me with an early call. I was supposed to receive the scoot next Tuesday, but the supplier sent in a fresh one already in stock. Oh joy!
Got a good deal for a 34L Givi box. I traded in my free helmet and raincoat (I already have those) for a hefty rebate on the top box. Fits my Shark Evoline 3 + a few other stuff nicely.
I (stupidly) grabbed on to the plastic passenger handle cover thingy when trying to adjust the position of my parked scoot, and broke it. So I took the whole thing off. I'm thinking of either fixing the cover, or coming up with an alternative solution. In the meantime, I'm gonna ride Lilith like this.
Fat-bottomed girls will be riding to day, so look out for those beauties oh yeah!
A little elbow grease and some Goo-Gone, and all the emblems and logos are off! I'm going to 'panda'-rize Lilith with some plasti-dip to make her almost entirely monochrome. I'll post results when it's complete!
So far, I've been very happy with the purchase. The acceleration and and top speed are more than adequate for 85% city use and 15% dual carriageway/highway use. At 5'11" and 88kg, I can comfortably squeeze 120km/h (indicated) on a flat road outta this little machine - not bad at all!. Hopefully Lilith will be a part of my life for a long while.
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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from Malaysia!
« on: January 23, 2014, 10:38:53 AM »
The first ever Like imports did come with the top box, but they discontinued the practice a year or two ago. I have ascertained this fact with almost a dozen dealers and even the sole official Kymco importer/supplier in Malaysia.
Guess I'll just have to get my own topbox, most likely a Givi. Any suggestions? I need something that can fit a Shark Evoline 3 modular helmet. Thanks!
Guess I'll just have to get my own topbox, most likely a Givi. Any suggestions? I need something that can fit a Shark Evoline 3 modular helmet. Thanks!
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LIKE 200i / Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« on: January 22, 2014, 09:28:40 AM »
Hello, fellow new owner! I just put down a deposit for mine, can't wait til I get my hands on it next week!
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LIKE 200i / Hello from Malaysia!
« on: January 22, 2014, 09:07:37 AM »
I've just put a MYR 500 (that's about US$150) deposit for a brand new Like 150 and I'm excited as all hell! Though I have to wait for about a week for the dealer to order the bike from the supplier, sort out the paperwork, registration, and all that jazz.
For weeks, I've been actively looking at Vespa LX150 and Honda PCX 150 for my short daily commute in the city. I have a beloved old Aprilia Moto 6.5, but it really isn't suitable for stop-and-go traffic and daily commuting to work. I love her with all my heart, but she gets extremely hot (temperature-wise) in the already hot and humid Malaysian traffic.
I needed something that's nimble, cheap and easy to maintain, has ample storage (this is important), and looks good.
By chance, I came across this little Taiwanese machine on mudah.my, the Malaysian version of Craigslist. I have heard of Kymco before, but never paid them much attention because they're not marketed well in these parts. Taiwanese brands are oft looked down upon in Malaysia.
So after two days of gruelling research, I've decided that the Like is perfect for my needs. The Kymco is cheaper at MYR 6600/US$2000 than the Vespa LX150 or the Honda PCX at US$3300 each. It looks good and if you guys are to be believed, performs admirably for a city commuter.
My only gripe is that the top box does not come standard and the Like only comes in beige or white. I picked the latter, and plan to get a nice 40L top box for my helmet, riding jacket and other stuff. Down the road, I also plan to paint the scoot British racing green, something along these lines:
Anyway, that's the gist of it. I hope to contribute and share my experience riding the Like in and around Kuala Lumpur. I'll post updates and pictures when my new baby arrives, but for now, here's one from the dealer when I booked it at lunch earlier. Ride safe!
For weeks, I've been actively looking at Vespa LX150 and Honda PCX 150 for my short daily commute in the city. I have a beloved old Aprilia Moto 6.5, but it really isn't suitable for stop-and-go traffic and daily commuting to work. I love her with all my heart, but she gets extremely hot (temperature-wise) in the already hot and humid Malaysian traffic.
I needed something that's nimble, cheap and easy to maintain, has ample storage (this is important), and looks good.
By chance, I came across this little Taiwanese machine on mudah.my, the Malaysian version of Craigslist. I have heard of Kymco before, but never paid them much attention because they're not marketed well in these parts. Taiwanese brands are oft looked down upon in Malaysia.
So after two days of gruelling research, I've decided that the Like is perfect for my needs. The Kymco is cheaper at MYR 6600/US$2000 than the Vespa LX150 or the Honda PCX at US$3300 each. It looks good and if you guys are to be believed, performs admirably for a city commuter.
My only gripe is that the top box does not come standard and the Like only comes in beige or white. I picked the latter, and plan to get a nice 40L top box for my helmet, riding jacket and other stuff. Down the road, I also plan to paint the scoot British racing green, something along these lines:
Anyway, that's the gist of it. I hope to contribute and share my experience riding the Like in and around Kuala Lumpur. I'll post updates and pictures when my new baby arrives, but for now, here's one from the dealer when I booked it at lunch earlier. Ride safe!
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