New Scooter today.

[ShuttleBug]

New Kymco owner as of today, bought an 09 super 8 150 with 1100 miles on it. That is the good news.....question is there a link or thread on how to bypass the light controller, the lights go off and on at will not good for night time riding! 

[SaltyDog]

Congrats on the new scoot - some discussion of bypassing it can be found here:
http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=8587.0

It's important to know that if you've got the US configuration, you'll need to use relays to provide power instead of the simple wire bypass to avoid blowing fuses.

[ShuttleBug]

Yes US California spec 150. Maybe it would be cheaper to just get a new controller??   Another question, which wire to cut on the cdi to eliminate the rev limiter? Thanks!

[SaltyDog]

Unfortuneately, the light control box is that way by design, as it's supposed to work like this:

Key on, engine off:                   Lights OFF        (helps to allow all available power from the battery to go to the starter motor during starting)
Running engine idle/low RPM:  Lights DIM ON
Running engine higher RPM:    Lights FULL ON

I had a warranty exchange with Kymco because mine switches on/off occassionally even when cruising along at 20mph or so.  The new box performed exactly like the old one, and Kymco's headquarters just responded, "yeah, that's normal for this bike".   

So, I decided it would be quicker if I just installed relays, while swapping out the other standard light bulbs (tail/brake/turn signal/dash) for LED lights to keep the total electrical load on the charging system low (as the headlights now stay on full-bright even during idle).  Automotive relays are usually <$10 each (you'd need 2), and are readily available from most auto parts stores or online:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P61E36/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

As for the unrestricting the CDI, I don't have any experience with that, so unfortuneately I can't be of much help on that one.

[ShuttleBug]

MSL1, did you try swapping the bulbs first?   What you did sounds like the way to go.....led bulbs here are like 10 dollars each so that is an expensive swap for all of them.

[SaltyDog]

I didn't try swapping bulbs, and I don't know if the dealer tried.

As for the cost of bulbs, yeah - good point.  When I got them they were very expensive as well at ~$20 or so each at the time.  I guess if you only change the tail/stop light that gives you most bang for the buck in terms of reducing power draw while typical idling/braking. 

I changed the turn signals too since the originals hyperflashed (to which once again Kymco claims "it's normal"), and figured I'd fix that issue at the same time as reducing current draw (also requires an "LED" flasher unit if you decide to do that at ~$10 or so.

[climbamt]

Congrats and Welcome!