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Super 8 / Re: 2012 kymco super 8 2t 50cc
« on: July 26, 2015, 10:40:45 PM »
80kmh with the stock carb? thats great.

was it a lot of work to do the mods to the exhaust and airbox?

I think you have similar mods to forum member chris.

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: July 21, 2015, 12:19:05 PM »
I'm SO happy to report that swapping the battery was a success!!  she fired right up!!

although its a petty job for most, its significant for me because I usually can't do anything at all with tools.  :-\

thanks to everyone on this thread, especially Chris, and zombie, who hooked me up with some parts last year!

I'm off scooting, beep beep! ;D

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: July 20, 2015, 11:24:19 AM »
Hi Chris, I don't let it get soaked. I guess it could be cleaner in there. I'll look into dielectric grease and sealed fuses.

My battery should be here today, I can't wait to hook it up and see what happens.  I hope it hasn't been so long (3 weeks) since I started it and the carb isn't clogged. lol


On a side note, the last time I rode it I got a ticket  because I forgot to replace the 2015 sticker on my license plate,  :-[  The officer was really fired up about giving me the ticket too. lol

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: July 19, 2015, 10:04:26 AM »
thanks, ill try to pick one up.

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: July 16, 2015, 12:43:51 PM »
Troutbum, thanks for your suggestion.

As I've mentioned before, I really suck at working with tools. Anything I try to work on, it seems I either put it back together wrong or something breaks, to the point that I've accepted that I must be cursed.
Since I have no other choice and the job of undoing a total of 4 screws and pulling the battery out seems so simple, I figured I would be try it while making sure I was SUPER careful not to force anything.

I was so happy that maybe this one time I was successful in not breaking anything but Alas! My misfortune continues. When I pulled the battery out, I noticed a piece broke off right where that red mark is. How could that happen? I didn't even touch that piece, let alone force it.

Anyway, I got the battery out and will be ordering a new one today.


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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: July 16, 2015, 12:06:40 AM »
ok thanks, ill check it out. I've never done any work on it myself, other than put gas and oil. lol

the bbk is great, my top speed is about 42mph but it  accelerates quickly from a dead stop and it handles the steep hills around me very well.
Before the bbk and variator it was so slow that I found it dangerous to ride. Now it's got some pep to it. Eventually I will change to a bigger carb but not for a while, as it is now, it more than satisfies my needs.  :)
 
 

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:16:01 PM »
Quote from: Chris0381 on May 07, 2015, 02:54:58 PM
I was working on my bike and forgot the key was on. After putting it back together, I had the same issue. Kick started it, let it run a bit, then all is back to normal.

Get a real good battery. The battery is the like the heart of any motor vehicle system. Never go cheap on a battery for any MV. Get the best you can.

Also change that plug every season.

thanks for your input chris, can you link me to a good battery?

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:11:51 PM »
hehe oops, now the kick start doesn't do anything either.  When i crank the kick starter in the dark i can see the lights in the dash barely come on for a split second but nothing else happens, would a completely dead battery do that?

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: May 15, 2015, 01:35:56 PM »
thanks guys, after riding it a bit, it now starts with the button.  After learning how to use the kick start, I don't mind using that but I will look into a new battery. thanks to everyone for your help.

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: May 04, 2015, 10:13:33 PM »
I turned the key and the flashers worked.
I pushed the start button to try starting it and it started.
I let it run for 15 secs then turned it off.
I tried to start with the button again and it kinda felt like it was going to turn but didn't.
Now the flashers work but it won't start with the button.

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: May 04, 2015, 07:25:34 PM »
betting and losing, no it wasn't on a trickle charger.  is there something i can do to charge it or should i buy a new one?

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General Discussion / problems with electric starter
« on: May 04, 2015, 06:50:32 PM »
Hi, i stored my scoot in the garage for the winter but would start it every couple of weeks.  Now, it runs ok but it won't start by pushing the button. I have to use the kick start.

I have 2 questions:

1) any idea on what it could be?
2) when i use the kick start, should i twist the throttle, giving it gas?

thanks!

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Super 8 / Re: super 8 50 2-stroke modding
« on: March 22, 2015, 03:54:24 AM »
I'm thinking of getting the same thing for my super 8.  I'm glad it makes such a difference for you. if you de restricted it yourself , would you mind detailing how you did it? thanks.

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Super 8 / Re: naraku traffic exhaust
« on: March 22, 2015, 03:52:08 AM »
thanks bro,

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Super 8 / Re: After a winter in the basement...discovered where oil leak coming from.
« on: March 18, 2015, 06:40:52 PM »
same spot as mine?

http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=11562.msg116346#msg116346


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