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Hey, off topic, but stay safe Vivo, hoping Yolanda isn't the bitch they're saying she'll be when she hits the PI. 

I was in the USMC and was there for a extended field operations in 1986 during the elections if I remember correct, I drank too too much bull frog and mojo so I might be a little off

I was also there with the Corps, a year earlier.  I pretty much stuck to San Miguel and Red Horse, in mass quantities. 

"Countersteering is bunk, don't ever use the front brakes because they'll kill you, loud pipes save lives, helmets are for sissies, and if you get in trouble, lay 'er down."

That about sums up the riding knowledge of most Harley riders.

Anyway, watch this:

and how much is this compared to the Kymco?

I'd imagine in the same price range, give or take, and I also imagine it won't make it to North America anytime soon, if at all, unless it really takes off.  This is Kawasaki's foot in the door to bolster the lower end market that it doesn't serve with the Ninja 300.

Wouldn't be surprised if they rebadged other Kymco scoots in Europe, just like Sym does with Peugeot.  It's good for both parties, the "big label" gets a price-competitive entry, the "little label" gets much more market access and builds word of mouth about quality ("That Kawi J300 is really a Kymco Downtown, and that Peugeot Tweet is really a Sym Symphony", for instance).

Pro-tip.  Lemon Pledge and a microfiber cloth is a great, cheap way to clean your plastics AND your face shield.  I and many others have used it to keep our bikes pretty for years.  Just don't use it on the seat, and keep it off the tires.

First thing, take a small object (preferably something soft like an ink pen cap) and push in the four plastic pins holding the windscreen plugs in place, then remove the plugs by hand.  Set the windscreen and plugs aside.

Remove those four screws you circled, and then take a flat blade screwdriver along the seams where the matte  dash panel meets the gloss  fairing panel along the top to remove the clips.  There are more clips in the area the windscreen covers, do the same there.  Be careful not to scratch the soft matte plastic when doing this, and don't apply too much force or you risk breaking the clips, a little light prying and they should pop out easy. 

The front of the dash will now be partially loose.  You'll then need to remove the dash panel by angling the one of the "ears" (far right or left) past the mirror stalk (it's easier if you remove at least one of the mirrors, but be ready for rust to form where the wrench made contact).  You'll also need to lift the dash panel away from the switchgear while doing this, it becomes obvious once you're at this stage.  At this point the dash can hang loose in the footwell area.

There are two more screws holding the front fairing in place via a metal bracket, and near where the bottom two bolts are, the fairing is held in place by plastic tabs (gently pry those out), and the front fairing can be set aside.  You should have good access to the steering stem at this point, though there's a fair amount of wiring and brackets that might complicate things.

Reassemble in reverse order, and be sure to get everthing lined up and all the clips refastened, especially the ones in the recess where the windscreen goes, or you'll develop a nasty rattle.  Don't ask me how I know this.    To get the plastic plugs for the windscreen ready, you'll need to pull the pins above the level of the outer plug (but not out of the plug entirely), then reinsert them, and give them a push with a finger until you hear and feel it lock, the pins should be flush at this point.

And as always, take your time, don't force anything, it's fairly cheap plastic and won't take much abuse.

After decades of riding, I've come full circle when it comes to windscreens.  Less is more.  I prefer clean air, and that preference far outweighs any modest increase in weather protection from a barn door in front of me.

Then again, I always wear a good full face helmet and have a huge selection of motorcycle touring gear to choose from...I might feel different if I was trying to commute in the winter in street clothes and a facial reconstruction bucket.

  what did you think about the BV 350, we dont get a chance to test ride too often ,  the bv 350 was $5695.00 ,. here in canada

The one I rode was an ABS/TC version, hence the higher price, and keep in mind that Euro prices almost always reflect VAT (18-25% depending on country, it's "only" 18% here in Malta).

It hustles pretty well, weight isn't bad, it's much more solid feeling in every aspect than the Agility City, and it's dead sexy for a scooter.  Suspension is also much better quality stuff, since it's basically running mid-grade motorcycle spec components.  Did I mention it hustled?  It's not motorcycle fast, but it's considerably faster and torquier than the 200i, despite the extra 100 pounds of weight.

If I wasn't planning on supplementing my Kymco with a used large displacement "real" motorcycle (for the same price or less than the Beverly), this would be on my short list.  Do want to try out the BV250 or the Piaggio-powered Peugeot Geopolis 250  though, since those can be had at decent prices used here, and both come with the same good looks, big wheels, and top-shelf components.  The day after I bought my Agility for €2700, I saw a 2008 4,000KM Geopolis for sale for  €2400.  C'est la vie.

I think it's a very good looking scooter, and pretty sure Kymco's Agility City designer found some inspiration in its lines (along with the SportCity)