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Super 8 150 / Re: Killed battery, need Charging advice
« on: September 21, 2013, 09:45:28 AM »
thanks for the help
got it apart and the battery charged
I need to get the carb adjusted for cooler temps
it just does not wanna idle in the cold weather

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Super 8 150 / Killed battery, need Charging advice
« on: September 20, 2013, 05:50:38 AM »
Drove the Scooter to work, it rained
started fine however by the time I got my gear on it had stalled
long story short ended up flooding and drained the battery
trying to start it

do I have to remove the seat and front panel to get to the battery
to charge it?

any help would be appreciated

Thanks

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Super 8 150 / Re: Shocks...Rough Ride!!
« on: August 21, 2013, 09:40:01 AM »
I used a hammer and blade screw driver and just hit it till it went to the looser setting, took me about a minute to do

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Super 8 150 / Re: Shocks...Rough Ride!!
« on: August 20, 2013, 04:28:08 AM »
Ditto mine was rough, adjusted the shocks to the middle setting... not quite the softest.. a lot better

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Super 8 150 / curious about whether warranty will cover this or not
« on: August 18, 2013, 04:46:43 PM »
went for a ride today and noticed the wind break which is plastic and some how bolted to the front is broken on the left
side.. clearly it has just given way.. the bike was left alone in a parking lot but no one messed with it
do you think my dealer will replace this or will I have to pay to fix it myself?
pretty sure it was from the wind today as I rode..


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Super 8 150 / Re: Top Speed
« on: August 15, 2013, 11:15:57 AM »
the way I look at it.. if you are getting around 55 to 58 that is pretty damned good
you bought a 150 right?
not a 250 be realistic
the fastest I have had my 150 going was  62.. street speed sign verified
and that was on a hot day with a slight breeze on my back
and truthfully you get going that fast.. it gets a little scary
you can jet out your carb, or modify it a little
but if you want to go faster.. buy a bigger bike
but 55 to 58 is pretty damned good

Kevin

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Super 8 150 / Re: Stripped Drain Plug help
« on: August 06, 2013, 05:40:35 AM »
went to my mechanic friend, we were able to get it off and back on
I did order another bolt from my dealer
will not have to worry about this till fall or possibly spring

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Super 8 150 / Re: Stripped Drain Plug help
« on: July 31, 2013, 07:32:16 PM »
rounded the heads off the bolt.. it was in super tight and I did not have a 17mm socket
so I kinda did it too myself.. gonna order a replacement one

thanks guys

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Super 8 150 / Stripped Drain Plug help
« on: July 30, 2013, 07:53:53 AM »
after trying to drain my oil for an oil change the plug is stripped
any ideas on how to get this out.. per say vice grips
so annoyed
also if anyone has a link to a replacement drain plug/bolt would be great


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Super 8 150 / Re: Super 8 runs terrible in colder weather
« on: July 29, 2013, 04:23:07 AM »
talked to my dealer today.. he is gonna contact the Kymco dealer and see if
the carb jets need to be adjusted for colder weather

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Super 8 150 / Re: Super 8 runs terrible in colder weather
« on: July 28, 2013, 06:05:24 PM »
pretty much getting on and going
will check hoses today
also gonna change the oil
will take it out in warm weather and see what happens.. this cold spell is over I guess

thanks

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Super 8 150 / Re: Super 8 runs terrible in colder weather
« on: July 28, 2013, 06:19:55 AM »
nope pretty much the same
like crap
I have been researching and it says the air mixture is hard for the carb in the colder air
I would think the opposite, but not from my ride tonight
warm weather it is fine, goes fast

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Super 8 150 / Super 8 runs terrible in colder weather
« on: July 28, 2013, 06:00:39 AM »
it is summer here in South Dakota and with the warm weather my super 8 runs great
the last few days it has gotten cooler.. daytime 68 and evening of 50 or so
took my scooter out tonight and could barely get the speed above 50 to 52
also the bike was very gutless, and even sputtered at higher speeds
you would think with it being air cooled it would run better, but it is quite the opposite
I noticed this when I purchased it in early June
anyone else have this issue or is it just me?

Kevin

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Super 8 150 / Re: Headlights switching on and off while driving after washing bike
« on: July 11, 2013, 04:09:48 AM »
bike was fine today.. no issues.. also bike went right from crate to me
so it did not sit long.. and it was special ordered for me as well
I am scared to drive it in the rain now


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Super 8 150 / Headlights switching on and off while driving after washing bike
« on: July 10, 2013, 08:20:05 AM »
took my super 8 to the car wash
was very gentle with it.. on the trip home my headlights went out 2 times
both times if I went down to idle they would come back on
but once I started driving it again
they would go out
the remedy was turning off the bike and starting it again
wondering if this is a shorting issue?
after 2nd restart bike lights stayed on
is this a common issue with rain or wetness?

Kevin

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