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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Super 8 150 => Topic started by: ginger cat on July 15, 2013, 12:36:15 PM
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Hi , im sort of considering to add something on my super 8 to make it look more interesting. So im looking for advices what i can do , anything except mechanical changes / stickers / anything similar to that. Might be some extra stuff.
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a gallery with kymco super 8 you have never seen before ...
http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?142001-Kymco-Super-8-Picture-Gallery/page8 (http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?142001-Kymco-Super-8-Picture-Gallery/page8)
keep goin' on next pages there are a lot of photos modified in philippines
4more https://www.facebook.com/groups/148501181874820/?fref=ts (https://www.facebook.com/groups/148501181874820/?fref=ts)
join this group there are a lot of photos there too ;)
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What color is your s8?.... start removing existing stickers, it will look different...
Just some ideas...
http://jad-decals.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=9036642&pagesize=60&page=1 (http://jad-decals.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=9036642&pagesize=60&page=1)
(http://www.adpost.com/classifieds/upload/ph/vehicles/ph_vehicles.94943.1.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4807282962_f57d83a9cb_m.jpg)
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(http://jad-decals.webs.com/photos/Motorcycle-replica-pr/2-1.jpg)
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Do you think its possible to put different dashboard , like digital one with rpm and all that stuff or due to poor wiring it might get complicated.
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the dashboard is extremely simple on the Kymco... all the wires in the dash are to the light bulbs, the speedometer is connected directly to cable from your front tire, and your gas gauge... the clock hardly draws power. There is very little power available on a 150cc engine so finding an electronic dash that is energy sparing while converting the mechanical cable system to digital and to read your gas gauge will not be a cheap conversion... it would likely cost more than your bike as there wouldn't be any mass production to off set the costs.
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Koso digital gauge on Super 8....
(http://mob962.photobucket.com/albums/ae103/junshop22/KOSO%20DIGITAL%20FOR%20SUPER%208%20KYMCO/SDC10247.jpg)
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Vivo , do you know its model name ?
I cant read PH...
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Been trying to find a price on that one too... I know they exist, I have read about them but good job on finding an actual pic!!!
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=146352195396448 (https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=146352195396448)
This video shows it working. It has a rev meter as well. Rather nice looking one. Curious what new wiring is needed to get it to read the rev meter, it might need to connect to the Light Control Assay unit for that.
Koso makes that speedo... its apparently a Canadian company. The Koso North American catalog does not contain the Super 8 speedometer kit. I would guess the price is around $300, judging from some of the other kits available and there is still the new wiring for the tachometer. Still, a really impressive find Vivo!
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Koso is Taiwanese... that speedo is really for the Yamaha Mio... the Super 8's panel was a bit converted to accommodate the speedo...
here's a link... http://www.koso.com.tw/products-detail.php?id=351&lang=en (http://www.koso.com.tw/products-detail.php?id=351&lang=en)
This is the Yamaha Mio...
(http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae103/junshop22/koso%20speedometer/_8131256.jpg)
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Yeap , Koso uk dealer told me that its OEM so they dont ship them to Europe...
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Hey guys, just picked up a new super 8. I enjoy this little scoot very much. The one issue I have is the seat comfort. I think I have the skills to re-pad and reupholstered but if you guys know any resources for me that would be a great help. So would design ideas.
Also, the starter hand control box that the right rear view mirror attaches to is loose. It looks like the screw to tighten it back down is behind the fairing. Is there a trick to getting the fairing off so I don't break an attachment tab. I figure this will also give me a reason to start rattle-canning the scoot. ;)
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Btw about the seat , is there any seat cover which prevents it from getting covered in ice during winter times? Last year it was a pain.
And i have removed all the stickers , actually looks more fancy.
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KosoNorthamerica is out of Canada and they don't have the Mio gauge :(
Still curious how to convert the rev and temp gauge even if you could get it.
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KosoNorthamerica is out of Canada and they don't have the Mio gauge :(
Still curious how to convert the rev and temp gauge even if you could get it.
The kit comes with senders and sensors and once installed, you calibrate the speedometer by measuring the tire diameter and entering the figure to the unit... the only major conversion is the instrumentation panel... This Mio speedo can also be fitted on other bikes with the triangular type panel..
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i just purchased a super 8 150 and was wondering if i put a LED strips on it if it would void the warranty. i am talking about the $60 stick on led strips that you can get at like auto zone or advance auto parts.
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It could void the warranty since it won't just plug in. You also have a very small engine with a CDI that dims the lights just to safely start the engine. If you start adding lights, it could cause fuses to blow. If your lights cause a fire, it definitely won't be covered under warranty. Basically, just know that if you change any wires, Kymco won't be responsible for that part anymore... and might not be responsible for parts affected by that part. I blew a fuse on mine while adding the top case and it blew out the computer on my alarm, then blew a fuse... I was lucky it wasn't the CDI. Since you have such limited power available, I wouldn't add lights unless you are saving power somewhere else (such as an LED change out).
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I added ten 10-light led strips to my 125cc last year. Connected to the battery with a switch in front of the seat. I just turn them on at night. Didn't have to disconnect any "factory" parts to add them. Just run a bunch of wire. No problems stressing the electrical system. I also changed out the rear tail light for a 25 led star and all my turn signals are led now. Much brighter. The led strips make the scoot look much bigger at night. They shine on the ground and light the wheels and chrome on the scoot.
Go for it.
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I also just purchased a Super 8 150. It is brand new and a 2011, yellow and blue. It replaces a 2006 Yamaha Vino 125, which I bought new in 2008, and put 9000+ miles on ( I ride all year round-coldest was 10 degrees). I love the power and handling of the 8, but the gear noise is very loud. Replaced the gear oil with 6 ounces of Quick Silver sae 90 outboard drive lube and that didn't help ( 50 kilometers on odometer). The odometer in kilometers is also an annoyance. How do you remove the SUPER 8 decals?
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The kit comes with senders and sensors and once installed, you calibrate the speedometer by measuring the tire diameter and entering the figure to the unit... the only major conversion is the instrumentation panel... This Mio speedo can also be fitted on other bikes with the triangular type panel..
Seriously considering doing this for my winter project (I did LED last year)... I found a vendor who can sell and ship to the USA that Mio digital speedometer. It's about $90, and with shipping is about $150. I know I need to cut the plastic to fit... while I am not scared of making mistakes, what tools would give the best cut/edge? Are those senders and receivers difficult to install? Installing sensors for the temp and revs is completely new and I am trying to gauge if this speedo is worth the trouble.
Tips, suggestions or ANY insight into this would be very much appreciated.
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How do you remove the SUPER 8 decals?
On our 2009s it was a matter of warming gently with a hair dryer, getting a fingernail under one corner and *gently* peeling. It took some patience, but they each came off in one piece. As I recall, there wasn't much adhesive residue and a bit of "Goo-Gone" took care of that.