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General Discussion / Re: New Agility 125 Owner! Few questions on lights and upgrades.
« on: September 14, 2008, 03:16:57 AM »
Here are some shots of my scoot with the headlight mod...
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General Discussion / Re: New Agility 125 Owner! Few questions on lights and upgrades.
« on: September 14, 2008, 03:03:51 AM »
Congrats on the new scoot. i got my 125 back in May and the first (and only) mod I had to do was with the lights. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do with the bulb on this model. The type of bulb and socket used, does not have any upgrades that I know of (and I searched a lot). My plan was to convert the socket to an H4, but is was not possible due to the housing on the Agility. I did find an upgraded bulb, but it made no difference in the light. The problem is with the design of the reflector. Whatever bulb you put in there will not matter because the entire assembly was not designed good in the first place. The stock bulb is a Phillips and I would save your money.
What I ended up doing was activating the "side marker" bulbs that are next to the main head-light bulb. I tied them together and than tapped into the wire that supplied the low beam. The bulbs were already there but not activated. My thought was that this would at least help with my front visibility only (helping me be sen by the idiots on the road...more then letting me see better). These little bulbs were the original turn signal indicators. Then I installed a driving light that I bought at the local auto parts store (Pep Boys). Nothing fancy...but a white light that is wired to the battery via a relay and separate switch that I can activate whenever I need a real headlight. The wattage must be kept to 55 watts or below. The electrical can handle this additional load with no issues.
I will supply some pictures as soon as I get a minute to upload them.
Other then the style of this scooter and the headlight...I really love it. It has been a great ride all summer and I am amazed at the power this 125cc has. I have owed many scooters in the past and this one is up there as one of my favorites. The seat storage (or meta box as per the manual) is the largest I have seen and can handle 2 gallons of milk and then some.
Be safe and good luck.
Kris
What I ended up doing was activating the "side marker" bulbs that are next to the main head-light bulb. I tied them together and than tapped into the wire that supplied the low beam. The bulbs were already there but not activated. My thought was that this would at least help with my front visibility only (helping me be sen by the idiots on the road...more then letting me see better). These little bulbs were the original turn signal indicators. Then I installed a driving light that I bought at the local auto parts store (Pep Boys). Nothing fancy...but a white light that is wired to the battery via a relay and separate switch that I can activate whenever I need a real headlight. The wattage must be kept to 55 watts or below. The electrical can handle this additional load with no issues.
I will supply some pictures as soon as I get a minute to upload them.
Other then the style of this scooter and the headlight...I really love it. It has been a great ride all summer and I am amazed at the power this 125cc has. I have owed many scooters in the past and this one is up there as one of my favorites. The seat storage (or meta box as per the manual) is the largest I have seen and can handle 2 gallons of milk and then some.
Be safe and good luck.
Kris
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Agility 125 / Re: Speedometer issue
« on: July 30, 2008, 02:04:58 AM »
Ok, the results are in.
Here is what I recorded with my GPS this evening:
Speedo - GPS (Actual)
10 - 10
20 - 20
30 - 24-25
40 - 34
50 - 43-44
60 - 52
Top speed run- 56 MPH on GPS (Flat, about 1/4 mile run, no wind, 215 lbs (me). Ran 3 times. Holds 34-40 on steep hills, but was WOT.
All speeds are in MPH. Pretty much what I thought. I never heard of a scoot with very accurate indicators. Still has some nice torque especially for a stock 125cc. I still say for the money, this is one heck of a scooter. Gets me to work with no issues and is perfect for errands around town. NOT good for 2 up riding or faster roads...but still has the "little extra" in the throttle to pull away. 40-45 MPH seems to be the sweet spot. Still better than any Chinese GY-6 "150cc" I have ever ridden. You can tell that Kymco has this motor set up much better. I am tempted to throw some upgrades at it (bigger jet/carb, new pipe) but A) can't confirm which parts/mods would fit and B) I then defeat the purpose of having such a great little inexpensive scooter. I have been down the "mod road" before and it is expensive and in the end all that time and money for an additional 4-5 MPH ain't worth it for me. I will continue to enjoy this for what it is.
Hope that helps anyone who wanted to know.
Be safe
Here is what I recorded with my GPS this evening:
Speedo - GPS (Actual)
10 - 10
20 - 20
30 - 24-25
40 - 34
50 - 43-44
60 - 52
Top speed run- 56 MPH on GPS (Flat, about 1/4 mile run, no wind, 215 lbs (me). Ran 3 times. Holds 34-40 on steep hills, but was WOT.
All speeds are in MPH. Pretty much what I thought. I never heard of a scoot with very accurate indicators. Still has some nice torque especially for a stock 125cc. I still say for the money, this is one heck of a scooter. Gets me to work with no issues and is perfect for errands around town. NOT good for 2 up riding or faster roads...but still has the "little extra" in the throttle to pull away. 40-45 MPH seems to be the sweet spot. Still better than any Chinese GY-6 "150cc" I have ever ridden. You can tell that Kymco has this motor set up much better. I am tempted to throw some upgrades at it (bigger jet/carb, new pipe) but A) can't confirm which parts/mods would fit and B) I then defeat the purpose of having such a great little inexpensive scooter. I have been down the "mod road" before and it is expensive and in the end all that time and money for an additional 4-5 MPH ain't worth it for me. I will continue to enjoy this for what it is.
Hope that helps anyone who wanted to know.
Be safe
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Agility 125 / Re: Speedometer issue
« on: July 25, 2008, 03:17:56 AM »
Yes, the speedo on these scoots is always a concern. It is not just the Agility either...most scoots out there are "generous" with their indications. Check out the reviews section on www.justgottascoot.com.
I am planning on "calibrating" mine very soon with a GPS. I always feel like I am going faster than I probably am.
The only accurate speedos I have owed were on my Aprilia SR50 (awesome scoot...shame the
motor was only a 50cc) and my 1986 Honda Elite.
Hopefully I will have time to measure the true speed and do a cross ref chart
for everyone.
The Agility speedo seems to be fairly accurate below 20 MPH, but then veers off
the faster
I go.
More info to follow.
I am planning on "calibrating" mine very soon with a GPS. I always feel like I am going faster than I probably am.
The only accurate speedos I have owed were on my Aprilia SR50 (awesome scoot...shame the
motor was only a 50cc) and my 1986 Honda Elite.
Hopefully I will have time to measure the true speed and do a cross ref chart
for everyone.
The Agility speedo seems to be fairly accurate below 20 MPH, but then veers off
the faster
I go.
More info to follow.
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Agility 125 / Re: 2007 agility 125 or 2008 lance powersports venice 150 ???
« on: July 22, 2008, 02:33:19 AM »
Hey chadhargis,
I have been thinking about some sort of cubby as well. You may have figured this out by now, but just in case...there are six screws that hold the front body panel/headlight piece to the black body. They are easy to see from the the inside cowling. 3 on each side of the steering down tube. Once those are off, there is just one more chromed screw on the front by the headlight. If you take that piece off (5 minutes tops), you will have full access to the area behind where the cubby would go. You would be able to then use a nut and bolt to secure your cubby.
Good luck. i am trying to locate something that might fit and will keep you posted.
Be safe,
Kris
I have been thinking about some sort of cubby as well. You may have figured this out by now, but just in case...there are six screws that hold the front body panel/headlight piece to the black body. They are easy to see from the the inside cowling. 3 on each side of the steering down tube. Once those are off, there is just one more chromed screw on the front by the headlight. If you take that piece off (5 minutes tops), you will have full access to the area behind where the cubby would go. You would be able to then use a nut and bolt to secure your cubby.
Good luck. i am trying to locate something that might fit and will keep you posted.
Be safe,
Kris
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General Discussion / Re: Newbie Grand Dink 125 cc Driver
« on: July 22, 2008, 02:23:38 AM »
Great scoot and a great country (was passing through WAY back in 1989). Nice to hear from people "across the pond". Be safe and have a great summer riding.
Kris
Kris
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Agility 125 / Re: Belt size
« on: July 19, 2008, 02:54:10 AM »
I forget exactly...but I think this is it:
http://www.scootercommunity.com.au/files/Default.aspx?Sort=Rating
http://www.scootercommunity.com.au/files/Default.aspx?Sort=Rating
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Agility 125 / Re: New 125 Agility owner
« on: July 19, 2008, 02:34:33 AM »
Congrats. Very nice scooter you just got. Try this site:
http://kymcoaccessories.com/index.htm
Good luck and be safe
http://kymcoaccessories.com/index.htm
Good luck and be safe
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Agility 125 / Re: Agility 125 Reliability/Quality, Etc.
« on: June 27, 2008, 03:55:17 AM »
I second Olddood's comments. I have owned many different scooters over the years. From a 1986 Honda Elite 150 to a Aprilia SR-50 to a Piaggio BV 200, and now my new favorite, a 2007 Agility 125. This is an amazing scooter and the best value out there I think. It is not a Vespa, but has power and all the basics covered for $1999. I got the last one from my local dealer and he said most Kymcos may be hard to get this year. So if you can get your hands on one, check it out very closely and i think you'll see it is a very nice scooter.
Good luck out there and be safe.
Good luck out there and be safe.
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Agility 125 / Re: Belt size
« on: June 20, 2008, 03:58:44 AM »
I have some info for you. A .pdf of the shop manual section about this area, but it is too big to attach to this reply. It should be the same size and any of the GY6 engines out there. You should be able to call Scooterworks (google them) as well and they should be able to help.
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Agility 125 / Re: Tear down Guide
« on: June 04, 2008, 02:06:08 AM »
There some sites that you can download .pdf files of the shop & parts manuals. Is that what you mean by "tear down guide".
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General Discussion / Re: Fellow 125cc riders
« on: May 26, 2008, 03:06:09 AM »
Congrats on the scoot. i think you'll like it. it really has some nice power for being a 125cc. I am still taking it easy during the break in but I am happy with what it is able to do so far. i have done some searching but have not been able to find and concrete info for the Agility 125 specifically. I think you are right in that this is a very close version of the GY6 so there should be some nice mods out there. Good luck with the Agility.
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Agility 125 / Re: 2007 agility 125 or 2008 lance powersports venice 150 ???
« on: May 15, 2008, 06:55:14 PM »
I agree with 2hd. I have heard a lot of issues with the Chinese scooters. Lance sells basically the same stuff as Flyscooters and Q-Link. If you have any doubts, you have to stick with a company like Kymco with a strong network of dealers and parts distributors.
I have owned many scooters over the years and for the money I’d put the Agility 125 up against anything out there. I am very impressed with the quality and power of this little scoot.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Enjoy and be safe.
I have owned many scooters over the years and for the money I’d put the Agility 125 up against anything out there. I am very impressed with the quality and power of this little scoot.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Enjoy and be safe.
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Agility 125 / Re: Agility 125: Japanese Mods
« on: May 15, 2008, 06:50:43 PM »
YES!!! I love the digital speedo. ANY info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for posting the pictures...very nice looking scoot.
Kris
Thanks for posting the pictures...very nice looking scoot.
Kris
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General Discussion / Re: Fellow 125cc riders
« on: May 11, 2008, 01:52:57 AM »
Hello all!
Just picked up my 125 today from Philadelphia Scooters. I am very impressed so far. I had to ride it home with 0.5 miles on it. I drove through the city and then out some open suburban roads for about 22 miles total. For a scoot to be so spanking new, I was VERY impressed with the power. I had owed many scooters over the last 12 years and this one could be my favorite (and the price was great too). I owned an Aprilia SR 50 (50cc 2 stroke) and also a Piaggio BV-200 (200cc- w/16" wheels) and so far the Agility 125 is a great fit for me. I can't wait to put more miles on her and see how much (if any) performance comes after the first oil and gear-oil change. They say after the engine breaks in and it "loosens up" it will have a a bit more torque.
Great to be on this forum and be safe out there everyone.
Kris
Just picked up my 125 today from Philadelphia Scooters. I am very impressed so far. I had to ride it home with 0.5 miles on it. I drove through the city and then out some open suburban roads for about 22 miles total. For a scoot to be so spanking new, I was VERY impressed with the power. I had owed many scooters over the last 12 years and this one could be my favorite (and the price was great too). I owned an Aprilia SR 50 (50cc 2 stroke) and also a Piaggio BV-200 (200cc- w/16" wheels) and so far the Agility 125 is a great fit for me. I can't wait to put more miles on her and see how much (if any) performance comes after the first oil and gear-oil change. They say after the engine breaks in and it "loosens up" it will have a a bit more torque.
Great to be on this forum and be safe out there everyone.
Kris