New Kymco Super 8 150cc Pics

[Vivo]

OG, that's a nice angle shot of your scoot...

[MassScoot]

OG: I have always said....The Kymco People S250 was the best looking scooter made currently. I think it blows away (looks wise) my current GT300i myself.

[old geezer]

Thanks. What you can do on the clear reflector and it is clear it just has a silver piece of  paper behind it, is take it off and paint the back side with some bright red paint. Works fairly well.

[MassScoot]

Old Geezer: I called Shad a few minutes ago & they said last year they changed the reflector from Red to White. I found my Red color change panels here:

http://scootershop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=&products_id=13251&osCsid=aqrbxrsiirl

I purchased it direct from Shad for $48.00 & free shipping. It's an exact paint match to my Kymco Super 8 @ my parents home. Just an FYI.

[wordslinger]

...booster seat...lmao!!!!

..awesome scoot, mass!!


..the super8 seats are their only downfall...

                       

..just continue letting her break in for a bit...

..it only gets better........

[MassScoot]

Wordslinger: I hear you! Kymco always makes their seats too hard! Even on my GT300i & before that my People S200. I'm heading down to see my parents this coming Tuesday (2/5) to Florida to buzz around on my Super 8 150cc, that I keep down there. My father started-up my Super 8 last week & it kicked-over on the first pass. That's good news. I load it-up with Seafoam, Stabil & fuel ethanol stabilizer (StarBrite) before I leave for a few months. It will be great to leave sub-20 degree weather as of late. My home-based scooter is in storage & I haven't been on a scoot for 3 months! Can't wait! I wished I lived in a area that I could scoot all of the time...but I don't.

[mrmike]

Thanks. What you can do on the clear reflector and it is clear it just has a silver piece of  paper behind it, is take it off and paint the back side with some bright red paint. Works fairly well.

  I just bought a Shad SH40 Cargo top case for my GTI300. It came with a silver reflector. I took it apart and used the silver reflector as a template. I went to Pep Boys and bought some 3M red reflective tape. I covered the silver, trimmed the edges, and put it back together. Looks great and cost about $5.00.

[MassScoot]

OG: So...You purchased a GT300i? Nice job! What did you do with your S250? Sell it? What color did you get? Let me guess...Black? Or maybe Silver like me? I guess you didn't like the supplied top case? I'm still using the Kymco case myself. I may upgrade down the road.

[MassScoot]

Guys...A little update. I was having a problem with my carb on the Super 8. Brought it to the dealer & he fixed it within a half an hour (@ Kymco's expense) It was one of the jets that was clogged. Anyway...The dealer also sells SYM. She has a 2012 HD200 & would sell it for $3100.00 & would give me $2,000 for my Super 8 (bought it from them in November) I took it for a test spin & I must admit it's night & day! 15.3HP vs. the Super 8's 9.39HP. Plus...It's water cooled & has rear disc brakes. I think I may pull the trigger on it today. I really like the Super 8, but I'm chubby @ 6' & 230 lbs. & the SYM HD200 feels like it "fits" me better.

http://alliancepowersports.com/models/HD_photos.html

[AMAC1680]

Guys...A little update. I was having a problem with my carb on the Super 8. Brought it to the dealer & he fixed it within a half an hour (@ Kymco's expense) It was one of the jets that was clogged. Anyway...The dealer also sells SYM. She has a 2012 HD200 & would sell it for $3100.00 & would give me $2,000 for my Super 8 (bought it from them in November) I took it for a test spin & I must admit it's night & day! 15.3HP vs. the Super 8's 9.39HP. Plus...It's water cooled & has rear disc brakes. I think I may pull the trigger on it today. I really like the Super 8, but I'm chubby @ 6' & 230 lbs. & the SYM HD200 feels like it "fits" me better.

http://alliancepowersports.com/models/HD_photos.html

Is the SYM a leftover or used. At that price if it's a leftover it's cheap. The super 8and the SYM are completely different animals. I rode the SYM and loved it.

If its a leftover at that price buy it, or I will I.

Be Big,
AMAC

[MassScoot]

it's a leftover still in it's create. It's a Charcoal color (not my favorite. Red is my color) Retail is $3499.00, but she (owner) charges $100.00 for freight, but no other fees. So...It would cost me $3200.00 plus Florida tax. They are closed Sunday & Monday. I'll make my final decision on Tuesday. It's a great deal, but keep in mind that use the scooter 4 times a year when I visit my parents. I would love the extra power & I love 16" wheels. I must admit the Super 8 is still the best deal for a respectable 150cc scooter even though they bumped-up the retail price $100.00 to $2499.00 for 2013.

[MassScoot]

Guys...I decided to keep the Super 8. The dealer had a buyer lined-up to purchase (on consignment) my 2013 S8 w/ appx. 500 miles on her. Then, the person wanted a brand new one or so the dealer says. I think the dealer talked in the buyer into buying new so they could make some more money myself. Then the dealer offered me $1600.00, then I said no way. Considering I bought the S8 in November, I didn't want to lose that much coin, plus I use it scooter like 4 times a year when I'm down in Florida.

Oh well....The SYM HD200 would have been nice, but I'm still very happy with my Super 8.

 

[Amaro321]

Wow this thread is in the grave but I'm glad you guys love the S8 because I just picked one up last week and she is lovely. It feels like she runs stronger each day. I currently have 140 miles on her but will begin my commute to work with her soon. Excited!

[Amaro321]

[Amaro321]

I just got her last week and she seems to be running stinger each day! 😊. The only major hiccup I've had was the headlights! They went out during one of my last commutes. I had to reset the bike 😕