new to me People 200

[hippiebrian]

I just bought a 2010 People 200.  I went to look at new scooters and they had this one used on the lot.  It has 8000 miles on the clock.  I paid probably too much, however I like it, so who cares, right?

So, I had a People 150 a couple years ago and have regretted trading it in.  The question is, now does the 200 compare with the 150 performance wise?  The motor isn't much bigger, so I'm thinking similar?  I just took it for a little spin around the block to make sure everything worked, and I don't pick it up until tomorrow morning.  Just curious.

Also, what should I be looking to do soon?  Belt and pullies maybe?  It has had an oil change and they threw on a new spark plug so, knowing Kymco quality, I should be pretty much ready to go, right?

[BettinANDlosing]

The s200 is a great bike, my gf and cousin both own one! Performance wise I think it is a decent amount better than the 150, better cam and carb. It's a little heavier. You should look into getting the bike serviced at a reputable Kymco dealer and have them do the valves and check the belt and other service items. 8000mi is nothing for these bikes if taken care of. My girlfriends S200 has 22,000 and my cousins is over 30k.

[hippiebrian]

Okay, got the scoot and put about 40 miles on it.  There seems to be  a pretty big oil leak, as the fan blew oil all over the back right side of the scooter.  It runs well otherwise.  Before I freak about getting ripped off too bad, could this possibly be an overfill situation?  It only leaks when it is ridden, so it's been hard to tell exactly where it's coming from


I think I'll take it in tomorrow.  Time to find out how good a dealer this lace is I suppose.

[BettinANDlosing]

Did you check if the dipstick is tight? I've seen dipstick leak when installed crooked or not tight enough or without the o ring. If it's not that it's a bad flywheel crank seal or bad base gasket, both cheap to fix.

[hippiebrian]

Took it back to the dealer this morning and it turns out the stator gasket is leaking.  They have the gasket on order and are going to take care of it for me.  I am having the belt changed at the same time just because...

Anyhow, I am happy with the response of the dealer so far.  If all goes well, I'll give them a reccomendation here.  They sell Kymcos (and have certified mechanics), Yamaha, Polaris and Victory.

[BettinANDlosing]

Sounds like a fantastic place so far!

[hippiebrian]

Sounds like a fantastic place so far!

Agreed!  The owner must have apologized a half dozen times!

[hippiebrian]

So, it took Kymco a week and a half to deliver some rollers, a belt and a gasket, but the scoot is finally ready and I pick it up tomorrow!   

Now, since Kymco is so slow at delivering parts, I'm just wondering which parts I should order to keep on hand?  Brake and throttle cables?  Maybe a tranny oil seal?  What are the problem areas in this scoot to watch for?

Thanks all!

[BettinANDlosing]

So, it took Kymco a week and a half to deliver some rollers, a belt and a gasket, but the scoot is finally ready and I pick it up tomorrow!   

Now, since Kymco is so slow at delivering parts, I'm just wondering which parts I should order to keep on hand?  Brake and throttle cables?  Maybe a tranny oil seal?  What are the problem areas in this scoot to watch for?

Thanks all!

If your going to keep spares for that bike on hand my list would be:
Spare belt
Spare set of Dr. Pulley sliders 13g
Spare air filter x2 (depending on the weather in your location)
Spark CR7HIX NGK plug

That's about all you would ever need on the people, not too many issues if everything is in good shape. I wouldn't worry too much about seals and that kind of stuff, they hardly ever go bad. If your doing your own maintenance get a lieter bottle of some good synthetic 85-90 gear oil and a syringe to do your final drive oil every few thousand KM. If you want to stock up on some maintenance items our shop has everything in stock. PM me if you want a quote on some stuffs. PS hows the bike runnin? Everything cherry since getting it back?

[hippiebrian]

If your going to keep spares for that bike on hand my list would be:
Spare belt
Spare set of Dr. Pulley sliders 13g
Spare air filter x2 (depending on the weather in your location)
Spark CR7HIX NGK plug

That's about all you would ever need on the people, not too many issues if everything is in good shape. I wouldn't worry too much about seals and that kind of stuff, they hardly ever go bad. If your doing your own maintenance get a lieter bottle of some good synthetic 85-90 gear oil and a syringe to do your final drive oil every few thousand KM. If you want to stock up on some maintenance items our shop has everything in stock. PM me if you want a quote on some stuffs. PS hows the bike runnin? Everything cherry since getting it back?

Thanks.  And she's running bitchen.  Fires right up, even when cold, so fast you don't hear the starterr turn.  A bit more power than my old 150, not too much but a little at the start.  What I'm loving is more foot room than the 150!

Oh, and if anyone needs anything done, or is looking for a new bike in Socal, Pacific Motorsports (no affiliation) took real good care of me and they have been honest and beyond helpful.  They deal in Yamaha, Kymco and Victory so far...

[0BARK4322]

you better hear the starter turn or you will hold the button too long.....lol

[PassedByAScooter]

I had the same gasket go when I had my Yager 200. Took about as long to get it delivered here in Vermont, too. It was torture lol but I did have my wife's scooter to kick around on.

Dealer never suggested to me to change the belt and I wish that I had because for a long while I thought I felt there was some minor slipping. It all eventually straightened out, though. Glad you're enjoying your scoot, bro!

[0BARK4322]

I guessing the 150cc is about 149cc and the 200cc is 163cc......I should still have a little more power and top speed

[hippiebrian]

So, a few weeks in and I am loving this scooter!  Wondering why Kymco pulled it, it's rock solid in curves and has plenty or power for around town (I have the Bonnie for freeways and long trips).  It will haul my fat butt around 60 indicated, so I'm guessing 55 or so, and I am a big dude.  I think I'll own this thing until I just can't fix it any more!

[0BARK4322]

THATS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT.....