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Scooters - 50cc => Like 50 2T => Topic started by: scootermaven on December 02, 2010, 02:14:55 PM
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I'm assuming the new Like's are selling well and I was hoping there would be many more KYMCO Like 50 2T comments and/or reports. I am thinking about buying one, but I am kinda of wondering what folks are paying for the scooter new (considering an M.S.R.P. of $2,099.00) in this slower economy and also some general feedback since purchasing. I have been perusing Craigslist for a pre-owned Like 50, but haven't seen very many to this point here in N.C. I did find one in Raleigh, NC, but it was too much money considering the scratches it had on it already. Any feedback would be great!
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Hi, scootermaven. I don't see any Likes anywhere on Craigslist let alone in NC. All I did see in NC was a People 50, a ZX and that dang Super 9 L/C I like so much. :(
They were all $850 or less. Here's the link for all the Kymcos in NC today:
http://motorcycle.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=mcy&fil=&itm=kymco&state=NC&ps=&pe=&ys=&ye=&so=d&submit=+GO+ (http://motorcycle.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=mcy&fil=&itm=kymco&state=NC&ps=&pe=&ys=&ye=&so=d&submit=+GO+)
Good luck with your search.
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Ended-up ordering a new one from Vespa of Charlotte. Got a great deal, too! They are currently sold out of the Like, but mine should be in next week sometime from KYMCO USA down in Spartanburg...not very far from Charlotte. First thing I'm gonna do to it once I pick-it-up from the dealer is head over to Areomyst's shop (a.k.a. Josh @ The Scooter Garage) to have it fully de-restricted and put-on a new, less restrictive exhaust pipe. My mission is to get to at least 45 mph. Once I get the bike broken-in, may go for putting in a Malossi 72cc cylinder kit. It's gonna be fun and I can't wait to get it. It will be my first NEW scoot, so I am looking forward to the event.
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Alright! Glad to hear it!! Congratulations, scootermaven!!!
I bet you're gonna love it!
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Got a great deal on my black 2011 Like50 2t. I bought it from a guy who won it in a contest. 1500$ brand new and picked it up at the dealer when it was shipped from Taiwan. Runs great with top speed of about 38 mph and I weight about 200lbs . I use it on the beach road in the OBX .This is my 3rd scoot, I also have a honda elite 80 and a burgman 400. OBX 107
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Got a great deal on my black 2011 Like50 2t. I bought it from a guy who won it in a contest. 1500$ brand new and picked it up at the dealer when it was shipped from Taiwan. Runs great with top speed of about 38 mph and I weight about 200lbs . I use it on the beach road in the OBX .This is my 3rd scoot, I also have a honda elite 80 and a burgman 400. OBX 107
Wow, that's a great deal!!! Any performance modifications to your Like? Have you noticed the bright light that comes from the top of the headlight when riding, especially at night. I just picked-up a new Like yesterday and it was one of the things I noticed immediately. I let my friend ride it and he noticed it too. If you have noticed it, does it bother you at all? Let us know. I am debating in my mind how I'm gonna fix that issue. BTW, how many miles are you showing on your Like so far?
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Well, got my Like 50 2T a couple of days ago. Forget "Like", I'm in LOVE with it! Removed the restricted boss drive, up-jetted, installed new LeoVince SP3 exhaust, installed higher rpm clutch springs and 6.5 gram Dr. Pulley sliders. She performs real well off-the-line, during acceleration, pulling hills and runs right now at a top speed of 40 mph on the flats with my 205 lbs. on it. I am probably going to go up to 7 gram Dr. Pulley's (my scooter mechanic was out of that weight). I imagine once I switch-over to the 7 gram Dr. Pulley's and get her broken in properly, she'll likely do 45 mph or better. Hope you "like" what you see!
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Lookin' GOOD, scootermaven! I know you're enjoying that new scoot!!
Wow, you've done so much for only having it a few days!
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Lookin' GOOD, scootermaven! I know you're enjoying that new scoot!!
Wow, you've done so much for only having it a few days!
Thanks, Rianna! I am really enjoying it, so far...just wished it were warmer "riding weather" here in central N.C. I rode it for about 20 miles or so today...can't wait to get it broken-in. As far as having done so much already, I can't take all the credit for that. Josh, a.k.a. Areomyst on here, did most of the performance-related stuff. I'm gonna do some cosmetic upgrades too, just not sure what yet. May get a set of crash bars for it, as KYMCO USA already has those available. I'm also thinking about swapping the trunk on it for a quick-release version. I would like to remove the trunk quickly when it's really not in-use. I don't like carrying around the extra wait and bulk when it's not really needed. It would be great if I could locate a quick-release bracket to mount on the stock trunk, but I'll have to do some investigating on that one.
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I know it. This weather's not cooperating with us folks that want to ride. I had heard that Josh does good work, now I see that he works fast too! That's a great idea for that quick-relase mount on that trunk. I hope to read that you found something that works good. I might actually invest in a trunk if it was quick and easy to remove when I don't want it on. Hope you a few more halfway decent riding days in!!
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I know it. This weather's not cooperating with us folks that want to ride. I had heard that Josh does good work, now I see that he works fast too! That's a great idea for that quick-release mount on that trunk. I hope to read that you found something that works good. I might actually invest in a trunk if it was quick and easy to remove when I don't want it on. Hope you a few more halfway decent riding days in!!
I know...I LOVE TO RIDE! ;D I just went out for a quick little ride before tucking the Like in for the cold night...it's like a hot shower for her before bedtime, right? She LOVES it!
Josh is AWESOME! I think he was so quick cuz he wanted to see and work on the Like. He's a real KYMCO guru, for sure. He's also restoring a '79 Vespa P125X for me...supposed to be ready by Christmas (Josh, I hope you are reading this!)
Shad and Givi top cases have quick release latches and they're great. I like the all white top case on mine, so maybe I'll find some sort of quick-release bracket. Let me know if you happen to run across something.
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it's like a hot shower for her before bed, right? She LOVES it!
You crackin' me up, scootermaven!!
Wow, you gettin' a Christmas scoot too?? I hope you've got a tall tree this year!
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it's like a hot shower for her before bed, right? She LOVES it!
You crackin' me up, scootermaven!!
Wow, you gettin' a Christmas scoot too?? I hope you've got a tall tree this year!
I meant to say..."it's like a hot shower for her before bedtime, right?" Oh well, that's what happens when you're typin' too fast. I'm glad you got a chuckle out of it, Rianna!
I've actually had the vintage Vespa going on a couple of months now, so it's not really a Christmas scoot. Rather, it's a money pit to some extent. Nonetheless, I hope Josh can't get it mechanically sound for me. It's a 4-speed, 125cc, 2-stroke, so it should be lots of fun to ride. I have always wanted an old Vespa and now I have one, so we'll see how it goes. After Josh gets it running great, then I'll have to decide what to do with it cosmetically. I may decide to ride it like a rat bike or I may decide to do some sort of cool custom paint job.
You know, I've been seeing those upside-down Christmas trees for sale, so I know a scoot would fit nicely under one of those.::) If my roomie would let me bring the Like inside, I might put it next to the tree. But...that probably ain't gonna happen. I'll have a merry Christmas anyway, no doubt.;)
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I think I knew what you meant, but it did make for a nice laugh.
That Vespa does sound like fun! I look forward to seeing a pic of it after Josh is done with it. I have never seen an upside-down Christmas tree before. Maybe your roomie will overlook the rules for the sake a nice picture moment. ;D
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I think I knew what you meant, but it did make for a nice laugh.
That Vespa does sound like fun! I look forward to seeing a pic of it after Josh is done with it. I have never seen an upside-down Christmas tree before. Maybe your roomie will overlook the rules for the sake a nice picture moment. ;D
Would you like to see some "before" photos of the Vespa? If so, I'll post some.
They sell the upside-down Christmas tress at Target.com, so go check them out. They are much better for putting (more) gifts under and look totally cool. ;D
My roomie will have soooooo much Christmas stuff in the room where the tree will be, there won't be ANY room for my scooter. :-\
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Yes, I'd like to see the 'before" photos! (And the "after" photos...when you get them.)
Aww...how sad you'll have TOO MANY gifts on Christmas, lol.
I'm gonna look at those upside-down trees...
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Yes, I'd like to see the 'before" photos! (And the "after" photos...when you get them.)
Aww...how sad you'll have TOO MANY gifts on Christmas, lol.
I'm gonna look at those upside-down trees...
K, here are the "before" photos and who knows when the "after" photos will be ready. And BTW, you can never have TOO many gifts under the tree, can you? I hope to get lots of scooter-related stuff, especially since most all my friends and family know how into scoots I am.;D
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Maaaaaaaaannnn...that machine is a restorer's dream, scootermaven!! I see what you mean about the money pit thing, but that's gonna be NICE when you're done with it! I really like that front tire. Need to get me something like that.
Yeah...I'd say you're gonna have a nice Christmas.
And I did look at those upside-down trees...your Like would fit nicely under one. ;D
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Maaaaaaaaannnn...that machine is a restorer's dream, scootermaven!! I see what you mean about the money pit thing, but that's gonna be NICE when you're done with it! I really like that front tire. Need to get me something like that.
Yeah...I'd say you're gonna have a nice Christmas.
And I did look at those upside-down trees...your Like would fit nicely under one. ;D
I don't know about all that, Rianna. But we'll see how it turns-out. BTW, those are the original tires in the photos and they are only being replaced because they're dry-rotted...the tread is good though. In the photos it's missing the fan cover and the spare tire cover, so you have to use your imagination a bit. And that seat looks horrible! Gotta re-finish those rusty (mainly surface rust) wheels and that center stand too. If those items were in good shape, the scoot wouldn't look half bad the way it is. And I have some mirrors ordered for it too. So, you think I should paint it or ride it as is?
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Well...I do love restoring the classics. And you say that's a '79. Really good shape for a '79, btw, aside from the rust and that seat. That seat is a tad bit worn, lol. I bet it's gonna be a runner when it's ready. You might jump on it and not want to get off to do any painting. What colors do you have in mind?
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I need to stroll over to Kymcoforum more often huh?
I thought you meant you wanted the Vespa done before Christmas of 2011? No? Damn. Starting that on Tuesday if that's good with you. ;)
The Like is awesome. I enjoyed working on it, and riding it too! Thanks for bringing it all the way from Asheboro... well, Charlotte actually, and giving me the honor of working on it. :)
All the best!
~Josh
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Well...I do love restoring the classics. And you say that's a '79. Really good shape for a '79, btw, aside from the rust and that seat. That seat is a tad bit worn, lol. I bet it's gonna be a runner when it's ready. You might jump on it and not want to get off to do any painting. What colors do you have in mind?
I hope it runs sweet when Josh is finished with it. While he is going through the motor, I asked him if I should do any performance mods while he's in and around the engine and he said I would most likely be very happy with the performance of the scoot without mods. I guess we'll see how it goes, but I HOPE I really like it. I was thinking if I end-up repainting it, I may paint it a pearlescent white and maybe add a few tasteful graphics. I also love the color orange and I have been pondering a two-tone paint scheme. If you get the chance go over the Asheville Craigslist and checkout the white, 1980 Vespa P200E for sale (http://asheville.craigslist.org/mcy/2108247530.html (http://asheville.craigslist.org/mcy/2108247530.html))...IT'S GORGEOUS!!!
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I need to stroll over to Kymcoforum more often huh?
I thought you meant you wanted the Vespa done before Christmas of 2011? No? Damn. Starting that on Tuesday if that's good with you. ;)
The Like is awesome. I enjoyed working on it, and riding it too! Thanks for bringing it all the way from Asheboro... well, Charlotte actually, and giving me the honor of working on it. :)
All the best!
~Josh
Yeah, Josh...Tue. is GREAT with me! I'm glad you enjoyed working-on and riding the Like. It'll be even better once we get it dialed-in a little better. I removed the standard topcase today and I think I'm gonna leave it like that until I actually need to use the topcase. By having the topcase off the scoot, it's easier for me to move it around (by grabing onto the rack) in my storage building, not to mention it's less I have to clean.
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I'm not sure about the orange. After seeing that white one in the link I'm really liking the idea of the pearlescent white! It's a shame about the dry-rot on those nice looking tires.
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Thought I would post this photo. I decided to take off the standard topcase on my Like 50 2T for a while. I keep it in a storage building and that requires me to pick-up the back of the scooter to move it around sometimes. It's not as easy and a bit awkward to move it around with the topcase on the scoot. Anyhow, I have located a universal quick-release bracket (http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/PN-053-0050/Topcase-Bracket-Universal (http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/PN-053-0050/Topcase-Bracket-Universal)) that will work nicely with the standard topcase, but it is almost as expensive as a reasonably-sized SHAD or Givi topcase that already has a quick-release system built-in. I'm sort of undecided which way to go, as I like the all-white standard topcase. If I go with a SHAD or Givi topcase, it CAN (optionally) be two-toned and in my opinion, not as attractive. I am also toying with the idea of painting the plastic, wing-like pieces at the front of the rack flat black (like the floor board). What do you all think?
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