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General Discussion / Good to see a healthy farm!
« on: Today at 04:38:32 PM »
while these folks need a little help with their curb-appeal.....
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while these folks need a little help with their curb-appeal.....
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: going thru town....5:43AM
« on: Today at 04:11:44 PM »So dawn breaking before 6am currently?
Dawn 5:44AM, sunrise 6:15.
I make darn sure I'm out there for the sunrises!
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General Discussion / one thing you don't want to do when you get there....
« on: Today at 03:10:35 PM »
Lock your keys in the top case or under the seat!
I leave the keys in the Liberty's top case. The seat is never fully closed - so that's no worry.....but that top case! You don't need the key to lock it!
The LIKE's top case requires the key to close~! ...so I'm safe there. I'm rarely messing under the seat - but it would snap closed on my keys if I wasn't careful.
I do have a seat/ignition key hidden on the LIKE after I scared myself one winter's day, miles form home!
Stig
I leave the keys in the Liberty's top case. The seat is never fully closed - so that's no worry.....but that top case! You don't need the key to lock it!
The LIKE's top case requires the key to close~! ...so I'm safe there. I'm rarely messing under the seat - but it would snap closed on my keys if I wasn't careful.
I do have a seat/ignition key hidden on the LIKE after I scared myself one winter's day, miles form home!
Stig
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Roadcraft / I'm so easily thrilled~!
« on: Today at 12:48:53 PM »
Riding home today on my 155cc moped I was passed twice by manly looking guys, on big motorcycles, and by dang they both gave me the two finger down greeting!
I giggled like a little girl in my helmet, both times~!
...I'm pitiful.....
not Stig
I giggled like a little girl in my helmet, both times~!
...I'm pitiful.....
not Stig
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Technical | How To / Mirrors & mods to my LIKE
« on: May 19, 2024, 05:33:39 PM »
I found the mirror stems on my stock LIKE200i to be far too short.
I could see nothing of value in them!
1st order of business was to source some long-stem mirrors from an Italian on ebay.
Finding adapters was a bit of a puzzle....
Nothing for it - they are goofy looking!
But, man do they work - giving me a great look behind!
FYI - stock Vespa/Piaggio mirror and the shorter LIKE mirror.
Next up on the LIKE - if I ever wanted to ride beyond 20 mins - was rebuilding that stock seat!
Pretty enough....but with a horrible ridge in the center of the seat-pan. (under the gloves)
The 3-day rebuild.....from a distance , not too bad.
But comfy as heck!
I added inches of correct density seating foam (internet) and re-covered it all with SailRite 4-way stretch vinyl
I now sit directly over that rige.....and cannot feel it. A lot of trial sitting to get this.
(Bestem 929 case added for its active LEDs - my every ride starts in the dark!)
Were you required to modify anything on your Kymco - for comfort or safety?
Stig
I could see nothing of value in them!
1st order of business was to source some long-stem mirrors from an Italian on ebay.
Finding adapters was a bit of a puzzle....
Nothing for it - they are goofy looking!
But, man do they work - giving me a great look behind!
FYI - stock Vespa/Piaggio mirror and the shorter LIKE mirror.
Next up on the LIKE - if I ever wanted to ride beyond 20 mins - was rebuilding that stock seat!
Pretty enough....but with a horrible ridge in the center of the seat-pan. (under the gloves)
The 3-day rebuild.....from a distance , not too bad.
But comfy as heck!
I added inches of correct density seating foam (internet) and re-covered it all with SailRite 4-way stretch vinyl
I now sit directly over that rige.....and cannot feel it. A lot of trial sitting to get this.
(Bestem 929 case added for its active LEDs - my every ride starts in the dark!)
Were you required to modify anything on your Kymco - for comfort or safety?
Stig
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / NSR: Chipmunk
« on: May 19, 2024, 02:03:37 AM »
For years I've caught only briefe and distant glimpses of these rascals in the back yard.
Daughter put some raw peanuts on the patio table today and this guy repeatedly returned to fill his cheeks with them. "Good luck!" storing them where the 5 squirrels we have living back there won't steal them. 3 black, one with a white tipped tail, and 2 grey's. Couple rabbits, and an opossum visits at night.
Stig
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: License plate ;-)
« on: May 17, 2024, 04:42:21 PM »Sweet wheels.
There was a red one parked right behind this white one.
But nothing clever about his plate.
White ones at dusk, with all the running lights on look like a small parade!
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General Discussion / Re: DTX 360 New Front Boot
« on: May 17, 2024, 03:55:38 PM »
I believe this is one of your countrymen - on a set of Anlas. (found on advrider)
There is a 2nd video of this incident - but, since it is a helmet cam - it has a bit of language. Understandably.
You look all set for getting rowdy in the dirt with your Kymco. (?)
Envious of your mobile tyre fitter!
Good photos!
Stig
There is a 2nd video of this incident - but, since it is a helmet cam - it has a bit of language. Understandably.
You look all set for getting rowdy in the dirt with your Kymco. (?)
Envious of your mobile tyre fitter!
Good photos!
Stig
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General Discussion / Honda PCX 0n Lombard St - ever been there!?
« on: May 16, 2024, 06:24:10 PM »
Screen-shot from instagram of a white Honda PCX descending the famous Lombard street in San Francisco.
A crazy street in 'Frisco. Super steep - posted @ 5MPH, One-way only - down. It is said that on some days this street will see over 15,000 cars traversing it. (tourists)
I walked up it once in 1967. (just once - bucket list) And braked down it in my '71 Beetle once in 1973.
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Some of the residents actually have parking spaces and a garage or two.
Stig
* at the very bottom of the street, in the 1st photo, is a 1970's VW Bus. I suspect that there are tour companies which feature a guided ride in a Hippie bus through the sites in the city.
I was correct....
https://sanfranciscolovetours.com/
A crazy street in 'Frisco. Super steep - posted @ 5MPH, One-way only - down. It is said that on some days this street will see over 15,000 cars traversing it. (tourists)
I walked up it once in 1967. (just once - bucket list) And braked down it in my '71 Beetle once in 1973.
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Some of the residents actually have parking spaces and a garage or two.
Stig
* at the very bottom of the street, in the 1st photo, is a 1970's VW Bus. I suspect that there are tour companies which feature a guided ride in a Hippie bus through the sites in the city.
I was correct....
https://sanfranciscolovetours.com/
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Xciting 500 / Re: Having trouble accelerating from a full stop.
« on: May 15, 2024, 11:20:12 AM »
Miles on your scooter?
Miles since last CVT servicing?
Stig
Miles since last CVT servicing?
Stig
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Technical | How To / Re: Kymco AK550 - CVT and
« on: May 15, 2024, 11:17:32 AM »
Many scooters are not at their best when leaving a stop, or approaching one. Some better than others, (and riders techniques can really affect how their scooter launches.)
Probably nothing wrong with your scooter...but other owners will respond here.
Stig
Probably nothing wrong with your scooter...but other owners will respond here.
Stig
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LIKE 200i / Re: LIKE200i rear wheel removal, REVISED
« on: May 15, 2024, 09:14:10 AM »
From Kymco tech support...
"Yeah, no more special tricks beyond what you have tried other than combining the methods along with rubber mallet tapping here and there. What will get it done is persistence, just keep trying and it will come loose. If possible you can lean the machine over to help the lubricant get in there, pay attention to the position of the rear fork and work it from multiple angles as it can get bound up."
Persistence.....sometimes the hardest tool to find...
Good luck,
Stig
"Yeah, no more special tricks beyond what you have tried other than combining the methods along with rubber mallet tapping here and there. What will get it done is persistence, just keep trying and it will come loose. If possible you can lean the machine over to help the lubricant get in there, pay attention to the position of the rear fork and work it from multiple angles as it can get bound up."
Persistence.....sometimes the hardest tool to find...
Good luck,
Stig
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LIKE 200i / Re: LIKE200i rear wheel removal, REVISED
« on: May 14, 2024, 07:53:36 PM »
Sean, I've started a service ticket with the folks who wrote the KymcoUSA service manual - explaining your situation, incl what you've tried.
If they offer any tips I'll let you know.
Stig
If they offer any tips I'll let you know.
Stig
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General Discussion / Re: Kymco 200i Petrol Pump failing
« on: May 14, 2024, 07:39:08 PM »
Checked with a couple techs - incl. the folks who wrote the KYMCO service manual.
Agreed on one possibility, "quickest way to kill a fuel pump is to run it dry"
Stig
Agreed on one possibility, "quickest way to kill a fuel pump is to run it dry"
Stig