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I had a very close encounter with a car the other day .  I wasn't seen (even with brights on ) and had a driver pull directly out in front of me.  I believe that each and every one of our bikes suffers from a design defect. 

My very next project for this bike (parts are already ordered) is going to be a modulator for the headlights and brake light flasher.

http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/DiamondStar/dshm.asp

I know some of you may look at this image and think "wow how annoying" but I would rather be a little annoying than not be seen.  I would like to see videos made on how to install these systems on each model of bike that kymco makes.  I am going to make one for this model so everyone will have some reference.

These systems are fully DOT approved and the studies show that these make a motorcycle 200% more visible on the road.  These work with the high beam lights only and they only function during daylight hours (has a daylight sensor).  The system linked to above has 2 modes just in case the max mode is too much for your liking.  Both are DOT compliant.  This will also flash your lights when you press the horn (or flash at max brightness if system is already going) to give an additional heads up to drivers.  This also works as an emergency bulb monitoring system.  If the system detects that the bulb is burned out it will automatically engage the low beam lights.


I also plan to add a break light flasher to the bike.

This image shows the pattern in which the brake lights will flash.
http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/Modules/xp.asp
Emit a visual signal of 3 short light flashes, followed by 1 long light flash (3.5 seconds). The signal automatically repeats itself as long as the brakes are applied. This pattern is not random, but has been selected because of its ability to retain following drivers attention.

The BackOFF XP is also able to drive a LED taillight without anything extra.  It is fully solid state and isn't load dependant.  I am going to use this LED capability and install a high tech LED brake light.  These bulbs are made up with 32 individual LEDs.  If you want to make sure that your brake light is always working this is what you want.  I'm personally going to feel much more at ease knowing my 1 brake light is never going to burn out.

http://www.bikerhiway.com/1157-led-bulb-red-p-228.html

I think with these modifications riding will hopefully be a little safer and more drivers will see me and pay attention.  I urge you all to look at these upgrades and ask yourself is your life worth $109 dollars??  That $109 will buy you the headlight modulator, and brake light flasher.  For a little more you can get a LED brake light bulb.  ($109 is buying the modules straight from signal dynamics linked above)  I highly suggest the LED bulb listed above though.  That looks like the best design for our reflectors.

NOTE:  I am not affiliated or endorsing the sites linked to in this post I just happened to run across them while looking for a headlight modulator.  I don't want this to be taken as an advertisement I'm just letting people know that these products exist and where to find them.  I did several hours of research before finding these sites.

This is a video that demonstrates how to (and not to) change the oil in a People S200

PLEASE NOTE!!!:  The capacity for an oil change is 800ml NOT the 900ml shown in the user manual.

http://travis.blogsite.org/?q=node/7

I tried to post the video directly here but couldn't get it to accept HTML.

EDIT:  This should apply to all bikes based on the GY6 engine.

I'm considering putting an alarm on my bike.

http://shop.vendio.com/vstreet/item/953897063/?s=1211625184

This alarm to be specific.

Any advice or comments?  I will detail the install with pictures and a very detailed description,

Here are my plans for a built in FRS/GMRS radio.  I am looking for input and I plan to update this project with lots of pictures and instructions for anyone else who might consider a project like this.  This is just the beginning of my modifications I have planned to make this bike just a little bit more enjoyable.

This is a mockup of my project goal.  The headset connection is going to be on the handle bars on the rear facing the driver.



Does anyone have any comments, ideas or suggestions??   

The radio I plan to use is a Motorola fv200aa



Again I'm open to any suggestions

I am now the proud owner of a People s200.  I was eager to see that I would be the first to post about this bike.  Gasoline here hit 3.98 per gallon and I'm not prepared stay home.  My dealer was offering 1.9% financing and this bike was almost a no brainer.  My savings in fuel will pay the monthly payment easily. 

This bike will easily keep up with all traffic in the city.    I can keep up if not pass all traffic that I need to which makes it feel MUCH safer than a 49cc model that cannot get out of its own way.  This is my first motorcycle purchase and I'm pretty satisfied with it.  The only part of this motorcycle that I'm not totally satisfied about is the highway performance.  I am 6'3" 220 pounds and I have hit a maximum speed of 68-70 mph according to the in-dash speedometer.  My roommate also bought a Kymco at the same time I did (People S250) and I can keep up with him in most traffic however on the highway he has an edge of about 10 MPH (Max of approx 80).  One of the things I like about this bike the most is the looks I get as I pull away from traffic at the stop lights.

I plan to add a GPS to my bike to make sure that I'm not getting lost.  Has anyone added a GPS and if so where did you attach it?

Are there any other People s200 owners out there?  If so lets hear from you 


UPDATE
I would like to update my review to nitpick about one thing on the bike.  Granted anyone outside the United States is going to laugh but I find it frustrating that the only speed that is lit up is the speed in KM/h..  It would be really nice if both the speed in KM/h and MPH were lit up.  I could totally live with it being smaller than the KM/h but it would be nice to actually be able to see it.