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Hey folks - just figured I'd try to give back to this community. So my wife's Like 200i came with a right brake lever that was very bent because of a tipover from the previous owner. I ordered the replacement from Racing Planet USA for about $12 and went to work on replacing it.

Based on reading Cyclepedia and other posts online, I thought I had to remove the cowl fairing to access the lever bolts. I learned how to do that with a plastic dough scraper. But in the end I found out this step was unnecessary and the process is much simpler.

All you really have to remove is the mirror. That gives you access to the hole where you can see the 10mm bolt holding your brake lever. To reach it you can either use a 1/4 inch drive 10mm socket with an extender or you can use a 10mm spark plug socket. (I used the latter.) For the bottom lock nut under the bolt you can use a 10mm box wrench. These tools are all included in a standard Craftsmen tool set from Sears.

Remove the bottom nut first and then remove the bolt. To install the new lever, hold it in place to align the holes. Then insert your 10mm bolt into your socket and carefully lower the bolt back into the hole. (This can take a few tries.) hand tighten first then use your socket wrench to finish tightening. Then use your finger to hold the lock nut with your 10mm box wrench and carefully screw that onto the bolt. Then replace the mirror. Done!

Working in cramped spaces like this takes some practice but it's a great skill to have! Happy wrenching, friends.

Update: I successfully replaced the fuel pump with the aftermarket model recommended by Stig. Unfortunately the problem with the scooter remains: it has a rough idle, sometimes it sputters when coming to a stop. My wife said the scooter lost all power at a stoplight and had to be turned back on. I checked the valves and the spark plug connection - all looks normal. I also cleaned the fuel injector. I'm stumped. Is there a way to adjust the idle?

Sorry if I double posted - I tried to post this comment in the fuel pump thread but it's not showing up for some reason.

Stig - I decided not to order the throttle body assembly since you seemed skeptical (and I eventually felt that way, too). I decided to try replacing the fuel pump instead. I have successfully removed the old fuel pump. My question: When you installed the new pump, did you have to solder the negative and positive wires? I just wanted to check before I proceed. Thanks.

I'm not offended at all! Ordered the part and will report back after the installation.

Thanks for the part number, Stig. The previous owner said the bike had a tipover after it was backed by a neighbor in a shared garage. I now think she was lying and that the bike was in an accident. It's a shame, but hopefully this fixes the problem.

Hi folks - you might recall that in the past I posted about my wife's 2012 Like 200i seeming to "choke" when dethrottling. I finally saw an error code on the bike today - 6 blinks - which indicates it's the throttle body sensor.

Stig and Kymco hive mind: I saw that you posted about this in the past. Do you know what part number I should order, and is there a video I can watch to install a new throttle body sensor?

Thanks so much in advance.

Re: vent hole - I'll take a look at that, thank you.

Also, I probably did a poor job on labeling the title of this thread. The Kymco isn't "low on gas" meaning near empty. It has a quarter tank left and not near the red line. I personally ride two motorcycles that don't behave this way when they're at a quarter tank. Welcome any other thoughts.

Thanks for all your suggestions. Yesterday I found time to replace the spark plug with the iridium plug that Stig recommended. I gave it a test ride and it feels good. I then realized I never measured the gap of the new plug before doing the install. Bunch of literature out there says I was supposed to do this. Did you guys even bother?