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Super 8 / Re: Super 8 50 2t 27ish mph
« on: April 28, 2012, 03:45:14 PM »
Quote from: tr0id on April 27, 2012, 02:42:40 PM
Yeah I just read about the var and jet being under the seat. I went and checked last night and I didn't get them so I'm gonna have to go back to the dealer and get them. That makes me mad, freaking jerk. Thanks guys! I'm hoping this will hook me up!

is it dependent on the state scooter is shipped to whether these parts come with super 8 2t or not from kymco?

like to know what is part of the toolkit i read mentioned here?

i read the smooth boss and a different size jet.... i would have them put it on for more one less hassle as it seems there are no 2012 sr50 aprillia's to be found anywhere in the 3 dealers in my state at this time.

the fly got thumbs down from 2 owners who happened to be at dealer this morning checking on theirs which were in for repairs both under 1000 miles. with one lady telling me she wishes it had a kick start as the electric start had let her down, who knows.

but knowing what is supposed to come under the seat will make this easier on me and save a trip. i am not worried about breaking it in with or without parts as obviously they are detuned for US/states so it shouldn't matter.

thank you and btw did the place give you your parts?

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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 27, 2012, 03:20:54 PM »
yes me again.... downloaded a manual for kymco just to see what i am in for in maintenance and doesn't seem like much at all. I am speaking in general terms about oil,trans, air cleaner, etc. i know how to use my hands.

i noticed in kymco manual they spoke of soaking air cleaner which i assume is foam. soaking in solvent to clean, dry then  soak in 90w gear oil (that stuff stinks like crap) so is that what everyone uses "if" they stay stock? I will be by shore so k & n is out too much fine sand so stock is it. i read about squeezing out excess.

trying to find out if it has the smooth boss and jet under seat with tools and if i can wait around while they do it so i can drive away with everything done at 0 miles. I willl either be coming home tommorrow with the black 2012 super 8 2T, the piaggio fly 50v (white or blue haven't decided) or may piss my wife off and buy the aprilia sr50 factory in what ever color they have.

again i want to thank you all cause like my photgraphy sites (nikon D700 full frame with nikkor 24-70 f2.8 and nikor 70-200VR1 f2.8 which in my kata backpack would be the heaviest extra weight bike will have on it other than me)i go to everyone is helpful

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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 27, 2012, 02:49:29 AM »
Quote from: Vivo on April 27, 2012, 01:59:55 AM
I'll reserve two chairs for you and Axy...http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ct-T58eEjBc/T2cgIdLnaDI/AAAAAAAABKs/4PrbnLfjVBY/s1600/boracay+beach.jpg

now that looks like my original home in soflo...

our town beach here in ct doesn't have the palm trees....

but yea thats what i am talking about.

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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 26, 2012, 09:06:54 PM »
Quote from: sentinex on April 26, 2012, 07:55:41 PM
If you can get a piggio get one, they engines are the best in the market, remember Aprilia is owned by piaggio nowadays and they come with piaggio engines anyway. If you are looking for decent quality and a 2 year warranty then get a Kymco, but don't be surprise if one day you get outperformed in the street by a scooter with a piaggio engine.

Also Something I want to point out, most people buy 50cc and immediately they jump in the forums asking here what mods they can do to get them to 60 to 70 MPH, if you gonna be looking for those speeds and or long commutes I recommend you you jump into the 125cc to 150 cc Category at the long run is cheaper to get those because modding can be extremely expensive,, if you don't believe me as zombie.

my 2 cents.

thanks for the info much appreciate it.

don't see myself doing too much but riding actually.

as long as it's sunny i will be on the beach not in my garage :)

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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 26, 2012, 05:40:59 PM »
Quote from: zombie on April 26, 2012, 03:50:57 AM
http://www.genuinescooters.com/roughhouse.html
These will run forever. Let out a bunch of air from the tires, and ride anywhere.

My dealer is a genuine dealer have to see if he has one i know he sells a lot of "buddies" as i saw 2 young ladies like early 30's buying 2 last saturday... one in that light orange color. Actually the dealer is a powersport dealer and has about the largest selection in state...got him down to $1799 and only $99 on freight on 2012 super8 2t in black/silver but as you can see I am having second thoughts. Funny as I do a lot of our internet work at my dealership and I

I had some one else push for the piaggio fly 50v a four stroker of course but whats weird i looked at them before and at their website they show a 2012 which looks just like 2011 yet googling shows a "new redesigned 2013" it definitely looks different with triangle shaped headlight and black stripe down middle on whites one instead of the stickers i see now. Wanted to get one this Saturday and of course money is burning a whole in my pocket but I can take whatever time and get it right for my needs versus wants. Thanks again to all in this thread who have chimed in and helped.

edit: yep checked his website and he has them. going to check these out Saturday. Wonder how I missed that one as I though I looked at just about them all.

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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 25, 2012, 11:59:46 AM »
Quote from: zombie on April 25, 2012, 01:03:59 AM
The real point of my post was to sort out what you really liked vs the best value. While 2t's have it ALL OVER 4t's the longevity of a 4t is amazing. Yes they do chug but Lots of cheap parts can be found to kick it up a few notches. a well tuned 2t will never lose to a 4t but the 2t will be broken down well before the 4.
Just a basic statement but pretty much correct. With any new scoot things will break. WARRANTY! I started with just wanting a simple 2t to blast around on, and it has turned into a rest of my life deal. Better, and faster is my new scoot mantra. If I were to do it again... I would get the 4t, and go on with other interests. Not even a month ago I argued the point of a 5,000.00 scooter being "insane" BUT that is my get it home budget... Who knows where the cap is.
Enough of ME. The dealer selling roadside assistance may be bundled into the price, and he is enrolling you under the table as it were. Figure AAA is xxx,$'s. Take that off the price for his attempt, and make a deal. I would not worry about "local" for the sale either. You may find a leftover for 1/2 the price out of state somewhere. Try Googling xxx for sale. Loads of dealers will show up. The dealer won't help any faster or better no matter where you buy it. Warranty service is national, and not dealer based. Either way they get paid.


I hear ya... and was looking for input hence my post so thanks. I still haven't ruled out the aprilia sr50 but want to make sure he has a 2012 when I go down Saturday.

That aside what 4T were you looking/thinging about as the few i have seen din't do much for me or had there own issues. The yamaha zuma 50f..... the 2012 piaggio fly has recalls (ignition) and seemingly enough complaints of it's own. I wasn't impressed with the Tomas Nitro either less money but again seems like less quality to my eyes. Staying 50cc as easy laws here in CT all you need is a drivers license and sunglasses :)


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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 24, 2012, 05:13:13 PM »
Quote from: wordslinger on April 23, 2012, 11:37:41 PM
..theres a older single seater, in silver...if slightly damaged...lol..

like the blue/silver paint combo on the super 9.... never ever had a blue car but my wife has convinced me the black and silver on the super 8 2T is the color scheme "I" want on the kymco... i really want the blue and white but we won't tell her ;>)

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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 24, 2012, 05:07:59 PM »
Quote from: thebatman on April 23, 2012, 11:49:21 PM
The Kymco Super 8 gets my vote as well......
I love the looks of the 8's.. sweet ass scooter..
You CAN'T go wrong with a Kymco AT ALL... ;)

I recently had the pleasure of owning one of those sr50's. Great scooter for sure but the parts prices are CRAZY....
The fuel pump alone is $400, a new computer, another $400
That dash.... IF you can even find one it's at least $350...Plastics are high as well
I work on mine so that's W/O labor cost, JUST parts prices

anything i get would be 2012 model from a dealer so while parts maybe high $$ (expected based on electronics which many would say opens the door to issues on a scooter then again it's not like i plan on offroading at all... paved roads all the way) i would like to hope their dealer network is large enough to get whats needed.

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Super 8 / in response to zombie.... :)
« on: April 24, 2012, 03:34:59 PM »
Zombie

well what do you know i was told by a dealer of just about all the scooters and the largest in my area that kymco has a"Roadside Assistance" program.

I emailed kymco usa and was told there is no such program and wanted to know the name of dealer who told me this....

I need to find out if this so called help is through dealership or what as I hate being lied to or given wrong information.

FLA???? damn i was born in pompano and my family brother/mom still are in fort lauderdale we go down first 2 weeks of july, thanksgiving week and opening weekend for my phins.

only ended up here as i met my wife in soflo 30 some yrs ago and she convinced us to come up here back in 88. :(

we are like 1 1/2 yrs away from selling our condo and coming back as my mother is getting up there in years and she is in a nice building we would have.

any how i love the internet for all its info on anything. and amazing the people you meet.

wasn't definitely doing any particular mods but between both scoots there seemed to be recurring mods based on my googling skills :) on the kymco it would be the "non restricted boss and also a jet change" and with the aprilia sr50 it was putting it into developmental mode. so there in fact was where the "mods" comment came from.

reliabilty is probably overall very important as no one wants to be stranded.

actually 40mph is acceptable.

when you say 4t i assume you mean kymco's version which they stopped making? I do understand the 4 strokers have less maintenance and are quiter but everyone and everywhere i read complains about them just chugging along. could you maybe explain a little more? have no plans on putting $6k in to scooter.  

BTW in my world (17 years as operations manager of mid sized chevy dealer) while Ferrari is great no doubt about it the owners of them also have dealers who work on them quite often. Hence my reliability question between the 2 scoots as its pretty much down to them. and I do believe in USA the only SR50's are the fuel injected, liquid cooled with the electronic dashboards. very confusing as checking out aprilia they have a lot of variations of the SR50. don't plan on riding either in rain but you know it easy to get caught in quick shower by shore.


I research a lot before buying as i don't mind spending "if" i get value for those dollars, but like to get it right the first time as we all know about "buyers remorse" cause everyone experiences along the way wether on a TV, car, scooter, iphone, etc. So I am trying like heck to get this right. I can turn a wrench and can follow directions/manuals.... although electrical is past my pay grade ;)

Whatever I get it will be a 2012 model as i like new/latest.

Thanx

 

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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 24, 2012, 03:48:44 AM »
Quote from: wordslinger on April 23, 2012, 11:30:43 PM
...i would suggest you think about a kymco people 2t for beach transportation...


..and whatever scoot you get, you will regret not getting a 2stroke, if you ride one after purchasing a 4t....


welcome to th forum!!


..click on pic for larger view

no its a 2 stroke no matter what and dollar wide the kymco adds up after i just priced out a few basic parts via some informative threads here. now i tried out the super 8 for about 15 minutes from the dealer and had no issues seat wise. it was a blue/white one with 7 miles on it. he knows i am going to get one from him and i have Wednesday off so may just go down and get this over with.

I assumed the aprilia prices for those parts were high as piaggio is not only high but leaves dealers with low margins.

thank you all again for the information.

thank you :)

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Super 8 / Re: Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 23, 2012, 11:25:11 PM »
so would you say dollar for dollar the aprilia sr50 (the one with digital dash) and fuel injected would be a better buy?

they all are very close in weight as far as being between 230-250lbs. I hear you about the parts being covered but try changing a headlight bulb on an HHR and you understand many items are engineered for looks not parts replacement in the motor industry.


i pretty much ruled out the zuma 50f so its the aprilio (made by piagio) or the kymco. i see out the door about $850 difference. thats where it gets dicey can't see putting $600 in parts on super 8 50 2T versus what i am understanding just computer reprogram to "development mode" for an extra handful of miles.

thank you for your response much appreciated.

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Super 8 / Hello All....new to the 50cc scooter world.
« on: April 23, 2012, 04:26:56 PM »
well like the title says hi and having never road a motor cycle and living near the beach i thought it would be a good time to look at the scooters. where we live i need no special stuff other than regular drivers license. we have some hills but most pretty level area.

spent so much time looking at what to buy and very lucky as after 17 plus years working for Chevy i have developed many friends in the power sports biz. one carries just about all the top brands and the other just honda and yamaha.

i have it down to 3 (only want new and 2012 models) but am heavily leaning to the kymco super 8 2t in black/silver.... was seriously thinking of aprilia sr50 as google gives me so many hits on how fast they can go and the modern technology to this newbie is a plus. oh the third was the yamaha zuma 50f which is the only 4 stroker in the bunch but those headlights????

well I am 90% convinced on kymco seems they have a good warranty although i am aware of roadside assistance can't believe they offer it on scooters. we are a small car family between my wife and daughters none of the cobalts, hhr's or cruze will fit a scooter so that may be the deal maker that roadside assistance. wondering if any here have used it and could give personal experience. we have it on all gm's now for 5 years or 100,000 miles whichever comes first and in my area you get same people as if you called AAA.

anyhow i read on this forum many received a plastic bag under seat with different carb jet and smooth boss or different nut of sorts that gets changed on the trans. I have viewed some videos on you tube showing this. of course i am interested in making it go as fast as possible without spending more than if i went with aprilia sr50 to begin with.

i know this is a kymco forum so there will/should be bias but out of the 3 is my choice at this point a good one? 5'8" 165lbs male who will ride alone 99% of the time on it. don't need a ton of storage but having room for beach towel works  ;D

was surprised in the sound difference between the 2 strokes and 4 strokes but it's not a deal breaker and having a garage in townhouse gives me storage.

so should i be asking my dealer about those unrestricted parts? break in first than put them on?

thanks to all

chevysales


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