2016 K-Pipe 125 Owner

[Buckybuck]

My K-Pipe's odometer just rolled over to four digits today. Those are miles, not kilometers. One thing I noticed when it rolled over from 999 to 1000 is the thousand digit popped up the left. Any idea how high the odometer can register? There's room on the display for at least two more digits there! Who knows, maybe I can be take pics when my K-Pipe racks up 10,000 miles and again at 100,000 miles.

I've noticed that my bike's gas mileage gets a little better with each tank. I averaged 99.7 mpg on the last tank; I'm sure it'll be over 100 mpg when I fill up again. And that's with stock gearing.

[MJR]

Hard to tell without a clearer photo but looks like 99,999.

[Lapwing]

Hello.  I purchased a Kymco Kpipe 125 in May 2017 in Montana.  Am having a pretty good experience with it. Have made some upgrades/modifications and had to discover somethings on my own as the owner's manual is ... well ... not quite thorough or accurate.  In one place it actually references a completely different motorcycle not available in the US. 

Since this comment string for owners/users is not getting much traffic or discussion, I opened a facebook group for english speakers; it is called Kymco Kpipe Users Group.  No formal technical advice from Kymco is associated with this.  However, it provides an opportunity for users to talk with each other particularly about the KPipe 125. 

So far.  I have not met via this route any Kpipe owners in the USA.  Am wondering if you are out there.  The only other group on FB is a K-Pipe Club and FB does not translate the other languages enough for me to communicate  very well.  Thus...putting out the invitation for KPipe Users here.   

[Stig / Major Tom]

Aren't tune-up specs (valve clearances, etc.) found on a sticker placed by manufacturer somewhere on the bike? I thought it was standard practice. ..?
Stig

[woodsrat]

I'm still riding and modding my K-Pipe.  I just don't post anymore.

[2wheelwarrior]

I'm still riding and modding my K-Pipe.  I just don't post anymore.

Any new mods?


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[Load97]

Anybody still around LOL? I don’t think I even here crickets..

[az_slynch]

Im intermittent here. Ride more than I write.

Have 3300 miles on my '16 K-Pipe and just trucked it out to Alabama for Barber Small Bore. Pretty cool concept and it was fun to flog the bike around the Barber course for a few parade laps.

[brennanos]

Hi all.

I just bought a new 2017 K-Pipe (dealer overstock).  This is my first bike.   I read through the manual, familiarized myself with the controls, shifter, kick starter and so on.  The bike started right up and ran for about 5 minutes, then stopped and I cannot get it started again.  It sat overnight, and still wont start.

I'm going to grab a new spark plug today since they're so cheap, but Im wondering about the fuel valve on the side of the carb (pictured).  It's not mentioned in the manual, I'm assuming its a fuel shutoff.   How open should this valve be normally?  What is the proper use of this valve? 

Thanks!

[Louder North]

Hi all.

I just bought a new 2017 K-Pipe (dealer overstock).  This is my first bike.   I read through the manual, familiarized myself with the controls, shifter, kick starter and so on.  The bike started right up and ran for about 5 minutes, then stopped and I cannot get it started again.  It sat overnight, and still wont start.

I'm going to grab a new spark plug today since they're so cheap, but Im wondering about the fuel valve on the side of the carb (pictured).  It's not mentioned in the manual, I'm assuming its a fuel shutoff.   How open should this valve be normally?  What is the proper use of this valve? 

Thanks!

That is the fuel petcock and yes it is the fuel shut-off.  I don't know about the K-pipe but on other bikes the handle should point down to be 'on' (when facing it, the longer part of the lever is at 6 o'clock), in the 3 o'clock position it is off and in the 9 o'clock position it is on reserve.  In the photo, it looks like it is 'off' (no fuel) to me.

[Load97]

There is only off and on.

[Load97]

Anyone found a taller front sprocket and O-ring chain readily available? Another poster on page 7 mentioned he was looking for an O-ring chain.

[zephyrprime]

The manual says to use 91 octane or higher. Somewhere in my mind I recall that Asian 91 octane is the same as our 87 octane. (And honestly, I'm not sure I take anything in that manual as being 100 percent accurate). Anyway, I ended up putting regular 87 octane in mine mainly because I forgot to do otherwise. Am I remembering correctly on the octane difference? What octane are you guys running?

With a compression ratio of only 8.6, it really doesn't matter.

[Load97]

I throw 91 in. at 1-2 gallons I don't feel the pain lol. Plus if it sits a while it keeps the octane up a little bit more.

Has anyone seen anything new as far as big bore kits, sprocket & chain kits etc?

[nikkke]

Hey, i have kymco k-pipe 50 and my speedometer display doesn't light up during the night. Is there a switch to put it on or do i have to switch some light bulb and if i have to change it can anyone tell me what fits in?