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Long time lurker, new owner!
« on: January 20, 2014, 12:37:52 AM »
I've spent the last few months lurking, and decided the like was the scoot for me. Found a 2012 on Craiglist with 142 miles and couldn't resist. Put down my deposit and will seal the deal Tuesday when I can get to my bank. Very excited!
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2014, 03:17:53 AM »
The Like is a good scoot. I think you'll be happy.
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2014, 05:15:40 AM »
Welcome and congratulations!
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2014, 03:06:15 PM »
Hello and welcome! The Like was the scoot for me too. I love the look and the reliability and the value for money. ;)
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2012 Kymco Like 200i LX (Sold)  Salem, Oregon USA

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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2014, 09:43:28 PM »
Mine has been very reliable and the routine servicing is very easy to get at!
Valve adjustment, spark plug, oil changes etc. - very easy on this scoot to do - compared to some scooters (must drop the engine on a Vespa and on certain Honda scooters you have to dismantle darn near the whole scooter to get at the valves and plug - which is crazy!
Ride safe and continue with the break in (per your owner's manual) on this scoot with less than 150 miles!
I'd change the engine oil and the gear oil as soon as you get it home **.
Nope - doesn't matter what the seller says - I'd change the 'life blood' of your new scooter! Use good stuff - then relax and enjoy your scoot.
(**A 20 min job using less than a Qt of good oil in engine and just a little bit of good gear oil in the transmission. See your manual for the 'oil change' amounts.)
Welcome! Stig
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2014, 10:01:14 PM »
Hi TX, I'm pretty new to this forum. The folks here are very knowledgeable and helpful. I picked up a Like last July. It's a great scoot, dependable, economical and quite quick. It gets up to 35 mph surprisingly fast. Mine likes to cruise between 40 and 50 mph. You will really enjoy it!!! cochi
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2014, 10:44:55 AM »
Welcome aboard!  Where abouts in Texas are you located? 
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2014, 12:34:19 PM »
I live in Euless, just outside DFW airport. I'm used to riding motorcycles, but arthritis and age has moved me to something lighter to ride. I'm not used to the fact that the engine has to spool up some before you start moving.
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2014, 08:22:13 PM »
Quote from: TXLIKE on January 21, 2014, 12:34:19 PM
I live in Euless, just outside DFW airport. I'm used to riding motorcycles, but arthritis and age has moved me to something lighter to ride. I'm not used to the fact that the engine has to spool up some before you start moving.
That does take some getting used to.....I missed the shifting and engaging the clutch to precisely pull away from a stop. The scoot throttle seemed like an "On/Off" switch compared to the precision you have with a motorcycle.
I spent several evenings in the school and church parking lots getting comfortable with a scooter.
Stig
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2014, 09:28:40 AM »
Hello, fellow new owner! I just put down a deposit for mine, can't wait til I get my hands on it next week!
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2014, 11:54:00 PM »
Hi!  I too am a new Like200i owner!  Just got home from the dealership this afternoon, and very excited about my new purchase!  I tried to do my homework before hand, and this forum was incredibly helpful.  I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better, and learn from your vast experience!!

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Debbie
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2014, 12:27:05 AM »
Hi Debbie, Welcome to the group and to Likedom. What color did you go for?  :)
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2014, 12:45:05 AM »
Quote from: MtnGirl1 on February 19, 2014, 11:54:00 PM
Hi!  I too am a new Like200i owner!  Just got home from the dealership this afternoon, and very excited about my new purchase!  I tried to do my homework before hand, and this forum was incredibly helpful.  I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better, and learn from your vast experience!!

Debbie

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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2014, 12:54:46 AM »
Quote from: MtnGirl1 on February 19, 2014, 11:54:00 PM
Hi!  I too am a new Like200i owner!  Just got home from the dealership this afternoon, and very excited about my new purchase!  I tried to do my homework before hand, and this forum was incredibly helpful.  I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better, and learn from your vast experience!!

Debbie
Welcome Debbie,
You've purchased a pretty nice scoot!
This your first scooter, or 1st time on 2 wheels?
Pictures please when you get a chance (of your scoot - we're generally not so nosey as to check out the riders - most of these guys are pretty ancient and goofy looking. Not me. And most don't post pictures of themselves....I think they might be wanted for something. Not me. ;) )
Ride safe & happy!
Again, welcome!
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Boston Strong
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Re: Long time lurker, new owner!
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2014, 01:08:15 AM »
most of these guys are pretty ancient and goofy looking. Not me. And most don't post pictures of themselves....I think they might be wanted for something. Not me.


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