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Technical | How To / Kevlar belt
« on: June 16, 2026, 06:08:43 PM »
I have a '23 People S 150. My scooter will be 4 years old pretty soon. Early on I put in lighter Dr. Pulley sliders to improve my acceleration. I'm going to pull the variator apart to see how they're wearing. I'm wondering if I should change my belt while I have it apart? What are the advantages, if any, of Kevlar over a factory belt? Is it a worthwhile investment?

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For Sale / Hi Flo 5015
« on: June 08, 2026, 02:12:41 AM »
Brand new HI Flo 5015 air filter for sale $5 + shipping.

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Technical | How To / Re: People 150 oil dipstick?
« on: June 06, 2026, 08:08:40 PM »
   DUH! I found the answer on Youtube!

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Technical | How To / People 150 oil dipstick?
« on: June 06, 2026, 07:42:21 PM »
  Check for proper level screwed in or screwed out. Correct level at top of criss crossed area?

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Technical | How To / Some good sources for repair parts
« on: June 05, 2026, 11:30:51 AM »
  I have a '23 People S 150 ABS. What are some good sources for repair parts like belts, air cleaners, etc.

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People s150 / Air Filter #
« on: June 04, 2026, 01:31:45 PM »
  I have a '23 People S 150 ABS. Does anyone know a good part number and source for a new air filter for this model>

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People s150 / Idle RPM
« on: June 02, 2026, 07:38:31 PM »
   Finally got my scoot out for a ride today. Haven't paid much attention, but today I noticed that it idles about 2000 RPM. Is that the normal idle? If this is higher than normal, could it be because of the Dr. Pulley 11.5 gr sliders I have instead of the stock 13gr rollers? Where should I reset the idle if necessary?

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Technical | How To / Dr Pulley
« on: May 12, 2026, 08:28:01 PM »
   I have a brand-new set of 1814-9gr sliders I bought by mistake for my last scooter. Any idea what model may use this weight?

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People s150 / Re: Riding season finally open
« on: May 12, 2026, 08:22:11 PM »
Quote from: JJJoseph on May 12, 2026, 12:48:30 AM
"Inspection"!!?  Now that sounds like a mafia racket if ever there was one!  They used to have that in the 1950's in third-world countries like the UK & Germany, but I didn't think anyone is still doing it in the modern world!

My scoot only has 2000 miles on it, and I just bought new City Grip II's for it. Inspection took 12 minutes and cost me $6.

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People s150 / Re: Riding season finally open
« on: May 07, 2026, 02:19:58 PM »
Quote from: Iahawk on May 07, 2026, 12:52:17 PM
scoot looks great! Do all motor vehicles in NY require an annual inspection?


Not sure about the smaller ones and electric bikes, but anything that requires a license plate has annual registration, inspection and insurance requirements to be legally driven.

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People s150 / Riding season finally open
« on: May 06, 2026, 07:50:21 PM »
  May here in Syracuse, NY. Took my scoot off the battery tender and rode up to the local dealer for my NYS inspection. Felt great to be riding again!

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General Discussion / Re: NSR: your neat concert sites? (snowing again here)
« on: March 02, 2026, 06:22:41 PM »
Going to Norfolk, Va in late April for the Virginia International Tattoo!

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General Discussion / Re: Curious here: ever have a 'single vehicle' off while riding?
« on: March 02, 2026, 02:36:01 PM »
Two years ago, I was rolling slowly in a parking lot and sideswiped a drainage grate. I laid my X-Town 300 down easily on my leg. Luckily, I was able to get up with no damage. The problem was I was 80 years old and could not pick up the scooter. That's when I traded for the smaller and lighter People S 150 I now ride.

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People s150 / A little more top end
« on: February 03, 2026, 10:30:58 PM »
     Over the last 15 years I've had 4 new Kymco scooters. I started with a People 150 (2010), GTI300 (2012), X-Town 300I (2021). I'm over 80 now so I went back to the lighter '23 People S 150 I have now. This scooter is just about perfect for me. It's lightweight and nimble in the city. I've modded it to my liking by lowering the wind screen, installing City Grip 2 tires, and replacing the stock 13gr rollers with Dr. Pulley 11.5gr sliders. The scooter is perfect around town, and the acceleration to 40 or 50 is terrific. The only downside is the top speed. When on an occasional Interstate ride my scooter peaks out at a GPS verified 60mph. Reading all the posts on here, that seems to be normal. I don't want to go back to a bigger and heavier scooter. Is there a big bore kit or any other options available to tweak another 2 or 3 mph top end out of this scooter? 

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General Discussion / Re: the impact of electric bicycles on scooter sales
« on: January 30, 2026, 11:14:23 PM »
   Here in Syracuse, NY, I never saw very many scooters. Several years ago a company came in with electric bike rentals. I think you pay with a credit card for an allotted amount of time. You see them abandoned all over the place when the time runs out. There is also a much greater number of electric bicycles around. Unfortunately both these types are usually bought or rented by individuals who don't wear helmets or respect any traffic laws. Any age can operate one, and the majority of the ones I've seen drive unsafely with no respect for scooters or cars.

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