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Re: Faulty Muffler?
« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2011, 08:35:57 PM »
Quote from: tastroman on October 28, 2011, 07:37:34 PM
The secondary air filter finally arrived 1 1/2 months after ordering it, that's the good news. The bad news is that they sent the wrong part. I guess that would be ok if I could get someone at KYMCO USA to answer the phone or return a call but since I can't, I guess I'll just watch my scooter sit for another couple months in the garage.
 I couldn't be more disappointed with KYMCO's parts department and distribution.

It is incredible, but it is also quite expected, so no surprise there.
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Re: Faulty Muffler?
« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2011, 09:18:57 PM »
Who did you order the part from. I don't believe KymcoUSA sells parts direct to the public.
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Re: Faulty Muffler?
« Reply #17 on: October 28, 2011, 11:50:06 PM »
Quote from: scooterdude on October 28, 2011, 09:18:57 PM
Who did you order the part from. I don't believe KymcoUSA sells parts direct to the public.


 Scooter Nerds out of Greensboro NC.
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Re: Faulty Muffler?
« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2011, 09:24:55 PM »
  The parts manager at KYMCO finally called me back today, say's he was out of town last week or he would have returned my call sooner. He checked with KYMCO Taiwan who said the part they shipped was compatible even though the part #'s were different. The new filter is shaped a little different so it does not mount as secure but after installing it and firing the scooter up, problem solved, backfire gone. If I had replaced this part 4 months ago I could have saved myself the purchase of a new muffler (($270) but you live and learn. The important thing is that my scooter is back on the road and with morning temps dropping into the 30's I can park my nearly naked Buell.



 Axy, you win the prize. Thanks for the advice!!!
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Re: Faulty Muffler?
« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2011, 09:08:14 AM »
Quote from: tastroman on November 01, 2011, 09:24:55 PM
  The parts manager at KYMCO finally called me back today, say's he was out of town last week or he would have returned my call sooner. He checked with KYMCO Taiwan who said the part they shipped was compatible even though the part #'s were different. The new filter is shaped a little different so it does not mount as secure but after installing it and firing the scooter up, problem solved, backfire gone. If I had replaced this part 4 months ago I could have saved myself the purchase of a new muffler (($270) but you live and learn. The important thing is that my scooter is back on the road and with morning temps dropping into the 30's I can park my nearly naked Buell.



 Axy, you win the prize. Thanks for the advice!!!

:))))))) Good that the certain people did not make you go astray with faulty piston and valve stories.
I am glad that my tip solved the issue. :)
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