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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Forza Scooter pix
« on: June 09, 2015, 01:07:12 PM »
Nice silo and sunrise picture!
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Kymco on the Kansas Prairie
« on: June 05, 2015, 02:51:33 PM »
Thanks for the great comments! I'm amazed at how well this picture came out using my old my Iphone 4. I recently purchased this scooter and it came with the milk crate. I hope to replace it with a top case soon. The Kansas Flint Hills make for some awesome rides. The People 150 isn't necessarily the best scooter for climbing hills, with a posted 60 mph speed limit my speed falls off quite a bit going up hills. There was almost no traffic and I wasn't in any hurry, so no big deal on my speed. For my long trips or group riding in the Flint Hills I ride my Yamaha Morphous.
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People 150 / Re: What is considered high mileage?
« on: May 29, 2015, 06:46:38 PM »
So I picked up the People 150 I referenced above. I paid $900, which was a little generous, but it wasn't a shady craigslist deal as the seller was a coworkers family member. Its a one owner (adult), with pretty good maintenance records, both keys and the key code too. Was used as a daily commuter. Body was covered with stickers but no broken body parts. Lens cover wouldn't stay on left turn signal and digital clock doesn't work.
What I have done: Removed all the stickers using a plastic scraper and WD40. Fixed turn signal lens. Drilled small vent hole in fuel cap. Changed engine oil and gear oil. New spark plug and air filter. I adjusted valves, but they were pretty much perfect. I tweaked one just a hair since I had it apart.
What the shop has done: two new Shinko tires, new factory drive belt and a flush of the brake fluid. New Dr. Pulley rollers. Cleaned, adjusted, center stand so it would retract all the way. (I wasn't going to pay shop labor to replace clock battery.)
So far I am extremely happy with the Kymco brand. I have owned two Chinese scoots, one of which I still have. Good bikes to tinker with and I have self taught myself how to work on them. I also own a Yamaha Morphous for my long road trips.
What I have done: Removed all the stickers using a plastic scraper and WD40. Fixed turn signal lens. Drilled small vent hole in fuel cap. Changed engine oil and gear oil. New spark plug and air filter. I adjusted valves, but they were pretty much perfect. I tweaked one just a hair since I had it apart.
What the shop has done: two new Shinko tires, new factory drive belt and a flush of the brake fluid. New Dr. Pulley rollers. Cleaned, adjusted, center stand so it would retract all the way. (I wasn't going to pay shop labor to replace clock battery.)
So far I am extremely happy with the Kymco brand. I have owned two Chinese scoots, one of which I still have. Good bikes to tinker with and I have self taught myself how to work on them. I also own a Yamaha Morphous for my long road trips.
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People 150 / What is considered high mileage?
« on: March 07, 2015, 05:55:35 PM »
I'm looking to buy a 2007 Kymco People 150 with 25,000K (15,534 miles). The selling price is $1000.00. I believe there may be a little flexibility in the price. My concern is do I want to own a scoot with 15,000 miles on it, regardless of the price paid. Is that just too many miles with not much life left? From what I understand all maintenance has been preformed at regular intervals and service records will be provided. (Original rear tire and drive belt). I am not that familiar with the Kymco brand and the longevity of the motor components. Thanks!
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People s200 / Re: Long distance riding
« on: April 10, 2012, 01:21:30 PM »
I am looking to ride to this year's Ameravespa. I currently ride a 150cc Roketa, which I keep close to home. I have over 5000 miles on it, but think it's best not to attempt along distance ride on it. I have my eye on a used people 200. I just can't decide to go with air cooled or go for a liquid cooled scoot???
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People s200 / Long distance riding
« on: April 03, 2012, 04:18:42 PM »
I'm looking to purchase a used People s200. My intent is to ride to a few rally's. I would need to ride 300-400 miles (non-interstate) a day to reach the rally's. Is this a smart idea on an air cooled scooter? If so, how comfortable or uncomfortable would I be? Would like to hear others experiences. Thanks!
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