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Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know where the least expensive and best selection of Kymco Downtown 300i parts can be found in the U.S.?

Thanks

This place sells Kymco parts at very reasonable prices.  OEM Kymco belt for the Downtown is only about $65.

https://taiwanbigscootershop.com/collections/downtown-parts

I HATE having to do this, but Jimbo, you are absolutely wrrrr, wrr, rrii, RIGHT! That mean I can put 16 inch wheels on my DT?

Karl

I think you should go for it, Karl!  Please post pictures!

I just looked online at the price of a drive belt. The website listed a drive belt for $188.. That is $88. more than I paid for the last one I bought.
Where is the best buy on drive belts June 2017, from a reputable dealer?.
I thought over time the price of belts would come down, not go up.

This place has much better prices.  Same belt for a GTI 300 and a Downtown 300i
https://taiwanbigscootershop.com/products/kymco-original-cvt-belt-downtown-300

Are they still available in the USA and if so where ?

ER.

Heinen's in MN has a brand new 2015 on sale for $4999.  They will ship it anywhere in the US for a few hundred dollars.  http://www.heinenmotorsports.com/kymco.html

de dee, is 5w50, readily available by you? I still have not found any , I've searched any and all auto parts stores. No luck..


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There are lots of choices of 5w50 oil in the states anyway.
https://mobiloil.com/en/viscosity/5w-50
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/gasoline/sae-5w-50-signature-series-100-percent-synthetic-motor-oil/
http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/motor-oil/all-viscosities/5w-50-motor-oil.html
https://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=135&pcid=21
http://shop.kohrmotorsports.com/Motorcraft-SAE-5W-50-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-Quarts-XO5W50QGT.htm
https://www.zoro.com/quaker-state-motor-oil-1-qt-5w-50-full-synthetic-550036718/i/G8580957/?gclid=CI-xnLWwlc8CFQKAaQod4owJ1w&gclsrc=aw.ds

Stig, I change the engine oil every 1,000 miles on my DT300. Manual says to use a good 5w50 4 stroke oil. It's hard to find and quite pricey. Been using 10w40 4T full synthetic motorcycle oil (valvoline) . I see from your records , you have used a few different oils. Do you prefer one over any other? Thanks

   -Rich


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Why do you guys change the oil so soon?  The manual for the DT300 says to change every 3000 miles.  I can see changing it at 600 - 1000 miles for a small scooter with no real filter, but changing the DT that quickly seems like a waste of good oil.  I use Mobil One 5w-50 and I think that should easily last 3000 miles since we have a good spin on filter on the DT300.  What do you all think?

jimboeau, I just changed mine last week. You do not have to take the seat bucket off. I took mine off, but it was easier access going up between the side and center stand and looking through the "air vent "    Located on the side, between the foot rest and sea.It's a little uncomfortable, kneeling or laying on the ground, but taking the seat tube out did not provide better access. 

  - Rich


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Thanks Rich, that was easy.  Took about 10 minutes.  I was expecting the original plug to be really tight but it wasn't bad at all.

Karl, thanks for the technical description. I can post pictures, but you are much better at explaining how they work.

  -Rich


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Thanks Karl and Rich.  Rich where did you get your mount in the picture?  Could you post a picture of your mount on your downtown?