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Super 8 / 2015 Kymco Super 8R 50 Electronic Speedo Issue
« on: August 16, 2017, 01:45:02 PM »
Hey guys.  I have a problem with the speedo on my 50X.  When I got it used, the speedo didn't work. At least not the speed part. Replaced the sensor at the wheel and put a new speedo on it.  It was obvious the previous owner screwed with it because the cover was held on by an elastic strap and corrosion could be seen inside on the motherboard.  Everything was working fine then the speedo started only working intermittently now not at all.  Still just the speed part. Gas gauge and turn signal parts all still work. My son is riding it so when I can get him over here I'll check all of the multiple connections that come from the speedo and make sure nothing wiggled loose but can anybody shed any light on this?  Nothing else to replace since its only comprised of the sensor and the speedo and its all new.  Thanks guys.

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Super 8 / 2015 Super 8 50cc - Red Wire in Battery Box Clipped?
« on: June 03, 2017, 05:06:30 PM »
Hey guys, quick question.  I noticed in the battery box where that black brick looking thing is with a connector attached to it, that is has the red wire with light purple stripe clipped.  Can't see what it was part of unless its just a loop right back into the brick.  Can anybody shed some light on what that red wire is and why it might be clipped? Got this from somebody second hand so not sure if they would have clipped it to help unrestrict it or what.  Thanks for any insight.  :)

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General Discussion / Who is intimately familiar with 2015 Super 8 50R guts of carb?
« on: March 27, 2017, 12:56:40 AM »
Guys, I cleaned my carb and didn't catch how a little black piece that fell out of the hole under the spring in the diaphragm goes back in. The spring rests on top of it.  It has a little spring in it.

Question is, in what orientation does that little black piece go back in? I THINK it goes back in with the spring pointing down toward the long pin that goes in and then turns to lock it down under 3 little nubs that are in the bottom and then the long spring sits on top of that little black piece. If that's correct, is the black piece supposed to stay locked under those nubs or is it supposed to float?

Thanks guys for the insight.

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General Discussion / Click/Clatter Noise From Front Wheel
« on: March 25, 2017, 10:15:58 PM »
I hear this clicking/clatter type noise almost like the splines on a gear type of noise coming from the front wheel of my 2015 Super 8 49cc scoot.  :-\

The disc squeaks slightly, too. Not sure how to fix that.

When I pull on the front brake lever while riding it, it doesn't impact the noise so don't THINK its the brakes. It almost sounds like it's coming from around the top of the tire when I spin it on the stand but there's nothing up there it could be hitting.

There is a bit a oil residue around the center of the wheel where the bolt goes thru so was wondering if there's a bearing in the wheel that may be going? Are there replaceable seals in there?  ???


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Super 8 / Click/Clatter Noise From Front Wheel
« on: March 25, 2017, 10:15:17 PM »
I hear this clicking/clatter type noise almost like the splines on a gear type of noise coming from the front wheel of my 2015 Super 8 49cc scoot.  :-\

The disc squeaks slightly, too. Not sure how to fix that.

When I pull on the front brake lever while riding it, it doesn't impact the noise so don't THINK its the brakes. It almost sounds like it's coming from around the top of the tire when I spin it on the stand but there's nothing up there it could be hitting.

There is a bit a oil residue around the center of the wheel where the bolt goes thru so was wondering if there's a bearing in the wheel that may be going? Are there replaceable seals in there?  ???

Is there anything special about removing the front wheel?

Any ideas or anybody ever had that problem? Thanks.

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General Discussion / 2015 Super 8R NO POWER UPHILL
« on: March 18, 2017, 12:01:17 PM »
So I just got this scooter from someone with no history. From a friend of a friend. Just over 3500 miles on it. Found an online manual to try and learn what I can. See that it requires 92+ octane gas and not sure if previous rider used that so drained tank and put 93 in and a couple of ounces of Berrymans Chemtool in case of gum. When I ride it going up a semi steep hill, it slows down to like 5 mph especially when its cold outside. No experience with a scooter so not sure if a 49cc scooter does that with a 190 pound person on it or if there is something I need to troubleshoot.

It starts immediately. The idle is sorta smooth although it's sorta on the high side when I start it. Not sure if that's the choke, if it has one. On flat ground it actually accelerates pretty responsively and cruises smooth even though I've not taken it out on open road yet. Just rode in neighborhood. Not sure about top speed because the Speedo doesn't work. Ordered a sensor for down by the wheel. It's the electronic Speedo they switched to on the 2015 models. The 0 shows up and odometer but neither works when riding it. This thing HATES cold weather too! Was fairly cold this morning and I rode it after changing the spark plug and had to push it up short hill. Wouldn't pull me up it even after trying to get a running start at it a couple of times in my cul-de-sac.

Gonna take it to the local Kymco shop that is the only one I can find and hope they can check it over. Talked to the Kymco rep in Spartanburg, SC this afternoon and he said they come out of the crate restricted and that derestricting it would help. Whatever that means. Anyone have any suggestions/recommendations on what may be going on?  Thanks guys.  ;)

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Super 8 / NO POWER UPHILL - 2015 Super 8R Road Scooter
« on: March 17, 2017, 12:05:52 PM »
So I just got this scooter from someone with no history. Just over 3500 miles on it. Found an online manual to try and learn what I can. See that it requires 92+ octane gas and not sure if previous rider used that so drained tank and put 93 in and some Chemtool in case of gum. When I ride it going up a semi  steephill, it slows down to like 5 mph. No experience with a scooter so not sure if a 50cc scooter does that with a 190 pound person on it or if there is something I need to troubleshoot. No Kymco dealer in Asheville, NC. Any comments/suggestions? Thanks guys!

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Super 8 / 2015 Super 8R Electronic Speedo Won't Work
« on: March 17, 2017, 01:11:17 AM »
Hey guys. Just got a 2015 Super 8R 4 cycle street scooter. Trying to figure out why the electronic Speedo will not register speed. I get the 0 when sitting still and it shows the miles on the odometer. Rode it for more than a mile and odometer doesn't change and speed stays at 0. Any ideas? Bad Speedo or sensor on wheel? Thanks for recommendations/suggestions.

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