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General Discussion / Re: looking at new pr of riding pants
« on: April 22, 2026, 12:50:30 PM »Hawk, I think you're what is affectionately known over here as a "short arse"!
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General Discussion / Re: looking at new pr of riding pants
« on: April 22, 2026, 02:02:53 AM »
Stig, you're getting rid of your Bullit riding jeans and I just wore mine today for the first time...liked them so much I bought a 2nd pair as they are on closeout which means they are being discontinued.
Bull-it Covert Evo Straight Jeans. Made with some kind of stretchy denim, AAA rated. I added D30 ghost knee and hip armor as regular d30 level 2 is too bulky in these. I have skinny legs (the term chicken legs has been used) and these are pretty form fitting.
I knew these were different when I first threw a leg over the seat today...wow! These feel like wearing sweat pants / joggers! The most comfortable riding pants I've ever worn. Must be the stretchy material. They LOOK like jeans but sure don't feel like jeans.
Have you had a chance to wear your new jeans? They seem to get good press.
link to my Bullit jeans... https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bull-it-covert-evo-straight-jeans
edit: my first filtering criteria when shopping for new riding pants is to see if they are available in 'short' sizes. I need 30" length or shorter. The standard 32" length won't work, even if hemmed, due to the placement of the knee armor. It would be 'shin and ankle armor'.
Bull-it Covert Evo Straight Jeans. Made with some kind of stretchy denim, AAA rated. I added D30 ghost knee and hip armor as regular d30 level 2 is too bulky in these. I have skinny legs (the term chicken legs has been used) and these are pretty form fitting.
I knew these were different when I first threw a leg over the seat today...wow! These feel like wearing sweat pants / joggers! The most comfortable riding pants I've ever worn. Must be the stretchy material. They LOOK like jeans but sure don't feel like jeans.
Have you had a chance to wear your new jeans? They seem to get good press.
link to my Bullit jeans... https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bull-it-covert-evo-straight-jeans
edit: my first filtering criteria when shopping for new riding pants is to see if they are available in 'short' sizes. I need 30" length or shorter. The standard 32" length won't work, even if hemmed, due to the placement of the knee armor. It would be 'shin and ankle armor'.
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General Discussion / Re: ouch! had to turn down a free Reflex~!
« on: April 22, 2026, 01:55:09 AM »
I remember our friend Kansas Kymco built a shed / outbuilding in his backyard to house his growing collection of scooters and motorcycles...I think he had up to 30 or 40 at one time? He built a 12 x 24 foot (?) shed with a concrete floor.
That may be your answer...a nice little outbuilding to store the lawnmower and your 3rd scoot! Tell the wife you're storing rakes, shovels and assorted outdoor equipment!
That may be your answer...a nice little outbuilding to store the lawnmower and your 3rd scoot! Tell the wife you're storing rakes, shovels and assorted outdoor equipment!
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General Discussion / Re: current USA Kymco scooter lineup
« on: April 20, 2026, 01:04:44 PM »
reading some more about the new Downtown GT 125i...interesting tech for a 125cc.(at least here in the US). ABS, traction control, TFT dash, liquid cooling and fuel injection.
I wonder if we are getting the model because it is also popular in other markets where a 125cc is more desirable? Isn't a 125cc one of the steps in licensing in other, more advanced markets than ours?
It starts at $5000 USD...for a 125!
I wonder if we are getting the model because it is also popular in other markets where a 125cc is more desirable? Isn't a 125cc one of the steps in licensing in other, more advanced markets than ours?
It starts at $5000 USD...for a 125!
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General Discussion / current USA Kymco scooter lineup
« on: April 20, 2026, 12:53:15 PM »
Ruffus's post about the knockoff AK550 had me looking at the Kymco USA website for the first time in a long time. It lists the current scooters for sale and I was very surprised to see the 300cc class scoots not available.
50cc, 125, 150 and then the jump to the 550s. A Downtown 125?? Big bike powered by a small motor?...seems like an odd choice.
50cc, 125, 150 and then the jump to the 550s. A Downtown 125?? Big bike powered by a small motor?...seems like an odd choice.
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: QJ Fort 600 maxiscooter
« on: April 20, 2026, 12:48:33 PM »
looks like a knockoff of the Harley Nightster (Sportster replacement).
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: QJ Fort 600 maxiscooter
« on: April 18, 2026, 02:06:24 PM »
Is that a Chinese knockoff of an AK550?
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Scooter doublette, rikschascoot/ scooterrikscha?
« on: April 18, 2026, 02:02:35 PM »
wow, that is interesting! 1 rider/driver and 4 or more passengers?
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Technical | How To / Re: XCiting 300i, clutch riddle?
« on: April 16, 2026, 12:44:59 PM »
Ruffus, your guess seems plausible. Did you pick this part up for a spare to use later, if needed?
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General Discussion / Re: I hate airing tires!
« on: April 12, 2026, 02:51:10 PM »
I don't mind doing tires on 2 of my 3 bikes (with my riding schedule I check tire pressures before every ride)....but the Helix is awful.
When I had new tires put on they didn't have a 90 degree valve stem for the front and there is no room to get a regular hose on there. I have to add the screw on 90 degree extension before adding the 12" hose. (both carried in the Helix trunk in case of a need out on the road)
90 degree extension is not ideal due to need to screw it on. I have to slightly overinflate (1-2 lb) to compensate for the air lost during the unscrew/removal.
If you don't need to screw on a 90 I find the hose with the fitting that you lock in place is best as it minimizes any air loss. Pic shows 2 hoses connected.
When I had new tires put on they didn't have a 90 degree valve stem for the front and there is no room to get a regular hose on there. I have to add the screw on 90 degree extension before adding the 12" hose. (both carried in the Helix trunk in case of a need out on the road)
90 degree extension is not ideal due to need to screw it on. I have to slightly overinflate (1-2 lb) to compensate for the air lost during the unscrew/removal.
If you don't need to screw on a 90 I find the hose with the fitting that you lock in place is best as it minimizes any air loss. Pic shows 2 hoses connected.
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General Discussion / Re: new motorcycle??!?
« on: April 10, 2026, 12:54:09 PM »
still may be too small...but RE makes the Meteor 350, which is a more 'cruiser' version with more forward controls. May give you more foot and leg room?
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General Discussion / Re: looking at new pr of riding pants
« on: April 10, 2026, 12:47:58 PM »
my newest pair of riding jeans (purchased last year, not yet worn) is slimmer fitting like the image in Stig's link. I tried putting my thick D30 level 2 knee pads in there but they are way too bulky to fit well. My plan is to go to the D30 Ghost armor (thinner version) for both knee and hip.
Let us know what you decide for armor and how it works.
Let us know what you decide for armor and how it works.
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General Discussion / Re: new motorcycle??!?
« on: April 09, 2026, 12:36:08 AM »
I read nothing but good things about Royal Enfield. They seem to be winning with their smaller displacement, reasonably priced bikes that look great and are proving reliable. They've introduced so many new models in the past few years it's hard to keep up!
Are new old stock Forzas really still available??
Are new old stock Forzas really still available??
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Technical | How To / Re: KYMCO CV3 575i in promotion
« on: April 06, 2026, 06:59:56 PM »
there must be a reason manufacturers keep coming out with these...better all weather commuters?
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Technical | How To / Re: KYMCO CV3 575i in promotion
« on: April 06, 2026, 12:55:51 PM »
that must use the AK550 motor? I would like to take a ride on a 3 wheeler (2 front wheels) sometime. Apparently you can be much more aggressive in slippery conditions. This looks like the more traditional 3 wheeler, vs the short lived Yamaha Niken, which would not self support.