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For Sale / Voltage Regulator from 2012 Downtown 200i
« on: December 04, 2020, 10:05:18 PM »
This is a VR removed from a 2012 DT 200i last winter.  There is nothing wrong with it.  I changed it out with a new one as I was going to run in the 2020 Scooter Cannonball on this scooter but the event got canceled and I sold the scooter.  I replaced it out of an abundance of caution as I had 2 VR failures over 2019 in my Vespa scooters.

I am asking $20 mainly to cover the shipping costs.  If you are in Vermont and can pick it up, you can have it for free.

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For Sale / FS: (VT) 2012 Downtown 200i
« on: August 12, 2020, 09:08:07 PM »
Downtown 200i with 7929 miles, new Puig Touring Windshield, Shad 48L top case, spare rear wheel.  Great condition, asking $1800, NADA average retail is $1975.  Located in Vermont.

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Kymco News / The Scooter 'Zine X-Town 300i
« on: April 28, 2020, 08:28:10 PM »
The Scooter 'Zine May/June '20 issue has a nice review of the X-Town 300i.  The publisher/writer, Howard Rains, was able to take one for an extended test ride and it was a favorable review.  The scooter was loaned to him by On Any Moto in Tucson.

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Downtown 300 / Scooter Cannonball 2020 DT 200 Roller weights
« on: March 01, 2020, 03:48:56 PM »
and my final post in today's series:

Since one is running the scoot a maximum throttle for road conditions, speed limits, safety and other considerations for anywhere from 8-12+ hours without any significant stopping (gas/bathroom breaks), any suggestions for roller weights other than the stock OEM weight?  The scoot is a 2012 DT 200.

Thank you in advance.

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Downtown 300 / Scooter Cannonball 2020 DT 200 Spare Parts
« on: March 01, 2020, 03:45:45 PM »
As a continuation of my previous post, here is a list of spare parts I intend to bring on the cannonball.

1.  Belt
2.  Oil filter
3.  Air filter
4.  Rollers & sliders
5.  Spare tire mounted on spare rear wheel

Anything else suggested?

Thanks in advance.

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Downtown 300 / Scooter Cannonball 2020 DT 200 Prep
« on: March 01, 2020, 03:42:59 PM »
As part of the prep before the SCBR in July, the week before I am planning on doing the following prep on my 2012 DT200.

1.  oil and filter change
2.  coolant change
3.  new air filter
4.  hub oil change
5.  brake fluid change
6.  install new belt
7.  install new rollers and sliders
8.  new tires - plan on Power Pure as they have gotten good reviews for a cannonball event.  City Grips would have been first choice but not available in this size.

Is there anything that I am missing that should be done in prep for this type of event? (besides butt toughening in the saddle)  The scooter presently has 6886 miles on it but once weather starts improving, I plan on riding it as much as possible but will still have to give some time to my other scooters.  ;D

I will have other postings on a question on roller weights for this type of riding and another post on list of spare parts I plan on bringing so reserve comments on those items for the other postings.

Thanks in advance!



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Downtown 300 / Exhaust Bushing
« on: January 26, 2020, 11:43:12 AM »
I have a 2012 DT 200 and removed the exhaust to remove the rear tire.  Found I also had to remove the plastic fender above the tire and the rear shock completely to get the tire off.  When I pulled the exhaust off, it like it was wrapped with graphite tape on the pipe from the engine.  Looking at the parts manual, it looks more like a bushing but maybe a graphite tube?  Is this the setup?  Should have taken a pic of it but didn't.  Here is a pic of a piece that came off.

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General Discussion / Universal Holder E017
« on: December 03, 2019, 05:06:15 PM »
Anyone know where I can get one of these?  I have been doing web searches and this forum but no avail.  Last I saw on this forum was from 2014 on any discussion.

I know an impact wrench would work but I want something easier to pack in tools/spare parts bag for on the scooter.

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Downtown 300 / DT200 Windscreen
« on: November 24, 2019, 04:20:38 PM »
I need to replace the original windscreen on my 2012 DT200.  The Kymco part # is 64220-LEA7-E00 and I can find it online for around $90.  However, I did see a Givi windscreen on their website for $180 and looks larger than the OEM one.  Givi also only lists it fitting DT300 but I think it should be the same?

Has anyone have any experience with the Givi windscreen?

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Downtown 300 / Valve Adjustment on Downtown 200
« on: October 28, 2019, 10:34:07 PM »
I bought this 2012 DT200 in August with about 5900 miles on it and due to travel in Sept only put about 1000 miles on it.  It recently started to stall out.  I could start it and it would run for about 30 sec and stall.  It was then hard to start.  Would crank but not catch and would have to throttle slightly to get it to start.  Once warmed up it seemed fine.
I am adjusting the valves as the manual says to adjust at 6000 miles.  I am hoping this is the issue as the exhaust valves are very tight.  In order to determine TDC, there is a small plug on top of the fan housing that needs to be removed in addition to the large plug.  This small plug reveals a part with looks like magnets on it and there is a marking that is T which lines up with a slot on the threads for the cap. The socket size to turn the engine is 19mm.  Thought I would pass the pics along as this is a little different than the info I have seen primarily on other Kymco models.

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Downtown 300 / DT 300 seat fit DT 200?
« on: August 26, 2019, 02:18:54 PM »
The seat on a DT 300 looks different than the seat on my DT 200.  The seat on the DT 200 does not allow for moving around to change seating on long rides and I tend to slide forward on bumps.  So a different seat is needed.
Does the DT 300 seat fit a DT 200?

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Downtown 300 / Windshield discolored and peeling
« on: August 23, 2019, 03:31:10 PM »
Just bought a 2012 DT 200i (not a 300i but couldn't find a 200i topic so figured these are similar) and the windshield is very discolored and peeling.  Is this common? 

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General Discussion / Where to buy parts?
« on: August 19, 2019, 09:51:45 PM »
Hello,
Picking up my 2012 DT 200i with 6k miles on it and been looking around where to buy parts such as belt, oil filter, rollers, etc.  I looked at Kymco's website for dealer near me and I am familar with that dealer but never seen a Kymco in there and the website makes no mention of Kymco.

I do see a website called Kymcopartsonline.  Anyone use them?  Other places? 

Thanks in advance

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General Discussion / Newbie Intro
« on: August 01, 2019, 02:04:22 PM »
Hello, I just bought a 2012 Kymco Downtown 200i with 6k miles on it.  I have several other scooters all Vespas.  I specifically purchased the DT to ride in the Scooter Cannonball 2020 from Bar Harbor ME to Eureka CA on July 6 to July 16.
I would be interested in learning some maintenance tips and hear from anyone that has done long distance riding on this machine.
Thanks
Barry

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