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Title: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: Ryokanfan on April 14, 2016, 12:22:05 PM
Hello guys. Just joined this forum, looks to be a very cool place to be with many nice folks here. Well after much researching online I will be buying a Kycmo scooter soon and was wondering if any of you could offer me some advice ?

Im a fat bloke. 20 something stone. I know. So I need to know is there any Kymco scooter that can carry me ? I was looking at the Agility 125 but it seems to have a max load that is just a tiny bit under my weight. Also looking at the 125 models as Im limited by price budget.

Any help would be greatly apprieciated  :)

Steve (South Wales, UK)
Title: Re: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: xsel777 on April 14, 2016, 02:22:39 PM
See if you can get your hands on a grand dink 250, that is going to be more your weight, and still some power left over!

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Title: Re: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: jayd on April 14, 2016, 02:47:58 PM
I'm 6'4" and weigh a good 280 lbs. and ride a People 50 2T. I am installing a Malossi Big Bore kit. I don't travel very far but I love it. I've had blast. I think it depends on how far and whether it's primary transportation. I've owned 6 scooters and the Kymco is by far the best.
Title: Re: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: ScooterLar on April 14, 2016, 03:32:23 PM
I second the Grand Vista (Dink) selection. A 250cc or better scoot would be more suitable to someone of your size.
Title: Re: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: Ryokanfan on April 14, 2016, 04:48:30 PM
Cheers guys, I had no knowledge of the Grand Dink.  :D

I will look into it. Out of curiousity would being slightly over the max load damage the bike in the long term ?
Title: Re: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: slug50 on April 14, 2016, 07:00:53 PM
I am 5' 10" and 304, I had a People 150 that I put 12,000 miles on before trading it for a 250. I really loved the 150 very agile in traffic and around town, it would go 50 to 55 without any wind or hills. The Super 8  150 would probably be a good fit for you unless you want to travel on major highways or hill climb.
Title: Re: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: ad_astra on April 15, 2016, 01:48:13 AM
I'm a fat guy. I ride a 125 no problem. I dont take it on freeways, but that's essentially illegal where I live, anyway. But I have about a 5 mile commute up some serious hills and the agility does just fine.
Title: Re: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: Ryokanfan on April 15, 2016, 09:11:59 AM
Cheers slug50 and ad_astra, looks like a will take a lookee at an Agility 125 and a Downtown 125 then. 8)
Title: Re: Big Guy Scooter Help
Post by: blue on April 15, 2016, 10:44:56 PM
I have seen people swap out the shocks befor.So the seat bucket dont smash the carb.thats about the only damage you need ro watch for.