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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 700i => Topic started by: Ernst on June 22, 2020, 04:40:49 AM
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I managed to buy a low mileage Myroad 700i from Ebay Motors at a total cost of what a new 300 out the door would cost.
I feel lucky. I am also a heavy set man so this is a good fit for me.
I thought to say hello here and since this scooter has 1900 miles on it I also figured I can learn from those riding their Myroad longer.
So hello!
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Well, this may be a blog if I am the only one but, sharing experiences seems to be a positive.
I am impressed with how little throttle it takes to reach street speeds of 35 mph. On the other hand the cooling fan does come on a bit because of the in city stop light to stop light reality.
I also am getting to know the engine. Although the temperature gauge won't show anything when first starting up, I can hear and feel when the coolant starts to flow during warm up.
I am also pleased with the "lean and turn" so far. Honestly it will take a while before I try some high speed curves. I'm cautious for sure but I truly love a hard and accelerating lean during a curve. It just looks so cool when I can get that lean and accelerate. So far the 700i feels trustworthy so I figure I will be trying that by Christmas. It is true that we sit a bit forward on the 700i but that seems to be just right weight wise.
I got a Temp operations permit today. Got to have a VIN review by Highway Patrol because they couldn't find the federal sticker on the scooter but at least I can take a long ride this weekend.
I am thinking about the foot hills. Lots of curves and open roads right on up to lakes and rivers.
If it sounds a bit romantic, man and machine, then you are right ;D
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Don't be disappointed or disappearing if it seems you are writing to yourself! There are not that many of us that even know what that machine is! Since there are probably many of those 700i rigs out there underutilized waiting for new owners who will actually RIDE them and at stupid low prices! You will be the pioneer in acquainting us to the features and building interest. So, write on! We are reading!
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Thank You CrossBolt.
I am new to this community so I am learning the mores.
Yeah, Well, for the price of a new 2020 300cc, I did get this 700i. So yeah you are right, crazy low prices if you find one.
From what I understand this was a well to do owner that traded it in on a Kymco side X side because he wanted to do more hunting on his land. Go figure. 1900 miles on it in about 4 years.
I agree with you that there are a lot of 700is' out there that will be for sale. I have spent hours fantasy shopping for a Myroad and I watched dealers sell off their stock. So that seems to be at an end but private sales seem to be the next craze.
Check CycleTrader and the ilk, friends. Google searches, Craigslist and "wherever you can search" makes a difference. I learned about my Myroad on an obscure website. Again from a Google search of fantasy shopping for a Myroad.
This one was an Ebay Motors auction. The auction price plus coast to coast shipping, DMV taxes, fees and insurance is right at about the cost of a local new 2020 300cc Kymco. So deals are out there!
About Ebay bidding, wait for the last 30 seconds to up-bid. I waited for the last 15 seconds and had to up-bid $450 to win. I can really type fast! The point is to not give the other bidders any notification that the bid has been increased until the auction is over. Play Mean to win! In the end the high bidder lost by $50.
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Just had to google this one! Don’t think Kymco ever brought this model to UK shores. Looks a beast of a scoot. Would love to ride one....
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Just had to google this one! Don’t think Kymco ever brought this model to UK shores. Looks a beast of a scoot. Would love to ride one....
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I too looked to Google and you are right Kymco never sold this scoot in U.K. Why I wonder?
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I can only guess that would be because big cc scoots (excepting Burgmen etc.) are not major sellers here? That said Honda seem to be doing OK with their X-ADV750 since its launch...
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The reason Kymco brought the MyRoad to the US was mostly a market ploy. It allowed Kymco US to tout that they had the largest cc scoot in the market. Only 200 or so were brought in, one year only. $10K, many consumers balked as did dealers. Lot's of incentive were put on the bike along with long flooring terms for the dealers. It's a cool scoot but big and a bit top heavy but, excelent for long distance touring. BMW used the power train in their C series scoots.
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Thank You CrossBolt.
I am new to this community so I am learning the mores.
Yeah, Well, for the price of a new 2020 300cc, I did get this 700i. So yeah you are right, crazy low prices if you find one.
From what I understand this was a well to do owner that traded it in on a Kymco side X side because he wanted to do more hunting on his land. Go figure. 1900 miles on it in about 4 years.
I agree with you that there are a lot of 700is' out there that will be for sale. I have spent hours fantasy shopping for a Myroad and I watched dealers sell off their stock. So that seems to be at an end but private sales seem to be the next craze.
Check CycleTrader and the ilk, friends. Google searches, Craigslist and "wherever you can search" makes a difference. I learned about my Myroad on an obscure website. Again from a Google search of fantasy shopping for a Myroad.
This one was an Ebay Motors auction. The auction price plus coast to coast shipping, DMV taxes, fees and insurance is right at about the cost of a local new 2020 300cc Kymco. So deals are out there!
About Ebay bidding, wait for the last 30 seconds to up-bid. I waited for the last 15 seconds and had to up-bid $450 to win. I can really type fast! The point is to not give the other bidders any notification that the bid has been increased until the auction is over. Play Mean to win! In the end the high bidder lost by $50.
Haven't bid on ebay in years.
But, for @ $.20 each, I subscribed to a site that guaranteed to place my bid on the item in the final 8 seconds. Probably sites like that still out there.
Not popular with other bidders - because you will, at least, increase their price by a lot when they thought they were getting a steal.
Stig
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For 30 cents last bid in 7.5 seconds:) The apps start bidding for first place.
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I can only guess that would be because big cc scoots (excepting Burgmen etc.) are not major sellers here? That said Honda seem to be doing OK with their X-ADV750 since its launch...
The Burgman has a lot of perks and a price to match but didn't they stop selling new ones after 2018?
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Haven't bid on ebay in years.
But, for @ $.20 each, I subscribed to a site that guaranteed to place my bid on the item in the final 8 seconds. Probably sites like that still out there.
Not popular with other bidders - because you will, at least, increase their price by a lot when they thought they were getting a steal.
Stig
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For 30 cents last bid in 7.5 seconds:) The apps start bidding for first place.
I did not know there were sites/apps but I did learn about last second bidding the hard way... Sitting and grinning about my high bid until the auction was over and I had lost.
Also from my experience on "Ebay Motors" auctions, is that a minimum up-bid is $50. We are talking thousands of dollars for cars and such.
Still bidding and buying sight unseen is not a comfortable thing. I felt good about bidding on this 700i because of all the hours studying the 700i, because of my fantasy shopping for a 700i. I encourage people to research and be informed so they can make a good decision if they are going to bid on Ebay motors.
Ebay doesn't handle the full amount of the sales money so you end up sending money to seller outside of Ebay proper. It is a risk so do be schooled on what you are buying and what you are paying for vehicle, taxes and shipping.
In this case it looks like it was an excellent purchase ( new scooter smell included ) *IF* the CHP clears it as not stolen (OMG) There is no Federal Sticker DMV says so this story still could turn to horror. Watch this space!
Don't worry this seller is the actual Kymco Dealer for that area who first sold it and then resold it on Ebay Motors after it became a trade in. Or so I am told :|
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The reason Kymco brought the MyRoad to the US was mostly a market ploy. It allowed Kymco US to tout that they had the largest cc scoot in the market. Only 200 or so were brought in, one year only. $10K, many consumers balked as did dealers. Lot's of incentive were put on the bike along with long flooring terms for the dealers. It's a cool scoot but big and a bit top heavy but, excellent for long distance touring. BMW used the power train in their C series scoots.
Only 200? Seriously?
Then this is a unique machine.
Just think I am going to ride it for transportation year round.
:)
About BMW using the power-train : It does sound like the BMW scooter I saw last year. Also isn't BMW the only one making Maxi-Scooters in 2020?
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I managed an actual ride today. Out into the country. Out on the roads with plenty of curves.
I noticed that accelerating to 50 mph and staying at about 4100 rpm that the CVT actually added another 10 mph without any more rpm cost after a few seconds. I think that is where the saving gas lives. Let the CVT do it's thing.
Once I was out of the city and on a long stretch of straight road I opened it up. I was cruising at 60 mph when I gave it some gas and it smoothly accelerated to 90 mph. I believe the rpms were at 6000 for 90 mph but I chickened out when things got a bit blurry to me above 90. I am sure it will go faster then that but will I?
Lots of curves to get comfortable on this Myroad, Sunshine, the smell of country, the wind and sun.
This ride ended up at a fishing access park by the Stanislaus river about 40 miles from here. I spent about an hour at the river. Very relaxing.
I am a very heavy rider. The Myroad is smooth in the curves. I don't feel off balance at all. I am still conservative on the lean but safety first I say.
One negative thing is do not coast down hill with the CVT disengaged because giving it some gas and engaging the CVT after coasting to 20-30 mph is hard on the CVT. There was road construction and a steep grade downhill after a dead stop and wait for the flagman to let us go. The CVT hit hard when I gave it some gas. So keep it engaged.
With my People S 250 I had given up on long trips just for fun but with a Myroad that has changed.
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Sounds like a great outing. Glad you’re enjoying it.
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Sounds like a great outing. Glad you’re enjoying it.
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This run was a whim. I simply went east when home was west.
I want to do a day trip, with camera this time, to Groveland and the "Party Bridge." Cross over to Sonora and either stay the night or come on home.
I want to post pictures here of the proper road trip.
If it happens here soon it should be a nice read for everyone.
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Great! Waiting for your report with pictures!
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Yep, we do love a vicarious ride!
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I am looking into a two day trip. Let me see if I can afford it.
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California is on lock-down again from covid-19. Looking at August for a road trip.
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Go anyway!
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I'll wait. There is a place that has live music that is closed again right now. I want to party there so I'll wait. They should be open in August.
Let me say, I am planning a Yosemite ride.
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After catching up on the reading of the news it looks like President Trump and Mitch McConnell want to do at least a $2000.00 stimulus check in August. Trump has said he wants to do a $4000.00 per person stimulus check but we cannot believe what Trump says; from experience. I will have the money for a nice ride in August if they do I do believe.
I read that McConnell is saying the Senete will be "Rushing" to get checks out before they go back on break August 10th. They are on a 2 week break for the 4th of July right now.
So I need a new riding jacket and hotel costs near Yosemite national park are crazy expensive, so I welcome the stimulus. Now to find an an American Company that makes riding jackets for big Men.
Covid-19 Summer looks okay so far.
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After catching up on the reading of the news it looks like President Trump and Mitch McConnell want to do at least a $2000.00 stimulus check in August. Trump has said he wants to do a $4000.00 per person stimulus check but we cannot believe what Trump says; from experience. I will have the money for a nice ride in August if they do I do believe.
I read that McConnell is saying the Senete will be "Rushing" to get checks out before they go back on break August 10th. They are on a 2 week break for the 4th of July right now.
So I need a new riding jacket and hotel costs near Yosemite national park are crazy expensive, so I welcome the stimulus. Now to find an an American Company that makes riding jackets for big Men.
Covid-19 Summer looks okay so far.
More than half of Ohioans used their stimulus checks to buy food. Housing and utilities were another concern.
With unemployment figures rising to as high as 17.6% people here have important plans for their money.
I suspect this is true for many Americans.
Stig
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Tough times for many I suspect Stig. Over in the UK many pundits speculating unemployment could hit 4m. If so worst in my lifetime...
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Well we are having huge problems in South Africa. Although the official unemployment rate is 31%, the real rate is more than 38%. Simply because many people stopped looking for jobs because there are no jobs. Our government’s “31%” figure does not include many people who gave up hope, and stopped looking for jobs.
On top of this, we are sitting with an extremely corrupt and inefficient government. Since this Covid epidemic alone, Billions of South African Rands of the so called “Covid Relief Fund” have disappeared due to corruption in our government structures.
This is causing an enormous crime problem in our country in general. There is no discipline, and many poor people just steal whatever they can to survive.
As far as Covid is concerned - we are currently sitting at nr 5 position (infected rate per capita) in the world - and we are heading to the nr 1 position real quick.
We can only hope for a better future - only time will when that is going to happen.
https://mg.co.za/article/2019-08-05-unemployment-in-south-africa-is-worse-than-you-think/ (https://mg.co.za/article/2019-08-05-unemployment-in-south-africa-is-worse-than-you-think/)
https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/opinion/letter-forget-about-coronavirus-sa-is-swallowed-up-by-corruption-pandemic-49835934 (https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/opinion/letter-forget-about-coronavirus-sa-is-swallowed-up-by-corruption-pandemic-49835934)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2795085630567995/permalink/3159879664088588/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2795085630567995/permalink/3159879664088588/)
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I was wondering how the spread in the African Nations and India might go. Then again rural areas like them such as Ohio USA are just starting to take off.
I got a feeling the worst of Covid-19 will take another year to get to.
I have my eyes on the stimulus negotiations here. I hope Congress can function or else we need Democrats again to repair our Government.
Unfortunately in rural areas in our country many people beleived they would be immune to the virus. Others beleived the virus did not exist -they beleived was just a story made up by white people to scare them. Many still disrespect locdown rules and carry on as normal.
This already has huge complications for all citizens, including the rest of Africa. We have millions of illegal imigrants from Africa and since lockdown they had no financial support from our government. So they started leaving, spreading the virus in Africa.
I am more than convinced that South Africa will soon have the highest infection rate in the world.
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Hi all,
I am also joining the club I got 2013 Myroad black and I immediately realized I am the only one that owns it in the entire country.
Absolutely 0 parts and service support.
I imported it from Bulgaria to Serbia because I thought it was awesome, payed a premium as well, but didn't do much research unfortunately.
I have a really weird problem with it and would love to hear opinions on it as I see there are a lot of people here .
There is this weird sound when the bike is cold that changes in a different rubbing( only audible on acceleration) sound when hot.
I had 3 shops look at it and no one realized what is it.
Things I have done is oil change and all filters as well as rollers.
Got the clutch bell sanded a bit as well as clutch pads and cleaned the entire transmission.
Here is the sound : https://youtu.be/-rIDPbkEZMc
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Hi all,
I am also joining the club I got 2013 Myroad black and I immediately realized I am the only one that owns it in the entire country.
Absolutely 0 parts and service support.
I imported it from Bulgaria to Serbia because I thought it was awesome, payed a premium as well, but didn't do much research unfortunately.
I have a really weird problem with it and would love to hear opinions on it as I see there are a lot of people here .
There is this weird sound when the bike is cold that changes in a different rubbing( only audible on acceleration) sound when hot.
I had 3 shops look at it and no one realized what is it.
Things I have done is oil change and all filters as well as rollers.
Got the clutch bell sanded a bit as well as clutch pads and cleaned the entire transmission.
Here is the sound : https://youtu.be/-rIDPbkEZMc
Have you looked for signs of the belt rubbing in the belt cover?
A not uncommon problem on some big scooters - and generally nothing to be concerned about if you find that to be the case.
Stig
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Hi, all the mechanics that inspected the transmission said all is well in there, I'm not that technically inclined so I am not sure what to look for, here are some pictures if they are of any help.
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Hi, all the mechanics that inspected the transmission said all is well in there, I'm not that technically inclined so I am not sure what to look for, here are some pictures if they are of any help.
The pulley (first photo) seem to have a black (rubber ?) ring towards the outer surface of the pulley. That obviously comes from the belt and I think it can make the pully surface quite “sticky”. If so, I think the Variator / Clutch combination will not work normally.
If I were you I would just clean both pulley surfaces properly, make sure there is no black residue on the pulleys, put everything together, and see what happens.
I am just guessing of cause.
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The pulley (first photo) seem to have a black (rubber ?) ring towards the outer surface of the pulley. That obviously comes from the belt and I think it can make the pully surface quite “sticky”. If so, I think the Variator / Clutch combination will not work normally.
If I were you I would just clean both pulley surfaces properly, make sure there is no black residue on the pulleys, put everything together, and see what happens.
I am just guessing of cause.
I think that was cleaned last time transmission was opened, also the outer surface of the pulley gets used only when going high speeds if I'm not mistaken?
Thank you for the response.
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I think that was cleaned last time transmission was opened, also the outer surface of the pulley gets used only when going high speeds if I'm not mistaken?
Thank you for the response.
Correct - but the clutch pulley probably also has a similar black (sticky ?) residue. That’s why I would make sure both pulleys are clean.
I already opened my variator- and clutch pulleys several times, and never found any residue on the pulleys. They are always clean and shiny.
By the way - are you sure this is the correct belt with correct angle ? It almost looks like the black residue is coming from the top part of the V shape only.
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I did not observe any residue on the clutch pulley but I will make sure to take a close look next time I open the Trans, and also to clean everything thoroughly.
What would you say as the recommended solution for cleaning ( Gasoline, Brake Cleaner)?
By looking for the cause of the sound yesterday I found that one exhaust pipe is missing the screw nut on the engine head.
There are 4 screws on 2 pipes but only 3 34mm nuts.
Head where the nut is missing has also completely changed color.
Since I could not find a similar nut to replace I went to a guy that makes things like that from metal ( don't know english word for it) and ordered a new one to be made by sample.
Looking online I see that incorrect O2 readings can impact performance and create lean running conditions ( which would explain my gut feeling of running lean ).
I just ordered a replacement belt from china, it should be a direct replacement to Mitsuboshi i have on there now ,
the belt item number is not visible so I am not even sure if that's the right belt , I got it with the bike.
Thank you,
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I have installed the nut barely with limited clearance between the pipes but the sound is still there when taking off.
It disappears after 2,3 take offs which I really do not understand.
Here is a new video I took of the bike running on stand, Is this sound I'm hearing normal ?
It's sounds like it's coming from the engine.
Sound : https://drive.google.com/file/d/15JwPO-Wgzxw_gsM3vnxk0Q5fEmjnUOCK/view?usp=drivesdk
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Unfortunately in rural areas in our country many people believed they would be immune to the virus. Others believed the virus did not exist -they believed was just a story made up by white people to scare them. Many still disrespect lock-down rules and carry on as normal.
This already has huge complications for all citizens, including the rest of Africa. We have millions of illegal immigrants from Africa and since lock-down they had no financial support from our government. So they started leaving, spreading the virus in Africa.
I am more than convinced that South Africa will soon have the highest infection rate in the world.
Thank you for sharing. My warmest hopes for everyone to be safe.
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Have you looked for signs of the belt rubbing in the belt cover?
A not uncommon problem on some big scooters - and generally nothing to be concerned about if you find that to be the case.
Stig
Good idea.
too have felt some "vibration" at times and am wondering if it may be the belt.
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I sure wish Kymco had made more 700is'
I believe that a larger used 700i market could have driven much more "new scooter" sales by now and the 700i is an excellent freeway scooter.
I have needed to travel on the freeway several times this week. All of them in high speed traffic and for once I am not relegated to the slow lane.
It is very nice to be riding a good looking Kymco and comfortably cruising at seventy five.
Not a brag... Just a report.
Kymco makes great maxi-scooters
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That "Yo-Semite" (Trump-Speak) trip looks to be delayed due to politics of the Republicans vs the Democrats.
I await that Stimulus so I can go stimulate the local economy with a Yosemite trip.
Watch this space!
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Well, I have an update on registering an out of State motorcycle in California. After 3 months the issues with the DMV are at an end and I won.
First DMV misses the Federal Sticker then the police miss the Federal Sticker and the Emissions Sticker.
Now just so this post has value let me explain what happens if you have an out of State vehicle the DMV decides is not able to be registered that has less then 7500 miles on it. You can Never ever ever ever register that vehicle or sell that vehicle in California. Did I say ever?
The short story is DMV made a mistake and CHP made two mistakes on the inspection(s) and neither wanted to take responsibility. It requires a top level review and their bosses would find out.
Nonetheless after I refused each new "hoop to jump through they tried to get me to do" they told me I needed to contact State officials and file an appeal. I stood my ground today, repeated the facts and made them do their job. I now have a registered 700i
So to all of you who find yourself in the same boat know that I called KymcoUSA and they said ALL Motorcycles and Scooters they import are C.A.R.B compliment.
I wonder if there is some kind of criminal activity problem with bringing bikes into California from out of State? I mean I imported a China scooter from CHINA and didn't have as much trouble.
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What a ball-ache Ernst, glad you got there in the end.
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What a ball-ache Ernst, glad you got there in the end.
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Just noticed your forum nameand by your list of bikes I was correct in assuming you own or owned a Triumph Dayton 955i. Cool.
I worked for Triumph America for about 7 years during the 955i years. Spent many laps on one. My fav was the Tiger 955i, Speed Triple made me smile big and my 01 Bonneville is still cool. People still ask 'What year is that"? When I say "it's an 01" they look really confused, they think its vintage. Then I show them my 69.
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Yep, I owned the 955i for 20 years so you’ll see how much I liked it! Only sold it because my neck and back are no longer up to more than 10 minutes in a “racer crouch”. My stable now are both comfortable upright riding positions.
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About Ebay bidding, wait for the last 30 seconds to up-bid. I waited for the last 15 seconds and had to up-bid $450 to win. I can really type fast! The point is to not give the other bidders any notification that the bid has been increased until the auction is over. Play Mean to win! In the end the high bidder lost by $50.
That's what I have esnipe for many years, they atarted in 1999. :)
The reason Kymco brought the MyRoad to the US was mostly a market ploy. It allowed Kymco US to tout that they had the largest cc scoot in the market. Only 200 or so were brought in, one year only. $10K, many consumers balked as did dealers. Lot's of incentive were put on the bike along with long flooring terms for the dealers. It's a cool scoot but big and a bit top heavy but, excelent for long distance touring. BMW used the power train in their C series scoots.
It was sold in the US for the last two model years it was made, 2014/2015. I have know idea how many were imported in the US. Ive only known a couple of owners in all SoCal. Kymco started making the bike back in 2008 in other markets and from what I've heard it wasn't initially sold here because of an agreement with BMW to manufacture the engines used in the C600 and C650GT scooters so they didn't want the competition here. In the years since Kymco has taken over complete assembly of the big BMW scoot in addition to making the new 400 BMW scoot.
I waited for years for them to bring the bike here and I thought it was simply too expensive (price on par with a new Burgman 650 at the time). I then waited longer until a huge discount was offered on a new 2014 so I bought it in 2016.
Once I was out of the city and on a long stretch of straight road I opened it up. I was cruising at 60 mph when I gave it some gas and it smoothly accelerated to 90 mph. I believe the rpms were at 6000 for 90 mph but I chickened out when things got a bit blurry to me above 90. I am sure it will go faster then that but will I?
At 93 mph you'll get the "Speed" warning light turned on, lol.
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That's what I have esnipe for many years, they atarted in 1999. :)
It was sold in the US for the last two model years it was made, 2014/2015. I have know idea how many were imported in the US. Ive only known a couple of owners in all SoCal. Kymco started making the bike back in 2008 in other markets and from what I've heard it wasn't initially sold here because of an agreement with BMW to manufacture the engines used in the C600 and C650GT scooters so they didn't want the competition here. In the years since Kymco has taken over complete assembly of the big BMW scoot in addition to making the new 400 BMW scoot.
I waited for years for them to bring the bike here and I thought it was simply too expensive (price on par with a new Burgman 650 at the time). I then waited longer until a huge discount was offered on a new 2014 so I bought it in 2016.
At 93 mph you'll get the "Speed" warning light turned on, lol.
I am repeating what I read so I can be wrong on the 200 count.
Speed warning at 93mph? I was my own speed warning with the side of the road blurring past me too fast lol!