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Yup!
My issue with the 500 has always been power to weight. At close to 500lbs and 40hp it's kind of porky.
The 300 class Kymcos run approx 375lbs and 30hp. That said its a very comfortable ride.

I love the BVs but over the years had some dealer problems.

AMAC

Honda Forza? Not that I am promoting the Honda. I always see the Piaggio and kymco compared and seldom see the Forza mentioned.

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Temp solution: Clamp brakes and increase the throttle a couple times. This provides a quick fix but nothing beat cleaning like mentioned.

Mesh jackets cheap or not so cheap are only  effective with enough air flow  to keep cool and still protect in case of a fall. When the summer temps are over eighty I remove the windshield, tolerate the bugs and enjoy the airflow. Tennessee country roads are outstanding but we see 90 and 100 degree days all summer.

6000 miles later 48 miles daily on hot Tennessee back roads GTI 200 still my favorite part of the day .
I love this forum , after the users manual this is my goto place for service and  modification advice .

Not the original service manual but it's been a great resource for most service and repair issues. 

http://www.amazon.com/People-Scooter-Service-Manual-ebook/dp/B009K3Z51M/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370537771&sr=1-1&keywords=KYMCO+People

I have installed a Biondi windscreen,  side bags made by Scooter Logic, ordered oil filters from racing planet (much cheaper than dealer) .
With Kymco's dealer network I have confidence in their ability to service and supply parts if I have to buy OEM.
This scooter can be a little heavy to handle when not running and agree with every point of the review I posted.
Once moving this thing is s stable (tire size a plus), it does idle a little rough at intersections but moves out quickly and smoothly. I bought the 200i on sale but if the 300i had been on sale I would have done that.
My daily ride is through the country about 20 miles each way and this bike does it nicely. Comfortable seat plenty of foot room and stable on windy days I weigh 210lbs (before Thanksgiving) and measure 5'11" tall.
 I got sick of driving wide open with 150cc scoots and this seldom requires a full twist.

I have had three scooters but I can't keep off this one..1300 miles in 60 days absolutely no problems.

http://www.moto123.com/motorcycle-reviews/article,2013-kymco-people-gt-200i-review.spy?artid=149625

I had the exact same bike and story. Cruising along, started up a hill wide  open and then dead!
Same issue low compression same year same dilemma. I ended selling to someone with alot of time, energy and a garage full of old scooters (and eager to start a winter project).
I will give him a call and see where he is in the project.