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Roadcraft / Re: Freeway Riders, how do you handle angry tailgaters?
« on: December 31, 2017, 09:01:46 PM »
I agree Karl, wish all states can do lane splitting, instead CO gets weeds!   There is an art to go slow :)  It's more fun to make/drive slow machines fast.  constant Smoothness, anticiptations and lots of planning is the key.         

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Roadcraft / Re: Freeway Riders, how do you handle angry tailgaters?
« on: December 31, 2017, 06:59:14 AM »
"I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with that last part.

I'm in California though, and all i've had is nothing but respect from motorcyclists of all kinds. Hipsters on Vespa's? Another story altogether, but still."

Can't tell you how many times I've been passed by crotchrocket and Harleys on the same lane without a wave or gesture that they were going to pass me, did I mentioned on the same lane? Oh and don't get me started on how they wouldn't even look at you waiting for the same light lol oh and when you are first when took off at the light they have to gun it just to make sure they don't look bad by your puny scooters.

How I know is when I am on my 1125cc crotchrocket, NO and not even once has any of the above mentioned ever happens.  And no I'm not your weekend cruiser, I have 4 cars and 2500hd truck two cars are over 500hp to the wheels but I still ride my scooter the most.  Rain, snow, wind oh and 30 below wind chill lol at one time I was doing 70 miles a day to work!

My wife actually prefers me riding scooter because I am much much more cautious and a tad slower lol

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Roadcraft / Re: Freeway Riders, how do you handle angry tailgaters?
« on: December 31, 2017, 02:44:11 AM »
Not going in to details, two actions, be pro-active and move over.  See the trouble before it sees you and avoid it.  Coming from 90's, I used to street race and everything that I could've done and stupidly done have been done by me.  I don't any more but every time I see clowns pull sh**s on the highway like that I laugh at them, all because I've seen and done way worse.  Not proud but I can say I've been there.  I am not fastest or slowest by any means, but avoiding trouble and get to your destination safely is the GAME!

I tend to change my driving/riding habit according the machine/comfort zone I am operating.  Most people can't make that change or judgment.  Let's face it, scooter on the highway is the bottom of the food chain and everyone wants a piece of you lol  it's the mentality in the USA.  Most people think scooter is a toy, most people think crashing 60mph on scooter some how hurts less then anything, most people think your slow, most people think your a tree hugger, most people think your poor, and lastly most people don't respect scooters or care for it and that includes other motorcycle riders lol

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People GT 300i / Re: Gt300i TPS adjustment
« on: September 26, 2017, 12:44:59 AM »
I believe mine was .6v.  Take a volt meter and test it with the tps connected, there are 3 wires, one power, ground and signal.  You are looking for signal wire, the voltage will change as you rotate tps.  You can not clear error codes without kymco computer, I have tried.

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Downtown 300 / Re: DT 300 with K&N air filter
« on: August 01, 2017, 03:28:39 PM »
DNA Fcd air filter flow: 152,30 CFM

Kymco stock paper filter: 140,30 CFM

Is that a lot? 

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Here is what I carried home!
« on: July 29, 2017, 02:23:46 AM »
Here is more, from a (small) grocery run :)

Yup! that is 16 ears of corn and 5 tubs of ice cream.  Didn't even use my rolling basket yet or backpack!

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Roadcraft / Re: Disrespect
« on: July 24, 2017, 12:29:34 PM »
Had a co-worker say to me once, "oh a moped, why all the gears?", I replied " It hurts just as much crashing it at 60mph vs motorcycle"

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People GT 300i / Re: Downtown vs GT ... differences
« on: June 21, 2017, 04:33:46 PM »
this one looks good :)

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People GT 300i / Re: Downtown vs GT ... differences
« on: June 21, 2017, 04:32:20 PM »
lol, found some! :)

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People GT 300i / Re: Downtown vs GT ... differences
« on: June 21, 2017, 03:17:31 PM »
Don't forget bigger wheels also gives you better ground clearance to get over curbs to park etc...  not to mention more lean angle without scraping the road lol, done that a few times, scared the crap out of me.  Now I've replaced with 90 series tires front and back, so it's even bigger and taller now, but still hesitant to lean too much, (gun shy) lol.  Not to mention because of the bigger tires, the speedo is now in sync perfectly with my GPS :) when it says 90mph, it's 90mph not 80mph. Bumps, Potholes, Road cracks are better absorbed for safety and comfort.

Storage is a concern on GT, but after added 48L trunk, cellphone/GPS/cup holder, and 1 1/4 gallon basket up front, it's much more practicle now.  Even spaced out the space between trunk and passenger to allow wife to carry backpack without dismounting, or as far as carrying a rolling grocery cart with passenger!!(lol).  Also added 3 locations to hang the helmet for times you just need to quickly place helmets without too much hassel.  With all the additions plus the floorboard, I can truly carry a medium size drink, a passenger and grocery-cart full of groceries home with out problem, next time I head out for the big one, I'll take a picture before unloading.

What I really want is to fab a vertical something to hold my skis/rifle or those pesky runs to home depot for something long :)  maybe there is a scooter trailer somewhere, haha

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Here is what I carried home!
« on: June 21, 2017, 03:08:48 PM »
Scooters are truck of Motorcycles :)

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Roadcraft / Re: Riding in the snow/winter?
« on: November 03, 2016, 03:45:34 PM »
Just DON'T do it, unless you have spike tires

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General Discussion / Re: Anyone using fake rear camera?
« on: November 03, 2016, 03:44:00 PM »
Funny you mentioned this, I've just install one two days ago, here is what I used:

http://brickseek.com/clearance/item/Pilot-Automotive-DualCam-Dash-Sports-Cam/28431/

see if you can find it in your local walmart.  For $15 dollars, it's a cheap insurance LOL 

locks up couple of times, but I just check it before I ride.

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Kymco News / Re: Kymco 2017 AK 550
« on: October 07, 2016, 02:28:31 PM »
I want one!! but not at 10k.   Maybe a used one 6 years from now LOL.

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Xciting 500 / Re: using water
« on: October 07, 2016, 02:26:55 PM »
hopefully there is a leak somewhere, if not, could be head gasket :(

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