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Yager GT 200i / Re: Yager battery replacement
« on: July 31, 2013, 07:08:43 PM »
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Yager GT 200i / Yager battery replacement
« on: July 24, 2013, 09:23:26 PM »
Just had the battery on my '12 Yager buy the farm after 14 months from new delivery.
Got the bike in May '12 and rode thru October '12 and then placed on a battery tender thru the winter months. Restarted in May this year.
Ridden regularly from May until two days ago. Called the dealer and they told me to bring in the battery.
They put it on a charger for six hours and diagnosed a "dead cell"
(Forget the warranty - Kymco gives six months on the battery and does not include it in the standard two year warranty.)
For a replacement, they sold me a "WPS" brand, model "CT12A-BS".
Fit very well and did the job. One minor problem in the install - when hooked up it immediately blew the main fuse. A quick trip to the local auto parts store scored a new 20 amp fuse for a couple of bucks.
Cost for the new battery was $79 OTD. (Plus a couple of bucks for the fuse - Your results may differ)
Got the bike in May '12 and rode thru October '12 and then placed on a battery tender thru the winter months. Restarted in May this year.
Ridden regularly from May until two days ago. Called the dealer and they told me to bring in the battery.
They put it on a charger for six hours and diagnosed a "dead cell"
(Forget the warranty - Kymco gives six months on the battery and does not include it in the standard two year warranty.)
For a replacement, they sold me a "WPS" brand, model "CT12A-BS".
Fit very well and did the job. One minor problem in the install - when hooked up it immediately blew the main fuse. A quick trip to the local auto parts store scored a new 20 amp fuse for a couple of bucks.
Cost for the new battery was $79 OTD. (Plus a couple of bucks for the fuse - Your results may differ)
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Yager GT 200i / Re: how do you unlock seat with battery removed?
« on: November 08, 2012, 07:40:42 PM »
thanks for the quick responses, guys.
i just finished removing the battery and, like the guy that wears suspenders AND a belt, and just for the hell of it, also removed this:
obviously overkill, but when i have a screwdriver in my hand, no screw is safe.
i just finished removing the battery and, like the guy that wears suspenders AND a belt, and just for the hell of it, also removed this:
obviously overkill, but when i have a screwdriver in my hand, no screw is safe.
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Yager GT 200i / Re: how do you unlock seat with battery removed?
« on: November 08, 2012, 06:48:59 PM »
thanks, wil. i wondered about that, but wasn't sure and couldn't find anything in the manual.
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Yager GT 200i / how do you unlock seat with battery removed?
« on: November 08, 2012, 06:16:21 PM »
i hope the subject line makes sense.
i'm getting ready to remove the battery for winter storage.
if i remove the battery and shut the seat, will the seat still open using the ignition key?
i'm getting ready to remove the battery for winter storage.
if i remove the battery and shut the seat, will the seat still open using the ignition key?
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General Discussion / Re: Tomos has declared bankruptcy
« on: November 04, 2012, 11:32:23 AM »
too bad.
my first two "scoots" were Puch mopeds (austrian manufactured, i think). somewhere along the line i thought i heard that Tomos bought them back in the 80's.
outside of the pain in the ass of mixing the oil and gas, i had a ball with them - even with their flat-out top speed of 25mph. lightweight, easy to maneuver, incredible gas mileage, easy to start - what wasn't to like?
my first two "scoots" were Puch mopeds (austrian manufactured, i think). somewhere along the line i thought i heard that Tomos bought them back in the 80's.
outside of the pain in the ass of mixing the oil and gas, i had a ball with them - even with their flat-out top speed of 25mph. lightweight, easy to maneuver, incredible gas mileage, easy to start - what wasn't to like?
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Yager GT 200i / Re: Oil Service Light
« on: October 26, 2012, 10:13:29 PM »don't even remember setting mine, not even sure if its right, but here are the instructions for anyone that wants to know:
i sat on the bike, manual in hand, and followed the instructions. got the clock set and it was 32 minutes off. since i'm pretty good with math, i mentally subtract 32 minutes from what it shows and call it good enough.
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Yager GT 200i / Re: Oil Service Light
« on: October 25, 2012, 06:36:48 PM »My grandson Eric does it for me.
send him by my house. he can also take care of the damned clock i can't get set.
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General Discussion / Re: Great Scooter Seat Cushion!
« on: September 25, 2012, 04:56:48 PM »
tried the wood beads on the majesty i had. found them uncomfortable, but then that's just my butt speaking.
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General Discussion / Re: Great Scooter Seat Cushion!
« on: September 24, 2012, 10:45:01 PM »
i can't believe the strap is really any different from the strap on the sheepskin cover i have:
(sorry about the size of the photo. granted the pic shows the cover on the majesty i used to have. but works the same on my Yager)
it just goes under the seat and fastens on the other side.
(sorry about the size of the photo. granted the pic shows the cover on the majesty i used to have. but works the same on my Yager)
it just goes under the seat and fastens on the other side.
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General Discussion / Re: Great Scooter Seat Cushion!
« on: September 24, 2012, 09:01:34 PM »
I can't agree with you more about the brutality of Kymco seats.
(no fat jokes here - i'm within about 5 pounds of you)
Always wondered about the gel cushions and appreciate your comments.
Down in the Yager section i posted a photo how-to on butchering the Yager's seat, adding a sheepskin cushion, and just living with it.
It's been several hundred miles since i did that and my butt complains quite a bit less, but it still isn't a LazyBoy. Maybe a gel pad under the sheepskin? Dunno, might be worth a try.
(no fat jokes here - i'm within about 5 pounds of you)
Always wondered about the gel cushions and appreciate your comments.
Down in the Yager section i posted a photo how-to on butchering the Yager's seat, adding a sheepskin cushion, and just living with it.
It's been several hundred miles since i did that and my butt complains quite a bit less, but it still isn't a LazyBoy. Maybe a gel pad under the sheepskin? Dunno, might be worth a try.
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General Discussion / Re: New guy; new Kymco
« on: September 24, 2012, 08:49:42 PM »
Agree with Mike Green.
Oh, and be sure to wear protection.
NO, not that thing hidden in your wallet.
ATGATT!
Oh, and be sure to wear protection.
NO, not that thing hidden in your wallet.
ATGATT!
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General Discussion / Re: New guy; new Kymco
« on: September 18, 2012, 08:53:36 PM »Or maybe the chinabike hit a cat..... yours Jpres?
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Yager GT 200i / Re: Bought My Second Yager
« on: September 17, 2012, 07:15:31 PM »
truth be told, i haven't checked it for the last three tanks. getting near fill up time again so will check then.
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General Discussion / Re: New guy; new Kymco
« on: September 17, 2012, 04:18:22 PM »This is indeed my first one. I haven't been on one since I was 16 or 17.
gotta warn you - they're addictive.
