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I did search and didn't find anyone using Arrow pipe.  It's a clamshell, which makes it cheaper to manufacture, but I like it's looks and price.  I have some experience with clamshell pipes.  I raced a Rotax FR125 kart engine for several years and it uses a very large clamshell pipe.  It worked very well and was tough.

Ebay listing says good on '07 to '13 People 50, but I think all years People 50 are the same?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/33619SE-Muffler-Arrow-Street-Alu-aluminium-KYMCO-PEOPLE-50-07-13-/261653592086?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cebc4f816

I recently bought 2005 People 50 2T.  Nice scooter, I like it, but doesn't run.  Just like my Super 9, no spark without battery.  I think it just needs a battery, so I am going to be patient and wait for the battery before I start tearing it apart.

I took the storage bucket out and noticed 2 things.  1st the fuel tank auto petcock was bypassed, and 2nd there is a mystery hose coming from the engine cover on the left side of the engine.  It goes back along the left side and ends near the carb.  It sure looks like it's supposed to be connected to something, but I don't see anywhere to connect it.  It's approx 1" OD and fits the engine cover like it is supposed to be there.  I am thinking something was taken out.  The airbox seems to be complete, don't think it connects to airbox.  Hot air from the engine would definitely be coming out the end, but what for?

Anyone know what this hose is for?

My tach needle is pegged to the right.  I took the plastic cover off and moved it back to zero.  It actually worked for a little while, but it's back to being maxed out again.  Is there something to check for that might be causing this or do I just need to replace it?  Thanks for any replies.  Cheers

I took off all the plastic and have been checking down the list in the service manual.  I am not good with multimeter, so having some issues there.  Anyway, I am learning some new stuff, which is fun.

So far this is what I have checked:  (1) sparkplug OK, installed new one, still no spark (2) checked CDI unit, multimeter doesn't do anything with CDI, don't know if CDI bad or multimeter bad (3) checked coil and plug wire, coil appears maybe OK, but didn't get any continuity from coil to plug cap or end of plug wire, maybe OK and multimeter just bonkers (4) checked AC generator and got bad readings, again not sure if bad multimeter or not, (5) checked ignition switch and appears OK, (6) checked fuses, appear OK, I think fuses are in the little cylinders, right?, the ones on the box are just spares, right?

Someone  posted that when starting with kick starter, don't need to hold brakes.  Actually, have to put scooter on center stand to use kick starter, i.e. center stand is in the way if up.  So, I didn't check brakes, but I was using rear brakes when kick starting anyway and no spark.  There appears to be a switch that is actuated when the center stand is up, I guess has something to do with starting, IDK.

I am debating what to do next.  Go buy another multimeter?  Pull the stator?  Start checking wiring continuity all over the scooter?  If I just start replacing parts, the stator would probably be a part to replace, plus CDI, and coil.  If the pulser is bad, appears have to buy the whole stator right?

I am thinking even if I buy some parts I don't need, plus some tools, still maybe about the same as taking it to the shop.  I did call the shop and sounds expensive, plus a huge hassle to get scooter there and back.  So for now, I think I will continue to try to fix it myself.

Also, I did a search and found a guy with Agility 125 that had the same problem and I was basically going down the same path behind him.  He gave it his best, but eventually gave-up and took it to the shop.  Was great for me to read post, was huge encouragement for me, because in the end he figured out he could have fixed it himself if he had just gone a little farther.

Cheers

I took my carb out to clean, was really gummed up, still working on it to free up the idle and main jets.  I was amazed to find coolant being piped through the carb.  Overkill, but interesting.  I bet some just splice the carb coolant hoses together rather than connect back to carb.  A fair amount of trouble to disconnect/ reconnect 2 more hoses to the carb.  I will probably put it back the way it was.  Ciao

I figured out I have LC engine, which is cool I guess.  Actually, I would have been happy with AC engine.  Based upon my experience with another LC engine, sometimes simple is better IOM.  Gauge on back of front panel doesn't show any coolant level.  So, I started taking off plastic and found the reservoir.  Not totally empty, has some green liquid in bottom.

Seller says hasn't run in years.  Last license plate is for 2005.  I guess could have leaked out a little over years and was never run without enough coolant.  How low can coolant go without overheating engine?