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Kansas kymco

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Picked up another non-runner
« on: June 24, 2020, 01:57:34 PM »
Just got back yesterday from a trip down to Texas to pick up a couple of Kymco's.  I bought a 2009 Xicting with 1610 miles that I talked about earlier  (Crossbolt posted a picture).  Picked up the scooter from a x Kymco dealer that forgot about it in a warehouse, dead battery and stale fuel.

The second bike a Kymco Grandvista  with 3943 miles was found on Craigslist .  Dead battery but fired right up with the battery I robbed out of the other Grandvista.  It was a one owner that belonged to a lady that passed from cancer and her husband just wanted it gone. 

Today I will change the oil and gear oil and put in iridium spark plugs. Will have to take the Xicting floor off to get the stale fuel out of the tank.

I think I surpassed my local Kymco dealer on stock of Kymco's, LOL

Trying to decide what to do with the Kymco Grandvista I bought for the engine to put in the People 250S. The parts Grandvista only has apx 5500 miles and just needs a seat latch cable and a broke mirror replaced. Runs great but has a different engine then the People S. The People S 250 engine looks like it has similar parts to the 300cc Kymco's .  I might see if the 300 jug and piston will interchange since I might rebuild the motor.
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In parts 200S and Grand Vista and my motorcycles 2 CS BMW'S and one GS BMW.

Sold-32 Kymco scooters of various sizes this summer.

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Re: Picked up another non-runner
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2020, 02:35:48 PM »
Someone has a busy winter of projects lined up...
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Re: Picked up another non-runner
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2020, 05:16:33 PM »
Yes, he will be busy! Hey, KK! You have to be the best stocked dealer within four states! Har, har!

You may have begun a new approach to a "niche" business! Whether you want to or not! By the way, I checked Nashville and Memphis craigslist for Kymcos and found NONE!
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Re: Picked up another non-runner
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2020, 07:45:38 PM »
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on June 24, 2020, 05:16:33 PM
Yes, he will be busy! Hey, KK! You have to be the best stocked dealer within four states! Har, har!

You may have begun a new approach to a "niche" business! Whether you want to or not! By the way, I checked Nashville and Memphis craigslist for Kymcos and found NONE!
They disappear quick, especially if reasonably priced.  Found a people 150 in Dallas while I was down there for $200. Didn't have time to go buy and look but was gone later that same day. The GrandVista I bought had a chance to make $200 and not even see the bike.

Funny you should say that about niche market. When I was at the insurance agent today insuring the newly purchased GV the agent gave me the name and number of a person who wanted my Lambretta Uno 150.

I bet I had another 20 calls when I had my People 150 for sale with people wanting a 50cc that didn't require a licence. I gave them the number of Dan's Cycle in Heston.

Yesterday there was a newer Kymco 200i listed in the Wichita Craiglist for a couple of hours for $1400. I was in Texas
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In parts 200S and Grand Vista and my motorcycles 2 CS BMW'S and one GS BMW.

Sold-32 Kymco scooters of various sizes this summer.

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Re: Picked up another non-runner
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2020, 07:51:52 PM »
https://lil-bikesrestoration.com/

Try a peek at these guys in Indiana! They are on facebook with stunning pictures!
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Re: Picked up another non-runner
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2020, 09:26:53 PM »
Is something off about this listing? Looked like a decent deal if it was either of the 2.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2366571233641804/
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Re: Picked up another non-runner
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2020, 01:10:10 AM »
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on June 24, 2020, 07:51:52 PM
https://lil-bikesrestoration.com/

Try a peek at these guys in Indiana! They are on facebook with stunning pictures!
Now I know where all the little Hondas have gone. I don't think they looked near that good brand new.
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In parts 200S and Grand Vista and my motorcycles 2 CS BMW'S and one GS BMW.

Sold-32 Kymco scooters of various sizes this summer.

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