russ69
Backside Slider
She told me it took 90 octane and I was skeptical until I checked the manual...it says 90 octane
Check the manual again. My Kymco takes 91 RON which is close to 87 (RON+MON)/2
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Check the manual again. My Kymco takes 91 RON which is close to 87 (RON+MON)/2
Honey Badger
...iz a girl
Crashing on a scooter hurts just as bad as a moto :laughing
Gear up.
Gear up.
HappyHighwayman
Warning: Do Not Engage
I checked, was expecting 91 RON but it said 90 octanes.
But now online it says:
"Use unleaded fuel octane rating (R+M)/2 method of between 87&92."
And this:
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HappyHighwayman
Warning: Do Not Engage
Will do. I was injured way worse on a bicycle crash than I ever was in my moto accidents.
russ69
Backside Slider
I checked, was expecting 91 RON but it said 90 octanes.
But now online it says:
"Use unleaded fuel octane rating (R+M)/2 method of between 87&92."
And this:
The engineer at SYM says: "Can you please confirm that "regular" grade gasoline (AKI 87, or RON 91-92) is approved for the HD200?"
And he replied:
"Yes,I do comfirm it."
NeverSayDie
Well-known member
Post the video or it didn't happen, mate.
Marcoose
50-50
I went on a group ride in Sonoma a few years ago, and this bloke on a scooter was keeping up just fine with the rest of us on sprotbiles. No video, sorry.
MysterYvil
Mr. Bad Example
Once I got used to it I could rail on my Helix. Couldn't match sprotbiles on straightaways, but could definitely overmatch them in the curves. Decent brakes plus a responsive CVT plus good lean clearance.
I miss that ride...
I miss that ride...
Tri750
Mr. Knew it All
Or pickle juice or cheap vodka or....
I bought my 4th Kymco this summer. A People 200S. The early one with the larger wheels.
One of the better scooter accessories is a rechargeable Jambox or equivalent to Rok strap to the luggage rack and play the most annoying playlist you can dream up as loud as you can in traffic ( well, Fresno traffic which is 15 cars, a tractor and two loud HD's with music blaring from them)
Pull up to the HD's and ride along with them like you are with them.
It's hilarious to watch them try and get away from you.
rsrider
47% parasite 53% ahole
See, riding a scooter is FUN!
Alan_Hepburn
Well-known member
I'm reminded of when we had a Burgman 400. We went on the last Santa Clara Peace Officers' Memorial Ride. We're staging in downtown San Jose amid 3000 Harleys and other bikes. As we're ready to leave we're idling away, quietly, and there's a guy on an old Harley chopper sitting next to us, trying to get his ride to stay running. Every 30 seconds or so he has to fiddle with the engine, then kick it over again. After several times he leans over to us and asks "You wanna trade?" :rofl
zelig
black 'tard heroine
I like your style.
SomaFM recently revealed to me that there are Crazy Frog Christmas songs.
boney
Miles > Posts
Was it an old white metal body two-smoke Vespas? This doesn't sound too familiar.... I usually pick on Harleys.
Marcoose
50-50
If the old noggin is right, it was more like a Burgman (sp?). The bloke was an awesome rider, full stop. Went that Pope Valley Angwyn road as smooth as anyone I’ve ever seen.
Speaking of Harleys and Vespas, also a few years back, a young bloke was tip-toeing his Harley around the old puddles and debris on Minna and 4th, and around him, a middle-aged woman on her beat-up Vespa put on a show of total control around the ‘obstacles’. It was funny.
russ69
Backside Slider
On the Burgman forum it is often asked "Can I keep up with a Harley on my Burgman 400?" Yeah, don't worry about it.
boney
Miles > Posts
Yeah... the old scoot wouldn't keep up on that hill. It's best on the flatter roads where I can carry my speed in the corners. Like Hwy 1.
