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General Discussion / Re: Finding part numbers and specs with sizes for my grand dink 250

« on: March 03, 2025, 08:48:53 AM »

There's parts catalogs all over the place. I use AZ Motors simply because every Kymco is listed. But it's in French. Another option is that a lot of Kawasakis and Polaris machines are re-badged Kymcos. I occasionally get Kymco parts from the local Kawasaki dealer, although he denies that Kawasaki ATVs are made by Kymco. Just don't pay attention to all the whining that goes on at the parts counter. There may be more badge-variants out there.

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General Discussion / Re: Sento 50 underseat security code

« on: March 03, 2025, 08:40:05 AM »

Just unplug it and it'll start and run normally. The connector is under the seat pan. Remove the pan, unplug the device and throw it away. That's all there is to it.

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Agility 50 / Re: Check engine starts blinking 4 times while driving

« on: January 14, 2025, 09:33:10 AM »

Quote from: spindel on October 31, 2024, 07:54:57 AM

Will check that idea by removing battery.

But, looks like TPS honestly. The indicator starts blinking after sometime, specifically when going for some time with full gas. It can happen the light won't go off at all if I didn't open throttle fully.

Still sounds like the oil change light. You have to turn it off with the hidden toggle.

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General Discussion / Re: How to post photos at the forum ?

« on: January 14, 2025, 09:21:32 AM »

Quote from: Neil955i on December 23, 2024, 08:07:03 AM

Thanks for the name check Hawk!

Scooter fan, on both my laptop and my iPad I use the same site as Stig (at his recommendation), it’s https://postimages.org/

You just upload your photo then click on the right side of the “hot link for forums” line paste the link into here et voila:

Yes, all very lovely - but where is this lovely place?!

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General Discussion / Re: The People Line

« on: October 28, 2024, 08:15:17 AM »

In my city, Kymco has totally disappeared. My own 2009 Kymco is likely the last Kymco on the road. The dealers have all moved to other brands. One that seems to have take the place of small Kymcos (50cc - 200cc) is the Scorpion brand. Scooters, motorcycles, ATVs. Made in China I'm guessing.

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General Discussion / Re: NSR: operating squirrel condo - Question randyo

« on: October 28, 2024, 02:34:25 AM »

Quote from: mrmike on October 20, 2024, 08:27:19 PM

Bluejays do love the peanuts, but so do the squirrels

I buy bird seed soaked in hot sauce. The birds don't mind (they have no sense of taste), but the squirrels hate the flavor. Regardless, I'm not a squirrel-lover. They're carnivorous little rodentsthat eat birds. I wish I could still shoot them like in the old days!

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General Discussion / Re: Rear wheel removal and install.

« on: October 28, 2024, 01:51:14 AM »

I always thought it's normal procedure to remove the wheel and take it to a m/c shop when replacing the tire. It's what I've always done for the last 50+ years! A good m/c shop has the small diameter tire machine needed for doing m/c tires. Car tire shops don't have the correct tire machine. I use an electric impact wrench and do it by ear. You can "feel" when it's done. I wish I could be more helpful!

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Agility 50 / Re: Check engine starts blinking 4 times while driving

« on: October 27, 2024, 08:59:38 PM »

Some Kymco 4-strokes use the oil light to signal when it's due for an oil change. Mine starts blinking every 2000 km. Turn it off using the key toggle. Not all Kymcos are the same.

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General Discussion / Re: NSR: how do you make coffee?

« on: October 27, 2024, 08:56:40 PM »

Stove-top espresso is the only way to make coffee! 1/4 cup, then add 3/4 cup hot milk. It's too strong in the evening, but excellent on a cold day. Tea in the evening. Life is good in winter!

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/kitchen/best-stovetop-espresso-maker?op=1

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