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Whenever I check my oil levels, it's always screwed in.  Generally I like to make sure the engine is a little warm prior to checking though.  Doing the initial prep on tclock is usually enough time for the engine oil to warm up.

I'm glad I can help.  Mike is the main guy over there at Scooter World (http://www.scooterworldkc.com/).  His contact information is directly on the site.  I believe I will see him tomorrow at the Slow & Low CC ride here in KC.  I'll talk to him privately and point this information his way.  The same issue happening three times in a row within very low miles means there is something else wrong with the scooter further up in the wiring somewhere.  The best thing Scooter World can do for you would be to replace the scooter under warranty through the lemon law.  You will end up a happy customer, they will have a done good by the customer, and Kymco will look better for taking the time to resolve the ultimate issue.  The hard part, you have to be the one to put up with it possibly a few times.

Here's what I would do.  Take the scooter in and have the process done.  After repairs are completed, run the dickens out of it the same day you pick it up.  Rinse and repeat a few times.  If the scooter fails for the same reason over and over, the repairs are not being made... the constant repair will eventually raise a red flag up the corporate chain and dealings will be done to make sure you are taken care of.  When the lights go out, take the scooter directly to the shop.  In the mean time, talk with Mike over at the shop... ask to get information of regional dealership management contact.  Be cool about it, I'm sure Mike will do everything in his power to help.  I wish you all the luck on getting this resolved, I'll help where I can... but ultimately it needs to come directly from you to make things happen.

Oh yeah, the local group in greater Kansas City... http://www.kcscooterriders.com/

The best recommendation for those that tailgate is to slow down.  When you slow down, you give yourself more room in front of you as well as more reaction time for the person tailgating you.  It's pretty heavily detailed at MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation).  If it's someone I know that's tailgating me, I usually tell them why it's bad, then proceed to share the information about how they like tailgating with all their friends... the peer pressure really hits home good.  If it's someone I don't know, and I'm first in line at the light... I'll kill the engine to make them think it stalled.  The best thing to do, let them pass (while giving them your single digit phone number).

The Like reminds me of the People I had.  Very similar mount points on the tupperware.  To get all of the plastics off the front of the bike I had to remove the floor panels, glove box, lower fender pieces before I could get to the upper portions where the lights were.  There's a ton of stuff to take off before you can get into that section.  If you could find a shop manual on the People, I'm sure it would get you started in the right direction.

I'd take pictures, but I don't have my People anymore.

What I would do is go ahead and clean it (carefully).  Just in case, get another air filter to have it on hand.  Once you do replace it, look into making your own K&N filter.

It's a matter of picking up a flat K&N filter, then cutting out the paper section of your old filter, cut the K&N mesh to the same size and fit in place.  Use a high bonding plastic cement to weld the new mesh in place to the filter housing.  The results are better airflow, and you won't have to replace your filter for a very long time (only clean it every oil change).

Eagerly waiting results... Dr. Ps are my next mod.

The top end increased a good 5mph but the real difference was in the acceleration.  The take off was much faster and throttle response felt quicker.  I was going to dive into the variator/rollers, belt, clutch next... but I went up in CCs instead.