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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on September 14, 2013, 07:12:28 PM
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Curious about how long scooters last.
Please drop a quick note here.
How many miles , what year and what kind of a Kymco, please.
If you have the time : any major issues?
If you have another kind of scoot as well, same/same on those?
Thanks, Stig
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agilty50 2007 40.000 km miles plus. I now have a new motor in it so its now a wildfire kymco scoot LOL................Or kymco wildfire.
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Red Like 200i July 2012 got it new. 1657 miles except for the tire and rim out of round nothing. Met a guy on a People 300 that had 18000, said he just did maintanence and tires.
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2012 Ivory Kymco 200i Like. Just reached 5,206.7 miles. Purchased July 28, 2012. One of the air cleaner mounting bolts vibrated loose. Easy enough to replace. Used Loctite blue to keep the bolt from vibrating loose. Clock/Date doesn't always work properly. Date will advance several days and at times show 0 as the month. When this happens I cannot change the month setting just the day. Clock at times will show the hour of 12: as 00:. This can go on for the entire month or days before correcting itself. Other than that the Like works fine.
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over 17,000 on Agility 125, '09
no issues at all, routine maintenance which is simple, easy, and even cheap if you DIY or have a guy around who knows scooters. order some parts and tune it up, replace belt, check valves....i did my own brakes for the first time with the help of this fine forum
thanks Vivo, and everyone who helped me ;D
its been a good scooter. i have replaced small things along the way like the fuse and the headlight bulb and one turn signal bulb. it has its second battery in, and the air filter is new. i changed the cdi, too. just because i could and thought it preventive maintenance. i will bleed the brakes or have it done next time the brakes need work
its not really seen a shop much. for tires and a front rotor. its been a low maintenance scooter, really. still runs well with the 17,XXX miles on it. near 18,000, now
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2013 Like 200i with 198 miles on it. So far running nice and smooth. Had a small issue with it backfiring a few times but that seems to have stopped. 40mph and its smooth as silk and nice and quiet.
Ride safe, mscmkr
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2013 Like 200i with 198 miles on it. So far running nice and smooth. Had a small issue with it backfiring a few times but that seems to have stopped. 40mph and its smooth as silk and nice and quiet.
Ride safe, mscmkr
Backfiring!?
That is the first time I've heard that mentioned with a Kymco scoot!
The only time I had that happen with an otherwise healthy engne was going down a mountain pass in the Rockies in a VW Beetle- foot off the gas - the altitude changed the timing.. Hm.
Water in the gas?
Glad it cleared itself.
Oh yes, 2900 miles on my 2012 LIKE 200i - if there was ever a problem with it I've forgotten!
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2009 Super 8 150 - bought new late in 2010
12,800 miles
The following problems occurred in the first 2 years and were fixed under warrantee:
A couple of minor trim pieces fell off
Slight leak from final drive
chaffed electrical wire near battery
More recently the fuel gauge failed
I have done all my own servicing including:
Oil Changes
Valve adjustments every 2500 MI
replaced Belt, rollers & sliders at around 7,000 miles
Rear tire replaced at 8500 miles, still have original front.
Oh yeah, low sided it at around 40MPH. Picked it up and continued riding. Very little damage - it's a tough little scooter.
After 12800 miles it still runs as good as new and I have not babied it. I would not hesitate to buy another Kymco.
I also have a 2009 Aprilia Sport City 250 bought new in 2011
17,170 miles
My only problem has been a leaking fork seal
And the fact that it eats rear tires - I'm on my 5th rear tire
It requires less routine servicing than my Kymco but doing it is much more of a PITA.
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I have 3000 miles on my 2012 Like 200i LX and no issues other than the weird clock/calendar thing that Troutbum mentioned. I have done my own maintenance since the 1500 mi. service which saves money and is actually fun and easy. The scoot still runs smooth and reliable and looks great. I still get compliments on it even from Harley owners. I have recommended Kymco to others who have asked me about it and scooters in general.
Len
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I have a 2011 Super 8 150cc with approx. 5,300 miles on her. She has never broken down or had any problems and she runs awesome. Some jerk knocked her over in the parking lot of a grocery but no major damage...just a few scratches and a broken brake lever.
--Jim
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155 miles....so far
2009 People S 125
State Farm wanted to know about how many miles I plan on putting down in a year, I guessed about 1000...I think I might do a little more than that! LoL
Hell, I've had it for a week and a half and have already put down 150!
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155 miles....so far
2009 People S 125
State Farm wanted to know about how many miles I plan on putting down in a year, I guessed about 1000...I think I might do a little more than that! LoL
Hell, I've had it for a week and a half and have already put down 150!
(I'm gonna digress here like heck. I really like these Peoples. Tell us/me more about your new scoot and its purchase (if i'm not being too nosey) Favorite things about the scoot - price paid - dislikes, etc. Pictures available?) Is this hijacking a thread?! -I'm probably not the only one who likes Peoples! It's a scooter - we all like/talk scoots here!
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2012 Kymco Agility 50 I have 900 Miles on her. I also Put on a 72cc BBK, Leo Vince Exhaust, Lighter Roller Weights. Im about to put on a 20mm Carb. But ive done the oil changes myself. Just put on a new belt last month. Only Problem i have it getting a new carb bowl gasket.
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(I'm gonna digress here like heck. I really like these Peoples. Tell us/me more about your new scoot and its purchase (if i'm not being too nosey) Favorite things about the scoot - price paid - dislikes, etc. Pictures available?) Is this hijacking a thread?! -I'm probably not the only one who likes Peoples! It's a scooter - we all like/talk scoots here!
Well, too make a somewhat long story short and to not derail this thread entirely, out of respect for the OP, here goes.
Basically, I've been wanting a bike for upwards of 10 years or more but time (AKA Family), tight budgets/bills haven't really afforded me the opportunity to get something of my own, I'm a pretty patient person though. =)
I spotted a local drawing online for a scooter at a downtown festival and put what I had (reasonably available) into the pot...AND WON!
It couldn't have worked out any better, I've been wanting a bike and didn't really have the money for one at the moment and I had been flipping through magazines and online articles about scooters for the past several months just dreaming of maybe purchasing a cheaper alternative to a 'motorcycle' just to be able to enjoy RIDING PERIOD!!
I was to the point that I didn't care what it was! As long as I could propel foward on two wheels by a motor.
So, favorite things about the scooter = It's a SIMPLE machine and it's brand new (well 2009 with 5 miles on it originally). I think that it's the perfect starter bike for me. New, so no initial problems (knocks on wood). Nothing to really learn, just twist and GO! It's perfect for the town I live in, I can pretty much get to anywhere I want to go within 30 miles without even thinking of jumping on an interstate, not that I would. Plenty fast for where I ride, in some neighborhoods maybe a little to throttle happy at times, gotta watch myself.
Price I paid? Well, truthfully around 200 bucks in raffle tickets at 5 bucks a pop. Yeah I really wanted it, as I was for certain the wife wasn't going to agree that we had in the budget for a new 'toy' anytime soon. Paid $33 in taxes for the 'prize'. State Farm full coverage $24 a month. Haven't had the chance to get downtown yet to get it tagged, hopefully soon if work will leave me alone long enough. Not bad eh?
Dislikes? None really so far. Let's see....dust? I like keeping her cleaned down, maybe a little too much, lol. Storage may be another small nitpick but I've never had anything against throwing on a backpack, and my biggest load so far underneath the seat was a half gallon jug of milk, loaf of bread and a 20oz soda with a little room left to spare. Was surprised that a bottle of wine would fit in there! One last thing, when I'm sitting outside having a cup of coffee and staring at the bike I just can't help but think up ideas of what to do to her next! I think dammit....it's TOO SIMPLE, lol. I like to tinker and modify things but not to the point of ridiculousness. So far I have in mind to activate the front panel blinkers and ditch the signal stems, add a taller screen and tint it a little, and this would be a big one but I'd like to powdercoat the wheels black. Mostly little cosmetic mods here and there. Always wish for more speed but really it's plenty for what I want/need it for, pinned the throttle back the other day on a long flat and got it to 56mph per my GPS app on my phone. Not bad.
So that's about it in a nutshell I reckon. I love the bike and ride it to work everyday and run all my wife and in-laws errands now with a smile on my face rather than being smug in the old car, lol.
Will try and post a pic, hope it works.
This is the picture that they took at the festival of the boys and myself seconds after we won. Good times. (And that's the face I make when trying to chew lunch, handle kids and be excited all at once.)
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2011 DT 300 i ....7,187.2
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2012 GTI 300 bought in April
1550 miles so far
Just routine oil and filter changes and installed 14g Dr Pulley sliders
Will be getting better tires (Michelin city grips) when I put it back on the road in the spring.
No problems, about 65MPG and runs great.
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2009 Grand Vista bought new in June, 2011 with a whopping 1 mile on the odometer. Now have a little over 8100 miles with no major issues. I've changed engine and gear oil, adjusted the aim of the headlight, had the dealer check the valves and had new tires put on this year. I've added a top case, a Wolo Bad Boy horn and lots of LED lights.
I was in an accident where the scooter and I slid down the street. All the scoot needed was a new mirror and a few body panels.
This is a great scoot. I get 60 mpg and up, it maneuvers great in town, has enough speed for the highway and enough storage for my normal amount of stuff. But, if I had the extra $$ and garage space I'd add a bigger scoot for riding with my motorcycle buddies.
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2011 300i downtown took delivery 26 june 2011 ,. now have 39,340 km. and enjoyed every km. rode the scooter in ontario , alberta, british columbia,. new york, vermont new hampshire and mass.
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2009 Xciting 250Ri..bought "new" in April 2012 with 3 miles on it. I now have 2880 problem- free miles. I often ride with my wife 2-up on it and have had no problems with this either. The only issue of any note is that the small storage box in the front panel will no longer lock as the lock broke....but I never use it...it could maybe hold my wallet and not much more.
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2013 Like 200i bought in March. 3400 miles. No problems! I've checked the valve clearance once, and just change fluids. Great scoot!
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Oh, I bought new with 1 mile on the odometer.
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2012 Downtown
Purchased: May 2012
Mileage: 16734 Fun/Work Miles
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2013 Xciting 500 acquired in May. Just over 4k miles so far.
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7,700 miles
2009 Agility 125
Bought new spring 2011
About 10 self performed oil changes
about 4 self performed diff oil changes
Recently adjusted rear brake since lever was now coming too close to grip
Original CST rear tire about to be replaced most likely by a City Grip
Still fires up instantly, idles fine and runs like new on factory valve settings
Dealer created electrical problem replacing a faulty speedo under warranty that caused fuses to blow constantly. This also caused brake light failure rendered electric start inoperable. Now know how to efficiently kick it
Got water in fuel system due to over aggressive washing and had to let idle for a couple hours to clear out
No other issues other than minor crash damage due to being rear ended by a truck
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With care, the sky's the limit..
I have a friend who owns a dealership in Freeport, IL and he had a couple who traded in their his and her's Honda Helix's for new scooters a few years ago.. Both bikes had been in all 48 states, as well as many Canadian provinces. Both bikes had over 100K miles, and both were sold as used shortly thereafter, and are still running strong. Amazing what steady oil changes can do..
My 2005 People 50 has 4500 or so miles. Looking forward to adding to that amount. :)
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Well, too make a somewhat long story short and to not derail this thread entirely, out of respect for the OP, here goes.
Will try and post a pic, hope it works.
This is the picture that they took at the festival of the boys and myself seconds after we won. Good times. (And that's the face I make when trying to chew lunch, handle kids and be excited all at once.)
Well, good on you!
You won your scoot in a raffle! That is too cool!
That's a nice scooter- love those big wheeled scoots.
Ride safe, and send more pix when you get out on the road.
Stig
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Then there's that pair of SYM HD125's which have rolled up 60,000 miles with no major issues!
Amazing!
Stig
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..2006 Super 9 lc...
..35,300 kms...nearly 22,000 miles...
..I love nina..
:-*
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2007 Kymco Bet & Win 125. 9,000 miles. I recently took it to a shop and the mechanic said he has never seen a Kymco scooter with more than 6,000 mies on it. He was trying to tell me that it was on it's last leg.
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The only way to qualify this is to say I bought mine ('05 ZX-50) w/ 23,000km in 2008. It has gone thru four different incarnations. The dealer installed a primary gear set/Malossi variator/Contra spring/19mm delorto carb, when the bike was brand new.
I installed a malossi sport cylinder, Technigas RS II pipe, delorto 28mm carb and de restricted CDI. That lasted 3 years, and 20k miles of daily driving
Next life was a 50mm Jiang wayne cylinder, and engine case porting, w/ a 24mm OKO flat slide carb, and Jiangwayne expansion pipe. another 6k miles in a year.
As it is now... Everything has been changed to make it a mile speed bike, and it easily reached 82MPH without being fully tunned. I only have 32 miles on it since that build.
Point is the bike has gone thru hell, and looks/runs better than the day it was assembled in Taiwan. Still on the original engine cases, and rolling chassis.
I don't really believe this bike will ever be done. I have passed up several purchase offers because I will not sell it to anyone that does not realize what it is, and what it takes to keep it running. 20 years from now I hope my grand kid can show it off to his kids.
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2012 People GT 300i. Bought at 3,2xx miles on the ODO. Bought for $3,7xx before my trade in that I think was $1,700. I have had no serious troubles so far. It is now at 5,2xx miles and only minor things like screws falling out and being loose. The belt did make a loud noise two or three times but not since. I am averaging 64 mpg but have done 68.7 mpg before. Wish I got the 78 mpg that other guy gets in his Downtown.
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2012 People GT 300i. Bought at 3,2xx miles on the ODO. Bought for $3,7xx before my trade in that I think was $1,700. I have had no serious troubles so far. It is now at 5,2xx miles and only minor things like screws falling out and being loose. The belt did make a loud noise two or three times but not since. I am averaging 64 mpg but have done 68.7 mpg before. Wish I got the 78 mpg that other guy gets in his Downtown.
he may be using imperial gal. for his measure 1/5 larger than us gal. in km,s my best milage is 3.3 lt. per 100 km, no top case, and no high speed over 65 mph, Ave is 3.7 lt. per 100 km. all speeds,
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I just got one. A 2002 Super 9, water cooled. It has 7700 miles on it, and as near as I can tell, nothing has been changed. I was told the governor has been messed with, I have no idea what that means. Haven't had it long enough to know what MPG I can get.
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Nice write up Indy. Thanks!