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Probably one vane from a wind turbine. They are much longer than they appear from a distance.

To Stuo: Yes, I disabled the seat latches and the light. I don't have the DT anymore, so my memory may be a bit off, but what I did was remove the latches from the seat (now no security for the area), then using a screwdriver, I had the catches move to the engaged position. This turned off the dash met in light. I also unplugged the underseat light as I found it useless. Hope this works. Did this after the release refused to release one time and I got scared I would someday be caught with an un-openable seat area.

When I went back to the mechanic to complain about the high tire pressure, he said that he always leaves mc tires at a high pressure and advises the owner to adjust the pressure to what they prefer as he has found there is so much variation of preferences. But he did not inform me of that policy. He did apologize and gave me a great deal on a subsequent car oil change. Happy ending.

I changed out the worn front Maxxis to a Michelin Power Pure on my DT 300.I brought the wheel to a local auto repair shop that had been recommended to install mc tires. The mechanic is a mc rider and does mc work on the side. Re-installed the wheel and rode it for a few days both in town and on the highway for about 300 km. Speed from 40 kph to 110 kph. Seemed like a wonderful ride and experience. The grip and comfort seemed improved from the worn Maxxis. Changed oil yesterday and while the scoot was on the center stand I noticed a screw in the rear tire. Checked the pressure and it was normal, so left the well worn screw in place. Thought to myself that maybe I should also check the front tire pressure. Did. Pressure was 55 psi. OMG!! Mechanic must not have released the pressure down to the proper run pressure after seating the bead. After setting the pressure down to 32 psi (my normal), I went for a 100 km ride today mostly on 80 kph highway and some town roads. The feel and comfort was the same. Now my question for you is: why is the ride feel the same when grossly over inflated to 55 psi as when properly inflated to 32 psi. I had no idea at all that the tire was over inflated? So how does this explain the often seen suggestion to add or remove 2 psi to change the handling? Is the Power Pure such a good tire that over inflation was not noticed? Is the DT300 such a good mc that the over inflation was not noticed? It scares me that I could have had a blow out at 110 kph on the highway. Good scooter God on my shoulder!

My DT300 must be different from yours, mousejunk. I have three odometer modes: one for lifetime odometer which is not resetable. Another with no designation on the display is for the service reminder distance and resetable back to zero by holding both buttons. The third is the only trip odometer and is resetable by holding both buttons. My DT was purchased in Canada and I believe is the same as all the American imported DT's.

To RedK:
"<Oil is properly full, yet can use a change.">
That Green/Red indicator is only a mileage counter. When it turns Red you are to change oil. There is no oil filter, so mileage between changes is very short (I think it is only 1000 miles). Good thing it only takes about 1 quart of oil and is super easy to change.

Christmas in May??

Two days ago I went for a trip up to Quartzite, AZ in the desert at 90oF +. Hour and a half each way. Wore mesh jacket, boots, jeans and modular helmet. Back to the sun on way out. Very comfortable for temps. Facing the sun on the way home. At highway speed (60+ mph) was comfortable. Got to 55 mph near the city and became warmer in the body. Never did notice a hot bum. My People 300 always feels comfortable on the seat and never too hot. Great machine for what it is intended for which is a compromise city and highway machine. Love it.