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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from St Petersburg
« on: September 09, 2012, 02:42:27 AM »
It was good of them to do! I'm sure they didn't want to hear me griping about 2 scoots so they handled this one with care. They are tired of the super 8 coming back to their shop  :D

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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from St Petersburg
« on: September 08, 2012, 10:19:44 PM »
Well my scoot went in for it's first service and they actually replaced the rear tire said it just wasn't balanced right. Scoot runs smooth now.

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LIKE 200i / Re: top speed
« on: September 08, 2012, 10:18:41 PM »
I got mine up to about 63 yesterday just wouldn't hit 65. It has 600 miles on it and had just gotten back from it's first service. Runs great though!

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Super 8 150 / Re: need advice new super 8 150
« on: September 08, 2012, 10:17:02 PM »
Ok so update on the scoot. We have been gone the last couple of weeks so the dealer had the scoot the entire time to "try" and get it to act up. He stated what he found was that when it was brought in for service that they overfilled it with oil and the air filter got soaked with oil and that is what caused our problems. Well so far so good except for last night we head out for a little ride and dinner well it starts pouring! Low and behold the headlights go out! NO headlights in the dark and dumping down rain. That was fun. Good thing mine worked and we hadn't got far from home. Well this morning we start it up and guess what we have headlights again! I might not be a rocket scientist but I know that rain should not interfere with your headlights.

I'm beginning to think this thing is possessed! Of course the dealer said well there was nothing he could do since they were working today. This scoot has been in the shop more than it has been home. My husband loves the scoot but gets more and more nervous to ride it. Never wants to take it far from home in case of a breakdown. Worried if it's going to get him to work and now doesn't want to take it out at night. Have spoken to Kymco directly about all of the problems this scoot has given us in the last 7 weeks but they were absolutely no help. This isn't the first time with the headlight. Supposedly the factory had forgotten to install some switch to make them go bright when you throttle. They go to dim when you come to a stop. Well first day we had no headlights and it all began from there....

But on the plus side I am in love with my Like 200i great little scoot!

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Super 8 150 / Re: Butter seat
« on: August 23, 2012, 04:57:46 PM »
nice job poofdogg! The scoot looks great! And that seat screams sit on me  ;D

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Super 8 150 / Re: need advice new super 8 150
« on: August 23, 2012, 10:35:44 AM »
Last time it broke down we did pull the cdi box out it was very hot to touch. I know there is allot of electricity moving through there but do they generally get that hot? The scoot is at the shop now. I will however try all of these suggestions when we get it back and if it happens again (and I'm sure it will)!

Skinshades you are absolutely correct. The shop is not taking it out on a 20 minute drive or longer. 8 miles here or 12 miles there it's most likely not going to act up. Only on a rare occasion we rode down the street and it acted up but not to the point where we couldn't get it started. Every time is has really broken down to where it wouldn't start for at least a couple of hours we had been riding for a good 15 to 20 miles at an average speed of 50 to 55 in stop and go traffic.

If it is the tabs on the carb can you buy just those as a replacement? I looked on Kymco's site it looks like they will sell you an entire new carb. I didn't see a part number for just the tabs.

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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from St Petersburg
« on: August 22, 2012, 09:14:41 PM »
Quote from: JennJenn on August 06, 2012, 09:34:43 PM
That is exactly what is happening to mine at around 40 mph. I am curious to hear back after your friend takes it out for a spin. I am going to do as suggested though and run down to cycle gear and pick up a bottle of ride on tire balancer....definitely can't hurt especially for a scooter. Now if the rain will pass so I can get to scootin!

Had my dealer test drive it. He said there was something wrong with the tire. It's in the shop now for it's first service and to fix this problem. I will let you know what the outcome is when she comes home. Did your friend ever ride yours and what was their opinion?

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Super 8 150 / Re: need advice new super 8 150
« on: August 21, 2012, 07:56:03 PM »
I did. I copied and pasted it in an email to him. The scoot is only a month old and that dealer thinks I'm full of s**t! I'm completely over his crap yesterday he tried to say it's the way it's driven because they can't seem to get it to act up. It's all good just trying to give him some suggestions and I appreciate the suggestion. But if he doesn't get it fixed this time I'm filing the paperwork with the state. I won't pay for a brand new item that leaves us stranded and runs when it wants to. I also bought a like 200i and it runs great. I think Kymco makes a great product it just happens that this one has an issue. I'll let you know how it turns out he's picking it up tonight.

Thanks again for the suggestion I hope that's all it turns out to be.

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Super 8 150 / need advice new super 8 150
« on: August 20, 2012, 08:39:37 PM »
Hello all I am looking for some advice with my new scoot! My dealer has had it in and out of the shop 4 times now with no resolution. Here are the symptoms and what they have done to try and rectify the situation but to no avail.

The scoot started sputtering and dying at random. Dealer thought it was being caused by the CA emissions and stated it was vapor lock and had to do with epa and charcoal canister. Well they completely eliminated all those hoses and put tie off's on them. Well it happened again and again and again. The last time they had it 4 days and said they could not duplicate the problem but that they called Kymco and were told to richen the screw and change the spark plug. They delivered it on Saturday and it broke down again started sputtering and chugging then completely died. Wouldn't start got it into a parking lot let it set for 2 hours went and had dinner and then it started right up ran great. On the way home once again started chugging and sputtering and died. Wouldn't start had to get it towed home. Next morning started right up went down the street to the store about 2 miles and on the way home once again same thing. It did start up again this time and limped it home. When you give it gas while it's acting up it doesn't really want to go but will finally kick in and run. It doesn't seem to matter if it's hot or cold out how much gas is in the tank or how many miles you have driven. When it runs it runs terrific but when it acts up it more than likely will leave you stranded.

Has anyone had this problem or heard of this and if so what are your suggestions? I forgot to mention the dealer made a service call to our house and pulled the carb, needle float and carb were all clean parts moving freely. The only similar thing I have found in my research is that someone had the same similar thing happening and they replaced the cdi box and no more problems.

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from St Petersburg
« on: August 06, 2012, 09:34:43 PM »
Quote from: Red Rider on August 06, 2012, 07:11:26 PM
Hello everybody!  I finally got my Like 200i last Tuesday.  So far I have 143 miles on her.  I am taking it easy for the break in period, mostly doing local errands or easy rides.  I have the oil, etc, for the 200 mile engine and gear oil change.  I need to get her broken in and ready for the "Ride With No Name Rally" in Austin.  Any break in tips are welcome.

Jen, I am having the same problem with the vibration.  Mine starts when I get up around 40 mph.  The handle bars/console kind of bounces front to back, making it hard to read the instrument panel.  I asked a friend about it who has had her Like for a year now.  She said she would have to ride mine to see what I'm talking about.



That is exactly what is happening to mine at around 40 mph. I am curious to hear back after your friend takes it out for a spin. I am going to do as suggested though and run down to cycle gear and pick up a bottle of ride on tire balancer....definitely can't hurt especially for a scooter. Now if the rain will pass so I can get to scootin!

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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from St Petersburg
« on: August 06, 2012, 02:19:03 AM »
Put 200 miles on her this weekend and a couple of things one I have gas just dripping out of the bottom. I'm only filling the scoot till it comes up to the little bar inside the tank they warned me about over filling it don't think I am but have to be. The second thing is the front end has a very noticeable vibration it's not steady and smooth like my husbands super 8. I have tried different tire pressures but it all seems to ride the same. Any suggestions would be appreciated on these issues. It's not a wobble so to speak but more of a forward backward type of bounce in the handlebars if that helps describe better not side to side movement in the wheel.

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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from St Petersburg
« on: August 03, 2012, 03:25:01 AM »
Well I got it today. I really "like" it! Took her out for a good 60 mile stroll. She rode very well. The only complaint I would have to say is the seat! Hate the seat very uncomfortable so that will be getting redone in the near future but other than that I know it's going to be a fun ride.


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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from St Petersburg
« on: July 31, 2012, 11:31:34 PM »
that would actually be rather  :D :D :D :D :D

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LIKE 200i / Re: Hello from St Petersburg
« on: July 31, 2012, 10:25:16 PM »
Quote from: zombie on July 31, 2012, 09:57:03 PM
Too many "Likes"! They have to name one "Hate" just to be fair...  I would ride a "Hate"! I would even venture to say I would go on a Global ride spreading "Hate" everywhere I go. I think I'll send the idea off to Kymco in an email. 

 :D :D :D :D :D

Keep us posted as to how far you get with that  ;D

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LIKE 200i / Re: Drained my 3-month old battery
« on: July 31, 2012, 11:50:26 AM »
Never a bad idea to get a battery tender if the scoot is ever going to sit for any amount of time. Good cheep investment for all two wheeled toys.

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