[Just wondering]How do you defend your bike against theft?

[oswaldters]

Thanks again JP,

I have talked to a bunch of places - and I've used Stadium Yamaha on a number of occasions to ship parts so I do like them.

Problem is nobody has it in stock and I'm still trying to get some kind of eta on when it will be shipped.  The part is the center stand for an A-50:  Part#   5050A-LDC8-E10       Description: stand comp main.

If you can find something out that would be great - I'm busy here....waiting for a number of these places to get back to me about what's going on.

Thanks for the help.

[oswaldters]

Just an update:

I finally got into contact with a parts rep from Kymco USA and was told that they hope to have the part by the end of January - at which time it can be shipped to me.

So a (key) part I ordered in late November will take 2 months to get to me.  At least I can still run the scoot - alhtough warming it up during these very cold days on a side stand is not a good option.  I have to say, this makes it unlikely that I would go with another Kymco in the future.  Imagine being unable to operate your scoot for a long period of time because they can't get a part for a month or two.

So the moral I take away from this is that is that part availablity is a critical factor in making a decision on what scoot to buy.

[jprestonian]

There are certain parts that you would find in any manufacturers line-up that will be like this -- parts that are ordered in quantities based on past demand on a 1-2x/year basis. If you happen to need that part after the U.S. distributor runs out, you gotta wait for a big boat from Asia to bring another one. I'm guessing they order about half as many center stands as they do body panels for each color for that scooter. It's not a high-wear item.

If you had needed a new drive belt or air filter, you wouldn't have run into this issue, most likely.

One tip: Sit on the scooter as it warms up.  ;)
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[Yager E]

I use a heavy cable lock and lock it to a light pole, etc. If unable to do that, I lock the steering and park it next to something much neater to steal, like a Suzuki Hayabusa, or custom Harley! If those aren't available I look for a nice convertible with a GPS on the dash or a purse on the seat....to park next to.....always plan to have the least desirable target!