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billh

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super 8 150
« on: August 22, 2009, 08:06:19 PM »
had trouble starting scooter. took to dealer for 3100 mile service. replaced spark plug, air filter, fuel filter, cleaned carbuter, changer oil and gear oil. was getting average 80 miles per gallon. after service getting 67 mpg and dropping, getting now 59 mpg. dealer said kymco rep told him scooter is getting old and tires wearing. hard to belief. any ideas?
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 12:45:06 AM »
check your tire pressure . Good luck .
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 01:19:20 AM »
Tire pressure is good.
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2009, 01:27:22 AM »
A quick compression check will tell you something. Also check your belt, and rollers. Any of these will give the symptom's you have.
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2009, 05:15:48 PM »
milage per gallon was fine before i brought it in. could it be the carbuter nee adjustment.
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2009, 03:15:16 AM »
Perhaps a stuck choke. It could be PART way open, but I'm sure you would notice poor performance as well. The only adjustment you have affects idle mix, and rpm's. Neither would reduce mileage. If the rollers or belt are worm you will not get to the top of your gear ratio, affecting mileage. Just a thought
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2009, 08:47:05 PM »
Scooter runs great, only having low  gas mpg. I will have the check the choke.
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2012, 04:24:59 PM »
Kymco Super 8 150 Scooter have to be consider as a best option for every middle class family. It is  very good things  for transportation business because of its mileage and Average.
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2012, 11:39:04 PM »
Never saw 80 mpg w/my Super 8 (check your math ??) sorry. Your in the range now my 8 always got, 60, 70 tops. Best advice came from Zombie, belts, rollers ??
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Re: super 8 150
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2012, 02:50:54 AM »
Quote from: greenee on June 13, 2012, 11:39:04 PM
Never saw 80 mpg w/my Super 8 (check your math ??) sorry. Your in the range now my 8 always got, 60, 70 tops. Best advice came from Zombie, belts, rollers ??

My super 8 125 gets 90.   Previously lower when new. Improved with age...
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