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People GT 300i / Re: Good online sources for Kymco parts?
« on: October 25, 2020, 03:55:10 PM »
Thanks Yellow Jacket, appreciate the URL.

I see that you've ridden a BV250 in the past.  I really like my Kymco People 300 that I'm riding but if it ever goes kaput, it looks like the BV350 is my only choice for newer big wheel scooters around the 300 cc range.  Any thoughts on the BV?

It looks like Kymco is still selling the equivalent of the People GT 300i but not in the US (I see it in Europe).  I suppose there's just not a big-enough market to justify the $$ to make the mods to the Euro models to meet US specs.  A shame.

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People GT 300i / Good online sources for Kymco parts?
« on: October 18, 2020, 11:16:30 PM »
Anyone have favorite websites for Kymco parts?
In my case, specifically the People GT 300i.

I'm looking to replace the Puig windscreen it came with when I bought it; a couple years ago someone backed into my scoot and just getting around to replacing it.  It's a barn-door but awfully nice in the colder weather.

I know models fit/some don't because of the difference in front blinker placement for US models.

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People GT 300i / Re: Service manual needed for "new" used gti300I
« on: September 24, 2020, 03:16:17 AM »
You might try tradebit.com.  I have no idea how reputable they are but they appear to have a lot of manuals for $ including Kymco.  Cost is in the $20-$30 range.

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People GT 300i / Re: People gti 300 advice
« on: September 24, 2020, 03:08:02 AM »
Between 6-7 k.  I split time on it with a motorcycle so it probably hasn't gotten all the miles it deserves.
I just take it into the local Kymco dealer for servicing; can't help you with the specifics on fluids.  I had the belt done late last year.  It hadn't come anywhere near the miles but the manual has a miles/years replacement recommendation so I did it.  Like I said, I don't think it was really necessary based on what the mechanic said.

I hear you on the seat.  Part of the issue for me is the slight forward slope.  I've been considering getting it redone by a local upholstery shop but since I rarely ride it more than an hour or two at a time I've been putting it off; it's been fine for the shorter time/distance.

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People GT 300i / Re: People gti 300 advice
« on: September 24, 2020, 01:01:13 AM »
I have a 2013 People GT 300i that I picked up used in 2014.  Never any problems.  Enjoying the heck out of it still.  I just use the top box that comes with it and the nice flat floorboards if more space is needed (grocery runs for example) or a bungied bag on the passenger part of the seat.  I do short freeway runs (60+) with some frequency; the scoot does it easily and still has some left in reserve.

I did have my drive belt changed because the owners manual had it on the "scheduled maintenance" list but honestly the mechanic said it had plenty of life left in it.  Sounds like a good buy!  Hope it checks out OK.

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People GT 300i / Re: Picked up a 2016 KYMCO 300i
« on: February 17, 2019, 03:25:24 PM »
That's a screamin' deal.  Well done!

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General Discussion / Re: Hit a bee with my knee at 30 mph today on the 150i
« on: September 18, 2018, 04:54:45 AM »
Quote from: Iahawk on September 17, 2018, 02:00:49 PM
never been stung but I have had a fair number of bees fly into my helmet while riding (usually have the visor cracked open in town).

That's one of the reasons I'll likely put a windscreen back on my GT 300i.  I didn't realize how much that thing blocked until it was gone.

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People GT 300i / Re: Maintenance: Miles or Months
« on: September 16, 2018, 12:34:41 AM »
Just got the scoot back from its 6000 mile service.   Wow!  Feels like a new bike again. 

I did decide to have them replace the drive belt.  When they got it off, the dealer said the old belt was still usable so it probably wasn't necessary.  I mention that in case anyone had the same question I did about miles vs. months.  The dealers feedback is months make more of a difference with fluids.  Not as much with other things.

While they were in there they cleaned/adjusted the pulley system.  Before the service, my GT had a lag between when I turned the throttle and when it started really going.   This was from a stopped position.  Now it's instant which is how it had been orignally.  I suspect that was the clean/adjust though, not the new belt.

New tires are great:  two thumbs up on the City Grip.  I really like them even though they're far from scrubbed in yet. 

I'm happy I finally got the brake fluid changed; it hadn't been in the entire time I've owned the GT.  I will try to not let it go that long again.  Honestly I can't feel the difference but stopping is even more important than going.

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General Discussion / Re: Scooter depreciation?
« on: September 07, 2018, 01:56:05 AM »
Around here used Vespas hold value pretty well.  New anything?  Fuggidaboutit.

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General Discussion / Re: Scooter depreciation?
« on: September 07, 2018, 01:53:56 AM »
I think of them as a money pit.  But a fun money pit.

I bought my 2012 GT used in 2013.  It's definitely lost value  (est. 1000-1500).

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People GT 300i / Re: Maintenance: Miles or Months
« on: September 05, 2018, 02:31:09 AM »
Called the dealer to schedule service.  On the question of the belt, the dealer basically left that up to me.  He did say that the belt replacements they've typically done are due to use, not age.

Getting Michelin City Grip tires and I'll have them check the wheel bearings while they're at it.  Thanks Crossbolt for that feedback.

Put a couple hundred miles on it while I've been on vacation.  Lots of fun.   8)  Definitely need to get that wind screen replaced though....  Currently running stock due to a car not watching where they were backing.  At 60 to 70 miles an hour, that's plenty blasty.  I found leaning forward at least took some of the pressure off the chest.

Anyone find aftermarket seats for the GT?  I thought Corbin made one but I couldn't find it when I looked this weekend.

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People GT 300i / Re: Maintenance: Miles or Months
« on: September 04, 2018, 02:00:08 PM »
Thanks, I'll definitely have them check that too then since the wheels will be off to change the tires out.

The good news is there's no current obvious signs it needs it but I've been a shockingly horrid custodian; time to give it some TLC.

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People GT 300i / Re: My new windscreen
« on: September 03, 2018, 08:31:54 PM »
Hey, I know I'm very late to this thread but if you're still around Burgi, how is that windscreen working out for you?  My Puig got messed up (as near as I can tell someone either sideswiped my People or backed into it  ::)  )  so I'm looking to replace it.  It's rather barn doorish and I like the size of the one you got.  How much bufetting do you get with that screen?  Would you get it again?

Right now I'm riding sans anything other than the stock deflector (I won't even call it a screen).  After riding a while at freeway speeds (55-70) I've decided I definitely DO need to put something back on it.

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People GT 300i / Re: Maintenance: Miles or Months
« on: September 03, 2018, 08:24:45 PM »
One more question:  It still has the original tires on it (it's a 2012 People GT 300i).  Ouch!  To be fair, I did ask my dealer earlier this year whether I should be putting on new tires and he said for city scooting, they should be fine a bit longer.  But...when I last inspected them I noticed the beginning of some checking/cracking so I'm going to replace them this Fall also.  It looks like Michelin City Grip is the most likely tire for the size I need.

Here's the question:  I know on motorcycles it's not uncommon to replace the wheel bearings every one or two tire changes.  Probably every two now that I think about it.  Is it common to do the same with Scoots?  I did do the wheel wiggle test when it was on the centerstand and everything still seems tight to me.

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People GT 300i / Re: Maintenance: Miles or Months
« on: September 03, 2018, 01:22:48 PM »
Just an addendum that the scoot has been running (and stopping) fine.  The only thing I've noticed at all is the throttle seems to take a little longer to fully engage the drive than it used to when starting out from a stop.  It could also be my imagination:  last time (this spring) I had it into the dealer for service and specifically asked to have that checked.  They reported back that it was responding normally.

I haven't been a total slacker.  I have had the oil/oil filter changed regularly and I do take time into consideration for that. 

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