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So just to be clear, did you remove the little cover on the front and unscrew the bolt underneath? I just took mine off a few days ago and don't recall anything extra that had to be removed. If need be, I'll take mine off again and advise.

I removed the six screws on the backside (3 on each side/cargo box side), the two behind the front wheel and the bigger one under the tab on the front center.

The top of the panel breaks free easily once the screws are removed and when I pulled it open I could barely see the bottom where it looks to be grooved together with some tabs with the panel below. Didn't want to force it free in fear of snapping something off and not being able to replace it properly.

So when you removed your screws then it just simply came off with no resistance? Please do share before I end up disassembling half of my bike! LoL

I could have taken a picture of what I could see towards the bottom but my son had my phone at the time, I'll have to give it another go with pictures next time.

Interesting -- I would like to activate the lower lights on my People 150, so I'll be looking forward to future posts when you figure it out. Your 125 should be very close in disassembly method from your description. The photo was very useful as well. Keep us informed, please.

You bet! I'll post up some pics of the whole process when time allows. Stay tuned!

I don't have a People, but I have taken apart several of the plastic panels on my LIKE.
Some of them slide sideways a quarter inch, then come apart.
Some are just clipped together, face to face , and require a careful prying kinda pinching of the panels.
Yep, it is a pain in the whatever to figure out how to get these panels apart the first time - they ARE pretty tough plastic, fortunately - and once you find the secret things go a lot easier for you.

I pried my front and back handlebar cover apart with  the gentle use of a pizza cutter wheel. slipped it in and they popped apart. Take you time - and I have NEVER found any of these service manuals to be very helpful with these plastic panels.
Do make certain you haven't missed a couple of hidden little black screws.
My dummie lights have a black plastic cap screwed on ....but no wires around.

Well that helps to know I'm not missing anything by what you're saying. I did take flashlight and inspect the bottom area inside the best I could, didn't see any more screws. In fact I took a several screws off the bottom panel to see if that would free it up to no avail.

I'll try again when time allows and try what you are saying, sliding it a little left or right but I'm too afraid to pry too hard because I would FREAK if I snapped something off on my brand new ride!

And I agree, the service manual makes it seem like it just 'comes right off' when you remove the screws, untrue.

So you managed to reactivate your lights then? Yours had a cap, mine has tape covering what is no doubt the hole where the wiring and lights should go, it's pretty obvious once seen.

Tried to post a pic the other day but the site wouldn't accept it, I'll try again, think the file was too large or something.

Thanks for the help and wish me luck!

Someone who loves to ride.

I think it's that simple. I wouldn't call myself a 'serious biker' really, maybe rather I seriously love bikes and love to ride. I'm a "Rider", that says enough for me.

(I'm gonna digress here like heck. I really like these Peoples. Tell us/me more about your new scoot and its purchase (if i'm not being too nosey) Favorite things about the scoot - price paid - dislikes, etc. Pictures available?) Is this hijacking a thread?! -I'm probably not the only one who likes Peoples! It's a scooter - we all like/talk scoots here!

Well, too make a somewhat long story short and to not derail this thread entirely, out of respect for the OP, here goes.

Basically, I've been wanting a bike for upwards of 10 years or more but time (AKA Family), tight budgets/bills haven't really afforded me the opportunity to get something of my own, I'm a pretty patient person though. =)

I spotted a local drawing online for a scooter at a downtown festival and put what I had (reasonably available) into the pot...AND WON!

It couldn't have worked out any better, I've been wanting a bike and didn't really have the money for one at the moment and I had been flipping through magazines and online articles about scooters for the past several months just dreaming of maybe purchasing a cheaper alternative to a 'motorcycle' just to be able to enjoy RIDING PERIOD!!

I was to the point that I didn't care what it was! As long as I could propel foward on two wheels by a motor.

So, favorite things about the scooter = It's a SIMPLE machine and it's brand new (well 2009 with 5 miles on it originally). I think that it's the perfect starter bike for me. New, so no initial problems (knocks on wood). Nothing to really learn, just twist and GO! It's perfect for the town I live in, I can pretty much get to anywhere I want to go within 30 miles without even thinking of jumping on an interstate, not that I would. Plenty fast for where I ride, in some neighborhoods maybe a little to throttle happy at times, gotta watch myself.

Price I paid? Well, truthfully around 200 bucks in raffle tickets at 5 bucks a pop. Yeah I really wanted it, as I was for certain the wife wasn't going to agree that we had in the budget for a new 'toy' anytime soon. Paid $33 in taxes for the 'prize'. State Farm full coverage $24 a month. Haven't had the chance to get downtown yet to get it tagged, hopefully soon if work will leave me alone long enough. Not bad eh?

Dislikes? None really so far. Let's see....dust? I like keeping her cleaned down, maybe a little too much, lol. Storage may be another small nitpick but I've never had anything against throwing on a backpack, and my biggest load so far underneath the seat was a half gallon jug of milk, loaf of bread and a 20oz soda with a little room left to spare. Was surprised that a bottle of wine would fit in there! One last thing, when I'm sitting outside having a cup of coffee and staring at the bike I just can't help but think up ideas of what to do to her next! I think dammit....it's TOO SIMPLE, lol. I like to tinker and modify things but not to the point of ridiculousness. So far I have in mind to activate the front panel blinkers and ditch the signal stems, add a taller screen and tint it a little, and this would be a big one but I'd like to powdercoat the wheels black. Mostly little cosmetic mods here and there. Always wish for more speed but really it's plenty for what I want/need it for, pinned the throttle back the other day on a long flat and got it to 56mph per my GPS app on my phone. Not bad.

So that's about it in a nutshell I reckon. I love the bike and ride it to work everyday and run all my wife and in-laws errands now with a smile on my face rather than being smug in the old car, lol.

Will try and post a pic, hope it works.

This is the picture that they took at the festival of the boys and myself seconds after we won. Good times. (And that's the face I make when trying to chew lunch, handle kids and be excited all at once.)

Yes it worked great. It can be done splicing wires but that's not my gig so I used that kit.

Be Big,
AMAC

Hey there AMAC, do you remember what all came with the kit? Columbiascooters doesn't have an actual image for the kit on their site only says "more pictures coming soon".

Do you get whole new light panels or do you have to drill into the existing ones or something?

Thanks!

I've tried google and searched everywhere I can think of and still haven't found what I'm looking for so thought I would try you guys/gals for help.

I'm wanting to eventually get rid of the quirky signal stems (us model) on my people s and rewire them somehow to the panel signals location on the front of my bike. Is there no place to order these lights?

Under close inspection there seem to be just 'dummy' lens in place now, no bulbs inside and they for sure don't light up.

Has anyone done this mod themselves? Can't find any previous post on any forum for help either.

Thanks and hope I was clear in my explanation.