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Downtown 300 / Re: New DT300i owner.
« on: May 29, 2011, 05:34:08 AM »
Good one. Post pics when you take delivery... 
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Xciting 500 / Re: Handlebar Risers for Xciting 500
« on: May 27, 2011, 02:41:19 PM »
Ok, so I have taken the leap of faith and ordered from Dragon Customs. Been dealing with Jon, who has been very helpful. I will post pics once completed...
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Xciting 500 / Re: Handlebar Risers for Xciting 500
« on: May 18, 2011, 10:37:12 AM »
Being 1,95m I have wondered if this could be done as my knees sometimes get in the way on slow, sharp turns. I think that looks really nice, and I can just imagine the comfort it must add to the ride!!
I think I must invetigate whether there is a service provider here that can assist.
Thanks for posting.
I think I must invetigate whether there is a service provider here that can assist.
Thanks for posting.
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General Discussion / Re: returning rider after 23 year spell what was i thinking?
« on: May 11, 2011, 09:56:46 AM »I have been driving scoots for 12+ years now as my primary means of transportation, but it has been almost 6 years since I sold my Kawasaki.
It is incredible that this much time has passed.
Do you miss tha Kawa? I sometimes think that I would not mind getting a Duelie again - but that would mean selling my scoot
, which is NOT going too happen 
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General Discussion / Re: returning rider after 23 year spell what was i thinking?
« on: May 11, 2011, 09:54:40 AM »Hi Brad Currently on caravan trip until end of June in South Australia 800 klm from home. Will take and post pics of our new Like 125s (Red and White) when we get home. Yeah got all the kevlar gear, gloves helmets etc got to protect fragile bones Kevneve
Nice! Maybe even include a pic of the trip? I am in South Africa (I believe that there are more thana few S'Africans there as well), which is both beautiful riding and caravanning country - but I sold my caravan a few years ago. Maybe include a pic of your rig as well
. Safe Travels...
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General Discussion / Re: returning rider after 23 yearRe: spell what was i thinking?
« on: May 11, 2011, 07:17:54 AM »
Just got our licences Wife and I Am 70 and wife (cant say) I had Vespas in 1950s but after hit by guy in stolen car gave it away, Still loved the idea and we have Just purchased 2 Kynco Like 125s (one each) after a breif stint with a Honda Scoopy and Yamaha Jog. Still mad caravanners with 4wd but loving the scooters. We are in retirement village in Australia where people say we are mad but so what i can't live for ever.That is so cool
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Xciting 500 / Re: Strange Noise??
« on: April 24, 2011, 04:38:49 PM »
Thanks Hoolander2 and FSO. I am also a noob at these things. Will give it a bit more time as my 6000km servic is not too far away and I will ask them to have a look. I must say, I am more than a little worried... 
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Xciting 500 / Re: Strange Noise??
« on: April 23, 2011, 11:44:50 AM »
Thanks FSO - I just dont understand the language (I am South African).
What do the riders do to fix this??
What do the riders do to fix this??
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Xciting 500 / Strange Noise??
« on: April 23, 2011, 10:43:22 AM »
I am hoping soem of you technical guys (girls?) can help. My son and I went for a ride this morning of about 120kms. This was all on open road, over mountain passes, etc.
The problem came when I stopped to fill up with fuel - and took off again. In about the last 7 kilometres through suburbia, twice on take off and once on a sharp turn I heard a weird sound coming from the left lower side of the scooter. It sounded almost like a belt was slipping, but immediatly after this noise, accelleration was normal
I have inspected the bike and found a lot of what looks like brake dust on the left side panels, as well as underneath and on the back wheel - but nowhere near the actual break shoes I thought it may have something to do with the rubber "wheel" on the centre stand...or something else that may be making contact where it shouldn't. Oh, and there was a burning smell - but only immediatley after the noise.
I am stumped - but more worried. Could this be as a result of our combined weight being in the region of just under 170kgs?? I cannot think that I have ever experienced this when riding solo.
Any thoughts would be appreciated...
The problem came when I stopped to fill up with fuel - and took off again. In about the last 7 kilometres through suburbia, twice on take off and once on a sharp turn I heard a weird sound coming from the left lower side of the scooter. It sounded almost like a belt was slipping, but immediatly after this noise, accelleration was normal
I have inspected the bike and found a lot of what looks like brake dust on the left side panels, as well as underneath and on the back wheel - but nowhere near the actual break shoes
I thought it may have something to do with the rubber "wheel" on the centre stand...or something else that may be making contact where it shouldn't. Oh, and there was a burning smell - but only immediatley after the noise. I am stumped - but more worried. Could this be as a result of our combined weight being in the region of just under 170kgs?? I cannot think that I have ever experienced this when riding solo.
Any thoughts would be appreciated...
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Xciting 500 / Re: Greatings from Finland
« on: April 22, 2011, 05:59:08 PM »
The Xciting looks so nice in white! And as a South African who never sees snow close up - your countryside looks reallt beautiful. Keep posting pics!
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Xciting 500 / Re: Seatback_ mode
« on: April 22, 2011, 05:51:05 PM »
Anyone got pics of the modification yet?
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General Discussion / Re: Made my KYMCO a little more useful...utility-like.
« on: April 22, 2011, 04:59:56 PM »
That is so cool!! At first I thought that was a new version of "sidecar" for the wife/girlfriend....then I read the story Well done!!
Well done!!
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General Discussion / Re: returning rider after 23 year spell what was i thinking?
« on: April 22, 2011, 04:53:14 PM »
Hey, thats great. I also starting riding again after almost 30 years off a bike. Nearly 3 years now, and I still experience a feeling of nervouse anticipation every time time ride - but that feeling keeps my feet on the ground and VERY wide awake! 
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Xciting 500 / Re: Uh oh, she's going down! Oh no! Whew!
« on: March 18, 2011, 03:04:57 PM »Lucky...........................
Jan Strydom sounds suspiciously South African....
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Xciting 500 / Re: Which drivebelt for 500. The OEM factory one or GATES?
« on: March 06, 2011, 06:45:23 PM »Not sure if Gates Powerlink is that much better than the stock factory belt. Will probably have to replace it soon!
PS: Any Kymco Riders in Cape Town - South Africa? Want to get a small group of riding friends.
Hey Joe - I am sure you know where Durbanville is...well thats where I live, and my riding mate (with a Kymco 500) is in Pinelands. Maybe get together for a ride sometime??