K Pipe 125 (2016) Turn Signals Jammed

[Zach]

Hey all, I just got a 2016 Kymco K pipe 125.

So far, it's been a blast. I've been cruising around town quite often with it.

Today, as I was riding I noticed my turn signals felt weird on the thumb, it felt as if it was sticky a bit. When I went to turn right, my turn signal would not shut off, and it stayed that way.  I ended up figuring that it was the left hand controls turn signal that got stuck. I took the left hand controls apart, sprayed some WD 40 in there and felt back to normal.  Now, anytime I try to put on the left turn signal, it blinks right. When I try to put on the right turn signal, it blinks right. Even if i touch the button just a little bit (without actually trying to apply the turn signal) it starts blinking right.

I can still ride quite fine, however I cannot touch the turn signal thing at all without it signaling right turn.

Anyone have a clue what I should do?

Thanks,

Zach

Note: I am not sure if I am posting this on the proper sub section (new user).

[Stig / Major Tom]

Welcome!
Seems like you need to open the switch again.
Sounds like broken plastic or bent metal parts.
When you get time...sit and study how it works...see the problem?
Or just swing by Kymco dealer and make use of that great two year warranty.
Good luck, welcome, and let us know how you get it fixed.
Stig

[Zach]

Welcome!
Seems like you need to open the switch again.
Sounds like broken plastic or bent metal parts.
When you get time...sit and study how it works...see the problem?
Or just swing by Kymco dealer and make use of that great two year warranty.
Good luck, welcome, and let us know how you get it fixed.
Stig

Thanks for the welcome.
I opened it and it was the white plastic thing in there that was completely broken off, not sure how it got that way.
The dealer ordered a whole new left hand control and is happily replacing it wasn't sure if the warranty would transfer because I bought this used, but they said it was free so i'll take it!

[Stig / Major Tom]

Thanks for the welcome.
I opened it and it was the white plastic thing in there that was completely broken off, not sure how it got that way.
The dealer ordered a whole new left hand control and is happily replacing it wasn't sure if the warranty would transfer because I bought this used, but they said it was free so i'll take it!

Great!
Yep, Kymco  two year warranties are fully trasferable to next owners.
Starts out bumper-to-bumper...then works down to only the drive chain.
Pix and your riding experiences please.
Stig

[Zach]

Here are some pictures of mine (sorry not a good photographer!)





As for riding experience, I love it. The only problem I have with it is that it doesn't idle well, I think it just needs tuned so i'm going to get a tune up for it before jumping to any negative conclusions. It is fairly cold however (garage kept), and I use it in every morning about 40 degrees f. but as soon as I start it up with the choke on, it'll idle for about 20 seconds max and die on me. Usually, I'll just start it right up and ride it immediately to warm it up (sometimes it dies mid ride on a stoplight or stop sign when I downshift but will start right back up and I can continue riding). I've only had it for about a week and I've already put a few hundred miles on it (800 miles on it now). Trying to get the most rides before the winter storms. I always use the clutch out of habit, I find that the transition is much cleaner. I find that the handling is so smooth, and I thought I would ride bumpy on this; however it feels very smooth and comfortable. I live in a country area along the Appalachian Trail in the U.S., so I get to experience fun mountain rides with a great view. Wish it could go faster, I'm looking for some mods in another post. I've only ridden cruisers before and a Ninja 600 when I started to ride, but I am really started to get hooked on Dual Sports.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Thanks for the pix. Cool little bike (once again wish i was not 6'3" and 250lbs!)
What speed can you cruise at? Perhaps stock speeds are best for this wheelbase  and weight and brakes?
Yep, probably a tune up will get the carb in proper setting.
If that fails to give much improvement...you might consider installing an NGK Iridium spark plug. This plug strengthened and smoothed the idle on my Kymco and Burgman scooters. @$8.00 ordered from autoparts store. Buy pretty much same #'s just with an "X" added for the Iridium.
Ride safe.
ATGATT
Stig