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People 150 / 2003 people 150 for sale near me - buy it??
« on: March 29, 2016, 10:55:28 AM »
There is a people 150 for sale near me.  Has about 2500 miles.  Price $500.  Owner says it runs but needs a battery.  Should I buy it?  Note that I don't need it, just bought a super 8 150.  But I can't pass up a bargain - if this is a bargain ...
Thanks!

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Super 8 150 / Re: Thinking of buying a 2013 leftover super 8 - need advice!!
« on: March 23, 2016, 12:41:22 PM »
If anyone else has any feedback on the super 8 (previous version), please chime in.  Been reading online and get mixed reviews.  Mostly concerned about longevity, especially since this was made in China and not Taiwan.  I would definitely cost more, but a used Yamaha or Honda be better?  I see Honda pcx's going for 2300 near me, can't find a used Zuma anywhere (it was the Zuma that I really wanted, but new they are over 3k.  I have always been a fan of buying quality.  Kymco has always been a quality manufacturer, but we don't know the long term outcome of the scoots being built in China.  I guess I fell that after 2 years under warranty, all the kinks should be worked out.  Thing is in 2 years, I will probably only have at most 2k miles on it.  My commute is pretty short.  And also my nearest dealer is 45 minutes away ...  Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!!

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General Discussion / Re: Any concerns about Chinese made kymco vs Taiwanese?
« on: March 23, 2016, 12:30:43 PM »
Oh, never make bad indidnt read it correctly.   You had a "kymco like" that rattled apart

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General Discussion / Re: Any concerns about Chinese made kymco vs Taiwanese?
« on: March 23, 2016, 12:29:04 PM »
What are you trying to say?  Genuine is a good brand or not?  Your 2012 was no good, but then you bought another??

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Super 8 150 / Re: Thinking of buying a 2013 leftover super 8 - need advice!!
« on: March 22, 2016, 07:56:00 PM »
Also, is it just me, but the old style super 8 is way better than the new.  Any one else share this view?  Why did they change it??

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Super 8 150 / Re: Thinking of buying a 2013 leftover super 8 - need advice!!
« on: March 22, 2016, 07:53:25 PM »
Thanks, I am going to buy it.  I couldn't find any rebates for 2013 year.  Found low 1.9 financing, if you know where to look for rebates please let me know.  That would be the icing ...

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General Discussion / Any concerns about Chinese made kymco vs Taiwanese?
« on: March 21, 2016, 05:26:49 PM »
I have an opportunity to purchase a 2013 Sumer 8 leftover brand new for 1450 + 300 tax / tags / etc.  so 1750 out the door.  But this model is made in China.  Any concerns?  Should I look for one made in Taiwan?  Kymco has a great name but I have heard that even their scooters suffer from quality issues when manufactured in China.  Not the same quality as the Taiwan made scooters.  The $1450 is a good price for this scooter and is the older version, not based on the agility platform.  Just not sure about the quality.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

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Super 8 150 / Thinking of buying a 2013 leftover super 8 - need advice!!
« on: March 21, 2016, 04:19:14 PM »
A dealer near me has a new super 8 150 that I can buy out the door for 1750, selling price is 1450 + tax, doc fee, tags, etc.  they are not adding prep fees or anything else.  Bike is new with under 5 miles on it.  Is this a good deal?  I read about Chinese made vs Taiwanese and also about lack of tires for this model, etc.  and the new models are out, any differences between 2013 vs 2015/6?  I was originally looking for a used 125 Zuma in the same price range but this new super 8 is cheaper, and comes with the full warranty.  Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.  I currently own an agility 50 which is too slow for me.  Thanks!  Also I noticed that msrp on the 2013 is 2500 and msrp on the 2015 is 2300.  Did they lower the price?  New model is the 150r.

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Agility 50 / Restricted or not? - used a50
« on: March 09, 2016, 09:42:22 PM »
I recently purchased a 2013 Agility 50 with 750 on the odo.  I am the 3rd owner with the first 2 owners being teens, one kept for a year, sold to his friend, then sold to me.

I was told by the father of the 2nd teen that no mods were done, as the "kid dont have the know-how :)".  but i dont know if teen #1 did anything.

on the flats, my a50 will go 43mph, faster down hill (as per the stock speedo).  going up hill, it is slow, really slow, maybe 20 mph.  In restricted mode, i was told these scooters top out at 30mph. 

so I wonder if the scooter had some mods done.  Its a 2013 and the cdi looks stock - its a DC cdi Suitai D411.  I have heard that some dealers will remove the boss restriction when they sell them.  Anyone know if this is true?  I do realize i can take it apart and find out, but i only want to do that when i receive my own derestrict parts.

Btw, here are my plans for derestriction.  I want to increase acceleration and hill speed as there are numerous hills near me.  dont care much about the top end, a few mph slower is ok.
-- no limit cdi
-- upgrade carb jet
-- smooth boss (if not already done)
-- 5.5 gram rollers (or maybe 6 gram sliders)

how does that sound?  Any suggestions where to buy?  ebay/amazon has plenty but how good can the parts be when a new cdi costs 15 bucks?   I found a kit for $60 (certainly made in china) that includes all of the above.  anyone with experience with ebay derestrict parts please chime in!  the kit i am looking at is http://www.ebay.com/itm/181502229277

Thanks!!

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