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Downtown 300 / Re: My scooter died
« on: September 16, 2026, 12:59:25 AM »
Somehow you managed to short the battery or positive lead against the frame and fried some electronics. That's what can happen when you either use the wrong battery or don't make sure the battery is firmly in place.  That's why the battery was hot. Look for melted or discolored wires and you will likely figure out where most of the damage was done.

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General Discussion / Re: Heinkel, Inspiration for Honda's Helix?
« on: July 16, 2025, 02:05:08 AM »
Quote from: Neil955i on June 12, 2025, 09:37:45 AM
I wonder?

No. Many postwar scooters looked similar to the Henkel. Take a look at the Fuji Rabbit. That was the first vehicle Malcolm Bricklin imported into the US. Fuji later became Subaru.

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General Discussion / Re: Look Familiar?
« on: July 16, 2025, 02:01:15 AM »
Quote from: Neil955i on June 24, 2025, 10:16:19 AM
A complete re-run of the Japanese incursion into the British bike market of the 60's!


Not even close to the same thing. Keeway is entirely owned by the CPP. Honda and Yamaha were private businesses. Keeway is making an exact copy of the Honda SH engine. Honda and Yamaha were smart enough not to clone Bonnies and Lightnings. Keeway is marketing to people who want a Honda but can't afford one. Honda and Yamaha marketed to people who wanted to be able to keep riding even if the sun went down.

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People GT 300i / People GTi and Downtown Steering Bearings
« on: March 21, 2025, 10:29:51 PM »
Does anyone know if the People GTi and the Downtown use the same steering stem bearings and races?

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General Discussion / Re: Bet & Win 150 drive belt size/specs????
« on: December 05, 2024, 10:59:31 PM »
Quote from: Arnold Pantz on November 15, 2024, 11:45:23 PM
If anyone is still looking for a Kymco Bet & Win 150 drive belt replacement, I recently found one on Amazon.

BayDe Scooter 799 19 28 CVT Drive Belt for Kymco Bet & Win Dink Classic LX 125 Grand MXER MXU 125cc 150cc 23100KKC2900 00127985 Parts, BayDe1993

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQY7KYPL

It was a perfect replacement for the drive belt on my 2006 Kymco Bet & Win 150 scooter.   The diameter is right at 81cm (just under 32").
Can't wait to hear how this turns out. The size on the belt disagrees with the measurements given.

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General Discussion / Re: Malossi Store Site
« on: September 13, 2024, 10:26:29 PM »
Quote from: Scootsuper9 on September 12, 2024, 03:49:47 PM
Malossi store is a direct subsidy of malossi but they use local vendors to fulfill orders I believe.
Your belief is incorrect. Malossi store is a webtool Malossi distributors can use to sell products. It is not a subsidy of Malossi.
You got a decent deal. A little higher than you would have paid for the same items in the US, once you figure out the difference between euros and dollars, but not bad. And if you believe you are buying directly from Malossi, good for you. 

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General Discussion / Re: Malossi Store Site
« on: September 10, 2024, 10:05:21 PM »
Quote from: Scootsuper9 on September 05, 2024, 05:29:41 PM
Has anyone ordered directly from the Malossi store before? I put in an order, paid, got an error, and now I have a credit charge and no email confirmation of the order or shipping information.

I filled out a contact forum yesterday, hoping it has either went through or they will get in touch. I just wanted to know anyone else’s experience with them. I figured it would have been better than going through a secondary vendor.
If you're in the United States, you did buy from a secondary vendor. The company that distributes Malossi products in Belgium owns Malossistore for the US, and are not in any other way connected to Malossi. Probably paid more than you would have if you bought it in the United States too.

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For Sale / Wanted- Kymco People GTi 200
« on: March 29, 2024, 10:48:59 PM »
I'm looking for a clean Kymco People GTi 200. It has to be that exact make and model.
If you have one for sale, or know of one for sale, please send me a message.

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People GT 300i / WTB Kymco People GTi 200
« on: March 23, 2024, 06:29:11 PM »
I bought one. So not looking anymore.

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Kymco News / Re: Contacting Kymco USA
« on: November 16, 2023, 11:16:10 PM »
Quote from: rjs987 on February 17, 2023, 04:27:36 PM
I wasn't thinking about hand guards being stock on the People S 150i. In the pics on the Kymco web site they are clear so easy for some of us older eyes to see.
But since that scooter should have the hand guards as stock it is your dealers responsibility to provide them with the scooter.
From the Kymco USA website- *Note: MSRP does not reflect destination or other dealer vehicle preparation charges. KYMCO USA makes every effort to present the most current specifications and model features. Equipment, colors, availability and specifications may change without notice or obligation. Some models are shown with optional equipment.

If you look at photos of used 2022 models for sale, they don't seem to have the handguards. It may be optional, or they may have put them in some crates, but not others. Who knows. Clear handguards aren't that common.

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Yager GT 200i / Re: Does Kymco or any other manufacture still use the Yeager 200i engine ?
« on: April 27, 2023, 12:58:26 AM »
Quote from: JJJoseph on March 14, 2021, 06:57:43 AM
The air-cooled small Kymcos all use variations on the Chinese GY6 base. 
Wrong. Kymco invented the engine. The Chinese "borrowed" it. PGO and SYM also use the engine.

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LIKE 200i / Re: Starter motor alternative for kimco like200i cheap
« on: April 27, 2023, 12:49:35 AM »
You can buy a Kymco factory quality starter motor made for the Like 200 from one of the top Italian scooter parts companies (RMS 246390140) for $40, bolt it in and call it a day,  or you can buy the cheapest Chinese factory second POS starter motor you can find on Amazon that doesn't quite fit, take it apart and put it in the old starter case, and save $20.
Tough decision.

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Downtown 300 / Re: Comparing the Downtown 300i to a new 2022 X-Town 300i
« on: February 20, 2023, 06:20:00 AM »
Quote from: NorWeWa on December 07, 2022, 06:07:38 PM
Thanks Neil.  I think a lot of people pass on the X-Town because of the 276 cc motor.
Most people don't pay attention to that. They pass on it for the same reason Kymco stopped importing a lot of scooters. Nobody buys them. The X-Town has the old Reflex, Xciting engine, and the Downtown has a newer High Output engine Kymco designed in-house after they parted ways with Honda.

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Downtown 300 / Re: Don't use every car antifreeze / coolant in your Kymco
« on: February 20, 2023, 06:15:49 AM »
Instead of finding someone on the internet who agrees with someone else on the internet, and may or may not be right, why don't you look in the Owner's Manual for the Downtown 300? Kymco probably knows what sort of coolant is best for your scooter. It's probably Pink.

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Downtown 300 / Re: Help me get back to stock variator / clutch
« on: February 20, 2023, 06:12:49 AM »
Quote from: Ericson on February 08, 2023, 07:29:45 PM
Hey Guys !

Today I made a long test drive and two issues came up :

1. I have LGE5 clutch - post 2011 model. Clutch engagment RPM is around 2000 which is a little low number by my feeling, I thnik engine is not so happy. I think 3000 RPM would be much better. Clutch disengages at around 2300-2400 when coming down for a stop. At what RPM's clutch enagges in your Kymcos DT 300 ?

2. The power delivery is not smooth at slow accelaration - when coming throu 4500-5500 rpm at throttle open around 50 % I can feel  that acceleration is not constant and something is grabbing a letting bike go in matter of 1-2 seconds. When making start with throttle wide open there is no hesitation with acceleration. Engine runs smooth and there is no misfire , no check engine light.

I think problem is somewhere with  CVT - any suggestions will be much appreciated !
So for reasons that make no sense, you complain about how it performs and your answer is to keep the worn out stock parts and stick the cheapest Chinese sliders in that you could find. And you're surprised that the performance still sucks?

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