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Downtown 300 / Re: WORST DAMN LUCK
« on: October 08, 2013, 01:40:12 AM »
Had the same thing happen to me a few years ago on a new front tire.
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Downtown 300 / Re: dna filter sale
« on: August 18, 2013, 10:36:51 PM »
I had the same when I purchased mine last year. They said unless they were sure to sell 10 they would not bring them in. Got mine in England. Guess they have no problem selling 10 or more there. 
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Downtown 300 / Re: To Small for this Ride
« on: August 12, 2013, 08:32:36 PM »my Neighbor is 6'0 315 he wants a DT 300 im trying to talk him out of it.should i leave him be and let him go with it will he be able to ride it as big as he isI am 6' 2.5" over 200lbs. I did a 7,000KM trip last year on mine with no problems as far as fit went. Did the return half of the trip in 3.5 days.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Belt woes
« on: August 06, 2013, 01:00:07 PM »I respectfully disagree. I did ask and I was told it would take a week which was better than the six other shops, they had no clue how long. I also don't keep on hand a spare set of spark plugs, tires, filters or brake pads. A belt is a common replacement item, just like those. This isn't my fist scooter, and I didn't have any problems getting replacement parts for my Yamaha, including belts. I'll own the problem of going without a belt for a week, but when it takes at least a month, and none of the places I called had them, that is a distribution/factory problem.How many DT300I's in your area? There is one, mine in my area so no one carries any parts for it. I stock a spare belt and tools under the seat to replace it. I stock a set of tires in my shed as I had the same problem as you with tires. I was down for a month waiting for the tires I like to use. I stock spare brakes as well. Also CAA for trips incase I can't fix it along the road on a trip. I travel with mine.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Downtown Top Case
« on: July 20, 2013, 11:36:02 PM »Hey, has anyone incorporated a tunnel bag on the Downtown? I'm thinking this could be very useful. Wondering which size & brand fits the best. Ideas???I use a Givi on mine, works fine. I am not home so can not do pictures till i get home in a couple of weeks.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Couple of observations about the DT 300i
« on: July 07, 2013, 01:45:25 PM »I'm having trouble getting my bike started when the motor is hot. It tries to turn over but won't stay started. Of course, it's on the side kickstand at the time and I can't rev the engine at all.It should not start or run with the side stand down. It is a safety feature. Either use the center stand or sit on it with no stand to start.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Rear Brake Light Switch
« on: June 23, 2013, 07:48:26 PM »
There is one philips screw on the bottom of the master cylinder which holds the micro switch in place. My manual shows removing and emptying the master cylinder to do this. I would just unplug the switch and test for no connection with the brake handle released and a short between the contacts when the handle is pulled. You may have a problem some place else.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Rear Brake Light Switch
« on: June 23, 2013, 07:32:30 PM »
Be careful of the wiring to the turn signals. it should be no problem popping the cover off after you remove the screws. If I remember properly the switch is a micro switch. I will check the service manual and get back.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Proud Downtown owner - South Africa
« on: April 17, 2013, 10:45:54 AM »
I ride speed limit, I took 4 days to make the trip out and about 3 and a half coming home again. A very nice trip.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Hidden puke tube
« on: April 14, 2013, 04:18:05 PM »
And I am only 1 year behind you Crossbolt. I rode mine from Saskatoon to Ottawa last summer. Great trip, wish I could get mine out of the shed!
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Downtown 300 / Re: Proud Downtown owner - South Africa
« on: April 14, 2013, 04:00:19 PM »It does not feel like spring loaded with this last snow it feels like cabin fever,.I agree, still knee deep here as well. Already a month behind on my riding.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Funky idle all of a sudden....
« on: April 14, 2013, 03:50:05 PM »
30,000 on mine and loving it. My second Kymco. Unfortunately we are still knee deep in snow here so can't get it out of the shed yet.
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General Discussion / Re: Insurance Brackets - by engine size ?
« on: November 11, 2012, 01:24:47 PM »
Not sure there, it is 500cc here in Sask. Canada. There is hardly any difference between my 125 and my 300.
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Has anyone tried a CrampBuster (throttle control helper)
« on: November 10, 2012, 07:00:01 PM »
Not in the same price range but I used this on my trip last summer.
Kaoko Throttle Lock Cruise Control (Kymco Xciting 500/I). I modified it for my DT300I.
http://www.aviciouscycle.ca/MainPages/productpage.aspx?productid=6021
Kaoko Throttle Lock Cruise Control (Kymco Xciting 500/I). I modified it for my DT300I.
http://www.aviciouscycle.ca/MainPages/productpage.aspx?productid=6021
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Xciting 500 / Re: No one riding?
« on: November 04, 2012, 02:15:25 PM »
Got caught here. Another 6 inches of snow. Can't even get it to the shed to put away for the winter. Last year I rode into November. 