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Downtown 300 / Re: New DT300i owner
« on: May 17, 2011, 11:36:17 PM »
Everything I have read so far has me believing the same. Can't wait for my local dealer to finally get one in. I've called everyone I know in North TX to get my hands on one but NO ONE has any in stock.

on another note

Is there a Master list of Scooter Shops/Retailers in USA? That would certainly be helpful to the industry and to consumers alike.

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Downtown 300 / Re: Tire's on my New 300i.....your's?
« on: May 17, 2011, 11:08:50 PM »
Who makes the best tire? Most grip? Longest lasting?   ???

Sorry for all the ?'s. NEWB just getting back into the sport.

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Downtown 300 / Re: NGK CR7E plugs
« on: May 17, 2011, 11:06:43 PM »
These are the Bosch hybrid Iridium/Platinum plugs:
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-FGR8DQI-Platinum-Fusion-Spark/dp/B000PL2AZC

These are the Denso Iridium plugs:
http://www.amazon.com/Denso-IK20-Iridium-Spark-Plug/dp/B000M6UR82/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1305673407&sr=1-1

These are the Pulstar Iridium plugs:
http://www.amazon.com/Pulstar-be1i-Iridium-Pulse-Spark/dp/B003MOA25O/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1305673407&sr=1-5

It seems that there are quite a few manufacturers of these plugs.

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Downtown 300 / Re: Just purchased a Downtown 300i
« on: May 17, 2011, 11:01:19 PM »
I wanted to be sure that I could get on the highway and pass when needed and evade if I have to. Traffic in DFW is sometimes DO or DIE. Don't want to be on the back end of that statement.  Do you know of any place to get comprehensive performance numbers?

Acceleration:0-30 mph, 30-60 mph, 60-Top Speed mph; Braking: Top Speed-0, 60-0 mph, 30-0 mph

You know stuff like that

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Downtown 300 / Oil of Choice?
« on: May 17, 2011, 10:52:36 PM »
Hi Peeps,

I've been out of scooting for a while (7 years). Not really sure what I should be planning to do for maintenance. I know that oil changes during the break in period is really important (or so I have heard), so is there a particular oil that I should use for longevity and performance? I have heard that Royal Purple should be my first choice. True, not true or does it even matter? Answers please?


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Downtown 300 / Re: Downtown 300i exhaust
« on: May 17, 2011, 10:11:14 PM »
Quote from: TANWare on May 17, 2011, 06:41:52 PM
Actually 4x the displacement is a penile aid, indicating the lack of masculinity................. :)

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 One of the attractions to a Cager thinking of converting to one of these as a commuting alternative is a quiet bike.

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Again to me a loud bike gives a low quality impression. To each their own, some people argue that you need to be heard. I’d rather be seen than heard and if they are admiring the bike you are likely to be paid more attention to.


Personally I like the sound of a Sewing Machine on "ROIDS"! (So much for masculinity) It's got to cruise like an angel/Accelerate like a demon!  :o

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Downtown 300 / Re: Downtown 300i exhaust
« on: May 17, 2011, 05:31:56 AM »
Man! I really like the SOUND of this Pipe. Deep and masculine. Me likey!  ;D

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Kymco News / Downtown 300i vs. People GTi 300
« on: May 17, 2011, 05:25:53 AM »
Looking for a NEW bike and the 300 cc class is really coming into it's own. Simple question ... which one would you take home? You can say why below

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General Discussion / Re: returning rider after 23 year spell what was i thinking?
« on: May 17, 2011, 05:09:05 AM »
I've been out of "Scooting About" for about 6 years ... but some of you guys have been out longer than I have been alive. And here I was thinking that I was WAY out the loop.  ;D

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Xciting 700i / Re: 2011 for AU
« on: May 17, 2011, 04:51:06 AM »
True. They all feel solid and well built, but are a couple millimeters in gap difference worth an extra couple of G's?  ???

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Downtown 300 / Re: NGK CR7E plugs
« on: May 17, 2011, 04:48:58 AM »
It sounds like these plugs are getting the job done! I have a friend who thinks Bosch plugs are the best around. He tells me I should put in the Bosch plugs. What do you say Tanware?

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Downtown 300 / Re: New DT300i owner
« on: May 17, 2011, 04:40:13 AM »
I'm so Xcited about this bike! Just waiting on my dealer to get a few more in stock. It seems like it is taking F O R E V E R :-\

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Downtown 300 / Re: New DT300i owner
« on: May 15, 2011, 02:32:20 AM »
No doubt. I figure I will be filling up more than most.

On another note ...

you seem to have become quite familiar with your bike. I have followed a few of your post and notice you frequently mention some performance enhancements that you are performing/anticipating. Is there a section on this forum where a NEWB can learn about upgrades and enhancements/care for the bikes? I am hoping to turn mine into a "rolling rocket". LOL love that term!

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Downtown 300 / Re: Just purchased a Downtown 300i
« on: May 15, 2011, 02:27:10 AM »
@ TanWare

No problem at all brother. This is exactly what I was wanting to know. I plan on getting one by August (hope fully by the  4th of July) and want to get as much info as possible. I am a pretty aggressive rider but I have never owned a bike with this kind of displacement (Only 50cc). So I am excited about the power gain but a bit concerned that it will not be enough. BUT it sounds like I am going to be fine. SO XCITED!

I wish I could pick a new handle now. (X5 was for the 500R i) Ha ha ;(

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Downtown 300 / Re: New DT300i owner
« on: May 15, 2011, 02:16:40 AM »
Quote from: TANWare on May 13, 2011, 10:48:28 AM
It really counts on where you are riding and your riding style but so far after my first tank I've seen over 70 MPG on the 300i and this is with quite a bit of interstate speeds.

I am kinda "hard" on the throttle. I drive pretty aggressively. I am assuming that I will get somewhere around 60-65 mpg. Most of the post and reviews mention 70-72. I'm assuming that these folks are moderate to miserly drivers. Sometimes the bats out of hell have to catch up! LOL

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