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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: scorpion_uk24 on June 13, 2010, 09:29:38 AM
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I have just bought a Kymco Pulsar LX 125cc (2010 Model)
I live in the UK
has anyone got any feedback or tips on this model. I have researched and went for this particular manufacturer due to their history and knowledge. i recently passed my cbt on Sunday 06/06/2010.
I WILL post some pictures up by the end of the week!!!!!
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We don't have that in the US. But it seems like a pretty cool bike. What color did you get?
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This response from a post may help you out some. No one could find sprocket kits for the venox, and these guys showed up! Welcome to the forum!
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G Day aus250..
Glad to see a member from 'down under' riding/owning a Kymco Nox 250
Here is your answer:
What you have is a bike that is geared really to high in 5th gear. Its almost a 1:1 ratio, an 'overdrive'. A real issue for a new rider with steep hills or going into strong winds. This is about the only issue about this great bike.
What we at piwyr.co.cc recommend is a rear sprocket replacement. Many have done this mod and ALL AGREE it is the best mod you can do for the bike. We even set up a couple shipments from the USA resource to Spain where they have had the bike since 2002.
With out this mod your only choice to step down a gear to 4th to get back into a power band. The problem with this is it revs the engine really high (no issue with any damage as the Nox has a rev limiter) which hurts gas milage.
Get the rear sprocket upgrade and your Nox will feel like you have added cc's !! Forgot to paste!
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We don't have that in the US. But it seems like a pretty cool bike. What color did you get?
it only comes in a dark metallic blue in the U.K, But i've seen it in red and even black.
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This is my very 1st ever motorbike! I use to ride when i was young,immature (and unlicensed), but thought that i should take the legal route as a mature adult and want a big bike in the long run when my CBT has expired. this bike gets 100 mpg (possibly more ''with very sensible riding''). in doing research to find out about 'Kymco'. I've learned they used to build engines for Honda,BMW & some other manufacturers but in the last few year have decided to put their own name on their builds. I was going to get a Lexmoto XTR 125 (Kaisar) but when i check waaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy back to both manufacturers history Lexmoto have only been around for the past 3 or 4 years. Whereas Kymco have been building for 36 years,so have experience. When i looked at the spec of both vehicles there was no contest... and now that i have my 'Kymco Pulsar LX 125' i've definately without a doubt made the right choice. it goes like s**t off a shovel (this being only upto 40mph so far as i'm breaking the engine in and can only do 40mph maximum until i get upto a certain mileage). it looks very good for a commuter bike, and i don't get any weird looks or stares as i pass other motorist. yeah i know i've only had it for 5 days but so far my verdict is 10/10.
anyone else got a Kymco Pulsar (please post some pics 'regardless of what year,colour or condition it's in')... going to take a few pics now so that i can post them up for you all to see on Thursday.
see yall later
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ey guys i'v finally got round to taking some pictures of my bike. BUT i've lost my data cable for my N97. Gonna try and see if i can use the memory card in a card reader... at the same time i'm gonna have to order a new data cable. please bear with me....
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nothing but hassle with this pc (user Error - i'l malfunctioning...lol)
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Here we go,here we go,here we go 8)
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3rd pic
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4th pic
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will put up the rest tomorrow.... give me any feedback of what you think so far...please! positive or negative. thanks for looking
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Pretty nice lookin' bike, wahts the top speed?
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Pretty nice lookin' bike, wahts the top speed?
the top speed is 65mph.
I'm building up the mileage then when the warranty finishes in 2 years will get it de-restricted, and will go for my DAS, to get a bigger bike.
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Very sporty looking! I love the fairing on the head lamp! That definitely looks like a much bigger bike. There are no restrictions on that model, so you can cross that off the to=do list. Butttttt, You could always add a pipe/carb/open filter, and fiddle w/ the gear ratio's. I would expect 80mph out of it.
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..nice looking bike!!
..maybe a bigger rear tire...or it might jus be th' camera angle...
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Very sporty looking! I love the fairing on the head lamp! That definitely looks like a much bigger bike. There are no restrictions on that model, so you can cross that off the to=do list. Butttttt, You could always add a pipe/carb/open filter, and fiddle w/ the gear ratio's. I would expect 80mph out of it.
ok... I'm not experienced with motorbikes! Just know how to ride them... Lol
I was told that all bikes were restricted. Shows how much i know.
definately gonna get into the scene as i've spoke to a few of my mates (who have said to me in a surprised manner they never thought i'd be the type to ride a motorbike) and found out they've got 125 cc bikes too.
the gear ratio is quite close and the bike takes off very quickly! The only gears which are really stretched are 4th and 5th. I think it will definately be able to get at least 75mph out of it as the other day i went upto 65mph without realising, and that was uphill.(So much for keeping to 40mph to break the engine in hey) Keeping a close eye on my speed from now on
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Opening it up for short bursts is a good thing. The engine won't be "stressed" when you finish the break in period. I ALWAYS run them hard, as if it is going to break I want it to be sooner than later. Warranty is a good thing!
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ok people how you all doing today... I finally managed to get some free time to post up the rest of the pics of my bike. please go to the eye candy topic in the home page to view them...
Thanks for looking....
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Hi Zombie, I have had my Pulsar for three weeks now and had it run in at ten days,I am retired and so have plenty of time,as you surmise it will spin up to 80mph on a fast road but I do not recommend it ,much better to cruise between 50 & 60mph and enjoy the ride. I have just on 1600 ks on the clock and am getting 115 miles to the gallon I have thought about pipe,air filter,jet mod or as we call it in H-D world Stage One but why mess with good mpg ?.
Stay safe ,Regards Pagant...
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Hello scorpion, i have the same bike since two weeks. I really love it. I want to ask one thing. Do you know how to remove the front mask to replace the light bulb? I do not need to do it, just wondering how to do it in case it burns.
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Hello scorpion, i have the same bike since two weeks. I really love it. I want to ask one thing. Do you know how to remove the front mask to replace the light bulb? I do not need to do it, just wondering how to do it in case it burns.
is it the exact same model headlight... or is it the basic one? if its the same as mine then you'll see two (2) 10ml set of bolts either side of the headlight brackets. Remove the top bolts (1 each side ) and slighty loosen the bottom ones,then the whole headlight unit will tilt forward. After this you'll see a large round rubber cover,pull this off and behind this is the headlight bulb secured by a clip. just do the reverse to put everything back together again. PS... where about are you from. I'm from Birmingham,UK and my dealers charge £5.50p for a headlight bulb. It would blow roughly about every 4-5 months.It blew day before yesterday as a metter of fact,and i got fed up of paying £5.50p each time so went to a car auto shop and got a normal 12v headlight bulb.The standard bike bulb is 35w bright & 12v the car bulb is 55w & 12v also and only £2. Therefore i'd advise you to get a car headlight bulb as long as it is 12v. Hope you enjoy your experience and let me know how your getting on with your bike as there isn't much kymco pulsar 125 riders about. Good luck!
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Thank you very much. I see its needed a really long screwdriver, magnetic if i want to put the screws back ;D. I love the bike, it's my 1st bike since ages! I used to ride an Honda Elite 80 scooter in 90's.
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That is a great looking bike! Reminds me a lot of a Suzi Bandit - but not all bloated. I bet that thing is absolutely a BLAST to ride.
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Thank you very much. I see its needed a really long screwdriver, magnetic if i want to put the screws back ;D. I love the bike, it's my 1st bike since ages! I used to ride an Honda Elite 80 scooter in 90's.
No Problem mate!
Don't quite follow exactly what you mean about the long screwdriver though.There is nothing needed to be taken off with a screwdriver. just remove the top 10ml nuts either side of the bracket,loosen the bottom two nuts either side so that you can tilt the whole headlight unit,then lift the big rubber cover,then the metal clip/harnace holding the bulb in.
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That is a great looking bike! Reminds me a lot of a Suzi Bandit - but not all bloated. I bet that thing is absolutely a BLAST to ride.
It is quite a nice ride to be honest, mine is due its 2nd service now(which is booked in for this saturday). i the only problem i've really had is the headlight bulb blowing every 3-4 months and the large right side bolt from the handlebars to the fork has raised a few mm(will be retorqued while being service),also my brake light is constantly on but i think this is a build up of dirt or grease within the braking system(again will be sorted whilst serviced).The bike is still under warranty so hopefully don't have to dip into my pockets!!!!!!!!
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to crismdq, how are you getting on with your machine and are you enjoying it? any stories or experinces while riding that you'd like to share with the forum or anything? Cheers mate. and hope everyone in the whole forum is good!