Hello
KYMCO enthusiast and general owners,
As the title states, I am a former KYMCO USA technician.
I wanted to join this forum and offer technical advice on issues with KYMCO units.
Not because I am not longer with them, but due to the fact that I care about this community.
I WILL NOT engage in gossip, slander, or commit libel against KYMCO USA.
I will however clarify (EMPHASIS) that
I am not a disgruntled employee that was fired.
I resigned.......
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TURNOVER IS ABOVE 90%A little about me:
I grew up in the BMW Manufacturing sector as an Quality Engineer.
I have successfully qualified 15 programs and managed a safety recall due to a suspension-control component.
This "RECALL" management experience, was rather impressive to KYMCO, due to an UPCOMING recall on the Like 150i for ABS issues.
More on this later.....
Before joining the automotive plant world, I grew up with a wrench in my left hand, and a Hayne's manual in the right.
My grandfather was an engine builder for the drag racing crowd.
"Daniel Built" became a factor when pre-race bets were made.
At such a young age;
Once you...1: Smell a fuel rich exhaust after a dramatic acoustic display
2: Feel the heat from burnt rubber...
you become an addict.
I also remember witnessing my grandfather, show examples of humanity, that has modeled me into the person I am today.
During my grandfathers young life of 70 years, he repaired every church members car FREE of charge while it was in his shop.
True to his character, Danny lent out vehicles to his extended family, while their car was in the shop awaiting repair completion.
My first job ever was that of an ECU Tuner at a local performance shop in Spartanburg, SC.
NISTUNE is my second language
Hondata, ehhh its ok but the latency sucks. Piggyback route? MegaSquirt of course
Anyhow, I know my way around engines, forced induction, powertrains, and how to burn rubber.
Most importantly, I know how to fix them.
Fast/Cheap/Reliable, pick two, and you've found your problem.
If any member on this forum is in need of technical/repair/parts help regarding their KYMCO unit, feel free to reach out to me.
Its not a secret that you have to " contact an authorized KYMCO dealer to order parts".
However, there is a small aftermarket of dealers who offer web based ordering from their stock.
Closing,
If you were to ask me
"should I purchase a KYMCO unit?"
The answer would be
yes....Only if:1:You can accept a lack of aftermarket support
2: Deal with a costumer service program that forwards you to a mailbox or recommendation to call a dealer
3: Being told to drive your "under recall" unit to a dealer when the brake system is potentially unsafe
4: Waiting 3 months or more for parts.
5: You can deal with the fact that KYMCO sent the dealer wrong parts after being told the parts received was a 4 month backlog order.....
Then buy a KYMCO..........
