Just bought People 250 S

[zombie]

I think he just slapped me~Owwww.

[eemichael83]

I've had a similar problem years ago with my Beverly 200. It was a faulty micro-switch behind the brake lever and it was replaced by Piaggio under warranty.

Also, both Kymcos still have original battery.

That's pretty good.  I'm on my second battery replacement for my '09 PS250.  I think it's funny that you have a PS250 and an Agility 125.  My first scoot was an '07 Agility 125 and now I got the PS250 

[MrKymco]

Axy it seems you got a lemon. Or a "problem" scooter. Concerning the 250, I mean. I have not seen such posts about this scooter elsewhere. And these are issues on just one bike!

But, it's still running, right?  

[kymcoallan]

Hello axy, first thanks for your great posts, they are very teaches rich pictures are good to use. But, I must admit that you are making me nervous. I just bought a Kymco People S 251 to the equivalent of $ 6,724.48 in Danish kroner, and you write it is something China junk. Or do I read it wrong. I thought it run unbelievable good, and I of course hope that it continues. It is super fast and comfortable to sit on, but I would not want the mistakes that you've got. I have only gone 700 km.

[axy]

People: 21.800 kms.
Agility: 33.000 kms.

Ordered gel batteries both for People and Agility from Germany. Agility will be 5 y.o. in January and People will be 4 y.o., so I want to be ready for the winter.
Both still running on OEM batteries, stronger than ever.
Also, EBC pads all around for People.

Issue. Today the light bulb in underseat compartment died. I have visited four shops and nobody carries them. They all have 12V 1.2W but it is too small.
Came home and it took me an hour to find out that Kymco uses not-exactly-too-standard T6.5 (6.5x19 mm) 12V 1.7W wedge shaped bulb.
Went online.

- Entire ebay: two sellers, I can either buy a lot of 100, or a single bulb from a joker asking 36 US$ for it (!)
- Alibaba Express: nobody has it (!)
- Chipoteka.hr (Croatian "Radio Shack"): zero

[gregspeople250]

Sounds like the voltage regulator is not working correct.  High voltage kills lights and batteries.

[axy]

Sounds like the voltage regulator is not working correct.  High voltage kills lights and batteries.

Hey Greg, I know it's all for the good cause but this is a bit of overdiagnosis.

3.5 years of turning the light on and off when lifting the seat tends to burn tiny wedged bulb too.

Furthermore, this is the first bulb that died on this scoot ever. I used to change bulbs every month or two on Piaggios.

So, one thumb up for Kymco,. finally (even though they could have used a standard T5 or T10 bulb and not T6.5 (!)).

[axy]

22.600 km now, 4 years on the road in 3 months.

Consumption jumped from steady 4.0 l/100 km to 5.2 l/100 km under the same conditions. It could be time for the first valve maintenance.

Yesterday I have checked the odometer for the first time.

It shows, compared to GPS, 10.1 % more distance covered. This also means that true consumption is 10.1 % higher than the one calculated according to the odometer reading.

[axy]

4.5 years, 24.000 kms. The OEM battery started giving in.
A month ago I had to crank it 4-5 times and it died on me.
I charged it when I came back from work and today the same happened again. One cell is "puffed up" too, so it is gone bad definitely...
Last summer I bought a new Chinese gel replacement, so I will install it in a few hours when I top it up with a trickle charger.

It is interesting that after 5.5 years/35.000 kms OEM battery in Agility 125 is still good.

I started skipping my daily visits to this forum and usually it means that I am giving up on following a particular forum. I will log in from time to time, every week or two.

[MotoRandy123]

Quote"  Issue. Today the light bulb in underseat compartment died. I have visited four shops and nobody carries them. They all have 12V 1.2W but it is too small.
Came home and it took me an hour to find out that Kymco uses not-exactly-too-standard T6.5 (6.5x19 mm) 12V 1.7W wedge shaped bulb."

I thought I used a T10 in there on my Yager (I just had it lying about). I'm sure I didn't order anything special....

[rijder]

I just bought an S250 myself. The odomotor shows 37000 kilometers but in reality, it's probably around 50000.

The engine runs and sounds great (no weird noises). I checked the valves and the inlet valve was spot on at 0.1mm, the exhaust valve had zero play though. The engine has been running like this for the last four years (I know the previous owner), apparently Kymcos are designed to run for ages with tight valves.

There's almost no rust, nothing on the brake disks, rear springs, or any of the fasteners. There's some minimal surface rust on some of the frame welds and on the engine hanger. The age of the scooter is most clearly visible from the plastics, i.e. lots of scratches, some cracks, and lots of the OEM black parkers are missing or have been replaced with other types of screws.

It needs a few hundred euros worth of parts (belt, brake pads, air filter, etc. etc.). Axy, what is your experience with the 19gram rollers? I was thinking of ordering 19 gram Dr.Pulley weights. The OEM weights are 21 or 20 grams, not sure. Does anybody have any experience with various roller weights? What's optimal?
Thanks!

[BettinANDlosing]

I believe the stock rollers are 24g if i an not mistaken. I have been using Dr. Pulley sliders 20g in my 250 but i have modified it a lot. I would think for top speed 19g with the stock engine is too light. Start at 22g and you can always dremell them lighter. Also what made a HUGE difference is the yellow torque spring. I got mine from buggy parts NW and it is the spring for cfmoto 250 (same spring) holds rpm better uphill!!!

[CoolSoupy]

Look forward to bliss! 4,500 km on my 2010 without a single problem. I do wish the seat was more comfortable?

CoolSoupy - San Antonio, TX

[zombie]

Here's a thing on the seat for ya!

http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=12757.msg130188#msg130188

[BettinANDlosing]

Zombie, your going HAM on unanswered posts lol