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Title: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: MikeSSS on January 18, 2012, 06:54:07 AM
Hi,

I'm Mike in San Antonio.  The scoot is a People S 200, new to me and red in color.  It came 'home' a week ago and has been running just fine. 

The S 200 is basically the S 125 but with a larger bore increasing the engine size to 163 cc.  A surprise was how well this scoot keeps up with traffic.

Saddle up pards, let's ride!
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: MaryK on January 18, 2012, 04:23:31 PM
Welcome to the forum.

Safety First! 
Take a MSF training course, get safety gear and wear it all the time.

Scoot Safely,
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: CROSSBOLT on January 20, 2012, 08:48:29 PM
What Mary said.

Karl
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: klaviator on January 21, 2012, 03:57:16 AM
Welcome.
Is this your first scooter?
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: MikeSSS on January 23, 2012, 06:48:39 AM
Not my first, that was a Lambretta Li 150 in 1965.  There have been a variety of motorcycles since then but I've always wanted another scoot.  I'd really like a 62, 63 or 64 Lambretta but could not find one and besides I'm too lazy to keep one running. 

The S 200 is used, in a hundred miles of riding it has worked perfectly.  The transition to twist n go has been surprisingly easy but clutch and foot brake still seem more natural. 

Lust:  Lambrettas, Vespas, Stellas, Honda Super 90, Honda 305 Scrambler, Harley K model, Triumph Bonneville, BSA 650, Norton Commando, Kawasaki Mach III, and on and on...   

 



Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: bilyum on January 26, 2012, 04:17:43 AM
Where did you buy it (scooter store)?
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: KymcoManc on January 26, 2012, 09:56:34 AM
I'll swap where you live for where I live aslong as we can swap scoots also lol. Great place/weather for a scoot :-)
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: klaviator on January 26, 2012, 06:25:48 PM

The S 200 is used, in a hundred miles of riding it has worked perfectly.  The transition to twist n go has been surprisingly easy but clutch and foot brake still seem more natural. 


When I first got my Super 8 I grabbed a bunch of rear brake a few times trying to pull in the clutch :o

Have you done that yet?
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: MikeSSS on January 30, 2012, 07:21:17 AM
Got it at The Motorcycle Shop on Austin Highway, here in San Antonio.  They are primarily a scooter shop. 

We rented a twist n go 150 in Panama City Beach a couple years ago.  I grabbed the "clutch" and danced for the foot brake for the first 45 minutes.  Have not done that on the S 200, yet.

Filled the tank today and then put the scoot on the side stand in the garage.  It is on the center stand now and I expect the gasoline smell to be gone in a few days.

It sure is nice to have some storage space on the bike.  It is also nice to have electric start. 

Life is good when you are scoot'n right along.

Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: MaryK on January 30, 2012, 11:58:17 PM
Glad you are enjoying the scooter.

A bit cooler up here in Arkansas, but we rode Saturday... out to watch the the Polar Bear Plunge.
Glad we were only observing!

Scoot Safely,
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: bilyum on January 31, 2012, 04:46:08 AM
MikeSSS
You won't miss that clutch at all when you come to a stop on a hill for a light or such!
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: MikeSSS on February 12, 2012, 06:31:38 PM
MikeSSS
You won't miss that clutch at all when you come to a stop on a hill for a light or such!

Yep, it sure is nice not to roll backward or have to have the foot on the brake. 

A large windshield for the Peep should be in this coming week.  It should make for better cool weather riding and for quieter riding. 
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: SteveM on February 14, 2012, 12:03:55 AM
Welcome to te forums. The People S200 is a great scoot and I ride a People S125 also in red.
Title: Re: New Kymco rider, howdy!
Post by: Zaney on March 01, 2012, 06:39:35 PM
Hi new to brought my bike December last year welcome