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Super 8 / Re: Kymco super 8 dimmer headlights issue
« on: July 17, 2022, 12:28:35 AM »
Is the low beam filament burnt out?

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Super 8 / Re: Kymco super 8 dimmer headlights issue
« on: July 16, 2022, 03:37:38 AM »
Is the headlamp bulb a 2-filament type?

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Agility 50 / Re: Will any carb work for 2006 agility
« on: July 11, 2022, 02:45:22 PM »
Which carb are you looking at from Parts for Scooters?  I tried an el cheapo carb from Amazon for my Agility.  Not a good decision.  I ended up using the jets from the Amazon carb in the Agility carb.  The Kymco carb is actually a good tunable unit. 

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Agility 50 / Re: Metallic rattle coming from CVT
« on: June 16, 2022, 01:53:32 PM »
Is that washer as thin as it looks?  If so, it could be a thrust washer.  Measure the I.D. of the washer and the O.D. of all the CVT shafts. Check the parts diagram for all washers required on the CVT. 

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Agility 50 / Re: Kymco Agility 50
« on: June 13, 2022, 11:37:52 AM »
Update: Looks like still a carb issue. Started cold with higher idle revs. Waited until echoke kicks in. Was able to keep it running for some time. But tuning with the mixture won't succeed (unstable, stalls after a bit). Looks like carb cleaning (?) is needed.
You have not yet cleaned the carb?

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General Discussion / Re: Kansas Kymco
« on: May 07, 2022, 12:34:21 PM »
Having had stroke 10-15 years ago---Mayo Hosp---I know what pain in the butt they can be,, but I survived.  Took me 6 months to put pants on alone, shoes longer.  Now 83 in a few days maybe 98% ok---balance may be problem----first time I tried 2 wheels, dressed up in my Aerostich jacket/pants, motorcycle helmet, gloves, boots  ....and then my bicycle to see if I could  stay upright...I did.   Riding scooter, Honda Silverwing the hardest skill to re-learn----up hill starts turning right/feet up.  Did it.   Past years  traveling(XTown 300i)TN  woods noticed I did not have the real directional control I wanted----I am over 1.4 million mile rider---think you need real precise control to stay alive---therefore, real motorcycle with foot rest, tank to grip, ability to stand on foot pegs good----no goofy handlebars or cruiser foot pegs----My last motorcycle Honda CB300F, worked well for control.  Looking at new bike scooters right now, but dealers seem to be adding too many extra costs to purchase price-----Many years after stroke, my weight is normal/blood pressure normal and...I am still alive!   No Kymco dealers within 100 miles.

Is this the same John Grinsel appearing next to Andy Goldfine in a recent issue of Rider magazine?

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Agility 50 / Re: 2008 throttle / carb return spring
« on: April 26, 2022, 02:15:18 PM »
Thanks, you are correct, that is the carb return spring. I, too, have searched every reference I could find and nothing made note of the rusty screen door spring, so I'm wondering if the shop that sold it to me knew it had a sticky carb return put it in to avoid any issues. I'm in the process of cleaning and rebuilding the carb so I'll see how things turn out.
.CayoJon,  I'm pretty sure you should be able to bench test the cleaned carb for proper return spring operation before re-installing the cleaned carburetor.   

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Super 9 / Re: Fuel Tank Fuel Valve
« on: April 07, 2022, 01:29:19 PM »
I have had the occasional vacuum fuel valve failure.  In the case of an Agility I was able to match up an economical non-OEM vacuum style replacement.  I would first disconnect the fuel line from the carb and put a draw (like using a straw) on the vacuum line to test the flow of fuel through the fuel valve into a jar.  A fresh new vacuum hose is also an inexpensive place to start - and not a bad idea on an older scooter.       

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thanks, Ruffus! I'm surprised that no one has come up with a chemical means of quickly removing old gasket material. It seems like there would have to be some product (or chemical) capable of removing old gasket?...oh, well, until then it looks like I'll keep using my sharp razor blades.
In the distant past I used a Kleanstrip product called Aircraft Remover which worked well.  You had to be careful, as it would attack any exterior coating on the outside of the case.  Then the ingredients were deemed unsafe (I think the word carcinogen was used), the product was re-formulated and is no longer the excellent product it once was.  Back to careful tedious scraping. 

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Yes I am having this same issue. I own a 2014 Agility 50cc. I was tuning an old carb when the new one came in. Installed the new carb and now the bike won’t start. I keep trying to start until the carb gets flooded each time. The engine turns over, has a brand new spark plug that sparks, a full tank of gas with fuel being pumped to the engine( verified), a clean air box and new air filter as well. I would suspect a whole lot of things except it was running a little rich but perfectly fine other wise. and still nothing..any thoughts?? I could have wiggled something loose but I’ve been back over connections and wire harness. Reading through the manual the wiring diagram shows how the circuit runs through the starter relay, the rear brake sensor, the kill switch, and the throttle I believe.  I guess I’m going to have to run circuit tests on each of these components to rule them out..?? I recently changed the oil and then re-changed the oil a week later because I thought I slightly over filled it. The week old oil seemed to be a bit dirty and black though ..any help would be appreciated.
Since you have verified that there is spark, there should be no need to test electrical components at this time.

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Agility 50 / Re: Kymco agility 50 mixture screw settings.
« on: January 27, 2022, 11:42:08 PM »
A decent rule of thumb is 2-turns out from fully seated and begin adjusting from there after the motor is warmed up.

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Agility 125 / Re: agility 16+ 125 2021
« on: January 02, 2022, 12:34:24 PM »
Updates? daniel? xuraax?

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Ya gotta have chrome and noise, baby!!

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Agility 50 / Re: Newbie Kymco Agility 50 all AC lights not working
« on: November 24, 2021, 01:02:39 PM »
That was a lot of failed electrical components!  Did any one condition ultimately cause the failure of so many parts?

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Technical | How To / Re: Carb Inlet?
« on: November 03, 2021, 10:33:43 AM »
See that horizontal rod with the rubber boot on the lower right?  That's the pump rod which squirts the fuel.  If I recall, the little reservoir for this is gravity-fed.  So it's only good for a squirt or two.  Then it takes some time to replenish via gravity.

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