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Agility 125 / Re: Agility 125 saddle bags
« on: September 27, 2012, 02:43:25 PM »
I'd like to see some pictures and model names of saddlebags on Agilities out there. It would be be helpful to me and probably quite a few others. Thanks.

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Agility 125 / Re: Agility 125 seat
« on: September 27, 2012, 02:39:59 PM »
gtoscott1970, Your seat modification sounds like it turned out well! Can you post a picture of your modified seat? And also a picture of the wedge of foam you cut off if you still have it? After 5 months with the Agility, I'm considering any tweaks so I can make my riding position a bit better.

Depending on how the seat turns out (and I figure out exactly how far back on the seat I sit most of the time), I may want to consider if there can be any changes made to the handlebars. Does anyone know if there are any bar risers that are made for the Agility? For example, I've seem some risers for motorcycles bikes that take the handlebars up 33mm, and back 22 mm.

PS: I decided to not add the 1.25 inch shock extenders.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Hi Hi, here is my kymco agility 125.....!!!!
« on: August 06, 2012, 04:00:41 AM »
For me, I would consider the following parts: fairing modifications to change the look from side and front, turn signal kits, light kits, custom seat, gas tank modification (bigger), or an add on glovebox. Pretty much interested in checking out anything that is Agility-specific that would be easy to install. My  "taste" is that I like the modern look of the Super 8.

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Super 8 150 / Re: Super 8 150 crusing speed / top speeds?
« on: August 01, 2012, 07:36:59 PM »
Yes, I think 60 mph (70 indicated) on my 125 (or on a Super 8 150) is very good.  I may jump on a Super 8 if I notice another one coming availabe in my area. One showed up on Craigslist last week. It was $1200, and <500 miles. It was the mostly yellow,  with some blue, model. My first impression, and my delay, was because, it was just too flashy/ie yellow for me. But in hindsite, I could have just changed plastics on part of it. I realy like the red/black Super 8. I also like the look of the Kymco Quannon 150, but I do not want to go motorcycle at this point. I want just the size of bike that I need for commuting, and I like the CVT for easy of operation.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Hi Hi, here is my kymco agility 125.....!!!!
« on: August 01, 2012, 07:22:53 PM »
I like the way you made it unique, especially the chrome mirrors, and the 2 tone plastics. I was thinking about painting my fenders blue, but have not found the paint color for my 2007 Agility.

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General Discussion / Re: Supermoto scooter
« on: July 27, 2012, 06:05:02 PM »
Yes, I like the Formula. But I really like this CPI GTR-180. This look is the style I am looking for. It seems the company now is CPI Motorscooters. It says they have dealers in the USA.
14 inch wheels on the one in the review. But I notice the current model in its 150cc form has 17 inch wheels.

Here is a review
http://www.justgottascoot.com/cpigtr180.htm

Here is  link to the current company
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cpi+scooters&view=detail&id=3F3B956C936039096A8EAB99613CB950CCEDFE6D

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Agility 125 / Re: Agility 125 seat
« on: July 26, 2012, 10:18:53 PM »
Seat
I had thought about trying to insert some firm foam under the front, downward sloping portion of the seat pad (there is access under the underseat storage), so the seat does not slope down so much in the front 1/3 of the seat. I also heard you can unstaple the seat cushion - make adjustments to the foam/cushion, and then restaple it. Not sure how hard that woudl be to do, or exactly how I would adjust the foam/cushion to make it worth my while.

Preload?
Can we adjust preload? At one point I did notice what seems to be three clicks/options for the rear shock. Is that the preload? And how to you adjust it? Do you you lift up on the seat and then twist, or push down on the seat and then twist. Is adjusting preload a 2 person job? I think stock, mine seems to be at the lowest setting. Will I get less travel or tighter ride if I boost it up to the top rung?

Extender
Also,I was thinking about adding the 1.25 inch spacer to boost my scooter up a little in the back. Has anyone mounted those before?. I have not seen a youtube video on it. Of course, it would make the seat angle down a bit more.

I attached a link to a picture of an extender on a Kymco. This seems like it would not change the performance of the shock at all. http://s1146.photobucket.com/albums/o539/rxrunner/Kymco%20Agility/?action=view&amp;current=Closeupofshockextender.jpg

Van

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Agility 125 / Re: Agility 125 seat
« on: July 26, 2012, 09:02:17 PM »
I sit on the passenger seat (rear portion of the seat - which is FLAT). That works great for me. I typically place my feet on the passenger pegs. I'm about 6'0, so your mileage my vary.

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Agility 125 / Re: replacement battery options to support some extra lighting
« on: July 26, 2012, 09:00:29 PM »
Appriciate the insight, and the reminder that the lights run off the generator/alternator once the bike is started.

Good news, my battery may have come back to life. I charged it for about 24 hours with an old (Sears) standard charger using the 2 Amp setting I thing - not a Battery Tender. The first time I did it it was 12 hours or so. 24 hours may have really let the charge take hold. After 24 hours the reading (going into the battery), looked like mayber 1/4 to 1/2 Amps.

Van

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Agility 125 / Re: Yet Another Tire Question
« on: July 26, 2012, 08:55:50 PM »
The weather has been so nice - I trusting my stock Chen Shings! Just 3,000 miles on them. I have a couple round-abouts on my way to work that are the highlight of my commute (when it is dry)    :)
I now have all the blemishes in the road on my commute memorized. I think today, I managed to miss every major blemish without working too hard. I have been keeping my pressure pretty high, and the ride is still OK. Good to know that when reach close to 10,000, the ride should be even better. I was going to try some shock lube on the front shocks (and then maybe add shock boots?) But I heard it would does not make any difference.

I'm going to get the Pirelli's I already bought mounted soon. It will cost me about $90, but that includes taking off wheels off, balancing, the works at Ducati Bellevue. I do hope the ride AND grip are improved. I pretty much know that grip will be improved.

I like Michelins a lot. I'll consider them more seriously next time.

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Agility 125 / Agility 125 saddle bags
« on: July 23, 2012, 09:17:15 PM »
Has anyone tried to put saddle bags on an Agility 125. I have the standard Givi top case, but I was thinking anbout getting something like these:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Classic-Accessories-Motorcycle-Saddle-Bags/10802875

My thought is that bags like these would fit great by just attching it on the Givi base, and then putting the Givi top case on top of that. However, at 15.5 x 6.25 x 10.0 in size, thee may interfere with the rear turn signals. Anyone tired these in particular, or any other ones?

Thanks,

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Agility 125 / replacement battery options to support some extra lighting
« on: July 23, 2012, 09:12:06 PM »
It has been 4 years on this OEM battery. It is not holding a charge. I am having to kickstart it when I do not ride it 2x a day.  So I know a new one will be good.

I have a question about replacement batteries for Agility. It seems that they come in different Amps.

What is the best battery (Amp capacity) to get?

Is there a particular one I should get if I plan on hooking up the Givi light kit or any other extra lights.

Thanks,

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Agility 125 / Re: Yet Another Tire Question
« on: July 23, 2012, 09:04:04 PM »
I'm going to be putting the Pirelli SL26s 130/70-12's on front and back of my Agility 125 in the next week or so. Still riding with stock with about 5k on the mileage. Good to hear that the Pirelli SL26s are working out.
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I just wish there was some way to get a more plush suspention on my Agility. I've tried running lower air pressure, and that helps, but I prefer the slightly better milage with the tires at higher PSIs.

TIP: Regarding typo's in posts, it is very easy to click the "Edit" button on any of your posts and make spelling corrections, or any corrections at all.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: ..windscreens..
« on: July 22, 2012, 09:02:25 PM »
this size really does not affect handling, even at 45mph or higher, and even when mounted 3 inches higher than the picture. For me the only difference is the screen takes the brunt of the wind, rather than your upper torso. I got it on clearance for $95 OTD at a vespa/kymco dealer (CylceBarn in Lynwood, WA).  Glad you like it. I think if it was any bigger, I'd start to notice it affecting handling in windy conditions.

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Super 8 150 / Re: Super 8 150 crusing speed / top speeds?
« on: July 21, 2012, 12:40:36 AM »
Hmm. I have had my Agility 125 for about 3 months. I was thinking about getting a Super 8 150, but based on this thread, I am thinking that I should stay with my Agility 125. Given that the Super 8 has 25 more ccs, should it not go 5 mph faster. What I was hoping that 60 mph (the top speed on my Agility 125) would be easier (lower RPM) on the Super 8 150.

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