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Got curious so went on a hunt. Found recall instructions with pictures! Put in your browser:
Like 150i 2020 Recal Repair Instruction - NHTSA
This will be at the top of the search....
Recall notice makes no mention of adhesive issue or grease contamination issue. Ring deterioration issue only.
CJS
Glad to hear from you! For those of us experiencing neither the recall nor the ABS problem, could you explain the significance of "adhesive issue" and "lithium grease issue."
I know a lot of these things take a lot of time but it seems like an issue with brakes would be pretty high priority.
Well, last we heard his skills were in high demand and he had accepted a new job in Germany.
Stig
#stalker
I not only work at a Kymco dealership and am the Kymco Line Manager, I was a DSM at KUS for 7.5 years. I set up this company, and many others in my area, as a dealer when I was the DSM for CA & NV. Guess you missed that part. I'm on this forum because I like to help people with issues they have and to try to dispel false rumors and comments which may lead people in the wrong direction. I know exactly the situation you went through, I resigned also along with many others. You know nothing about the company prior to current management. I know what we did and how well we did it. We are all disappointed that we had to leave but are very proud of what we did. That said, we don't go around airing our dirty laundry in a public forum like this, it is unprofessional. You can continue to do what you do but I think everyone here knows your story. Good luck in your future endeavors.
A few things said here which I would like to respond to. First, what Kymco USA has done is release info on a few early release models for 2021. These models are a bit early because Kymco inventory both at Kymco USA and the dealer levels are low. The other models, like 150, 200, the 300 and or 400, will likely be released later. Why? Inventories are still plentiful at dealers and KUS. To think that KUS would discontinue models such as the like 150/200, the most popular models, is silly. The like 200 may not return as the like 150 is more popular.
Mr.Lousy Tech is well, absolutely disgruntled. The fact that I nor over 25 other KUS former employees don’t know him shows that he was not there that long. He also said his goal was not to throw KUS under the bus but he did just that. To let the cat out of the bag, most of you probably figured it out already, I was a DSM, District Sales Manager for KUS, for Ca & NV, for 7 1/2 years.I have been in the motorcycle industry since 1980. I currently work at a Kymco dealership which I set up as a dealer when I was at KUS.
Comments about KUS not supplying proper technical training is debatable. KUS developed, along with cyclepedia, a extremely extensive tech training program. Whether techs took/take advantage of it is up to them. Its free to the tech and there are incentives for the dealer if they have techs that completed the courses. Another comment about warranty work was made, dealers basically pay techs 3 ways, either by standard hourly, hourly plus commission or straight commission. Warranty flat rate times paid by the OEM, no matter who the OEM is, are slim. An hourly tech doesn’t care how long he takes, he’s paid no matter (until he’s fired for lack of production), an hourly plus commission tech will get paid to be there, likely min wage, but will get a portion of the hourly rate, very lucrative if you produce.straight commission is for the rockstars that consistently Bill 40 plus hours a week with no come-backs. These techs can beat flat rate 90% of the time. With regard to the AK, KUS will likely bring in, no more that 500 units for the USA for the first year. They will likely sell through at the 8999.00 price, fairly reasonable considering the technology within.
In the past, a lot of the models came to the USA with much input by the sales and technical staff at KUS. Several models that Kymco produced in other markets were offered to KUS.
Some were accepted like the KPipe along with specific color choices for the USA market. The Spade was specifically built with the US in mind. Input from the US was a factor in bringing the Like 150 to fruition.
I could go on but it’s late and you are likely bored by now.
Cjs
Probably why Lousy Tech resigned: management would not listen!
...........No problem. Send me a pm, please.
So, how long do I give Wofford to reply before I start, you know, complaining bitterly?
They have redone the website and I think the new leadership might be trying to put forward a better foot. If Kymco is serious about keeping a solid foothold in the USA, customer service and parts access has to be at the top of the list. Maybe we should all write to the new management to make suggestions about improving the brand recognition and reliability.
Dean
Dear Lousy Tech,
First, WELCOME to the nut farm! This is a merry band of enthusiasts, iconoclasts, youngsters and ancient ones spring-loaded to help or gripe, talented, gifted or just persistent riders and fixers that have discovered a brand worthy and people worthy of being friends. You are now among friends!
Your artistic ability with a brush of words on this communication canvas has convinced me you are the real deal and a great loss to your previous employer. While your previous employer will never realize until too late your absence, his loss is our gain!
Everyone is concerned about parts availability. The great thing about this brand is very few parts are required! There are sources highlighted and kept current by our fearless and fine moderator, Stig from Ohio.
I have been the one the forum has to dump an ice bucket on occasionally because of my distrust of dealers and their techs. Every so often someone will point out a really good dealer and even a good tech and we all rejoice for the one or two who live near them. Most of the good troubleshooting is found here, on this forum. The joy is in reading that someones suggestion worked!
I hope you have found this bunch to be more than satisfactory and that you enjoy chiming in. You can become quite busy here! Again, welcome!
Thanks for joining us.
I know the frustration of working with a once respected company that had great products but very poor support from the management in its final years (a century old company, now just a memory, even though the industry is still doing well).
I have a 2004 Bet & Win 250, and a 2004 Super 9, both great scoots. Hard to get parts for nowadays, which may just leave me with inop bikes for some time - if parts can be even sourced anymore.
Hopefully you can help some of the folks on here that need parts and service.
Do you have experience working on Kymco UXV 500i machines?
If so please let me know. I have a fuel tank sender float that does not display the gas gauge on the LED Console display.
Hondata, ehhh its ok but the latency sucks. Piggyback route? MegaSquirt of course 
