I think the "Like 200i" is the Best "Value" scooter in the US Market

[ckgonska]

I think it is a good value too.
I have been enjoying mine for a couple of months now.
Very well made for the price.

[big blue]

Hi ckgonska, I love mine as well. Just went over 1k miles. I'm enjoying being able to use alll the throttle now and how smooth it is. One thing I did discover while checking bolt tightness the other day. My rear shocks were set on full setting! I had just assumed they came from the factory at low. I reset to the lower position and it now rides like dream...Len

[TroutBum]

What did you do to adjust the rear shock? I ordered a C spanner, but it was for a larger motor cycle shock making it unuseable for my scooter.

[big blue]

I just used a set of channel lock pliers on the adjuster ring. I wrapped a rag around the ring first and then turned the adjuster until it dropped into the lowest position on the cam of the shock. Only needs about an eighth of a turn.

[TroutBum]

Thanks for the info. I'll give the channel locks a try.

[Lucasan]

Curious to know what size spanner wrench is needed for shock adjustment. I'm actually surprised that Kymco doesn't supply one with the tool kit. I'd like to be able to experiement and see which setting works the best.

[Vivo]

Curious to know what size spanner wrench is needed for shock adjustment. I'm actually surprised that Kymco doesn't supply one with the tool kit. I'd like to be able to experiement and see which setting works the best.

I use an adjustable pliers and a rag...

[Lucasan]

I could do that but my anal retentive tendencies scream no.

[Vivo]

or this.....

[Lucasan]

not familiar with that tool per se, but I think I get the jist of it. It's a belt tension type tool right? I see craftsman on there, but have never seen one in person or know the name. Elaborate please.

[Vivo]

It's called the Strap Wrench, very versatile tool. You can use it as a plumbing tool, remove oil filters, etc. It won't scratch unlike other steel wrenches. The nice thing is that the more difficult the turning, the tighter the strap gets.

[Lucasan]

need one of these. now. Can't believe I don't have one, much less heard of them.

[Vivo]

get at least 2 sizes...

[TroutBum]

I never even thought of using a strap wrench. Great suggestion!

[Lucasan]

I've been meaning to ask this and this is directed towards anyone who has the 200i LX model. The fabric to my seat is loose and has been since we got it a little over a month ago. My only concern is that it will get snagged on something and tear easily. Has anyone else come across this with their new or newish 200i's or LX's?