Zymco Newbie

[jcricha]

I am in the USA and I'm looking to purchase a Kymco ZX 50 Super Fever and have a couple of questions.

1. The owner says it has been modified to 80cc. Is there anyway to tell for sure that this is true? This is my first scooter and don't want to get taken.

2. The scooter has been sitting in a garage for 2+ years and hasn't been ridden. He says he installed a new battery and it started right up. What concerns should I have about a machine that has been sitting for so long? I don't know if he drained the gas or not. Would I have to drain the oil as well?

3. He says he paid $3600 for it because it included the engine modification, a windshield, and a cargo case on the back. He wants $1500 for it. That seems a little steep to me, but again, I'm new to this, so any guidance or frame of reference would be appreciated.

4. What is different about the Super Fever model? Was that just a specific year or release or does that mean it has more or less features than a "regular" ZX 50?

Thanks for your help!
John

[donut]

How many kms/miles on the scoot? since rebuild?
To make sure it does indeed "start right up", start it from cold (tell the seller you want to make sure it's a cold engine - pipe should not be hot)

What shape is it? any damage to plastics that might show previous accidents/lay downs...

What year is it? 24 years? Did you mean 2-4 years?

Price might be a bit steep (it's really relative to where you live) but the questions above need to be considered ...

Cargo and windshield are not rare and rather inexpensive to begin with ... in other words, these two "features" really add little extra value.

as to the upgrade kit.. take it for a decent test drive and make sure it rides correctly at different speeds, ideally take along a scoot mechanic or call a local one to check it out for you... even if you pay a lil, a professional thumbs up will be more than worth it just in case the scoot has issues...

GL! lot's of knowledgeable ZX mechanics here!

[theaggravatedjew]

Price seems really steep