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People 250 / Re: People S 250 Aftermarket Replacement Part List
« on: June 04, 2012, 09:21:08 PM »
Just a heads up if you've never heard of them or tried ordering parts from them, but StadiumYamaha is excellent for OEM KYMCO parts.  http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/pages/OemParts?aribrand=KYM

Their prices are good, you can order ANY part, and they are FAST.  I ordered a part from them and got it in 3 days.

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People 250 / Re: Just bought People 250 S
« on: May 30, 2012, 09:05:42 PM »
Quote from: axy on May 01, 2012, 04:38:52 PM
I've had a similar problem years ago with my Beverly 200. It was a faulty micro-switch behind the brake lever and it was replaced by Piaggio under warranty.

Also, both Kymcos still have original battery.

That's pretty good.  I'm on my second battery replacement for my '09 PS250.  I think it's funny that you have a PS250 and an Agility 125.  My first scoot was an '07 Agility 125 and now I got the PS250  ;D

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People 250 / Re: New People S 250
« on: February 03, 2010, 08:43:17 PM »
Nice lookin' scoot and one hell of a deal!  I've got the same only with the E55 case:





More pics HERE

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People 250 / Re: would a P-250 do a round the world tour?
« on: August 14, 2009, 02:24:31 AM »
Quote from: kawzak on August 01, 2009, 10:23:38 PM
If you were sponsored (money not an issue) do you think you could do a "round the world tour" if the situation was right? do you think your scooter would hold up?

I dont think i'd be going around the world on mine unless they came out with an amphibious version :D

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People 250 / Re: 0ne quart
« on: August 06, 2009, 02:45:37 AM »
Quote from: axy on August 05, 2009, 09:03:12 AM
So, on Agility 125 there is just one drain bolt (that has a strainer inside) while on People 250, drain bolt and filter (screen) bolt are separate?

No there is also a separate drain bolt on the Agility.  Its on the same side as the gear oil filler and drain bolts.  Its the bolt a the bottom (corner i think) of the oil pan.  I dont have the Agility anymore or i'd go look, but I think thats where it is.

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People 250 / Re: 0ne quart
« on: August 05, 2009, 03:47:46 AM »
The screen is in the LARGE bolt at the bottom of the oil pan (underneath) close to the dipstick.  You'll want to drain the oil first, then remove this bolt.  The bolt has a spring on the inside and the strainer goes inside the spring.  When I clean my strainer, I just use a little gasoline.

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People 250 / Re: What is higest milage P250 or P250S
« on: August 04, 2009, 02:10:09 PM »
Quote from: axy on August 04, 2009, 12:38:59 PM
Had no idea Kymco makes flukes.  8)

OOOH touché!  You got me there lol

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People 250 / Re: Hello and a couple questions
« on: August 02, 2009, 10:05:55 PM »
Quote from: ispud on August 02, 2009, 07:21:03 PM
Any recommendations on motor oil to use during breaking period?  I'll switch to synthetic latter on.

:)>>

I've been using the Honda 10W40 GN4 mineral oil in mine.  This is what was recommended by my dealer.  Motul is also a good (but expensive) brand.

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People 250 / Re: What is higest milage P250 or P250S
« on: August 02, 2009, 09:59:25 PM »
You must have gotten a fluke.  I keep mine set on the stiffest setting because I ride 2 up on the weekends with a combined rider weight of about 350.  I have only bottomed out on a deep pothole with 2 up.  If I'm riding by myself with the topcase on ~200lbs, I can give it hell all day long without bottoming out.  Even by myself on the softest setting I wouldnt bottom out.  It has never really been a problem for me riding 2 .up

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People 250 / Re: Hello and a couple questions
« on: August 01, 2009, 09:52:51 PM »
Quote from: ispud on August 01, 2009, 03:09:23 AM
any break in suggestions?  I ready somewhere that you aren't supposed to exceed 35mph??  Seems excessive!

:)>>

Top speed on it is around an indicated 90mph if riding solo.  At the first 300 miles, I tried to keep it at or under 1/2 top speed. So about 45mph indicated.  You should also vary the throttle and speed quite a bit, dont sit and cruise at the same speed for extended periods.  After 300mi I started inching up on the top speed to around 3/4 occasionally (~60mph) with a wide-open-throttle for very short periods on occasion.  Then between the 500 and 620mi mark, I would give it a little wide open throttle a little more frequently and allow the top speed to go to the max a bit.  I dont think that its a good idea to use fully synthetic on the engine oil (gear oil may be ok) until the engine has been broken in or it will not seat properly.  Enjoy the scoot!

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People 250 / Re: S 250 coolant question
« on: July 26, 2009, 04:31:10 AM »
As others have said, its easier to see if you shine a flashlight at the reserve tank 'window'.  If you still cant see, take off the right side vent cover.  It has two screws and snaps in.  Once you get the two screws out, just start from the top of the vent cover and start pulling.  With it off, you'll be able to see the entire reserve tank.  To fill, I just got a clean funnel with a tube on it.  Just reach in, pull off the rubber cap, and insert the tube of a funnel.  Theres a little door on the outer plastic piece where your right knee would go that you should be able to pop off... but I got a screwdriver and tried prying it off and it didnt want to go.  I was worried about it breaking, cracking, or scratching, so I just went with the way that I mentioned.  I use the Honda 50/50 premix for my coolant.  Theres not measuring and mixing, just pour it in.

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Agility 125 / Re: Bi-xenon projector retrofit an Agility 125
« on: July 26, 2009, 04:21:54 AM »
Quote from: kriden on May 20, 2009, 03:56:34 AM
Wow, THAT is the best mod I have seen!  Awesome job.  Thanks for the heads up.

Thanks! :D

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People 250 / Re: Just got a new Kymco S 250
« on: June 26, 2009, 04:12:20 PM »
Oh wow, yea that would certainly drive the price up.  If I get to where I'm riding 2-up often enough, I might try them out.  If I do, i'll let ya know!

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People 250 / Re: Just got a new Kymco S 250
« on: June 26, 2009, 02:23:21 AM »
Quote from: axy on June 25, 2009, 10:49:52 PM
One thing I increasingly dislike is the suspension, that is too soft at the rear end, easily hits bottom point and then bounces off once or even twice, even at the hardest setting. Some people say that it is "too hard" and I disagree, on the contrary, it is too soft.

It behaves worse than Agility 125 on a bumpy road and much worse than all other scooters I ever drove including my ex. Beverly 200.

If you check the service manual, they consider a person to be equal to 55 kg, and two persons equal to 110 kg.

The problem is that I alone have 103 kg at the moment and my gf has 85 kg, so we are almost four Taiwanese. :) (currently both on a diet and losing weight, if I may add).

This has a great impact on how the scooter behaves, especially when riding two up.  This is something to be seriously considered by all who plan to buy S250 and I did not notice that people talk about this on the forum... or maybe I am the only riding two up often.

I agree there is a noticeable difference in the way the scooter behaves when 2-up but it hasnt really caused me any problems.  Have you tried something like this: http://www.scooterworks.com/YSS_Performance_Shocks_People_P6644C557.cfm ?

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People 250 / Re: Just got a new Kymco S 250
« on: June 25, 2009, 04:29:56 AM »
Quote from: lrich524 on June 24, 2009, 01:59:57 PM
Do you like the S250? I am thinking about trading my S200 for the S250. I'm looking at the black one just like yours. Are there any storage areas up front or just under the seat? Is there a helmet hook under the seat? I love my S200 but I'm looking for a little more power without losing the agility and maneuverability for around town.
Lisa

I REALLY like the S250... its a good quality scooter at a better than average price.  The performance is really good, acceleration is pretty surprising for a scooter.  I mainly got mine (had the agility 125) so that I could ride 2-up easier, and it works with 2-up very well.  As axy has stated, it only has storage under the seat and it wasnt deep enough to store my full face helmet.  It is plenty large to fit a jacket, gloves, and several other items (I fit a 2 liter drink and a few other things on top of my jacket in there) but it just isnt deep (tall) enough to fit the helmet.  I wouldnt let that deter you though... you can always get external storage.  From what I've seen, most built in storage is lacking in at least on eof the three dimensions to fit a FF helmet.  I just got the GIVI E55 to store two full face helmets AND to fit groceries and a LOT of other items and it looks great!  I took a ton of pics of the topcase mounted to my scoot here: http://www.scootforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=145&t=689

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