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Messages - Jrmay

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Super 8 150 / Re: "Slightly used" super 8 buying jitters
« on: February 27, 2015, 07:04:40 AM »
I wouldn't worry about it personally.  I have a 2013 Super 8 150 that I bought new and has less than 600 miles on it.  Reason being is I bought and keep it at my camper, and although I ride it a lot, most all of my trips are less than 2 miles.  I still change the oil yearly, and put Stabil in with almost every tank.  To look at it you would think it's brand new, so possibly the person traded it in on something a little bigger, or just decided they didn't ride it as often as they origionally thought.

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Super 8 150 / Bored and looking for a project...
« on: December 13, 2014, 06:50:19 AM »
With my fishing and scooter season still a few months away, I'm wondering if there are any mod projects I might take on for my 2012 Super 8 150?  Not looking to make it an 80mph scooter, nor am I looking to spend a ton of money, but am interested in taking on a project or 2 that could improve the overall performance.  It's currently bone stock and runs like a top so I should probably leave well enough alone.  Thanks in advance....

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General Discussion / Re: 2012 Super 8 150 won't turn on..
« on: November 14, 2014, 02:33:12 AM »
I do have a voltmeter and will test to see if I have power to and past the fuses.  Would a bad ignition switch kill the power even to the clock though?

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General Discussion / 2012 Super 8 150 won't turn on..
« on: November 14, 2014, 01:27:56 AM »
So the day before yesterday I took my 2012 Super 8 150 for what I figured would be the last ride of the season.  It started right up and gave me zero problems on our couple mile jog.  This afternoon I went to start it up as I was going to try running the remaining gas out, and nothing,  I have no clock, lights or anything.  I checked the battery, which I just replaced this fall, and it is showing 12.48 volts.  I also checked the 3 fuses, and they are all fine as well.  I'm at a loss what could be the problem, or even where to look next.  The scooter is only 2 years old, has a little over 500 miles, and other than washing it a couple times this past summer, it is always kept inside.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.  I am mechanically inclined and would prefer to fix it myself as opposed to loading it up and taking it to the dealer.  Besides, from what the owners manual reads, electrical isn't covered for 2 years like most everything else.

Thanks,
Jr

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General Discussion / Re: The "How Much Did you Pay Thread"?
« on: May 14, 2013, 02:54:08 AM »
$1900 OTD for my 2012 Super 8 150 bought brand new back in January.

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Technical | How To / Re: 2012 Super 8 150 and first service...
« on: April 10, 2013, 06:21:17 PM »
Thanks for all the replies.  For the next several months, the weather here in Missouri should be in the 70ies or above, so the velocity shouldn't cause too much of an issue.

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Technical | How To / Re: 2012 Super 8 150 and first service...
« on: April 10, 2013, 04:25:11 AM »
Just to clarify, can I use regualr automotive motor oil, or motorcycle/scooter specific oil?  I currently have a Duramax Diesel, and always have plenty of Rotella 15w-40 around the house.  Was planning on changing it tomorrow (with Rotella) but need clarification before doing so.

Thanks in advance

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Technical | How To / Re: 2012 Super 8 150 and first service...
« on: April 09, 2013, 02:17:54 AM »
Thanks for all the info.  Think I'll save my $$ and spend it on somthing else.

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Technical | How To / Re: 2012 Super 8 150 and first service...
« on: April 08, 2013, 04:47:04 AM »
So what oil do you recommend I change it with?  I've yet to get it over 45 mph and want to make sure the whole break in process is done correctly.

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Technical | How To / 2012 Super 8 150 and first service...
« on: April 07, 2013, 04:43:38 PM »
Ok guys, I'm just about to hit the 200 mile mark on my new SUper 8 150.  The dealership where I bought it wants $200 to perform the first service.  Being mechanically sound, I can change the oil and perform most general maintance required.  My question is what will the dealership do for this first service that I may or may not be able to do myself?  I assume they will reset the carb, check and reset the valve lash and change the oil.  The only complaint I've had in the first 150 miles is the scooter seems a little sluggish and I have about a 1/4" of play in the throttle.  I don't mind spending the money f its's really worth it, but hate paying someone $200 to do somthing I could do for $50.00 myself.

Thanks

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General Discussion / Re: How much should i pay for a kymco
« on: April 07, 2013, 04:35:10 PM »
I paid $1800.00 for my 2012 Kymco Super 8 150 back in December.  Today, the same place I bought it from is selling them for $2399.00.

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Technical | How To / Re: Transporting - how much to compress front fork?
« on: January 11, 2013, 07:44:57 AM »
When I picked mine up from the dealer, they strapped (f1 strap from each side of the handle bar) tight enough the bike was held very secure without the kickstand.  I did not pay that much attention to how far the fork was compressed, but it was tight enough I would not of needed the one I put across the rear end.

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General Discussion / Re: My brand new kymco agility 125 scooter.
« on: January 09, 2013, 05:43:02 AM »
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new baby...  I just bought a 2012 SUper 8 150 and am hoping the weather here in Missuri really hits 50 tomorrow so I can work on breaking it in.

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General Discussion / Does anyone really follow this??
« on: December 30, 2012, 04:01:37 AM »
I was reading through the Owners Manual (2012 Super 8 150) and am interested how many folks actually follow their advise by not riding over 1/2 throttle for the first 300 miles?  I can see not running it WOT for extended periods of time, but does anyone really follow this?

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General Discussion / Re: Start and idle for break-in?
« on: December 30, 2012, 03:47:46 AM »
Thanks for all the advise.  I keep my garage heated to 60* during the winter and never needed a trickle charger on my mower battery but I suppose I can pick one up and throw on it.  Already added Stabil so I should be ok there.  Come on already Mr. Spring .

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