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David E

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Another newbie!
« on: July 17, 2017, 10:26:43 PM »
I purchased a 2016 Kymco Like 200i and love his little thing.   Living only two miles from work, the commute on this little scooter is great with the gas mileage.   Guys at work gave me a ton of crap for getting it but I didn't care.  Lol. 
I have only one issue with this scooter.  It bogs down as I'm riding it.  Literally the scooter almost dies out.  Hate it!   I have to give it more gas in order for it to quit acting up.  I've taken it back to the dealer and of course they can't find anything wrong with it.   Yet with me it does it everyday I ride it. 

Anyways,  it's a change from my motorcycle and again I love it.   
lol that's a 280 off of my motorcycle which is now a 300. 

Excuse the editing.    Looking forward to getting to know all of y'all. 

David.


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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2017, 12:36:52 AM »
Hello David,
Welcome fellow LIKE200i rider.
Bogging to the point of dieing is not acceptable....any bogging at all is ridiculous for this scooter model. The LIKE has no recurring drive-ability  problems as you describe. None.
It tolerates all temperatures and crap - to premium fuels....incl. ethanol laced blends.
Give your dealer another chance to witness this problem.....then give your area Kymco customer rep. a call or an email.
Contact info can be found at the Kymco web site.
Please keep us in the loop.
Again, welcome
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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2017, 02:51:46 AM »
Hello from another David with a Like 200i! :)
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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2017, 03:11:51 AM »
Great looking bike. Hope you can fix the problem.

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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2017, 04:31:19 PM »
Hi and welcome! These scoots are bulletproof so make sure your dealer has the factory scanner to find the issue. The bike should start, run and perform well without bogging. They need to call the factory reps to cure your problem. Enjoy your new ride. ;)
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welcome David
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2017, 05:22:45 PM »
Your co workers don`t know what they are missing. Just smile and ride.
I agree with the other posters here. Something is wrong. Stay with it till you get it fixed. At present, you are not getting the pleasure and joy the Like can offer. They have a reputation for being good machines.
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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2017, 06:55:16 PM »
I own two 2013 Likes and I recently found a practically new red 2014 Like for my older brother. My LX has over 4K miles and my wife's has close to 4K miles. Neither of them have any kind of runnability issues. They should start, idle and accelerate smoothly. If your dealer can't find the problem, either call the Zone rep or find another dealer who can fix the issue. Don't settle for the "we can't duplicate the problem in our shop" story.
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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2017, 07:31:56 PM »
Howdy and welcome! Totally out of character for that or any other Kymco scoot. Await your response concerning your dealer. We have some options for you if needed.

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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2017, 08:07:38 PM »
Welcome David. You have one of Kymco's best. In fact I'd go so far, as to say, I don't know anybody who doesn't like the Like.  Sound like a fuel related issue and probably a simple fix. If your dealer isn't trying to help you, report him the Kymco USA. Maybe not so much the dealer, but Kymco wants your bike to perform at 100% like they designed and built it to. You get a factory rep involved and problem solved.
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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2017, 05:24:55 PM »
Even though these bikes are not know for great top end speeds much over 60 they're screamers around town....little hoolligan bikes. Don't expect to pop a wheelie though.

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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2017, 09:50:50 PM »
Go back to the dealer. Bogging should not be an issue. I had my Like 14,000+ miles and never did it bog. It died several times, but that was due to a lost connection at the starter motor.

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« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2017, 09:57:12 PM »
Love the responses in here.  I will let you all know what happens.   I do plan on taking it back probably next week.   I've realized that as it boggs down, there is a slight pop that comes out of the exhaust and then it accelerates on its own if I don't twist the throttle to do it myself.   Thank you all for the warm welcome!   

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« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2017, 11:05:37 PM »
Love the responses in here.  I will let you all know what happens.   I do plan on taking it back probably next week.   I've realized that as it boggs down, there is a slight pop that comes out of the exhaust and then it accelerates on its own if I don't twist the throttle to do it myself.   Thank you all for the warm welcome!   

David


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Spark plig wire on the plug tight?
Please pull it off and "click" it back on.
Right side, above dipstick area...golden hex head screw with  ring terminal "ground" wire to frame secure? These have loosened under vibration.

Or, what could cause fuel pump to shut off and back on while underway?

My throttle position sensor failure was characterized by a big engine stumble at one certain, and steady,  speed of @30mph. All other demands from throttle were flawless.
Thinking out loud here.....that exhaust pop makes me think fuel or spark is being momentarily interrupted.
Our ethanol laced fuels has put an end to water in our fuel lines, yes?
But water would not keep repeating....once gone, it's gone. .?

Anyone ?
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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2017, 12:54:46 PM »
Hey Stig.  Well keep in mind it's pretty much done this since I bought it only it wasn't as bad then.  Now it seems to have progressed.   I haven't had a chance to take it in yet but I'm going to try this weekend.    It has also been in for the first 600 mile service.   I let them do it so they couldn't say I caused whatever problem it's having. 


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Re: Another newbie!
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2017, 10:13:21 PM »
Yep, I'd agree w Stig, it's not water...

Possibly a cap malfunction, a defective vacuum pump, or a cdi box getting warm ?
How many miles on it ?  Is it too quiet?  Backed up muffler ?
Perhaps incorrect float setting if it's got a carb...
Good luck
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