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Technical | How To / Rattling Luggage Box.
« on: April 19, 2017, 08:32:26 PM »
Anyone found a solution for a rattling luggage box? Like others, the rubber seal came detached but I fixed that, now there seems to be lateral movement in the hinges. Maybe a new box?

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Technical | How To / Re: 200i Like - Poor Starting/Rough Running
« on: April 19, 2017, 08:29:46 PM »
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on April 14, 2017, 10:36:58 PM
Mugs, you got two of the best, Stig and Lido, for the Like 200i. However, today it is running like a Swiss watch?! I hate it when it does that! Do the stuff recommended by Stig anyway. You are dealing with an intermittent cause and Murphy's Law says it will surface again.

Karl
Thanks Karl. Yes, the fault has returned. It only seems to be a starting problem when hot. From cold no problem, it runs well hot or cold. As soon as the engine is warm it is difficult to start & needs full throttle, it eventually splutters into life and there is a strong smell of fuel. It is the same symptoms as a choke on all the time. Valve clearances OK, plug changed still the same.... 

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Technical | How To / Re: 200i Like - Poor Starting/Rough Running
« on: April 14, 2017, 07:10:16 PM »
Quote from: LidoCA on April 14, 2017, 12:12:13 AM
There is a YouTube video on how to do a Kymco Like valve adjustment. It makes it easy.

Thanks for that, I will make that a job for tomorrow. By the way it is a 2011 not a 2001

Strangely, it has run like a Swiss watch today  ???

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Technical | How To / Re: 200i Like - Poor Starting/Rough Running
« on: April 13, 2017, 03:35:34 PM »
Hi Stig
Thanks for the response.

The scooter is a 2001 model so out of warranty. I asked for a 'full service' plus belt & rollers so I assumed oils, break check, valve clearances, plug, greasing, spanner check etc. All the invoice states is 'Carry out service' & then a list of parts & fluids used.

The poor starting now seems to be both at cold & warm and it will only start with full throttle. Once started it coughs & splutters a little & there is a definite smell of petrol. It clears pretty quick & seems to run OK shortly after. There is plenty of power both at top & bottom ranges but it does seem to be using more fuel than normal. It doesn't appear to be smoking...

Hope that helps!

Thanks............ :)

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Technical | How To / Re: 200i Like - Poor Starting/Rough Running
« on: April 12, 2017, 08:22:11 PM »
Quote from: vespbretta on April 12, 2017, 07:39:14 PM
From the Kymco UK Website I have the following information:

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Kymco Warranty

MASCO Ltd will guarantee your KYMCO product against all assembly and material faults for a period of 24 months (12 months for commercial use) from the date on which the product was purchased, irrespective of the mileage (subject to terms and conditions).
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So the dealer has either to fix it, or if he can´t, you probably have the right to take it to a differnt dealer for warranty fix. Or you might consider also the cancelation of the sales contract. But this for sure is going to be a tough one and you will need a lawyer.
Call Kymco UK (the main importer) and ask them for help. And report this dealer to Kymco UK!

The Like 200i is generallly extremely reliable and delivers constant performance. Night and day, summer and winter.
My Like 200i runs like a charme. But I service the scooter myself since the first service from the dealer at 1.000km.

Choose your dealer wisely!
I bought the scooter from an independent dealer about 40 miles away from my house. The Kymco dealer in my hometown is the only one for miles, that said, a scooter isn't exactly the most difficult thing to repair and maintain. We have got to the stage now that they are saying that the latest problem is nothing to do with the initial service, they could of course be correct.
I am loathed to strip it down myself as I have no inside space to do it so I guess that the search is on for another scooter mechanic..... :(

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Technical | How To / 200i Like - Poor Starting/Rough Running
« on: April 12, 2017, 03:12:19 PM »
Hi everyone.

Just found this forum so maybe I may find the help I need here. I am based in the UK & the Kymco Like 200i is a bit of a rare bird & the parts expensive & difficult to find. That said, I bought the scooter in April 2015 & it has served me well. In November 2016 I decided to treat it to a full service including belt & rollers.
To be honest, the scooter has never been right since. When I first got it you could hardly hear the engine, now it sounds rough. I took it back a few times but it is no better & they say it is as it should be. The latest development is that it has become difficult to start, especially when warm and it misfires on low revs. It will only start with a fist full of throttle (a bit dodgy on an automatic) and it seems to be using a lot of fuel. It is as though the auto-choke is on all of the time. Although I have some knowledge, I no longer have anywhere to work on it but after the last service, it is obvious that the local dealer can't be trusted.
The scooter has done around 11000 miles. Anyone else had a similar problem?
Many thanks.... 

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