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People 50 / 2 cycle oil draining into exhaust
« on: March 14, 2026, 09:48:28 PM »
My project 2002 Kymco People 50 2T is draining the contents of the 2 cycle oil tank into the muffler. I poured out a pint of oil from the exhaust pipe. What is the problem and how do I fix it?  Thanks, Mac

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People 50 / Brake caliper rebuild
« on: December 04, 2025, 07:12:27 PM »
I'm rebuilding a 2002 People 50 2T. What is the correct front brake piston seal part numbers and where can I get new seal for the front brake caliper (caliper part # 45200-KFA6-9000)?  I can not find the correct part number for the seal as it's not listed as a separate part. I guessed and bought a seal (part # 45209-PWA1-900) for a comparable assembly, but it was too small. Any ideas or correct part number information and where I might find them? Thanks in advance.

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People s150 / Lower windscreen for S150
« on: June 21, 2024, 06:58:21 PM »
My 2022 People S150 came with a tall windscreen. It's hot out and I want to get some air.   I'm looking for a lower windscreen to fit the stock brackets. I've had no luck finding one. Where can I find one.

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People 150 / Re: Looking for new rear shocks
« on: August 04, 2022, 12:42:14 AM »
Good point. They have served the scooter well.  Maybe just replace with stock.

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People 150 / Looking for new rear shocks
« on: August 03, 2022, 01:09:26 AM »
I have a 2004 People 150 with 19k miles. The rear shocks no longer do their job. What are my options for after market shocks at ~$150 for a pair. I would appreciate any ideas.

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People 150 / Re: Running rich
« on: August 01, 2022, 08:56:22 PM »
Stig, that is a good looking scooter. I might journey to Yellow Springs someday.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Memorial Day Parade scoot
« on: May 30, 2022, 07:42:17 PM »
Here's my 18-year old People 150 painted up for the local Memorial Day Parade. Scoot was a popular candy hauler. Thankfully, the tempera paint came off easily ::).

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People 150 / Re: Running rich
« on: May 28, 2022, 06:58:45 PM »
I completed the 85 mile journey on the People 150 on the central Ohio back roads without any mechanical issues. It was really fun. Today, I decorated the scoot with tempera paints for the local memorial day parade which I rode the scoot in as a candy hauler. No issues whatsoever.
Maybe the old fuel line was the issue. Something to consider.

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People 150 / Re: How many miles on your People 150?
« on: May 21, 2022, 03:19:33 AM »
Just rebuilt a 2004 People 150 that has 18,000 miles on it. I didn't put the miles on it but hope to get a few more years out of this smile machine.

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People 150 / Re: Running rich
« on: May 21, 2022, 03:15:22 AM »
Cleaned carb 5 times. Finally, it's running properly. I replaced the fuel line. I thought the fuel line might be breaking down internally and sending crud into the carb. After that upgrade, It's behaving now. I am taking it on a 80  mile trip in the country tomorrow. Wish me luck. It's sort of a jack ass challenge

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Quannon / Re: Quannon 150 stalling at idle,running rich,hard to start FIXED
« on: April 14, 2022, 03:18:50 AM »
This is most excellent. I have the same problem with my Kymco People 150. I've had the carb off 3 times and it's bedeviled me why it's running rich, stalling at idle etc. I suspected a vacuum hose issue but was unsuccessful in my search. Besides, a vacuum hose would lean the mixture, not enrich. This makes sense.  Now I have another avenue on investigation. Thanks for the tip.

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People 150 / Running rich
« on: April 07, 2022, 03:19:40 AM »
I bought and refurbished a tired 2004 Kymco People 150 with 18,000 miles as a winter project. Surprisingly, the carb was new, but I removed and disassembled anyway. It was clean inside. The scooter starts and runs well when cold, but gets a rough idle and runs very rich mixture when warm. It does accelerate strong so the engine is fundamentally sound. 
I sprayed starting fluid on the vacuum hoses looking for a leak but nothing happened. Next up is checking the float level. Because it rather suddenly starts running rough, should I suspect the auto bystarter might be bad?
Any suggestions on what next?
Thanks
Mac

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People 150 / Clock battery
« on: December 21, 2021, 09:29:54 PM »
The clock is not attached to the motorcycle battery, but runs off a button battery. Another post on this forum correctly states that the battery is an LR43 (Maxwell brand). A modern replacement is a Duracell 301/386 cross referenced as SR43.

The clock is accessed after removing the front handlebar cowling and loosening the dash assembly. Be careful with the screws and tabs. So much plastic to break.

Once the rectangle underside of the clock is exposed, unscrew and remove the one screw on the right side of the panel. Pick out the panel,  rubber mat and clock mechanism. Removing 4 super tiny screws allows the back of the clock mechanism to come off and the battery is there to pick out.

I'm reviving a 2004 People 150 with 18k on it. These forums are great..

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