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General Discussion / Re: riding in the rain
« on: August 12, 2015, 11:22:31 PM »
Thanks for the input everyone. As far as salt goes Wolf (and snow) that makes sence. I did pressure wash the old steed (2007 people 250) when I got back from riding it to the beach. I had no idea that to some it was a no no. Seems no worse for it. Surely it couldn't be worse than submerging the muffler. 2wheel, I hadn't really thought about where the scoots were designed to be ridden. Hey maybe in the overall scheme of things I am kind to mine. Mrmike I would tell you how I judiciously plan my rides around my local meteorologists predictions. Of course that would be when my beautiful wife would decide to read this and call me out on that soooo. 2 trucks (you may call my wives minivan a cage but please don't disparage my truck) and a minivan kinda leaves with no excuse except a propensity toward reckless abandon (albeit in a responsible fashion). almost 60 years old and having fun, what can I say? Oh yea, Lido all ha gotta do is invite me to ride with you, then you will see, lol.

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General Discussion / riding in the rain
« on: August 12, 2015, 02:07:38 AM »
Ok, am I the only guy to continuously get caught in the rain. It seems as though if an area is in danger of being declared a drought area, all one must do is invite me to ride there. The rain, torrential sheets of it, will follow. Of course I have not yet added any rain gear to my list of on board essentials. yup, boots and full helmet, that's it. Well, dry weather attire as well, sorry about THAT visual. I got caught in it again today. High wind, big fat (since I am kinda fat, I can use that word) rain drops coming at me horizontally, stinging  me like african bees. I actually went through water under a railroad trussle that was so high my exhaust burbled. BURBLED! Second tier scooter my, er, foot. My Kymco People 250 rocks. The owner, wellll **** Now that I have hopefully amused yall may I shamelessly ask you smart and well informed people, should I be concerned about undo wheel bearing wear, cable wear, warped rotors, etc.? Now THATS a run on sentence huh? Also, anyone else with soggy tales to tell?

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General Discussion / Re: Does riding change you?
« on: August 07, 2015, 02:48:55 AM »
Oh, seems like ya have a lot of heart to me. He has your back too. Best wishes.

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General Discussion / Re: Does riding change you?
« on: August 07, 2015, 02:45:10 AM »
 I rode for many years and stopped. I started to tell you life just got in the way. I suppose my life got in the way to the point that I lost some of my participation and inherent appreciation of life in general. I didn't camp, shoot, travel, fleamarket etc. as much. Chemo. changed that. I look at everything differently now. I also started riding again. Riding didn't change me, I changed and found myself appreciating the small things again. Rerealizing that the small things ARE the big things. For me it's not "I ride therefore I am" it's "I am therefore I ride". I enjoyed your links sir. Oh, so far so good, no pity please, God has my back.

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General Discussion / Re: How much insurance needed for my Kymco 150?
« on: August 04, 2015, 01:16:24 AM »
I have full collision on everything I own. I don't ride bikes or scoots to save money. I ride them for enjoyment. Being underinsured, in the long run, doesn't seem like a good idea. Besides the litigation issues, if I come out of the grocery store and find my bike stolen or run over, I will actually make money. Having a squeaky clean license helps with ins. premiums, and keeps me employed.

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People 250 / Re: Miles
« on: August 04, 2015, 12:49:35 AM »
20000 + kilometers on my people 250. Bought it used with 13000 kilometers, a new rear tire and a fresh oil change for 400 bucks. Oil has been changed once since then, soon to be twice. Just got back from a week @ N. Myrtle beach. 2 1/2 hour ride. Walked like a cowboy for fifteen minutes upon arrival but it was fun. No mods, all OEM. So dependable, so fun, so many 50 cc rental scooters to casually dominate.

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People 250 / Re: help finding stock cvt parts
« on: April 18, 2015, 03:30:28 AM »
Pm sent and thanks for your reply. Oh, to the excellent powers that be. My truck and my wifes minivan both have 5 tires as we believe strongly in having a spare on hand, lol. Just sayin ---

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People 250 / help finding stock cvt parts
« on: April 18, 2015, 03:07:23 AM »
I want my cvt to double my acceleration, stabilize 1 wheel riding, and add 30 mph top end. Just kidding. With 20000 kilometers plus on this scoot it has behaved flawlessly. Easy to start, quick acceleration(1 up or 2), no issues, and all the top end I require. I see no reason to "mod" anything (with the possible exception of the seat, lol) . I would very much like to get a new belt and sliders for my cvt. Stock would be fine, well maybe a graphite belt if I don't have to change a lot of other stuff. Guess it would help to mention it's a 06 250 people. Any help?

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