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hello its your good 'bud MrKymco  

I am replacing my pads and can't seem to get them off. i have looked in the owners and service manual and see no instructions? Maybe my manual is a bit out of date? But anyway I cannot get 'em out!

Been following youtube vids where you squeeze the thing one way real hard and the pads pop out. But it's not an A125. I tried this a lot and while it did look as if the pad came close to coming off the hinge, close is not good enough. And even so the other side seemd as secure as ever as if the pads were not even close to popping out. Then a neighbor decided to come along and squeeze the brake lever and the pads came even closer together and would not budge. I got 'em separated and tried the squeeze thing again, but no go.

Ok, so I also saw on youtube a guy with a China scoot and he had to use an allan wrench to remove two screws to get his pads out. I looked closely at the outer part of the calipar / pad holder housing thing and it seems to have these two "screws."  Do I need to removed these (if thats what they are?) to get the pads out?  Also, since the dude came along and squeezed the brake lever the calipar pistons appear fully extended. Is this going to be a problem with removal / replacement of pads?

Any and all help / instructions is appreciated.

Thanks!

MrKymco

Ah yes, the fun we can have!  

Hi guys and girls. I have a thread in the Agility 125 forum but thought I would bring the issue here after further investigation.

My Agility 125 with only 2300 miles on the clock is leaking oil like crazy, but only while riding / accelerating.  It is coming from the left side near the transmission case. In fact it looks as though it might start above the case (or on top) and run down. Tomorrow I am going to see if I can locate the exact location of the leak, but would like some direction as to what I am looking for, and where?

I have read of "overflow tubes," "crankcase ventilation,"  "compromised seals," etc. It's just so strange! History of the scoot service wise is first service at 600 miles, oil change with 600-650ml at 1300 miles, oil change with 600-650ml at 2100 miles. That's it! I specify the amount of oil to demonstrate I have not overfilled the scoot as to build too much oil pressure, and I always get every last drop of oil out of the scoot before putting new in, and of course check the level when done. Perfect!

It does NOT leak overnight. It does not leak when the scoot is not running. But today it leaked for the first time when just idling. At least so far as I know. Not a little oil, but quite a lot. At least it looks like a lot on the ground. But It must not be very much in reality because when I check the oil level it seems to not change very much.

So, if it is NOT a seal or gasket that is compromised, what else can it be? The oil is running DOWN the very back of the CVT cover. It doesn't run down the side of it, it doesn't hit the tire or wheel. It just drips / pours down the very back of the case. And the top of the case seems to be wet with it, as well as the bottom.

I am supposed to take it into the dealer for inspection next week, but if its something I can see and solve for myself, I will. I haven't an impact wrench or anything like that yet, so taking the CVT case / cover off is out of the question. But I have googled and read of tubes that need to be vented, bolts that may need to be tightened in some cases, and thought that could be the case here, too? At least that is what I am hoping for

Lastly, is Kymco good about warranty claims? I did have my first service at the dealer and have changed my oil twice since then (although only called for once) and that's about all there is to it. No other service was required except a valve inspection and I did that, too. Didn't touch a thing because they are within spec. And that couldn't cause a leak, anyway!  So I hope I am good to go with a warranty claim. I have been nothing but good to my scooter and need it for daily transport. So I need this resolved in my favor.

Thanks for any help and guidance


EDIT: It is NOT gear oil....

(i posted this at another forum, thought I should bring it here)  

Hey guys

My scoot is running fine, running great. Idle is good, performance good. Never stalls, dies, or quits. So this "sound" it's making, which is sort of a "gurgle thump thump," I figure is an exhaust leak, and a neighbor friend says the same.

Kymco Agility 125, much like any other gy6 125 with all the CARB stuff on it. My question is where should I check FIRST, and what is the most likely culprit? I have deduced the sound is not coming from the engine itself, but in and around the exhaust area, right side of the bike. No smoking or burning of oil, or performance issues whatsoever. So, I am going to take out my pet carrier and see whats up.

However while I know to check the header pipe at the manifold (forgive me if i get things wrong i am a newb) for a blown gasket, what if that is ok? Then where do I check, or what should I check FIRST instead?

Advice from anyone is fine. Doesn't have to be a Kymco or Agility owner as I figure this is fairly straightforward stuff. Also I assume before I loosen the header bolts or w/e to loosen the muffler mount bolts first, correct? That way the pipe will drop down easier. And maybe use a prop up thing for the muffler so it doesn't fall?

What else, guys? And thanks!  

Boy, when it rains it pours. I wonder what scoot might be reduced in price next?

Agility 50 - MSRP $1399

Agility 125 - MSRP $1799

Kymco's lowest priced scoots all other things being equal, these scooters often sold at a discount, anyway. But not too deep outside of winter. Now it would seem as a normal order of business you can walk into a Kymco dealer and walk out with a quality 125cc  scoot  for around $2000OTD without any sort of haggle or hassle.

I know from experience these are tough small scooters. At least the 125's. I am sure others can vouch for the 50cc.  I think for $1800 the A125 does a lot of things well.

Also, maybe old news, but the People S200 is no longer  listed at the KYMCO site. Maybe it is discontinued....or maybe the page will reappear with a new MSRP?!  

Hi Guys

Well I have a bunch of questions about DIY maintenance and real life service intervals, but I am going to save those for a separate thread in the GD forum.

This ONE question is quick and easy, and my dealer is closed until next week so I thought I would ask here, as I have indeed googled all over and checked the manual and have come up with nothing.

What is the size gas cap I need for my Agility? I am pretty sure I could order one from the Kymco site if need be, but would like one by tomorrow and would like to not pay upwards of $30 for a gas cap. So if you can tell me the size or link me to a suitable, low cost replacement that would be great.

Also, a "one size fits all" would be ok if there is such a thing. I am hoping to be able to run down to a local hardware or auto parts store tomorrow and snatch one up for around or under $10, but want to make sure I get one that fits well. Doesn't have to be perfect, but I am tired of smelling gas coming from my scooters rear end.

Thanks!

 

Hi fellow Kymco people

This is a thread mostly for countries and towns, cities and jurisdictions where scooters are a bit less common. Or as a matter of fact, A LOT less common!

If you live in Taiwan, Vietnam, or someplace like that, you are probably thinking "Well where do I start? Here, there, EVERYWHERE!"  And since this is an international board of sorts I bet many of you spot Kymco scooters on the road every time you walk out your front door.

In the U.S. however, that is far from the case. I can go weeks riding around town and not see a Kymco anything. But once in awhile...I do. So this thread is for us riders who see a Kymco once in awhile and think "hey, me too!"

Sort of based on the thread they have at ModernBuddy and Modern Vespa about Buddy and Vespa sightings, this is our very own Kymco sighting thread, and I hope it hasn't been done and I just didn't look hard enough. I did a forum and Google search and nothing popped up, so I hope it's fresh.

So, without further ado, just state the what, when, and where of the sighting, and keep on the lookout. You never know when you might be out riding and see one and think "there goes a Kymco!"

Ok, I will start it off:


Friday Feb. 4, around 8:00pm on W. Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, Ca across the street from the Norton Simon Museum. Spotted a very nice white Kymco Grand Vista leaving the parking lot of an office building. Male rider, nice night to be out for one. Heck, maybe it was YOU?  

Ok, now you go  =]

I noticed no forum for the Like 200i exist here, and just wanted to touch base with some owners or people with experience with this scoot. There is a Like 50cc forum, but i believe that scooter was released first in the U.S., so that makes sense. But no traffic in that forum, either.

So what's up with the Like 200i? I have read a couple of conflicting reviews on it (one generally good, one generally not so good) but it doesn't seem to be a very popular scooter. I saw it at my dealership and instantly liked its looks, styling, and design. It's fuel injected, nicely equipped, and is a good sized scooter, to boot. So why not even enough owners or interest to sustain it's own forum on the Kymco board?

I am pretty sure I want a "classic style" scooter like this within the next couple of years, and the Like 200i is in the running in my mind. But if its undesirable for some reason I sure would "Like" (you see what I did there lol) to know why?

So, why no love for the Like 200i or otherwise?  Is it just a matter of Kymco offering too many scooters so this one has gotten overlooked? I have read in some quarters that Kymco offer too many scooter choices, so sometimes buyers just get confused and overlook some models all together. But of the other "full size" classic style scooters from Taiwan I would consider (the SYM Fiddle II and Lance Cali Classic 125's, respectively) the Like 200i has them beat in my mind and otherwise, even at it's more expensive price. Fuel injected, bigger engine, nicely packaged.

So, who has one and what do you think? Or at least who has piloted one? Impressions when compared with others in its class?

Thanks  

Hi all and Happy New Year

I make this thread because I trust my dealer implicitly, but he has little time to assure me or explain things to me in detail, so i come to this great forum where fellow Agility 125 owners can chime in with opinions and experiences of their own. Plus I don't want to have to rely on the dealer for every little question I have, or every little thing I want to understand. I plan on getting to know my scoot, and doing basic maintenance on it myself.  And  I need to rely on myself and fellow Agility owners to set me straight, and help get me by.

So, welcome to my Kymco Agility 125 oil consumption thread  

My scoot has just over 1000 miles on it now (1700km), and went in for its first service at the 640 mile mark. So around 370 miles ago. The oil was changed, 10W40 "motorcycle oil" was used. Which I believe is synthetic, since its motorcycle oil. The oil dipstick has six "X" marks on it. When I got the scoot back from service it measured up to five X's with the dipstick fully screwed in. Now, 370 miles later, it measures up to almost, but not quite, three X's. The stick is over 1/3 covered with oil, but not quite half covered. I called my dealer and he said so long as oil is anywhere on the stick, it doesn't matter how much, it's just fine. I asked if i should add some and he said "no its ok."

Trouble is in the first 640 miles of riding before the first service, the scoot used no oil at all. The stick was always fully covered in oil. But now it seems to have lost some? I spot no leaks, no crimped hoses, never smell oil burning, the scooter seems punchier then ever and displays good power, and its performance is spot on, 100%.

I do ride aggressively however, and go WOT occasionally, but never hold it there long. I ride hills sometimes, but  I usually stay at around or under 50mph, and my commutes consist of a few miles this way or that way, and several miles this way or that. However i do extend my rides sometimes, and have had my scoot running fairly hard for almost an hour at times, and a good many miles.

So is this just normal oil consumption considering those details, or might something be amiss? At 1000 miles I would think the engine is not quite all the way broke in yet, but it sure does feel good to me. I just wonder why it used no oil in 640 miles, and now has used a noticeable amount in the last 370?

Anyway, thanks for any advice or tips, and I will use this thread to update any changes on the dipstick in the days to come, as I plan on checking the oil every other day or so.