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LIKE 200i / Re: Perfect speed for LIKE200i in the dark & boonies
« on: September 24, 2023, 10:35:28 PM »
Same here when Google Maps takes me down a gravel road. :-)
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LIKE 200i / Re: kymcopartsonline doesn't list the Like 200i parts schematic, anymore
« on: October 04, 2022, 10:57:04 PM »
Iahawk,
I’ve had good experience with Leesons, and we have Fun and Sun here in Iowa City and Fairfield, IA. On-line ordering with F&S has been disappointing, but have had better luck just calling the parts department. Prices are about the same too.
I’ve had good experience with Leesons, and we have Fun and Sun here in Iowa City and Fairfield, IA. On-line ordering with F&S has been disappointing, but have had better luck just calling the parts department. Prices are about the same too.
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LIKE 200i / Re: Kymco like 200i won't crank.
« on: August 07, 2022, 11:06:46 PM »Hey all,
Thanm you for yhe advice. I have a new Battery that should be here tomorrow. Won't crank as Won't turn over. Bike just shows the 6 flashes and shuts off when I hit the ignition.
When you say "shuts off when I hit the ignition" do you mean the bike shuts down as if you turned the key off? No lights, etc...? If so, then a shorted starter button makes sense. But would that have stopped the bike in the first place?
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LIKE 200i / Re: Kymco like 200i won't crank.
« on: August 02, 2022, 11:01:03 AM »
Hey Rusty. Sorry you’re having trouble with your 200i. I’m a newbie as well so there are definitely more experienced members on here, but I’d start with the basics. Sounds electrical to me: Dead battery, or some cable came loose?
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LIKE 200i / Re: Fault codes 2 and 7. Air pressure sensor and crankshaft position sensor
« on: July 26, 2022, 11:32:20 PM »
Perhaps your TPS (throttle position sensor) needs to be reset.
1) Kill Switch to run. 2) Key to off. 3) Open throttle. 4) Key to on. 5) Wait 8 seconds. 6) Key to off. 7) Key to on.
Start it again and see if that worked.
1) Kill Switch to run. 2) Key to off. 3) Open throttle. 4) Key to on. 5) Wait 8 seconds. 6) Key to off. 7) Key to on.
Start it again and see if that worked.
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LIKE 200i / Re: Resistance in back wheel after theft.
« on: July 26, 2022, 02:06:14 PM »
Love a happy ending. Good job Ruffus!
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LIKE 200i / Re: She's Alive!
« on: July 26, 2022, 01:24:56 AM »
Well C—p. 
I thought I had it figured out since that was the last thing I did. Oh well. It’s running but I’d still like to know why. I’m a newbie for a reason.
I thought I had it figured out since that was the last thing I did. Oh well. It’s running but I’d still like to know why. I’m a newbie for a reason.
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LIKE 200i / She's Alive!
« on: July 25, 2022, 10:45:05 PM »
Hey All. First a big Thank You for all of your help. Even though you may not have known you were helping. 
For the past several weeks my 2013 Like 200i would turn over but not start. Well, every now and again she'd start for a short burst, but 99% of the time she'd just crank. Got on here and read EVERY post I could find with this issue, and tried every suggestion. 'TPS reset', 'ground the pink wire', 'throttle full on for 8 sec, then off for 5 sec, then key off', and tested the Ohms, Volts, spray patterns, fuel pressure, the fuel pump hose, etc... Everything was in specs. Replaced fuel with new and added SeaFoam, bought a new battery, installed a new Iridium spark plug, performed a Valve Adjustment (thanks for the YouTube video) and put Carb Cleaner in the air intake. Nothing made a difference.
The only thing that was off was the compression. My cheap-o Harbor-Freight compression guage said I had about 90 psi. Many posts, and other sources, said it should be anywhere from 100 up to 213psi depending on the post. I took the compression reading off of a functioning People 150 and it was also about 90 psi. I figured the guage was not the most accurate since the People runs just fine, albeit with a slightly smaller engine, so I figured the Like's compression wasn't too far off. Nothing seemed to be wrong, except it wouldn't start.
Since I really didn't want to start just throwing parts at it until something worked, I decided I must have missed something and started over from ground zero and checked fuses, wiring, vacuum tubes, etc... Then my cousin suggested that I put some oil (10W40) in the spark plug hole, reinsert the spark plug and see if it would start. So, I did, and she started! Spewed forth a ton of white smoke from the muffler, but it ran. At least for a while. Then when all the oil burned off, or leaked out, it'd go back to just turning over. I did see a small amount of oil drip beneath the motor up by the valve cover. Finally she ran, and I knew it was a compression issue. I took off the valve cover and examined the gasket thinking it must have worn out, or broke. However, it still looked to be in good shape. Then I noticed there was a small twist in the rubber gasket and the seam that runs along the sides was now where it made contact with the cylindar head. Maybe that leaked enough to lower the compression and keep it from firing. I cleaned the metal and gently cleaned and reinstalled the gasket so it wasn't twisted. Put everything back together and she started right up and kept running. I let her cool down and cleaned the underside well, so I could more easily see if she was still leaking. Let her run for a while and didn't see any oil, so took her for a spin. All went well, and she is still up and running. I did another compression test and this time it was around 100 psi. Again, not sure how accurate my guage is.
I remembered I did a valve adjustment last fall just before I put her into winter storage and realized I must have twisted that gasket when I put it back together. I haven't had her out until just a few weeks ago so didn't notice until now.
Who knew (except for probably several of you) such a small thing would stop a scooter from running. I now know! I appreciate all the help, wisdom, and advise you all provide. I hope y'all don't find this post too boring, but I like it when a problem gets resolved and the solution gets posted.
Live, Learn and keep on scootering.
For the past several weeks my 2013 Like 200i would turn over but not start. Well, every now and again she'd start for a short burst, but 99% of the time she'd just crank. Got on here and read EVERY post I could find with this issue, and tried every suggestion. 'TPS reset', 'ground the pink wire', 'throttle full on for 8 sec, then off for 5 sec, then key off', and tested the Ohms, Volts, spray patterns, fuel pressure, the fuel pump hose, etc... Everything was in specs. Replaced fuel with new and added SeaFoam, bought a new battery, installed a new Iridium spark plug, performed a Valve Adjustment (thanks for the YouTube video) and put Carb Cleaner in the air intake. Nothing made a difference.
The only thing that was off was the compression. My cheap-o Harbor-Freight compression guage said I had about 90 psi. Many posts, and other sources, said it should be anywhere from 100 up to 213psi depending on the post. I took the compression reading off of a functioning People 150 and it was also about 90 psi. I figured the guage was not the most accurate since the People runs just fine, albeit with a slightly smaller engine, so I figured the Like's compression wasn't too far off. Nothing seemed to be wrong, except it wouldn't start.
Since I really didn't want to start just throwing parts at it until something worked, I decided I must have missed something and started over from ground zero and checked fuses, wiring, vacuum tubes, etc... Then my cousin suggested that I put some oil (10W40) in the spark plug hole, reinsert the spark plug and see if it would start. So, I did, and she started! Spewed forth a ton of white smoke from the muffler, but it ran. At least for a while. Then when all the oil burned off, or leaked out, it'd go back to just turning over. I did see a small amount of oil drip beneath the motor up by the valve cover. Finally she ran, and I knew it was a compression issue. I took off the valve cover and examined the gasket thinking it must have worn out, or broke. However, it still looked to be in good shape. Then I noticed there was a small twist in the rubber gasket and the seam that runs along the sides was now where it made contact with the cylindar head. Maybe that leaked enough to lower the compression and keep it from firing. I cleaned the metal and gently cleaned and reinstalled the gasket so it wasn't twisted. Put everything back together and she started right up and kept running. I let her cool down and cleaned the underside well, so I could more easily see if she was still leaking. Let her run for a while and didn't see any oil, so took her for a spin. All went well, and she is still up and running. I did another compression test and this time it was around 100 psi. Again, not sure how accurate my guage is.
I remembered I did a valve adjustment last fall just before I put her into winter storage and realized I must have twisted that gasket when I put it back together. I haven't had her out until just a few weeks ago so didn't notice until now.
Who knew (except for probably several of you) such a small thing would stop a scooter from running. I now know! I appreciate all the help, wisdom, and advise you all provide. I hope y'all don't find this post too boring, but I like it when a problem gets resolved and the solution gets posted.
Live, Learn and keep on scootering.
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LIKE 200i / Re: LIKE200i rear wheel removal, REVISED
« on: May 18, 2020, 12:30:52 AM »
Stig, Thank You very much for your directions! Just followed them and got my new tire installed and the scooter up and running. I didn’t even have any left over parts. LOL. Was nervous before I started but it went very smooth thanks to you. Love this forum!
Jim
Jim
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Xciting 500 / Re: Xciting 500 backrest
« on: July 10, 2019, 12:41:57 PM »
Thanks Neal. I’ll have to check them out. Your bike looks awesome, btw.
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Xciting 500 / Re: Xciting 500 backrest
« on: June 12, 2019, 11:35:52 PM »
Very nice! Thanks for that.
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Xciting 500 / Re: Xciting 500 backrest
« on: May 25, 2019, 12:44:25 PM »
Thanks for the suggestion. Do you have any pics of it?
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Xciting 500 / Xciting 500 backrest
« on: May 22, 2019, 12:53:52 PM »
Hey everyone. I’m pretty new here and originally posted this question in the general discussion area. Thought this might be a better place for it. Thanks in advance for all your help. Love this site.
I’m looking for a backrest for my “new to me†2010 Xciting 500, and am not having any luck. Would love to find something similar to what is mentioned in earlier posts sold by Jac Vinson. His website no longer seems operational. Anyone have any suggestions?
I’m looking for a backrest for my “new to me†2010 Xciting 500, and am not having any luck. Would love to find something similar to what is mentioned in earlier posts sold by Jac Vinson. His website no longer seems operational. Anyone have any suggestions?
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General Discussion / Xciting 500 backrest
« on: May 21, 2019, 10:00:38 PM »
I’m looking for a backrest for my “new to me†2010 Xciting 500, and am not having any luck. Would love to find something similar to what is mentioned in earlier posts sold by Jac Vinson. His website no longer seems operational. Anyone have any suggestions?
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