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Messages - tony_dt

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Mongoose / Re: Mongoose 90 replacement engine
« on: October 30, 2008, 03:22:06 AM »
I don't think that Kymco offers the complete engine for a Mongoose 90. Just the parts. It probably wouldn't cost much to rebuild though.
I would look for a used unit on ebay and part it or yours out.


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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: MXU500 in Iceland
« on: October 14, 2008, 02:41:42 AM »
Very Cool! I guess the MXU is street legal in Iceland!

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Venox 250 / Re: BAR ENDS
« on: October 08, 2008, 03:51:27 AM »
If Venox talk is what you are after. Try www.prideinwhatyouride.com. They have a good Venox section. I visit both the pride for the nox and this site for scoots.


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Xciting 250 / Re: Got My Xciting 250Ri!!!!
« on: September 22, 2008, 03:10:04 AM »
I would raise the backrest a bit and secure the back with it and I yeah I would just sit on it. When riding it never moved around and you can just throw it in the under the seat compartment when you get to where you are going.
It fit the 06 like it was made for it, not sure how much the 08 seat has changed. You could probably find a way to fasten it if you needed.

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Xciting 250 / Re: Got My Xciting 250Ri!!!!
« on: September 21, 2008, 02:18:06 AM »
Get one of those 18$ gel seat cushions at Walmart. I used one on a 1200+Mile trip on an Exciting 250.

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MXU / Re: MXU300 User experiences
« on: August 16, 2008, 04:06:34 AM »
Hey Kent,

Thanks for the update. Let us know what the dealer finds!

I haven't seen a 300 leak as you have described but I have seen (heard I guess) the bearing noise and bent shift fork.


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General Discussion / Re: Hi folks from Glasgow in Scotland
« on: July 08, 2008, 02:50:45 AM »
Quote from: TeamTEOR on July 05, 2008, 06:21:03 PM
I wish they would start to use 4 valves in their other engines. I wonder why they have not yet.
Tom

Tom,
I think that their 700 Myroad will. Of course I haven't heard anything about the Myroad in a while.

The Kymco 250 singles are much like the Honda Reflex motor. Stone reliable design. I think that 4 stainless steel valves would be a fine update though.

Bill,
Glad to hear your still liking the bike. To me the bike has just enough power. Just enough to have a good time but not enough to get in serious trouble.
Why does a cruiser need to go over 85 anyway? 

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Xciting 250 / Re: 250Fi Xciting When????
« on: July 08, 2008, 02:36:47 AM »
Quote from: jprestonian on July 08, 2008, 01:36:08 AM
My local dealer isn't ordering any. Says it's too small an engine for its weight. Steering towards GVs and S250.
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While the 250 is pretty close to the same weight as the 500 and I can see people coming to that conclusion, but the 250 motor will haul the xciting body around just fine. Since Kymco recalled the 500's CDI the 500 really doesn't have that much greater top speed but probably pulls less RPM getting there. Not sure on the FI  models yet though. I think both are good bikes though. I would like a 500 for long distance touring.



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General Discussion / Re: New Kymco USA Site up and running
« on: July 01, 2008, 12:27:32 PM »
Looks good! Some of the links are messed up but at least they are updating the site.

The MXU375 brings up the 500 and the colors links are not there.

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Xciting 250 / Re: 250Fi Xciting When????
« on: June 23, 2008, 03:35:31 PM »
I have heard August. I am not sure if they are bringing in enough for the demand. Let's hope so!

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Race Talk / Re: GNCC Round 7, Weekend Warrior Spartan
« on: June 02, 2008, 03:33:05 AM »
Quote from: 400racer on June 01, 2008, 05:16:53 PM
Because he is on a can-am and im on a kymco.

I did not see the race and am not familiar with GNC rules. I am just puzzled how he could do a whole lap in two minutes? Did they not count his last lap? Congrats on your finish very impressive. You beat quite a few can-ams very handily!

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General Discussion / Re: Help!
« on: June 01, 2008, 05:05:47 PM »
No problem Scootdawg! At first appearance it looks like it is going to be hard to access but it really isn't too bad.


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Race Talk / Re: GNCC Round 7, Weekend Warrior Spartan
« on: June 01, 2008, 05:00:09 PM »
1 206 CLIFTON A BEASLEY CHAPEL HILL, TN CAN 6 02:18:19
2 602 JORDAN PHILLIPS GREEN MOUNTAIN, NC KYM 5 02:16:20


How could Clifton have 6 laps and Jordan 5 when Jordan was only a couple min behind him?

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General Discussion / Re: Synthetic Oil And Engine Leakage?
« on: May 30, 2008, 11:13:51 AM »
Travis,
I would bet you are fine. You already have too many miles to back it out anyway. On new engines (or newly rebuilt) as obxbikers states they recommend breakin with regular oil. Old engine builders still state this, some don't recommend synthetics at all.

There are lots of differing opinions on oils so whatever works for you I would stick with. I have seen both types used as well as many brands with good success.   

If the 200 motor is anything like the 150, you would have a hard time tearing it up as long as you change the oil at required intervals.


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Venox 250 / Re: I just got my first bike
« on: May 30, 2008, 10:50:40 AM »
nanamona,
You will get this alot from people!
On your issue:
What year is your bike? Did you purchase new?  Does it die on decelleration?


Quote from: nanamona on May 29, 2008, 03:48:04 PM
I picked up my bike this past weekend. I've taken the rider safety course, when I came home and rode my bike it was amazing. The people who stop at lights in their car asking "what kind of bike  is that"  ( even Harley riders) don't beleive it's a 250. There is a but,
 I'm finding that she will some times shut off in first gear. Is there anything I can do?
thanx in advance

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