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LIKE 200i / Re: Faint Pinging Sound
« on: March 22, 2013, 04:49:01 PM »
Thanks Vivo,
Had been using regular gas lately so filled up with premium. The sound continued but may not is ridden far enough to make sure the premium was being burned. After the valve adjustment the sound is gone and the bike is running well.

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LIKE 200i / Faint Pinging Sound
« on: March 11, 2013, 03:24:33 AM »
Have recently noticed a light pinging sound starting at 40 mph or so. Its hard to hear over the normal engine noise but it seems to be getting more distinct. Its time for another valve check/adjustment. Could this sound be caused by by the valves? The Like has about 9000 miles on it now. Oil level is good and the spark plug is new.

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LIKE 200i / Re: Turning signal
« on: May 04, 2012, 04:11:52 PM »
Hi Lance,

On http://www.kymcousa.com , at the bottom there's an Online Parts Catalog link. You can lookup the Like 200i and there's a "Front Winker" page with a schematic and parts numbers for all the turn signal parts. It doesn't show prices. I obtained some parts through this web site, you specify a Kymco dealer and when you request parts the dealer gets notified. Then I called the dealer to confirm my identify and that I wanted them to order the parts. Or you could just go by the dealer and they can order the parts for you.

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People GT 300i / Re: 2 weeks of Good Clean Fun
« on: May 02, 2012, 06:53:51 PM »
How do scheduled maintenance costs for Kymcos and Piaggios compare? The Like 200 I ride has scheduled maintenance every 1200 miles. It looks like the BV 350 would need scheduled maintenance only every 6200 miles. But does that mean that Piaggios are less expensive to operate? Less frequent maintenance would be convenient but don't know whether it would also save money.

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LIKE 200i / Exhaust Heat Sheild
« on: March 30, 2012, 07:42:25 PM »
A heads up to check that the screws holding on your exhaust heat shield remain tight. I recently replaced ($$) a heat shield that I thought had been stolen. But today I noticed that 2 of the 4 screws that hold replacement shield on had already vibrated loose and fallen off. Am going to look for bolts that will hold the shield on more securely.

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LIKE 200i / Re: Kymco Like 200i short review.
« on: January 09, 2012, 07:14:35 PM »
Hi J-7, am thinking of trying that Slipstreamer windshield that you mentioned. Was it easy to install on the Like? And did it affect your scooter's top speed?
thx

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LIKE 200i / Re: Service Manual Download?
« on: December 14, 2011, 06:43:24 PM »
thx again Jenny

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LIKE 200i / Re: Service Manual Download?
« on: December 10, 2011, 06:57:34 PM »
At 3000 miles the owners's manual calls for:
- replacing the oil filter
- replacing the radiator coolant

Do either of these really apply to the Like 200i? Is the oil strainer the only filter or is there another one? Its air-cooled so there's no coolant to change, right?

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LIKE 200i / Highway Riding
« on: October 06, 2011, 05:30:41 PM »
For a change from the surface street commute, ventured out on the freeway on the Like 200i for about flat-ish 8 mile distance. To keep up with traffic I needed to leave the throttle fully open. This was a surprisingly comfortable experience. The speedometer said 63 but am not sure how accurate that was - the payload was about 215 pounds. The bike was stable and unperturbed by lane changes. Cars passed but they went by was at a gradual rate that did not seem threatening. The bike was not an obstacle to other drivers. Not planning to ride the freeway regularly but it nice to know that its an option.

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LIKE 200i / Re: Service Manual Download?
« on: August 18, 2011, 06:46:03 PM »
thx Jenny,
The maintenance schedule in the owner's manual sometimes lists: oil change, transmission fluid change and valve adjustment. The owner's manual doesn't show how to do the valve adjustment but maybe the service manual would? Is valve adjustment important, particularly when the scooter is new?
-Jim

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LIKE 200i / Service Manual Download?
« on: August 13, 2011, 11:40:06 PM »
Does anyone know where to download a service manual for the 2012 Like 200i?
thx

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