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Scooters - 50cc => Agility 50 => Topic started by: OregonDad on May 26, 2012, 12:42:07 AM
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Agility and son both scrapped up but ok. My 16 year old was coming back home from checking on job applications after school. He was riding down a two lane one way street about 2 blocks from a stop light when he looked down to check his speed, which showed 20. He looked up and the light was still green but the car in front of him was stopped. He panic braked and slid on his right side. He was wearing his skull cap helmet, a t-shirt, skinny jeans and hi-top shoes. I will try and post pics of the damage. His helmet took an impact and does not fit right anymore so that needs replaced. He has a skinned knee and minor roadrash. The passenger foot rest is destroyed. Mopeds cannot have passengers in Oregon, but I need to do something about all that jagged plastic.
Thank God he wasn't going any faster than 20Kmh.
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Roadrash.
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Sorry for you both Dad! It is inevitable to crash, He's lucky. I hope this does not freak him out too much. For sure he will be much safer now.
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He still won't wear a full face helmet, but I am going to get a 3/4 one along with an armored mesh jacket and armored gloves. He was not wearing his leather jacket and leather gloves because it was hot out. At least it was an inexpensive 2008 a50.
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Bummer but at least hes ok.
Most new riders will crash at some point i guess, ive been there too a few times. Looks like the ground is damp there? If it was then that would be a big factor in the accident. I came off on a wet road while braking for a bend, front whee just slid away. After that a a few other little scares i splashed out for a decent set of tyres and that made a big difference. Stock tyres are good in the dry i found but got a bit slippy in the wet. Also always ride slower in the rain, brake softer (when possible) and do not lean as much on bends. In an emergemcy stoo scenario i now automatically pull harder on the rear brake, i dont want my front to lock up, if the rear does i can stikl control it, when the front goes its a lot harder to stay upright.
Hopefully he'll be back up and riding again soon, this experience will have shook him up but hope it doesnt put him off.
That panel that bust comes as a complete panel, footplate panel its called here, and can be ordered from a Kymco dealer/parts supplier. They are not so dear, i know because i bought one myself after my crash, was £42 here ($60?). That bar on the frame should pull out using a lever of somekind. Its a common damage point on Agilitys, if you lay it on its side down the road that metal bar just bust thro the plastic. I knkw at least 3 others round here and they all have the same damage. I stuck black Duct tape on mine while i waited for my new panel to arrive. Bend that metal support back 1st tho.
Hope the kid heals up soon :)
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I knkw at least 3 others round here and they all have the same damage. I stuck black Duct tape on mine while i waited for my new panel to arrive. Bend that metal support back 1st tho.
Been there done that. my foot peg is all duck tape.
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...dang, dad....
..good to hear your son is, for the most part, okay...
...gotta get back on and ride again!!
..these kymcos are pretty tough, other than the tupperware..
..i crashed a people at 50mph, and once i got some of my senses back, rode it home...
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I was thinking about pounding the peg back and using epoxy on the plastic for now. Good thing I never got that $130 Puig windshield.
Any suggestions for summer jackets?
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Any suggestions for summer jackets?
I swear by my leather armoured jacket, even in summer. Its got removable lining and plenty of vents so its ok even in summer. Just open up the zips to let the air in as you ride and its fine. Came off at 30+mph and slid along the road on my back once wearing it, didnt have a scratch on me.
Whatever you buy i would say just buy armoured, full armour, shoulders, elbows, back.
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..i'm partial to tank-tops and demin shorts....
;)
..only live once....
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I have to get something myself. The Airfield runs are gaining in popularity, and so are the rules. I was looking at http://www.best-motorcycle.com/jackets/index.shtm (http://www.best-motorcycle.com/jackets/index.shtm) Too hot here for leather... for sure.
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..i'm partial to tank-tops and demin shorts....
;)
..only live once....
What looks good on Daisy doesn't work for dudes.
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if its a nice day and im only in town then i will wear shorts and a t-shirt, but only cos i know its all stop/start riding thro traffic and i wont be at any great speeds. If im going on the backroads or dual lane roads where i know i can get some speed up then i will wear my leather.
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..pretty sure he goes down...sssso, still on topic...
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Spot on topic I'd say! Chip! Chip!.";. ~
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Some use taekwondo arm, shin guards. Been thru several crashes also. All because of wet roads. I would also suggest sliders to protect your scoot during slides and falls. You can even use them as foot rests.
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr314/patty_nicole/DSC02337.jpg)
(http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt40/test1204/25022011072.jpg)
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I would also suggest sliders to protect your scoot during slides and falls. You can even use them as foot rests.
Those look like pegs for doing tricks on bikes.
How do you attach the mid frame ones?
Do you have any other shots of this one?
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr314/patty_nicole/DSC02337.jpg)
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Yes, some use the ones used on bmx bikes some fabricate using engineering plastic.
I can see two bolts at the side mid frame of the Agility. You can remove one bolt and replace it with a long bolt with the slider. In the Super 8, we remove one bolt holding the foot rest as in the picture.
(http://cdn2.sulitstatic.com/images/2011/1127/022038663_0214471289b518013f5af1bab1855a8c1444b4d1e7d4ab308.jpg)
Here's another one with a slider...
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/emilabbey/20100220-20100221-%20Anniversary%20Ride%20Talisay/IMG_7037.jpg)
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Real nice tip! I'm gonna look a bit closer at mine for some ideas. Thanks!
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..like them pegs!!!...
..always wanted to do that to my guilty...
..even got some pegs and shields offa marshin...
..never found th' time, tho..
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We use this. It's called engineering plastic, but feels like hard nylon to me. We buy them in stores where they sell industrial stuff. If not. you can get those bmx pegs from your nearest bicycle shop.
(http://www.nibelting.com/images/new2/engineering%20plastics.jpg)
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..pretty sure he goes down...sssso, still on topic...
I am begining to wonder about you now........... :-)
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...just trying to stay on topic...
..THAT'S NOT ME!! :o
..(thats zombie......)
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I never saw that bus coming... :o
;)
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...it's lika sandra bullock bus...
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:D ;)
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Speed: Gimme what I need. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIaIW4MiNG0#ws)