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General Discussion / Re: LEARNING CURVE
« on: December 25, 2012, 09:21:47 PM »
A merry Christmas to you.

I turned a job down in management with AO Smith who bought out State water heater in Ashland City, Tn a few years ago. One of my buddies Jim Hutzel took the materials management position for multiple locations with them. he may be retired by now. I havn't heard from him in a few years.

And have a happy new year. May the force be with you.

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General Discussion / Re: LEARNING CURVE
« on: December 25, 2012, 05:54:32 PM »
50cc 150 mph.....



125cc 186 mph....


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General Discussion / some awesome motorcycle riding
« on: December 13, 2012, 09:40:10 PM »

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General Discussion / Re: ..kinda dead here...
« on: December 09, 2012, 11:23:53 PM »
This says it all...

http://wickedscholar.wordpress.com/tag/modern-vespa/

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General Discussion / Riding scooters in the snow
« on: December 08, 2012, 06:36:28 PM »
These guys are tough


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Super 8 150 / Re: New Kymco Super 8 150cc Pics
« on: November 22, 2012, 06:47:23 PM »
Thanks. What you can do on the clear reflector and it is clear it just has a silver piece of  paper behind it, is take it off and paint the back side with some bright red paint. Works fairly well.

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Super 8 150 / Re: New Kymco Super 8 150cc Pics
« on: November 21, 2012, 09:30:10 PM »
The white reflector is normally sold in Europe. You don't see them much in the states. But there is a part # for red and a part # for white in each Shad model. I haven't seen where you can get shad parts on line if you find one let us know. I have a friend who is lookind for a reflector.

You can't even get Shad replacement keys. You have to buy a key and lock set and change it out. Its $25.00 from Shad.

I have a Shad SH 40 cargo on my 250.


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Super 8 150 / Re: New Kymco Super 8 150cc Pics
« on: November 20, 2012, 05:49:02 PM »
Nice scooter. I had a People 150 with a Shad 33.


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General Discussion / Re: Brand New 2005 Vespa's?
« on: November 17, 2012, 09:44:23 PM »
Thats the last year the Vespa 2 stroke was brought into the US. They still turn up every now and again.

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Technical | How To / Re: Unleaded or Premium Petrol
« on: November 11, 2012, 02:15:16 PM »
The sticker on the pumps is the law here.

http://ag.utah.gov/divisions/regulatory/documents/E10%20report%20051910.pdf

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Technical | How To / Re: Unleaded or Premium Petrol
« on: November 11, 2012, 02:30:41 AM »
Quote from: Zimmerman on November 11, 2012, 01:09:06 AM
Here is a semi-related question for the group . . . at the cycle shop they sell an additive that is supposed to counter act the effects of Ethonol.

Do any of those products work ?

KZ

Gas pumps will have a sticker saying if they contain ethanol. Here they say up to 10% ethanol added.

Star Tron is good stuff. I get it at the scooter shop. The guys there use it. Also boat owners use it. One bottle will last a long time for scooter use. It says it will keep the fuel stable for up to two years.

http://mystarbrite.com/startron/

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People 250 / Re: 250 vs GT 200i
« on: November 09, 2012, 05:12:23 PM »
The GT 200 is identical to the GT 300, its just has a 205cc engine.

The S250 and the GT200 have about the same power. The GT200 has fuel injection and 4 valves to get more power out of the smaller engine. And will get better fuel mileage. The GT200 has Kymco's latest technology.

The S250 has a carb and  and would be easier to work on at home. No electronic fuel injection. But fuel injection has its advantages. Easier starting and no gummed up carb if allowed to set for extended periods. Both are liquid cooled.
 
The GT200 is heavier at 364. The S250 is 348.

People say the GT 200 and 300 handle much better than the S250. I can't say as I haven't ridden a GT200/300.

The S250 has way more under seat storage. The GT200 has very little storage under the seat.

They both have the same size wheels.

Purchase price would be much lower on the S250.

I have an S250. I though about trading it in on a GT300 and decided to keep the S250. It does every thing I need in a scooter. I am not disappointed with it. I have had no problems with it. It runs really well and gets between 60 to 70 mpg depending how I ride it.

Ride them both and decide which one better fits your needs.

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People GT 300i / Re: Kymco People GT 300i on sale
« on: November 09, 2012, 01:45:23 AM »
Sorry that you are not liking your S 250. I have 5 bulging disc in my lower back but the S 250 seat does not hurt me when I ride it. And I ride it almost every day.

The problem I have with it is it does not fit my butt just right. I was going to take the cover off and scoop out about 1/2 inch of the foam.

Since you reported that the seat material is glued to the foam I guess I need to rethink that. I can live with it the way it is, I just wanted to improve it a little.

Hope it works out for you.

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General Discussion / Re: Bmw scooters
« on: November 08, 2012, 08:46:06 PM »
Right, Kymco builds engines for some BMW models. And for the two new scooters that BMW just came out with.

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General Discussion / Re: Bmw scooters
« on: November 08, 2012, 08:05:36 PM »
Again I don't believe BMW is importing any small scooters into this country for any type sale or have been approved by the EPA and NATSA.

 I don't know what scooters BMW produces for the European market but they would be very difficult and expensive or impossible to get registered here.

Unless I see something from a reputable source, I say your guy is blowing smoke...

Chinese copies maybe???

Heck according to this German manufacturer BMW will begin building scooters again after nine years. The new models are a step up from the low-powered scooters of years past.

http://www.motorcycleforum.com/117530/bmw-enters-the-scooter-market-again

BMW scooters in Europe

http://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+scooters+in+europe&hl=en&tbo=u&rlz=1T4GZAG_enUS439US440&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=pBicUJjMApDm9gTem4HYBg&ved=0CGYQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=591

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