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Knockoff Kymco scanner
« on: August 22, 2014, 12:40:20 AM »
Any thoughts about this? Cheapest OEM I can find is at gearhead.com $237. Think this is worth $100?   http://www.aliexpress.com/item/DHL-and-EMS-for-New-product-kymco-handheld-scanner-ecu-tool-motocycle-parts-Working-with-all/564714682.html

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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2014, 01:58:14 AM »
Hmmm might be worth a try. It might only read CEL codes and not actually read live stuff like rpm temp tps etc. $100 isn't to bad to try it tho.
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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2014, 02:02:07 AM »
Looks like a scam to me

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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2014, 02:15:13 AM »
The Kymco Tool is about $250.00. Any dealer can order for you

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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2014, 12:11:26 PM »
Found a Kymco  OEM scanner for a 100 bucks brand new on ebay. Heck for that price in time I know I could sell it  used and get my money back. Life is good.

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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2014, 03:59:01 PM »
Found a Kymco  OEM scanner for a 100 bucks brand new on ebay. Heck for that price in time I know I could sell it  used and get my money back. Life is good.
Is that a buy it now price or auction?
2002 Kymco B&W 300; MRP 78MM "300CC", Naraku cam, Yoshimura rS3 exhaust, 17g Sliders, Yellow torque spring drilled airbox, stock carb #115 main #40 pj.

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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2014, 07:38:18 PM »
BINP, sent you a pm.

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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2014, 10:58:06 PM »
Yep, that's the one I've seen there before - thought it was Australia, but is S. Africa.
Be nice if all his Kymco parts were discounted like this. You can bet he's still making $ on it - gives some idea of the mark-up from others!
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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2014, 03:26:35 AM »
I looked at the add, funny how it says "tune" because you really can't make any adjustments whatsoever with the tool. When we fist got the tool at out shop i was really hoping it would be like aftermarket fuel injection systems where you can change settings. I wouldn't recommend getting it unless you were having hard to track down issues like STIG.
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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2014, 04:43:04 PM »
I'm not into tuning stuff like changing the chips or reprograming the ECU. I Like OEM and running to factory specs. This is insurance when or if it acts up, I like fixing stuff if it's mine and breaks. Plus this scanner will cost me nothing in the end I'm sure........may move up to a Kymco 300/250 or so some day, good deal on a used one of coarse.
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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2014, 12:06:16 AM »
I looked at the add, funny how it says "tune" because you really can't make any adjustments whatsoever with the tool. When we fist got the tool at out shop i was really hoping it would be like aftermarket fuel injection systems where you can change settings. I wouldn't recommend getting it unless you were having hard to track down issues like STIG.
Yes, I was trying to be careful not to change anything...just wanted some read outs.
Saw some 'adjust' areas...and passed those by. I have enough troubles without screwing up the ECU!
Glad to know I couldn't have, even if I wanted to!
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Re: Knockoff Kymco scanner
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2014, 03:17:35 AM »
Yes, I was trying to be careful not to change anything...just wanted some read outs.
Saw some 'adjust' areas...and passed those by. I have enough troubles without screwing up the ECU!
Glad to know I couldn't have, even if I wanted to!
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Yeah on some models you can change the co adjust which is like mixture on a carburetor. Can't screw it up tho i personal wish they made it able to adjust more, timing, idle etc.
2002 Kymco B&W 300; MRP 78MM "300CC", Naraku cam, Yoshimura rS3 exhaust, 17g Sliders, Yellow torque spring drilled airbox, stock carb #115 main #40 pj.

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