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For Sale / 2022 KYMCO AK 550 still for sale
« on: February 26, 2025, 07:24:35 PM »
Spring is coming. Rode 40 miles yesterday while it was 60 degrees. Did have Sun & Fun Iowa City repair a small antifreeze leak. Their hourly shop rate is too high. The scooter is floor room condition. Can you believe no snow so far this winter but it has got cold. Riding wx all week, hope it holds.

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Technical | How To / Re: 2022 Kymco AK550 anti-freeze leak
« on: September 19, 2024, 02:51:35 PM »
After looking at the service manual, I could see this was way beyond my capabilities. Had Sun and Fun Motorsports pick it up and repair it. They also did some annual maintenance. Its a little crowded in my garage with my big lawn tractor and 2 scooters than the car behind them. Maybe I'll sell one, well see.

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Technical | How To / Re: 2022 Kymco AK550 anti-freeze leak
« on: August 15, 2024, 04:32:18 PM »
Thanks Bob, I didn't think anyone would have the service manual on so new a scooter. I already downloaded it and it will take me awhile to understand it all.

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Technical | How To / 2022 Kymco AK550 anti-freeze leak
« on: August 15, 2024, 02:44:51 PM »
I bought this scooter new and noticed a small anti-freeze leak. The main tech at the dealer said no problem, that it will happen occasionally also others on the forum had a similar problem. After 2 years and 3000 miles it has grown worse. There is now a small puddle almost every week. It must be coming from the water pump and by now there should be a trail that I can follow to the source. I have no idea how to get to the water pump or how difficult it might be. Even if I can't fix it, at least I'll know what I'm dealing with. Any suggestions!

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For Sale / 2022 Kymco AK550 price reduction
« on: July 19, 2024, 09:44:04 PM »
I lowered the price of my Kymco to $5500 which is firm. Seems the corner of SE Iowa isn't known by many. The question was can I trailer it to a new destination. No, I can't. That's a real problem for most of us.

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For Sale / Re: 2022 KYMCO AK550 For Sale
« on: July 18, 2024, 08:50:24 PM »
Found the scooter I've been looking for, a Honda Silverwing. I know, who wants one of those. My garage holds 2 scooters and now I have 3. So, I'm lowering the price on the Kymco to $5500 but that is firm. The Honda Helix is also for sale so whichever one goes first. I never put motorcycles outside unless with a waterproof cover. Don't want to do it though, somebody might steal it.

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General Discussion / Re: 2023 & 2024 Kymco AK550
« on: July 04, 2024, 11:35:21 PM »
Good information on the throttle locks thanks. I also stay off the 4 lanes as hardly anyone drives the speed limit anymore. The road along the Mississippi River has cool scenery but you always have to be on the lookout for deer. Today just as I was heading into the  trees towards Montrose, one was in the middle of the road. I was 10 feet from it going slow as a lot of times there are more than one before it took off into the trees. The real bad areas I usually have my hands hanging over the brake lever. Last year a guy with a new cruiser (no protective gear) was hit by a large buck. Myself and another rider found him in the ditch. He didn't make it. Doesn't keep us from riding though, does it.

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General Discussion / Re: 2023 & 2024 Kymco AK550
« on: July 03, 2024, 11:35:48 PM »
Thanks guy's... I did finally read that the premium had electronic cruise control but did not know that we can't even get it. Why does it have to be so difficult to dig up information. I did ask my dealer to recommend a good manual cruise control and he said sorry, liability issues.

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General Discussion / 2023 & 2024 Kymco AK550
« on: July 02, 2024, 09:37:24 PM »
Do either of these scooters have electronic cruise control? The wording they use in some of the features is hard to understand. I think they do....

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Technical | How To / Re: 2022 Kymco AK550 acceleration
« on: June 24, 2024, 03:12:34 PM »
Sorry it  took me so long to reply. I would say my manual cruise control has the same function as your Cramp Buster. The grip does take some effort so I use the cc a lot. My wrist isn't what it used to be. It seems there is always a compromise though. I ride along the Mississippi River a lot and a deer may jump out of the woods right in front of you. The Kymco has tremendous stopping power but you would waste a couple of seconds with the cruise on which is too much. An older man pulled out of his driveway this morning right in front of me. Course I was watching him and easily stopped. Being its so hot I ride early in the morning. Yesterday a beaver flew out of the ditch so fast I had no time to react. Missed me by a hair. Well anyhow, thanks for the replies.

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Technical | How To / 2022 Kymco AK550 acceleration
« on: June 20, 2024, 11:03:43 PM »
I don't know if this has been discussed before or not. It's very difficult to hold a steady speed, especially at lower speeds. You have to have a very steady hand to hold the speed from going up or down. It may jerk forward then slow down. As the speed increases its easier to hold speed. My solution is a manual cruise control even at very slow speeds, works great. A friend of mine told me the torque smooths right out if you turn the ignition on, open the throttle all the way twice then turn it off. It did improve it but I have3 no idea why. Any thoughts on this from anyone?

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For Sale / Re: 2022 KYMCO AK550 For Sale
« on: June 13, 2024, 09:13:53 PM »
Even though I'm 82 yrs old, I do have one scooter that is easy to ride, has a great suspension and seat. Its a 2004 Honda Helix with 16,000 miles on it. Because its 20 years old, I replaced almost everything. I did a lot myself and Midwest Honda the difficult stuff like carburetor repairs. I've got 2 flags on the trunk so people will see me better. Already have about 2000 miles on it. No four lanes as top speed is about 65. Tires are new and I did put on a backrest for myself. Still want to sell the Kymco though.

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For Sale / 2022 KYMCO AK550 For Sale
« on: May 22, 2024, 10:45:54 PM »
I'm told maybe the price is a little high at $7000. $6500 obo. How about that....

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For Sale / For Sale: 2022 Kymco AK550
« on: May 07, 2024, 10:33:18 PM »
For Sale: 2022 Kymco AK550 black 3000 miles. Warranty good until end of July. Getting too old and the seat height has always bothered me. I can barely touch the ground. 2 windshields. $7000.00 located Keokuk, Iowa

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Technical | How To / Re: 2022 KYMCO AK550 cruise control
« on: May 30, 2023, 03:41:00 PM »
Thanks Bob. I also use the Go Cruise 2 constantly as my right wrist has very little strength. You are probably familiar with the River road between Keokuk and Montrose. Scenic ride, good highway except when you get close to Montrose. My worry is deer. You lose precious seconds dis-engaging the cruise control before hitting the brakes. Actually, your probably going to have an accident. There has to be a solution there somewhere. Probably on that road I'll just have to use a Cramp Buster which I also have. I've missed a few deer so close their tail hit my bike.

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