This is a common problem with Kymco 200i (fuel injected) scooters. You can read about many of them here on KymcoForum. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do since the problem can't be diagnosed. It's kind of sad to read all the desperate suggestions like valve clearance adjustments, plugged exhaust, or blocked breather caps. This is a chronic Kymco failing. There is no support for Kymco F/I scooters from the factory or distributor. There's nothing that can be done except to scrap the machine and buy a different make that is supported by dealer diagnostics. I've heard that the basic engine is quite excellent and can be sold to Honda Ruckus drivers who then convert the engine to a carbureted version. The rest of the Kymco can usually be sold for scrap. It might be useful to hear from Kymco owners who have managed to convert their 200i machines to carbureted models, which would solve the problem completely.
Well JJJ,
You have frequently written of your dislike of Kymco dealer & factory support, and fuel injected Kymco scooters.
However:
It is incorrect to characterize the Kymco 200i scooter as having
common and
chronic problems. To do so implies that 200i engine problems are usual & frequent & constantly recurring - which is absolutely not true. Actually the LIKE200i has been one of Kymco's most reliable platforms for a decade.
When you state something as fact, "the 200i has common/chronic" problems - that won't go uncontested.
You incorrectly state that the scooter cannot be repaired - and characterize member suggestions as desperate, etc., etc., etc.
Very few LIKE200i owners are selling their scooters for scrap. Most are happily riding them into the ground on several continents.
In spite of your stated 60 yrs of riding, do understand that your opinion, is just that...
one member's opinion. And you're welcome to it. Readers can decide for themselves, what to make of your tone and opinions.
However - characterizing any members comments as desperate, pointless, pathetic and clueless is not welcome here. And so, those remarks have been deleted.
Also, a scooter forum is not the appropriate platform to discuss the hot topic of global warming - therefore those posts have been deleted as well.
Stig