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General Discussion / Re: I'm a virgin.....
« on: January 23, 2013, 09:24:28 PM »
#1 read this forum for the past year,. it will answer most of your questions, and lots of good ideas,.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Anybody switched from GrandVista 250 to Downtown 300i?
« on: January 23, 2013, 09:18:27 PM »
that is what I like about the 300i DT. light Wt. 366 lb. T max about 500 lb. I would like to try the 300i gt for the 16 in. wheels and more foot room for my size 12.s so I am waiting for them to get to canada., would it have a lower center of gravity then the DT. easier to pick up if ever it laid down, 
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Technical | How To / iridium spark plugs good for how many miles,
« on: January 23, 2013, 08:45:39 PM »
I HAVE 22,000 KM. ON SPARK PLUG, ON A 300I DT. ON MY TOYOTA SIENNA i HAVE 200,000 KM. WHAT IS THE LIFE OF THESE PLUGS ON DIFFERENT ENGINES,.
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Technical | How To / Re: gas mileage
« on: January 20, 2013, 05:30:41 AM »
Last summer I ran out of gas at 356 Km. just over 200 miles, on my way to gas bar I hit a detour , now I cant go so far because I have a top case and if I plan on returning late at night, I install my side cases, for the lights, I fill up at 260 Km. now, Im getting to o;ld to push now, I JUST PASSED 28,000 kM. while the roads were clear of ice and snow, last night we got a foot of snow , no more riding for a while, then it going to -25 C.that I thnk is -5 F. ,
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People GT 300i / Re: Maintenance Question
« on: January 19, 2013, 06:02:52 PM »
One other thing to check is the air filter, the oil flows everywere, my filter was soaked with oil , plus every thing at the rear end, 300i DT.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Can I assemble ABS subsequently?
« on: January 19, 2013, 06:14:38 AM »
not counting shipping exchange rate , british $ 3999 Lb.s =canadian 6,500 $ I dont know if the price listed includes value added tax which is 20%, would have to call them and do some horse trading , I think it will be better to wait till kymco sends ABS brakes here, the premium for ABS is 500$,. when it is available,.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Can I assemble ABS subsequently?
« on: January 19, 2013, 05:13:06 AM »
It would probably be cheeper to buy a scooter from another country that has it , and import it,.
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Agility 50 / Re: Kimmy 50 - No Electric Start
« on: January 18, 2013, 05:56:58 PM »
thawing out elec.wiring water?? what do you think the wifes hair dryer is for,.
? what do you think the wifes hair dryer is for,.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Anybody switched from GrandVista 250 to Downtown 300i?
« on: January 17, 2013, 11:03:34 PM »
Im 79 years old , worked over 40 years outside bare hands on metal siding, all year , for riding I use leather work gloves insulated, from Princess auto. in ottawa on. canada my ride was 20 km. in to ottawa and about 30 km. , took long way, back roads home, just the tips of fingers were cold when I got home, my gean,s are insulated from Marks wearhouse next door to canadian tire, longer rides I would put on my leather pants over the gean s, the road was dry except for side streets they were icy,
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Downtown 300 / Re: Anybody switched from GrandVista 250 to Downtown 300i?
« on: January 16, 2013, 10:30:13 PM »
I was told this morning to put cycle pant clips on to stop the wind from going up my pant leg.it was 10 below 0 C. I was trying out the upper foot rests, and sliding my butt way back,. that did not last long , keeping gas tank full with 94 octane in case I cant ride for awhile, no ethenal, summer time I use 91 Octane, it is a good excuse to go for a ride into town,
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Xciting 500 / Re: Need some assistance on 500RI
« on: January 16, 2013, 10:05:27 PM »
the wire is probably for a different country , put a meter on it and try different things , lights, turn syg., etc.
the tubing, haft to know what it is hooked too, it may be a vent tube,
the tubing, haft to know what it is hooked too, it may be a vent tube,
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General Discussion / Re: throttle sticking-what to do??
« on: January 16, 2013, 09:48:54 PM »
my idea is use powdered grafite for locks, good for all temperatures , had a nice ride today , it was 6 below C. this morning, and 50 km. later it was 0 C. home now and the temp. dropping to 15 to 25 below C tonite,. we are on the edge of a cold front,. to bad it is going to snow again, I hope not to much, as long as the roads are dry and clear I will go for a ride , no side streets to much ice,. at 79 I will not take to many chances,. the golden hawk 300i D.T. 2011 just past 28,000 km. about (18,000 ) miles
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Technical | How To / Re: turn signals
« on: January 16, 2013, 11:08:39 AM »
I just wired mine to the running lights, the ground wire is wired in, and the power wire is not , just taped to the ground wire,. I think you would have to change the bulbs to LED.s then run wires to the mirror wires,. when you have the front clip off, that would be a good time to install HID headlights, low beam , I dont need high beam with HID.s and that would be a good time to wire in a battery charger wire, tha makes a good plug in for heat gear or tire pump if you want, have lots of fun & ride safe, Joe
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People GT 300i / Re: Several questions
« on: January 14, 2013, 06:34:57 AM »
I just looked up the tire size 110/70 16 speed rating is 118 mph 50 T and 140/70 16 is 112 mph, 65 s this is for kymco tires at monster scooter supply,.
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People GT 300i / Re: Several questions
« on: January 14, 2013, 05:57:17 AM »
on your tires look up the name , size and look up the tire it will tell you the rating , mine are pirellis good for 116 miles per hour, your mph or km. are switchable, as mine are on the downtown,. how tight your nuts are it should be in your manual,. I just tighten mine hand tight, same as car oil drain nut, and get a spare compression washer for oil plug