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People s200 / Dino or Synthetic for S200?
« on: February 08, 2010, 12:19:08 AM »
Howdy,

 What kind of motor oil are ya'll using in your People S200s? What works for you? Pros and Cons, please.


                                                          Eggman

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Technical | How To / Re: Diesel oil for a scooter?
« on: February 08, 2010, 12:17:05 AM »
Howdy,

 I rode my Daelim S2-125 about 500 miles/month for one year. I used Shell Rotella from my local "big box" with no ill effects. Should I get an People S200, I'd consider either the Rotella or a good Synthetic.

                                                          Eggman

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General Discussion / Re: Test Drove the NEW Kymco Yager GT 200
« on: February 06, 2010, 06:53:37 AM »
Howdy,

 The new Yager looks to be an attractive choice for anyone seeking a practical, quick urban commuter/errand runner. In many ways, the Yager reminds me of my old Daelim S2-125, which also had a flat floor and mucho underseat storage among other things.
 I'm not sure I'd be comfortable going much faster than 65 mph here on Louisiana's roads on those 12/13 inch tires, but that's just me; nice to have the extra power on tap.
 The only criticism I've read about the Yager was something about it being susceptible to water splashing up under it's rear and causing problems, or something like that.
 Anyone want to chime in about thier Yager? This looks like one promising scoot.

                                                          Eggman

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Technical | How To / Re: Transporting your Kymco
« on: February 01, 2010, 04:48:57 AM »
Howdy,

 Not a bad idea; thanks!

                                                          Eggman

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Technical | How To / Re: Transporting your Kymco
« on: February 01, 2010, 02:29:17 AM »
Howdy,

 Wordslinger: It rains often here in NW Louisiana, and as much as I'll enjoy my scoot, traveling 65 miles in the rain (or cold) isn't to my liking. :)
 I do have an aluminum ramp and tie-down equipment I've used for my 300 lb. Daelim scooter (wish I still had that bike). My only issue is any bike over 300 lbs is a bit much for me and my tiny Asian wife to load/unload on a ramp into my 4x4 height Tundra; tall bed on that truck.
 Anyone else want to share a practical method of transporting a bike?

                                                        Eggman

                                         

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Technical | How To / Transporting your Kymco
« on: February 01, 2010, 01:33:24 AM »
Howdy,

 I'm hoping to get my first Kymco this Summer. My problem is that my nearest dealers are 65 and 70 miles away, respectively (In opposite directions, but both are conveniently on the Interstate.)
 I own a Toyta Tundra which has been "trailer prepped", but do not have a trailer hitch.
 Anyway, what's the most efficient way to transport my Kymco to and from the dealer? BTW, I'm impressed with all the good things I've read about Kwang Yang and can't wait to get a 250cc scoot-if there's a convenient way to transport it.
                         
                                                              Eggman

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People s200 / Re: Top speed for an S 200
« on: February 01, 2010, 01:13:04 AM »
Howdy,

 Axy: I've no doubt the S250 represents a substantial improvement over the S200 from top to bottom. They show up used at fair prices as well. My reasons for being interested in the S200 are more pragmatic:
 1. The S200 weighs in at just 256 lbs. My little Asian wife and I can easily push this bike up the ramp and into the back of my truck for transporting to the nearest dealer(s) which are over an hour away.
 2. Flat floorboard, simple design under the hood, would hopefully translate to lower maintanence costs.
 3. It's a Kymco, and enjoys a reputation for reliability.

 Thanks for the replies and I'd like to hear/read more about your S250! Although getting a 350 lb. bike in and out of the back of a high Toyota Tundra would be serious work, from my POV.. *Local dealers refuse to sell Kymco or Sym.
                                                               Eggman

* Shreveport/Bossier City, La.


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People s200 / Re: Top speed for an S 200
« on: January 31, 2010, 04:45:58 PM »
Howdy,

 Thanks, Axy. With it's spartan, dare I say primitive features "under the hood", this bike has a certain amount of appeal to an individualist like myself. Being a good hour from my nearest dealer, this 256 lb. bike wouldn't be so difficult to push up a ramp into the back of my truck for transporting to my nearest dealer for any warranty work.
 The S200 gives one the impression that there's less to go wrong and less to maintain, with it's air-cooled, carbureted powerplant. S200s pop up on Craigslist for the low $2,000s frequently. Definitely a candidate this Summer.

                                                                Eggman

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People s200 / Re: Top speed for an S 200
« on: January 31, 2010, 07:34:51 AM »
Howdy,

 I'm currently scooterless. The S200 appears to be an attractive candidate for my next scoot; hopefully I'll get one this Summer, finances permitting.
 I'm a few pounds past 250 and want a simple, reliable scoot for urban commuting and errands. My last scoot was a peppy 125cc Daelim which could get up to 60 mph! I also enjoyed employing it as a 2 wheeled truck; that is, It was good for groceries.
 My nearest Kymco dealers are 60 and 75 miles away, respectively. I wonder if 55 mph would be realistically possible for a 265 lb. rider?

                                                                Eggman

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