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Post by cookees on Jul 22, 2020 17:01:47 GMT -5
Just picked up my newest scoot a 2007 Honda Silverwing 600....so I'm now officially and old guy ( spelled curmudgeon)
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Post by cookees on Sept 20, 2019 19:34:02 GMT -5
If it MUST be designated LU......the only viable choice I see are the Honda models labeled LU.
If you like the mc look...I recommend the Bintelli Beast.
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Post by cookees on Jul 9, 2019 20:04:33 GMT -5
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Post by cookees on Jun 30, 2019 17:34:08 GMT -5
Remember...I was the non-techical partner.
1. Haven't figured out how to access the engine yet.
2. no idea.
3. Certainly looks like a GY6.
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Post by cookees on Jun 28, 2019 20:33:57 GMT -5
I just helped uncrate 4 new GT150's at Hometown Scooters. www.hometownscooters.us ...Pretty cool looking scoot. Made in China. Wide like a tank. |
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Post by cookees on Mar 19, 2019 21:19:51 GMT -5
Good to see you back...
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Post by cookees on Mar 19, 2019 21:18:29 GMT -5
Good to see you back...
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Post by cookees on Oct 2, 2018 20:48:02 GMT -5
ok....moot point.
I've seen and worked on KYMCO quality; as well as numerous Chinese manufacturers. The best Chinese I've seen is CFMOTO. Too bad their management style and truthfulness is sub-par.
I'd probably still go with the KYMCO.
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Post by cookees on Oct 2, 2018 20:28:49 GMT -5
If it's Taiwan vs China....I'll take Taiwan every time.
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Post by cookees on Oct 1, 2018 20:45:48 GMT -5
The Benelli has a much higher HP rating.
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Post by cookees on Sept 29, 2018 18:10:03 GMT -5
OH...you gotta go for it !
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Post by cookees on Sept 17, 2018 12:55:36 GMT -5
So it's been awhile since I wrenched on any scooters, but I figured I give my newly acquired KYMCO People S 200 some new fluids.
Oil change was weird....I swear the old oil had a red tint to it. Not sure if it was original since I acquired the scoot with only 123 miles on it, abet being a 2009. Anyways....a new fill of Castrol 10W-40 4 cycle motorcycle oil. On to the gear oil.... no problem other than me trying to put gear oil into the wrong hole !! Doah!! Used to be a snap... remove fill plug, remove drain bolt, drain oil, replace drain bolt, add 90w gear oil til it starts dripping out of the fill hole, replace fill plug/bolt.
No so easy on a KYMCO People.... that sucker just keeps taking gear oil. Must hold damn near a quart of gear oil.
Re-Read manual, drain fresh gear oil, measure out exactly 180 cc's of gear oil, fill and replace fill plug/bolt.
Arf.Arf
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Post by cookees on Sept 17, 2018 12:38:47 GMT -5
I really like KYMCO and was offered the franchise "back in the day". I went with SYM because I felt they were more dialed in for the independent scooter shop. The thing with KYMCO is that they want their dealers to take on the entire line, which is certainly reasonable, but their line-up is extensive ( read: expensive). The other thing is that they introduce and retire models faster than I change underwear. But above all..their reputation for quality is rock solid and well deserved.
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Post by cookees on Sept 16, 2018 11:58:25 GMT -5
Beautiful day in Western Pennsylvania.
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Post by cookees on Sept 16, 2018 11:56:33 GMT -5
I agree....but there is a longing in my heart to just pull the trigger and buy the sucker.  In another post I announced that I have become the new owner of a KYMCO People S 200. Nice little bike....but I forgot to do my research and realize now that it's really only 163cc's. I am starting to subscribe to the theory that the perfect scooter size is in the 350cc range. Small enough to just hop on and go, but big enough to take onto the interstate. |
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