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Venox 250 / Turn signals don't blink
« on: April 15, 2013, 02:31:21 PM »
Just pulled my Venox out of mothballs after a really cold winter. Started on the first crank, but signals, while they came on , did not blink. Thinking that the blinker may be like a large capacitor I reasoned that the battery was low and couldn't support flashing blinkers while at idle, so I charged the battery for an hour with a Tender...and I have blinking signals again. Worked for me , so if you have a similar issue try charging the battery!

BTW is Kymco making the Venox anymore. i know they are not importing into the States at this time, but it seems like just the moment to import this great little bike (60mpg).

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Venox 250 / Re: Venox for a long road trip
« on: April 15, 2013, 02:21:55 PM »
Hi Max:

I will check with the shop but that wasn't mentioned on the invoice...so I have presume they didn't check gap clearance. Good call. As for Hairy Bob's suggestion to keep rpm's and speeds reasonable, you can bet on that. I see no need to do more than 60mph to satisfy my need for speed.Lately however the 4 wheelers exceed the limit by 15-25 miles an hour. I find the best approach is to just stay out of their way. Thank you all for the tips you provided.

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Venox 250 / Re: Venox for a long road trip
« on: April 14, 2013, 01:37:29 PM »
Hairy Bob:
I am encouraged by your faith in this pony!. You certainly know what tools to bring on a long trip and now...so do I thanks. Only problem is that while I have been riding for years the deepest I've ever been on the mechanics of any bike is changing the oil!

I have downloaded the l entire manual and so I have some help from that, but where do you go when you breakdown in the middle of the Blue Ridge Highway and need a professional, lets say. It seems like I need a list of east coast dealers before I leave .  Thanks for your thorough check list and advice to a Newbie. BTW, I've owned every kind of bike over the years and this one is the most fun to ride and most comfortable

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Venox 250 / Venox for a long road trip
« on: April 14, 2013, 02:49:46 AM »
Hello. I am a relatively new member of this forum. i live in central Ct. While the roads here are wonderful for motorcycling I plan to take a trip south on my 2009 Venox. Bike has under 1,000 miles and has been serviced.

My question is whether the Venox is reliable for a trip of 1,000 miles without a major breakdown. If a mechanical breakdown should occur  on the road where would you choose to have it repaired? It seems that very few places have parts or mechanics that have ever worked on this bike.  I suppose a Kymco Scooter dealer would be a good choice but I don't know how well dispersed they are. Any ideas would be welcomed.

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General Discussion / Kymco Venox
« on: October 24, 2012, 11:13:00 PM »
I just bought a new (2009) Kymco Venox. I have owned more than 50 motorcycles and i must say this bike delivers everything as advertised. It is a great handling bike and it gets wonderful gas mileage. It handles very well in tight higher speed turns and is a pleasure to drive even on the interstates. I cruise at around 60 and there is plenty of room left to pass and climb hills.

I am particularly pleased with the fit and finish of this bike and it is my opinion that it is a better value than any other bike in this price range. I am dismayed that the bike will not be imported into the United States any longer. This is a bad decision since this bike delivers great fuel economy, a comfortable and safe ride and looks like a cruiser should . Think it over guys!

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