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Technical | How To / Re: Kymco AK550 - CVT and
« Last post by Stig / Major Tom on May 15, 2024, 11:17:32 AM »
Many scooters are not at their best when leaving a stop, or approaching one. Some better than others,  (and riders techniques can really affect how their scooter launches.)
Probably nothing wrong with your scooter...but other owners will respond here.
Stig
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Technical | How To / Kymco AK550 - CVT and
« Last post by AndrewS33 on May 15, 2024, 09:27:23 AM »
Hey everyone,

My name is Andrew and I'm an AK550 owner and I'm looking for some advice and suggestions. I bought it a few months ago with very low mileage, just 1600 km (990 miles).

I've noticed something and I'm not sure if it's normal for this model or if it's something that needs fixing. When I'm riding and slowing down (like approaching a traffic light or a pedestrian crossing) and I completely let go of the throttle, when the speed drops to around 20-25 km/h, I feel a slight jerk as the revs switch to idle. It sounds a bit like riding a manual bike in too low a gear. The CVT isn't perfectly smooth when decelerating with the throttle off. This doesn't happen when I'm coasting to a stop or slowing down downhill.

Is this normal? Unfortunately, I don't know anyone else with this bike to compare. I used to ride smaller CVTs (125cc) and it felt smoother when approaching traffic lights etc.. Otherwise, the scooter rides great, accelerates fast, and is very smooth when accelerating. I changed the oil (motul 10w40 jaso ma) a month ago and didn't notice any difference or improvement. Could this be an issue with the idle adjustment? Or maybe something to do with the CVT settings/regulation?

Thanks!
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LIKE 200i / Re: LIKE200i rear wheel removal, REVISED
« Last post by Stig / Major Tom on May 15, 2024, 09:14:10 AM »
From Kymco tech support...
"Yeah, no more special tricks beyond what you have tried other than combining the methods along with rubber mallet tapping here and there. What will get it done is persistence, just keep trying and it will come loose. If possible you can lean the machine over to help the lubricant get in there, pay attention to the position of the rear fork and work it from multiple angles as it can get bound up."

Persistence.....sometimes the hardest tool to find...

Good luck,
Stig
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LIKE 200i / Re: LIKE200i rear wheel removal, REVISED
« Last post by Neil955i on May 15, 2024, 07:01:51 AM »
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on May 14, 2024, 02:35:12 PM
Nice boat!
If you need any deck hands - I just finished the Pirates of the Caribbean series - and Neil - he must be a sailor, living on an island as he does - has seen Master and Commander twice!
We'll just need to discuss paid leave and health insurance....


a question: How do you get the 260lb scooter off of the boat?

Stig

You do know I’m over 100 miles from the nearest sea Stig?!  Open to offers mind 😉

I should imagine the answer to that question would be “very carefully” down the gang plank?
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Xciting 500 / Having trouble accelerating from a full stop.
« Last post by devrongrimm on May 15, 2024, 01:48:28 AM »
Has anyone experienced this kind of problem with your unit?
When coming from a full stop and then you start to run your scooter it is having a hard time in accelerating.
From 0 - 20 or sometimes 30 kph it so slow, like something pulling it back. But once you're moving about 40 kph there's no problem from reaching 150+ kph.
It is just from the full stop acceleration.
I hope someone could share there experience with me if ever they've encountered the same problem.
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LIKE 200i / Re: LIKE200i rear wheel removal, REVISED
« Last post by Stig / Major Tom on May 14, 2024, 07:53:36 PM »
Sean, I've started a service ticket with the folks who wrote the KymcoUSA service manual - explaining your situation, incl what you've tried.
If they offer any tips I'll let you know.

Stig

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General Discussion / Re: Kymco 200i Petrol Pump failing
« Last post by Stig / Major Tom on May 14, 2024, 07:39:08 PM »
Checked with a couple techs - incl. the folks who wrote the KYMCO service manual.
Agreed on one possibility, "quickest way to kill a fuel pump is to run it dry"

Stig
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: NSR Aurora Borealis
« Last post by Neil955i on May 14, 2024, 07:17:54 PM »
😂🤣
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LIKE 200i / Re: LIKE200i rear wheel removal, REVISED
« Last post by Stig / Major Tom on May 14, 2024, 02:35:12 PM »
Quote from: slwelsh on May 13, 2024, 11:20:17 PM
Anchored off the beach at Egg Island, near Spanish Wells in the Bahamas. Taken by another cruiser in the anchorage last month. The flat tire is from a fish hook I picked up riding around Great Harbour Cay. And, thank you. It is our only home.
Nice boat!
If you need any deck hands - I just finished the Pirates of the Caribbean series - and Neil - he must be a sailor, living on an island as he does - has seen Master and Commander twice!
We'll just need to discuss paid leave and health insurance....

So, you are out of Bear, Delaware?

My daughter wanted to see the Atlantic - and Delaware was a straight shot over - so we went to Lewes, DE last summer. Took the pup. (we won't be going back to Florida until the dog expires....she doesn't now that - I hate putting her in the kennel - the dog, not the daughter)

Being along the coast - we ate Italian. (or wherever a dog could join us)


a question: How do you get the 260lb scooter off of the boat?

Stig
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LIKE 200i / Re: LIKE200i rear wheel removal, REVISED
« Last post by slwelsh on May 13, 2024, 11:20:17 PM »
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on May 13, 2024, 10:04:45 PM
That ain't Topeka....where we at here Sean?
Florida,  Bahamas ,  Da Nang?
Nice boat, BTW!

Anchored off the beach at Egg Island, near Spanish Wells in the Bahamas. Taken by another cruiser in the anchorage last month. The flat tire is from a fish hook I picked up riding around Great Harbour Cay. And, thank you. It is our only home.
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